Tag Archives: The Outlaws

Red, White & Blue

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Ray V.

Below is a fitting song for the day, Red, White & Blue, performed live by Lynyrd Skynyrd back in 2003 in TN. Besides being a patriotic song, that lineup of the band featured two of my favorite guitarists. One is … Continue reading →

Posted in 25 blogs, Independence day | Tagged 4th of July, Blackfoot, Independence day, Lynyrd Skynyrd, patriotism, The Outlaws | Leave a comment

She’s Jealous Of His Hair

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Ray V.

Last weekend, I was hanging with my #1 granddaughter and as part of our playing, I brought up some videos on my ipad. Adeline immediately took a liking to the late, Hughie Thomasson. I think she was a little jealous … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, 25 blogs, Babies, Music of the 1970's, The Outlaws | Tagged Adeline, granddaughters rule, Hughie Thomasson, Hurry Sundown, The Outlaws | 3 Comments

It’s Not For Me I Ask These Questions

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Ray V.

I almost forgot how good this song was. . . one of the first, Great Southern Anthems. There have been few musicians that played off each other as well as the late Hughie Thomasson (Bandanna) and the late Billy Jones … Continue reading →

Posted in Music of the 1970's, The Outlaws | Tagged great music from the 1970's, Green Grass and High Tides forever, The Outlaws | 1 Comment

Simpler Times With Simpler Problems

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Ray V.

Memories. The last few weeks have been a blur with travel and work. . . and a noticeable lack of blogging. It seems that I have a never-ending “to-do” list and nowhere do I see the words “relax” or “do whatever … Continue reading →

Posted in The Outlaws | Tagged 8 Tracks, Billy Jones, Columbia House, great music from the 1970's, Hughie Thomasson, memories, Southern Rock, The Outlaws | Leave a comment

TBT, Forty Years Ago

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Ray V.

The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by. I never caught a concert at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, but if you click on the link, you will see what we missed. The Outlaws were one … Continue reading →

Posted in Music of the 1970's, Music of the 1980's, Throw back Thursday, Uncategorized | Tagged Billy Jones, Hughie Thomasson, Hurry Sundown, The Outlaws | 1 Comment

You Could Hear The Gypsies Sing

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Ray V.

I got to thinking about the late, Hughie Thomasson this evening. The video below is from a 1978 show at the Capitol Theatre, in my home state of New Jersey. Almost forty years ago, but I just can’t comprehend that … Continue reading →

Posted in music, Music of the 1980's, Uncategorized | Tagged Billy Jones, Hughie Thomasson, Hurry Sundown, The Capital Theatre, The Outlaws | 2 Comments

The Dealer Of Death, Has Dealt A Losing Hand

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Ray V.

Forty years ago today a plane carrying the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band crashed near Gillsburg, MS. I remember being in homeroom, my senior year in high at Watchung Hills Regional HS and John Pavlak coming in and announced the crash. It … Continue reading →