Outlaw Man
Eagles
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I am an outlaw, I was born an outlaw's son The highway is my legacy On the highway I will run In one hand I've a Bible In the other I've got a gun Well, don' you know me I'm the man who won Woman don't try to love me Don't try to understand A life upon the road is the life of an outlaw man First left my woman, it was down in Santa Fe Headed for Oklahoma, I was ridin' night and day All of my friends are strangers They quickly come and go And all my love's in danger 'Cause I steal hearts and souls Woman, don't try to love me Don't try to understand a life upon the road is the life of an outlaw man Ooh Woman, don't try to love me Don't try to understand A life upon the road is the life of an outlaw man Some me call me Abel Some men call me Cain, Some men call me sinner, Lord Some men call me saint Some say there's a Jesus Some men say there ain't When you got no life to lose Then there's nothin' left to gain Outlaw man Outlaw man
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10 facts about this song
SONGWRITER"Outlaw Man" was written by American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor David Blue. The song is featured on his fifth studio album, "Nice Baby and the Angel", released in 1973.
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COVER VERSIONThe song is perhaps more popularly known as a single by American band Eagles. This version was recorded for their 1973 album "Desperado."
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe Eagles' take on "Outlaw Man" was released as the second single from "Desperado" and peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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THEME"Outlaw Man" falls within the theme of the "Desperado" album, which tells tales of Old West outlaws.
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CONNECTIONEagles band members reportedly met David Blue in Los Angeles during the early 1970s. This encounter led to their decision to cover his song.
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LIVE PERFORMANCEDespite its release as a single, Eagles rarely performed "Outlaw Man" live.
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REMEMBERING DAVID BLUEAfter Blue's death in 1982, Eagles member Glenn Frey mentioned him in the dedication of the band's live album, "Eagles Live." Blue was referred to as "a hard act to follow."
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RECORD PRODUCTIONThe Eagles' version of "Outlaw Man" was produced by Glyn Johns, who had also worked with other famous bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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MUSIC VIDEOA music video for the song was compiled from the film "Hide in the Light," featuring legends of American western cinema.
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ALBUM CONTRIBUTIONDespite not being a major hit, "Outlaw Man" contributed to the success of the Eagles' "Desperado" album, which is certified double-platinum in the United States.
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