Outlaw Man

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About Outlaw Man

"Outlaw Man" is a song written by David Blue and recorded by the American rock band Eagles. The song was chosen by the Eagles for their second album Desperado as the song fits the theme of a Western outlaw gang of the album. It is the second single released from Desperado after Tequila Sunrise, and the eighth track on the album. Glenn Frey provides the lead vocals on this song, with the other members singing harmony on the chorus "Woman don't try to love me don't try to understand. The Life upon the road is a life of an Outlaw man." The song was also recorded by David Blue and released on his 1973 album Nice Baby and the Angel. 


Year:
1982
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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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Written by: David Blue

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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.
COVER VERSION
The song is perhaps more popularly known as a single by American band Eagles. This version was recorded for their 1973 album "Desperado."
CHART PERFORMANCE
The 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.
THEME
"Outlaw Man" falls within the theme of the "Desperado" album, which tells tales of Old West outlaws.
CONNECTION
Eagles band members reportedly met David Blue in Los Angeles during the early 1970s. This encounter led to their decision to cover his song.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Despite its release as a single, Eagles rarely performed "Outlaw Man" live.
REMEMBERING DAVID BLUE
After 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."
RECORD PRODUCTION
The 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.
MUSIC VIDEO
A music video for the song was compiled from the film "Hide in the Light," featuring legends of American western cinema.
ALBUM CONTRIBUTION
Despite 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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