{"id":12932,"date":"2020-04-23T18:59:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T18:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=12932"},"modified":"2020-04-23T18:59:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T18:59:21","slug":"harvey-dalton-arnold-the-outlaws-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/04\/23\/harvey-dalton-arnold-the-outlaws-legend\/","title":{"rendered":"HARVEY DALTON ARNOLD -The Outlaws Legend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. Dear Harvey you have a new release entitled “Stories to Live Up To”, please describe the process of composing and recording the songs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I learned that I was going to make this record, I asked the producers what they had in mind.\u00a0 They said maybe a southern rock project, considering my past with The Outlaws, a prominent southern rock band from the 1970s.\u00a0 My previous CD was all acoustic and blues oriented and I wanted this to be totally different.\u00a0 So I pulled these songs together; some I had written a while ago and some brand new.\u00a0 There is a common electric feel but each has its own mood and groove.\u00a0 We recorded all 9 songs in a weekend in Brooklyn NY all together in one room, mostly live.\u00a0 There was a lot of magic there between Friday and Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What do you mean when saying \u201cStanding up or laying down, I won\u2019t be here when the sun goes down,\u201d in the lyrics of your song \u201cWhen the Sun Goes Down\u201d? \u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the sun goes down is a short story LOL.\u00a0 Its about a man desperate to be free from a prison.\u00a0 He is saying dead or alive I\u2019m out of here by sundown, standing up or laying down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Please let me know about the other musicians who participate in your new album. Is it going to be the touring line up as well?\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I didn\u2019t know who the musicians were until I arrived in NYC.\u00a0 We met Thursday night over dinner and went to work Friday at noon.\u00a0 They had heard the songs from a one guitar bathroom recorded demo that I had sent the month prior.\u00a0 We agreed on the song structures and then played what we felt.\u00a0 Later I learned these incredible musicians histories: \u00a0 Zev Katz (Paul Simon, James Brown, Carole King, Eric Clapton) on Bass, Charley Drayton (The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Miles Davis) on Drums, Rob Arthur (Jimmy McGriff, Peter Frampton, Joan Osborne) on Piano, Rhodes, B3 Organ, Keyboards and Zak Alister (Frenchman extraordinaire) on Rhythm Guitar.\u00a0 I had no clue and I\u2019m glad I didn\u2019t know their credentials until later, or I would have been shaking in my boots.\u00a0 All those guys stay very busy normally, so I am rehearsing my own touring band in NC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How does the Covid-19 affect the plans for the promotion of your new album? <\/strong>\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covid-19 has shaken the world to its foundation and musicians have been stopped in our tracks.\u00a0 Fortunately through social media, music streaming services and media outlets like yourself I have been able to get this CD out there.\u00a0 Its been fun so far to hear all the good reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Do you have any re-scheduled your dates to announce? \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No because we really cannot guess when we can start back booking dates.\u00a0 Music always has survived our most trying times; it is necessary for both the players and the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Which is the mission of the Music Maker Relief Foundation and which is your connections with this organization?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Maker Relief Foundation\u2019s mission is to sustain the heritage of music from the American south, although they support musicians all over the US.\u00a0 For 25 years they have helped struggling musicians with lifes hardships, be it housing, utilities, medicines, bicycles, guitars and many (but not all) are in their golden years.\u00a0 I\u2019ve seen them record a 72 year old bluesman for his first time and send him to Europe to tour.\u00a0 They do great work.\u00a0 I have my career and also help musically to back up their artists wherever.\u00a0 Switzerland and Portugal are recent touring examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. How do you adjust yourself to the current status of the music industry?\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think you always just write, play and sing as honestly as you can.\u00a0 After all, I have to like and live with my work and people can hear and feel when music is insincere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. You were the bassist and vocalist for iconic Southern Rock band The Outlaws, why did you leave the band?\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was so fortunate to be in The Outlaws during some really great years.\u00a0 I am proud of the albums and shows during my time with them.\u00a0 The whole trip wasn\u2019t fun after a while musically and personally.\u00a0 I wasn\u2019t good for them and vice versus; I think it was good for both of us to move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Any chance to re-unite with old member of the band in other projects?\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel lucky that we still are on good terms and I opened for a new version of The Outlaws a few years ago.\u00a0 Freddie Salem and I call each other on our birthdays LOL.\u00a0 Nothing is ever impossible, but I\u2019m an old dog who likes his comfort zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Which would be your advice for young musicians that would like to join the music industry?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play, practice, listen to criticism and hear it but don\u2019t let it hurt your feelings.\u00a0 Then play and practice some more.\u00a0 Disregard shiny objects, there are a lot of snakes in the music business grass.\u00a0 Be decent to people (it will come back to you) and be on time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To purchase:<\/strong>

Physical:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/musicmaker.org\/product\/harveydaltonarnold-storiestoliveupto\/<\/a>
Digital:<\/strong>
Spotify \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6pIgMkaHlBbok8dYphSKWi?si=g71-sDJ9Rsug1GKqd8tHRA<\/a>
bandcamp \u2013\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/2NBDygc<\/a>iTunes \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/apple.co\/2G1IMhk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Artist info: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluesboy58\/<\/a>
www.musicmaker.org\/artists\/harvey-dalton-arnold\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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