Nice selection! Highway Song is a totally kick@ss song from Blackfoot.

@jacobmann4775

Жыл бұрын

Every song on this album!

@Rocker1983

Жыл бұрын

Great song. Fantastic vocals by Rickey.

@thedonbeam1

Жыл бұрын

WET WILLY,KEEPBON SMILING YOUVWILL WANT TO THANK ME FOR THIS SUGGESTION,IVPROMISE

@js6729

Жыл бұрын

Highway Song is my favorite Blackfoot song

@Wungolioth

Жыл бұрын

Highway Song is fantastic, and it really shows the singer has an amazing range to his vocals.

One of my all time favorites. Highway Song and Wishing Well. They are a Native American Band. LOVE LOVE LOVE Them!!!

@daleclarke4317

Жыл бұрын

Wishing well is a fantastic song from them...titaly different from the free version

@LJA46

Жыл бұрын

All of Strikes!

@johnkendall6558

Жыл бұрын

also, "Rattlesnake Rock n Roller"

@mdwayne741

3 ай бұрын

Run and Hide....Left Turn on A Red Light....Baby Blue ....yeah, all of "Strikes." Such a killer album and band.... WOW.

I saw Blackfoot opening for Molly Hatchet back in the 80's and they killed it! Both bands!

@rifki9055

Жыл бұрын

Me too! 80ish little blurry then!😵‍💫

@raypursley3639

Жыл бұрын

I saw both together also, rocking concert both bands were awesome.

@kirkoa1

Жыл бұрын

Saw Helix, Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet in 82. It was awesome!

@DewayneGore

Жыл бұрын

The following year I saw Iron Maiden, Twisted SIster, The Scorpions, and I can't remember who else, up in Buffalo, NY while stationed in the Army near there.

@kirkoa1

Жыл бұрын

@@DewayneGore Just saw Maiden again last year. They are great in concert!

I always felt these guys were severely underrated. They bring the crunch, but always with a hook.

The harmonica was played by Ricky's grandfather shorty medlock

Classic choice! One of the great underrated Southern Rock bands.

@seanswinton6242

Жыл бұрын

They now need some Molly Hatchet.🔥🔥

Classic. Blackfoot, Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws, and more! I could listen all day

We used to crank that song getting ready for our deployments in the military. That has always been a JAM!

@cindy844

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service 💗

A lot of people don't realize the singer guitar player who founded Blackfoot was originally an early drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd who quit drums to start Blackfoot & is the reason why he's played for Skynrd since they reformed. So technically Rossington is not the only "original" member if Skynrd still playing with them! I was lucky to see Blackfoot twice, & "Skynrd" several times! Rock On, mofos! 🤘🌎❤

@shirleybuffington6420

Жыл бұрын

Sooo true

@carlaharrington5120

Жыл бұрын

I knew Rickey Medlocke had been in Skynyrd before leaving to start Blackfoot but had NO idea he had played drums!!

@nathanielgreene6579

Жыл бұрын

Ricky Medlocke is who I believe you are referencing and I do believe he is still with Leonard Skynyrd.

@jamestate5059

Жыл бұрын

Yes Rickey was there in the beginning and even sings on some demos that became the First And Last album but he did not join Skynyrd when the got back together ,. It was about 3 or 4 albums later after they got back together

@sunnystormy4973

Жыл бұрын

_#cheers_

Highway Song is another must listen to song... Blackfoot and Redbone are two Native American bands who broke into the mainstream...

@allengator1914

Жыл бұрын

Redbone was not an exclusively Native American band. It comprised of Native Americans and Mexican Americans.

@joanieaugust4424

Жыл бұрын

YES! Highway Song is my favorite! I saw them as the opening act for Nazareth... They out performed them in a big way.

@westyw.4235

Жыл бұрын

Big Head Todd and the Monsters...

@raphaelszok8561

Жыл бұрын

Rickey Medlocke is now with Lynyrd Skynyrd now and he was with them in the early 70's too. That Harmonica on TrainTrain is his grandad Shorty.

@bjdefilippo447

Жыл бұрын

I've been begging them to do Redbone! I hope they do, but I'm sure they've got a long list ahead.

The harmonica was played by the lead singer's Grandpa. This was one of his Grandpa's hit songs back in the late 1930s/40s. When they made this version they kept wanting to cut here and there, stop, redo a bar. His Grandpa got so mad he said they better play it like (*#) real musicians or stop it all together!!

The first song I heard from Blackfoot was Highway Song. Absolute masterpiece. I didn't know the name of the band at the time but was blown away by it. It's nearly 7 minutes long. You could call it Blackfoot's Freebird, as it has change up in tempo and melody and is an epic jam session. Would have to make a longer video for that one though but it's totally worth it.

@baldmanariz

Жыл бұрын

That is one of my very favorites

@mikeellis3240

Жыл бұрын

Yes…Highway Song, Fly Away and Dry Country. Three more killer tunes you two I’m sure will really get your grooves on to. Love you guys

Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws are good southern rock bands

@argentsilver928

Жыл бұрын

Flirtin with disaster is amazing

@willdwyer6782

Жыл бұрын

Marshall Tucker Band has more ex-members than Menudo and The Temptations combined. 🤣

@craigparker9744

Жыл бұрын

@@willdwyer6782 what does that have to do with checking out some of there songs and why do you know so much about menudo ?

@Unclesmokey314

Жыл бұрын

@@craigparker9744 😂😂

@MrScottsearles

5 ай бұрын

No Skynyrd?

Omg this was one of my dad's favorite songs (RIP Dad)! Thank you for checking this one out! 🥰🥰🥰

@sunnystormy4973

Жыл бұрын

_my mom passed away when i was 15_ _years old and my dad 10 years ago_

@sunnystormy4973

Жыл бұрын

_~ rest in paradise ~_ 😔 🕯

@DenaeK

Жыл бұрын

@@sunnystormy4973 I'm so sorry for your losses. 🥺💐🕯️❤️‍🩹

@sunnystormy4973

Жыл бұрын

@@DenaeK _thank you_ _and sorry for your loss_ 😔🥺💐 🕯 ❤️‍🩹

Blackfoot is a Native American southern rock band from Jacksonville FL. Highway Song is my favorite. I think you guys will like it too.

@gonedeep43

16 күн бұрын

Must be something in the water in Jacksonville? A whole bunch of great bands are from there.

Blackfoot is, in my opinion, one of the most under rated bands.

This is on my permanent playlist, right between 'If You Wanna Get to Heaven" and "Flirtin with Disaster". BTW, the harmonica at the beginning is mimicking a train.

The lead guitarist Ricky Medlock, is now with Lynard Skynard. I also want to you to know the harmonica was played by his grandfather Shorty Medlock. The memories that yall bring back are wonderful on some KICKASS SOUTHERN ROCK!!!! Thanks again guys

@timg8075

Жыл бұрын

Didn't the grandfather actually write the song way back when?

@danwagner1702

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he did!

@jimmyjennings8956

Жыл бұрын

Ricky medlock was actually a founding member of Lynard skynard.

@MNNorthstars67-93

Жыл бұрын

Ballad of Curtis Loew is a tribute to Shorty Medlocke(Rickey Medlocke’s grandpa), who taught the guys in Lynyrd Skynyrd how play guitar and other instruments. One of the greatest songs by the band. By the way, Curtis Lowe was the name of Ronnie Van Zant’s dog!

@timg8075

Жыл бұрын

@@MNNorthstars67-93 Very cool! It's amazing the enormity of his contribution and influence on southern rock, even though so many people (myself included until a few days ago) hadn't heard his name. There ought to be a movie made about Shorty Medlocke.

Train...one of the very best Southern Rockers ever. One of the ones that you stay in your car till it's over.

Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, and Blackfoot show was a total Southern Rock overload!

This band is very underrated for their music. Another ROCKIN song is “Rattlesnake Rocking Roller” & “Fox Chase” Enjoy these songs.

@LiberalsArePoop

Жыл бұрын

I always loved their cover of Wishing Well also.

@fishfood8719

Жыл бұрын

Gotta hear some Fox Chase - Shorty Medlocke!

@RobBrown2288

Жыл бұрын

Highway Song too!

Us Baby boomers were lucky to get the best of the 50s, 60s and 70s. We had it all, born at the right time. I remember buying this album in my late 20s back in the late 70s. We had Rock/soul/jazz/country/pop/reggae/ etc. I weep for the younger generations like GenX and Millennials Edit: GenX who are responding to my post, stop projecting by using millennials and Gen Z because you also missed out as much as they did. The whole "Whataboutism" is a terrible argument and you guys were 4 and below in 1969. Thanks... We were teens/20s then.

@Richard2003

Жыл бұрын

We were lucky in so many ways.

@bigolebot

Жыл бұрын

@@Richard2003 you know it :)

@J.R.Steel85

Жыл бұрын

Anyone born any time after that period ALSO has the pleasure of experiencing all of that music anytime they wish... stop thinking you boomers are special.

@bazzer124

Жыл бұрын

It amuses me (in a good way) to see these two youngsters discovering the musical awesomeness that we had served up to us from every point on the compass. Boomer music rules! Cheers....

@brucemerryman7365

Жыл бұрын

@@J.R.Steel85 I saw my first concert ever in Ft Wayne Indiana and Blackfoot opened up for AC/DC and it was amazing!!! Had to be in 1980 or so.

Blackfoot's best song is Highway Song. Absolutely amazing song!

@waynethompson4315

Жыл бұрын

I concur!

@bobhestikind9210

Жыл бұрын

@@waynethompson4315 Fly Away rocks it as well.

Never got through a Summer back in the day without seein Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, and 38 Special playin a show or festival together somewhere.

One of my favorite bands. Been waiting for you guys to discover them. Ricky Medlocke was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. He left before they signed their big label contract, but was huge in them forming their sound and has song writing credits on the very early stuff. He later rejoined Skynyrd post plane crash and tours with them to this day.

@flyingburritobro68

Жыл бұрын

Ricky was not a founding member. Drummer Bob Burns quit for a:short time and Medlocke filled in briefly at the time they cut the Muscle Shoals demos. Burns returned shortly after that in about 70-71.

@BoyNamedSue4

Жыл бұрын

@@flyingburritobro68 oversimplification I admit. But since he was the drummer on their original demos you get what I’m saying. The band certainly treats him like a founder.

@jamestate5059

Жыл бұрын

He also sang lead on some of those demos

@raymondreid4987

Жыл бұрын

White Dove is one of the songs Ricky Meadlock did and the man's range is just incredible as high as he can get.

Thank you for finally reacting to this I have been waiting for over a year

So glad you've found Blackfoot! So glad you're not afraid to dive head first into this ocean we call, MUSIC! Keep your playlist growing!

This song instantly transports me to standing around a bonfire in a field somewhere ❤

@chrisweidner4768

7 ай бұрын

The 70’s were a magic time indeed.

I remember when you were introduced from Rome and you said "I'm not sure I'm going to like this rock stuff" You've come a long way my friend. Next.....Blackfoot - Highway Song

“Highway Song” & “Left Turn on a Red-light” are two more good ones.

This southern boy has always loved Blackfoot......from way back in the day

I’m 70 years old and this song never gets old! Loved it the first time I heard it and still do!

Ah yes. This is just one of the great southern rock and roll bands. Blackfoot really hit with this one. We had it all musically growing up in the 50s, 60s,and 70s. Music that cannot be matched!

@bigolebot

Жыл бұрын

Us baby boomers were lucky.

@2olvets443

Жыл бұрын

@@bigolebot + 3. We had it so much better over our years and youth and the outlook was not what it is now. I feel sorry for our off spring and their futures.

Great tune! They have 1 more that got airplay called Highway Song.

I partied on the bus with their late drummer, Jakson Spires, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Helluva guy!

I love the way they use the harmonica in the beginning to mimic the sound of a train

Dolly Parton covers this song on one of her albums and does an amazing job.

This whole album is a banger!

Yes!!! Train train you did it!!! Thank you so much for doing this song!! Y'all rock!! ♥️

This is one of many reason why I love your show. You also introduce me to new music. Thank you,I’m 63 Class of 80

A banger if there ever was one!

Ricky Medlockes grandfather Shorty on the harmonica. Highway Song is another good one from Blackfoot.

@fastfreddysstuff1641

Жыл бұрын

And Shorty wrote the song

By the way, the guy playing the harmonica is Shorty Medlocke who was the granddaddy of the leader in the band, Ricky Melocke . Shorty wrote this song. Also, Shorty Medlocke was actually one of the inspirations for Lynyrd Skynyrd's "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe" along with a few other guitarists Ronnie Van Zant admired such as Son House, Robert Johnson and Rufus “Tee-Tot” Payne when he wrote the song.

Vertical smiles was my introduction to them as a teenager. Great album cover.

Saw these guys in 1981 on a triple bill with Krokus and Ted Nugent. They were a great southern rocking band that never really became a headline act. Their popular song at that time was "Fly Away." Check it out.

@wompa70

Жыл бұрын

That HAD to have been an unbelievable show!

@bloppysloppy2283

Жыл бұрын

They got really big in England.

@markwilliams6394

Жыл бұрын

I saw them at hole in the wall that held maybe 200 people and Def Leppard opened up the show.

Now you gotta listen to Blackfoot's song, Highway Song. Since you liked Freebird I know you'll like Highway Song.

Hey guys the harmonica intro on this one is played by Shorty Medlocke, band leader Ricky Medlocke's grandfather. Shorty toured with the band and introduced them at every show. He also does a fun banjo intro on _"Rattlesnake Rock & Roller"_ that's well worth a listen. And for another train song with harmonica intro, there's the 2020 release _"Train True"_ by Blue Oyster Cult who are still around and kicking.

@thebarbecutioner6977

Жыл бұрын

Hey Shay, took your advice about rattle snake. Great song it's in my rotation now.

@davidaullery

Жыл бұрын

@@thebarbecutioner6977 The one other song that is similar to those is "Fox Chase" off their classic Tomcattin' LP. It is the song and LP that got me into Blackfoot. His grandfather talks and plays harmonica in the intro.

I went to high school in 78 we had the greatest music ever was in that time I'm a retired drummer play it in a southern rock band from 19 years old until 60 years old I'm 65 now great times

@theodoreritola7641

5 ай бұрын

70s rock the Best rock period hers some proof

Jay!!! Another Southern Rock jammer that you will absolutely love is Whiskey Man by Molly Hatchet

Try Highway Song next!

A few years ago I saw an old video of Blackfoot live. The audience was full of hats n` mullets and the band looked like they were having a blast. Awesome band!

To me you can't beat 70's rock. I was born in '68 and love Skynrd, Steve Miller Band, Eagles, and most of all the rest!

FUN FACT: Ricky Medlocke (lead singer/guitar) only has 1 lung. A childhood illness had left him with only one lung

@mdwayne741

3 ай бұрын

True....you would never know. He's so amazing.... could really hit that high note as well.

Ohhhhh this song is such a HUGE classic song from the 70's. Sing along!! 😊🎶♥️

This song always makes me think of Elvis' rockabilly classic "Mystery Train". You should react to that. It's early young rockabilly Elvis. Raw Elvis!! 👍 Its got the same similar feel, same tempo and even played in the same key

Train, Train! Love it!

Blackfoot really made their mark on music at the tail end of the Southern Rock movement with this and Highway Song! --The entire Blackfoot Strikes album is classic! Many great songs on it!

@royalway12

Жыл бұрын

So true. What's odd, is that most of modern country music today, incorporates the sound of the old southern rock bands.

Thanks for reviewing this! My dad was the producer for the first Lynyrd Skynyrd recordings and also the first 2 Blackfoot records. I grew up with these guys and wound up as guitarist in Blackfoot years later. Thanks for the glowing remarks about both bands. Great groups!

@MrScottsearles

5 ай бұрын

Muscle shoals?

@MrScottsearles

5 ай бұрын

Dowd Cooper who? Sorry. The Swamper's.

The harmonica intro was performed by Rickey Medlocke's Grand father Shorty Medlocke. The harmonica during the song was Cub Koda who was the singer/guitar player for Brownsville Station. They wrote the song Smoking in the Boys room. I worked with Blackfoot as a sound engineer, Rickey Medlocke is one of the good guys in the music business \mXm/

"Highway Song", "Warped", "Wishing Well"....all killer Blackfoot tunes.

Just getting out of high school that year and jammin' on Blackfoot. "Train Train" is my favorite!

I knew this would make you feel better ❤️ I had this album as a teenager, and wore it the heck out!! I saw them, on this tour with Mother's Finest and AC/DC!! With Bon Scott as lead!! 😲 Best concert in my life ❤️

Not much for comments, from an old hobo but that harmonica was unbelievable. If you’re never seen a steam locomotive start up, there’s a thing called wheel slip that sometimes happens. Look it up and think about the way he plays and you will be amazed. Only old hobo’s recognize it. Godspeed beautiful people to you and your lovely family.

Good ol' Southern Rock always brings a smile to my face.

You are reliving my youth playing these classic Southern Rock songs!!!!!!! Love your reviews of them as well

Brother Cane. Underrated band song is Got no shame. Killer band with harmonica and killer guitars. Lead vocalist and guitarist plays with Lynard Skynard now.

God this makes my skin crawl... Back in my younger days I drove a truck working for a logging company. I hauled 100,000 pound loads up and down the road and some of my most favorite "driving music " was this song and a lot of Skynrd and Molly Hatchet music. You get a good load and an open road and turn up the radio and just let her eat. I left the road for another line of work but I will never forget the good times and the music. That seems like a lifetime ago...

Your going to love this🤘this song still gives me chills.

Jay & Amber, you’ll love these great R&B classics: Stephanie Mills- “I Never Knew Love Like This Before” and Al Wilson- “Show And Tell” !!!! This song reached #38 and Blackfoot's "Highway Song" reached #26, their only top 40 songs.

@alleykeosheyan4779

Жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSSSSSS "Show & Tell" and "Highway Song!"

Love these guys Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, April Wine. Man I had a blast in the 80's got to see all of them a few times. Great reaction keep up the good work!

WOW! I forgot all about Blackfoot!!! These guys were raw R &R from top to bottom. What a great blast from the past! Thank You!!!!

Rollin through your head like a freight train! Love this song.

That harmonica was Cub Koda, from Brownsville Station. He's buried a few miles down the road from my house. One of a kind.

I saw Blackfoot together with Molly Hatchet back in 1983 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. What a concert!!! I was in the Marine Corps stationed over at Camp Lejeune, NC and a few of us made the drive over to Fayetteville to see the concert. We thought we might run into some trouble because Fayetteville is right outside Fort Bragg, the home of the 82nd Airborne and Army special forces... inter-service rivalry being what it is. None at all, we got along great with the Army guys and we all had one hell of a great time at the concert and after. I have really great memories of that concert and I've always been a fan of Southern Rock. Thank for sharing, glad you enjoyed!

Imagine hearing this for the 1st time on an 8-trac stereo . \m/

Their song, "Highway Song" is badass. Saw them live in 1979.

The Outlaws "Hurry Sundown"...Nuff Said.

My dad and his work buddies had a jam band to blow of steam once in awhile and just hang out drink some brews and play good rock music. Dad plays drums very well. Neal pert and buddy rich were his inspirations. This was a song they played along with many other southern rock songs.

Great band, great song, great reaction! Need to hear Highway song! Love you guys! 👋✌👍❤

Ricky medlock was a drummer in lynyrd Skynyrd very early on

@spike3082

Жыл бұрын

And is a guitarist and background vocals in the current incarnation of Skynyrd

WOW! Thanks for the memories. My very first concert. Blackfoot opening up for Foghat in 79 or 80. Love it!

The Original Train, Train was written by Shorty Medlock, the grandfather of the lead singer, Ricky. The original is more bluegrass with some blues and is about the city of Jacksonville.

Awesome guys, I saw these guys open for UFO when they had Paul Chapman on blazing lead guitar and they had to be on their A Game after Blackfoot had a burning opening set. Saw a bunch of great shows in the Orpheum in Boston back in the 70s & 80s. Great music never dies no matter who it is, you folks are proof of that. Try some UFO sometime, Lights Out would surprise you. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

@jeffreyflint6286

Жыл бұрын

Time for them to do some ufo. Let's start with boogie.

@markstoudenmire4935

Жыл бұрын

Love UFO during the Tonka years! They absolutely should listen to something/anything off of "Wild Willing and the Innocent", "Mechanix" or "Making Contact".

@vicprovost2561

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyflint6286 We need UFO!

@ssRocker-nn3tp

Жыл бұрын

@@vicprovost2561 UFO. UFO. UFO. UFO. UFO. UFO. UFO. UFO . UFO .UFO. Lights Out, Rock Bottom, Love To Love, Mother Mary, This Kids, Natural Thing, Let It Roll, Out In The Streets, Shoot, Shoot, Pack It Up And Go. Soo many great songs to choose from. One of the best Classic Hard Rock bands from the 70s.

@vicprovost2561

Жыл бұрын

@@ssRocker-nn3tp UFO for sure, come on Amber and do Lights Out, you will both love it! 🎸

A must for you both are the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and the song If You Want To Get To Heaven! Awesome harmonica playing also. Please react to them!

You foks Rock! Thanks for all you do for the Music Community! ❤

They make me proud to have southern roots. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥

This album had a few other good songs on it. I would like to see what you think of Wishing Well and Highway Song from this same album. Fun reactions guys!

@jeanstrickland2445

Жыл бұрын

I love Wishing Well, hope they get to it sometime 🙋🏻‍♀️

@Ecosse57

Жыл бұрын

two great ones for sure.

TESLA, TESLA, TESLA,,,,,,,"Call it what you want", "The way it is", "Edicine's medicine", "Mama's fool", "Modern day cowboy", "Heavens trail" or "Little Suzi"

@Rocker1983

Жыл бұрын

Yes! More Tesla please?

Singer guitarist Ricky Medlocke is also a long time member of Lynyrd Skynyrd.The harmonica intro is Shorty Medlocke Ricky's grandfather an old blues musician who was one of the inspirations for the song The Ballad of Curtis Loew by Skynyrd

My buddy in the ARMY was a half brother to Blackfoot's bassist. I got to party with the band after a show in Raliegh, N.C. in 1985 or 86. Cool dudes.

Rickey Medlocke on vocals and guitar totally killing it. Believe it or not the harmonica intro is Rickey's Grandfather, badass old man. I've loved this song as a kid and even more as a adult. Rickey has a music school here it Ft. Myers, FL well used to as least, not sure if it's still there, my son took lessons there for quite a while. You gotta do "Highway Song" next kzread.info/dash/bejne/gpaC1KyQl6rFYpc.html In my adult years it's become my favorite of theirs, so haunting and beautiful, I think you'd dig it. Peace

@TheTexasRedhead62

Жыл бұрын

RIP Shorty Medlocke

@candicesmith4824

Жыл бұрын

I got a line on you babe a spirt cover damn good

You think it hurts being a Bengals fan? I've been a Cowboys fan since the early 60's

@seanswinton6242

Жыл бұрын

Feel your pain! I was hoping for a 49ers rematch and win!!

"Good Morning" - my first intro to this band and still may favourite after all these years

I’m glad y’all enjoyed this so much. I enjoyed watching you have a good time.

Do "Flirtin' With Disaster" by Molly Hatchet

@ruthparker9756

Жыл бұрын

They did 🙂

This song, and a couple of others on this album, were written by lead singer Rick Medlock's grandfather, bluegrass musician Shorty Medlock.

Blackfoot was a bar band that played the new York north jersey bar circuit back in the late 70s to early 80s. Probably saw the 25 times. Great great live show. Always 💯 % kickass band. Rick Medlock singer and second guitar plays with Lynyrd Skynyrd now. Long live Blackfoot. Great memories!!

I was at this show in April 1978 at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. Many groups played that day. His dad came out and played the opening harmonica.

So happy you finally found Blackfoot. I had the same reaction as you when I first heard them in 1982 and have been a a fan ever since.

This popped up in my feed because I go back to it. This is the first band I ever saw live, in Myrtle Beach SC as a teenager.