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  • THE GUITAR!| FIRST TIME HEARING Blackfoot - Highway song REACTION
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  • @jamesknox7171
    @jamesknox7171 Рік тому +427

    When I was a senior in high school in 79, Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Boston, Eagles, Yes, Rush, Peter Frampton, Led Zeppelin and many other great bands were all on the radio 24/ 7. So glad I grew up back then.

    • @Smittay-Sr.
      @Smittay-Sr. Рік тому +14

      Yeah and we were doing more than rocking out back then also! 🚬 🍸 🍃 😋 🍺

    • @raymo6795
      @raymo6795 Рік тому +15

      @@Smittay-Sr. ...there was much weed

    • @Smittay-Sr.
      @Smittay-Sr. Рік тому +13

      @@raymo6795 Better than what they got today too!

    • @mikeyates7931
      @mikeyates7931 Рік тому +12

      Those were the days , my friend ; we thought they'd never end 😔

    • @markbarnwell942
      @markbarnwell942 Рік тому +13

      graduated in 78 and yes those were the sons of my hs years. damn sooooooo long ago.

  • @MrJohnnyb42
    @MrJohnnyb42 4 місяці тому +44

    One of the MOST underrated bands of all time!!!

  • @shawnj1966
    @shawnj1966 Рік тому +173

    Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet, were all formed in Jacksonville Florida. Like all Southern Rock bands, their sound varied between hard songs and ballads, with elements of Blues, Country and Rock! Even the Allman Brothers had ties to Jacksonville and it's said that, Whipping Post, was written there!

    • @erics4653
      @erics4653 Рік тому +5

      Didn't Gregg Allman writ "Dreams I'll Never See" for Hatchett? I think he did....

    • @mikeadams2677
      @mikeadams2677 Рік тому +7

      @@erics4653 Yes, Greg wrote it and the Allman Bros also recorded it before Molly Hatchet did.

    • @davidrold9770
      @davidrold9770 Рік тому +7

      Don't forget the Outlaws to where from that area

    • @charlesallison6385
      @charlesallison6385 Рік тому +1

      The Allman Brothers definitely had a connection to Jacksonville they played at a local club call the comic book club before they started touring they did their first real concert at the Jacksonville coliseum and their last concert at the veterans arena...

    • @wendellburkhart3307
      @wendellburkhart3307 Рік тому +1

      Exactly right

  • @KenBlackRifleAmerica
    @KenBlackRifleAmerica Рік тому +271

    The band was formed in 1969 and was named Hammer. During the early spring of the same year, the band, after learning of another band on the West Coast named Hammer, decided to change their name to Blackfoot to represent the American Indian heritage of its members:[3] Jakson Spires (from Oklahoma) had a Cheyenne/French father and a Cherokee mother;[4] Rickey Medlocke's father was Lakota Sioux[5] and Blackfoot Indian, and his mother's side is Creek/Cherokee, Scottish and Irish; Greg "Two Wolf" Walker is part Eastern (Muskogee) Creek, a tribe recognized by the state of Florida, but not federally. Charlie Hargrett [6] was the only white man of the original, classic line-up. Although they are considered a "southern rock band", they have a great native american flavor to their songs in the drums and Ricky Medlockes vocals. wiki

    • @raymo6795
      @raymo6795 Рік тому +13

      great info Brother!

    • @csrcjn
      @csrcjn Рік тому +5

      That's a draw/copy from Wikipedia.
      They have the most reliable info, as far as I'm concerned.

    • @pamjarrett-s9s
      @pamjarrett-s9s Рік тому +4

      Absolutely!

    • @TLAS
      @TLAS Рік тому +3

      Nice Wiki-paste…

    • @vonhalberstadt3590
      @vonhalberstadt3590 Рік тому +2

      Thanks!

  • @bobshaw8319
    @bobshaw8319 Рік тому +126

    Rickey Medlock .. Guitar and lead vocals
    Charlie Hargrett ..Lead guitar
    Greg T. Walker ..Bass
    Jackson "Thunder foot" Spires ..Drums
    The most underrated band in the history of music .. Thank you guys for the awesome reaction .. Love and Peace always

    • @yourebusted5786
      @yourebusted5786 Рік тому +3

      That's the way it's listed but Rickey was the guitar. You can see it in this video ua-cam.com/video/fBu4rdZdOSk/v-deo.html

    • @Wolverines77
      @Wolverines77 Рік тому

      Pfffffftttttt, big old bag of gas. Underrated my a$$!!!

    • @vincentfarquhar9671
      @vincentfarquhar9671 Рік тому

      Rick "Shorty" Medlock....

    • @MarkCox21125150
      @MarkCox21125150 Рік тому +2

      Truth. THE most under rated band ever.

    • @JaquelineGoodspeed
      @JaquelineGoodspeed Рік тому +1

      @@MarkCox21125150
      I know. They are 🔥.

  • @lindacromey2495
    @lindacromey2495 5 місяців тому +19

    It’s wonderful to see you young people enjoying our great music from back in the day.

  • @barrysergent5905
    @barrysergent5905 Рік тому +89

    As stated by many before me : next up try "Left Turn On A Red Light", "Road Fever" and "Wishing Well" from this same album. As for more southern rock, try The Marshall Tucker Band. "Cant You See" is simply incredible (Toy Caldwell, lead singer & guitar, won a purple heart in Vietnam with the Marines!). Also "Fire On The Mountain". Enjoy!

    • @markwilliams6394
      @markwilliams6394 Рік тому +3

      Don't forget Diary of a Working Man.

    • @edwardleonetti2492
      @edwardleonetti2492 Рік тому +3

      Also Teenage Idol is another banger from Blackfoot

    • @pamjarrett-s9s
      @pamjarrett-s9s Рік тому

      Oh yeah!

    • @bevil4aday
      @bevil4aday Рік тому +1

      I Got Line On You & Baby Blue are also great tunes from the Strikes album.

    • @tejoe13
      @tejoe13 Рік тому

      "Gimme, gimme, Gimme" is another hard rocking song about a bad breakup.

  • @imsirius2
    @imsirius2 Рік тому +102

    For some more great southern rock , Green Grass and HIgh Tides by The Outlaws. Great guitar solos on par with this and Free Bird.

    • @dannylovin8681
      @dannylovin8681 Рік тому +6

      Yea green grass and high tides definitely I saw them in the mid 70’s open for Bad Co in Atlanta.
      “green grass” is an epic song.

    • @tammydean3003
      @tammydean3003 Рік тому +2

      Absolutely!! It's one you can't miss hearing. 🔥

    • @johnhegarty1761
      @johnhegarty1761 Рік тому +1

      If we keep beating on them maybe they will play it!

    • @davidrold9770
      @davidrold9770 Рік тому

      I've been requesting the same.

    • @sgarvin0711
      @sgarvin0711 Рік тому +3

      Green grass Green grass Green grass

  • @jerrymartin3965
    @jerrymartin3965 Рік тому +62

    Had the privilege of seeing them live in 1979. Glad to see you playing a number of southern rock artists in your reactions. You are becoming music experts in your searches and reactions.

    • @BadAppleBlues
      @BadAppleBlues Рік тому +1

      I saw them in the UK in 1982 supporting the Scorpions - they blew the Scorpions off stage!

    • @haroldroberts6962
      @haroldroberts6962 4 місяці тому +1

      I SAW THIS EXACT TOUR SUMMER OF 1979 AT THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR IT WAS MY FIRST CONCERT

  • @jimmayors2315
    @jimmayors2315 Рік тому +12

    Back when Southern Rock ruled the FM airways!

  • @djl9919
    @djl9919 Рік тому +18

    Your reaction to Blackfoot made me just as excited as you and you did make me smile, thank you. Rock on Rob Squad

  • @leeannrutledge8825
    @leeannrutledge8825 Рік тому +15

    I was 16 in 1977, so much great music back then. So happy to see the younger generation appreciate it. Blackfoot is right up there at the top. I love southern rock!!

  • @AlAndValOffGrid
    @AlAndValOffGrid Рік тому +80

    The "Dueling" guitar sound was popular with "Southern Rock" bands of the era. Allman Bros, Lynard Skynard, Blackfoot and others all had dual lead or lead/rhythm players that could play like demons together. You can instantly tell if you're listening to some Southern Rock from the 70's/80's by that sound.

    • @col-hiwildcats6717
      @col-hiwildcats6717 Рік тому +4

      I heard Dickey Betts say one time that the reason why/inspiration for Southern Rock bands to have 2 (or more) guitars was the twin fiddles in Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys. Can't say if that is true or not, but if you ever listen to any Bob Wills songs from the 40's and early 50's it is definitely similar to the intertwining play of Southern Rock guitars. Food for thought. Great song. Great reaction.

    • @Yowza78
      @Yowza78 Рік тому +1

      YES to Bob Wills!

    • @CydSeventeen
      @CydSeventeen Рік тому +1

      The Outlaws were also a guitar dominated band in the same genre. Still love Southern Rock!

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Рік тому +17

    The Marshall Tucker Band "Heard It In A Love Song"...Classic.

  • @jeffbruner4875
    @jeffbruner4875 Рік тому +16

    I love how Amber closes her eyes and the music grabs her soul

  • @damageinc2
    @damageinc2 Місяць тому +1

    The way yall look at each other and smile when the vocal's came in you can tell yall are really enjoying the music.

  • @waynefurrow845
    @waynefurrow845 Рік тому +47

    They are from Jacksonville, Forida (just like Skynrd) The line up for this album was Ricky Medlocke - lead vocalist/lead guitarist, Charlie Hargett - Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Greg T. Walker - Bass, and Jackson Spires - Drums. So they are absolutely "Southern Rock" Rick Medlocke's Grand Father "Shorty" played the harmonica on the song "Train Train" that you enjoyed the other day.

    • @jerrybennett2404
      @jerrybennett2404 Рік тому +4

      Grandfather

    • @pyroman6000
      @pyroman6000 Рік тому +2

      It's even more interesting than that- Shorty was in the house band for one of those variety shows that used to be all the rage on network tv. He brought on Rickey to play Eukale in his band- on national TV- when he wasn't yet 10 yrs old. So, he was a seasoned veteran even before Blackfoot, or his first stint in Skynyrd.
      Jackson "thunderfoot" Spires was a monster of a drummer- and Charlie was a freakin beast on guitar.

    • @waynefurrow845
      @waynefurrow845 Рік тому

      @@jerrybennett2404 You are correct, my fingers weren't working as fast as my brain when typed it up.

    • @CubsFan2023
      @CubsFan2023 Рік тому +1

      Shorty was actually Ricky's grandfather. But, yes, he killed it on harmonica.
      My recommendations for next time are "Diary of a Workingman", "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme", and "Wishing Well, " a cover of an old Free song.

    • @andyt1313
      @andyt1313 Рік тому +1

      What the hell was in the water in Jacksonville that all these southern rock bands flourished there.

  • @lilpoohbear653
    @lilpoohbear653 Рік тому +8

    that one moment when your head rocks back n forth cuz you know they bout to throw down on that guitar jam and take it to the ending!!!!!!!! Been listening to this one since I was about 17...Im 60 now...still love it the same!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jeffcoat1959
    @jeffcoat1959 Рік тому +7

    This song is what you get if you cross "Turn the Page" with "Freebird".

  • @jeremiahrose4681
    @jeremiahrose4681 Рік тому +19

    Blackfoot....so underrated, such a great band.

  • @cornbread6616
    @cornbread6616 Рік тому +19

    Blackfoot should be in the rock & roll hall of fame..

  • @LisafromFl
    @LisafromFl Рік тому +18

    I'm from Jacksonville FL and I must say some of the best southern rock ever came from Jacksonville.This is the music I grew up on.I'm so glad y'all reacted,and loved Blackfoot!!

    • @armadillotoe
      @armadillotoe Рік тому +1

      Not Southern Rock but didn't Tom Petty come from there too?

    • @LisafromFl
      @LisafromFl Рік тому +2

      @@armadillotoe he came from Gainesville fl..he had great music too!!

    • @johnburton1686
      @johnburton1686 11 місяців тому

      Andrew Jackson Sr High, Class of 72. Jax was the epicenter of Southern Rock!

    • @mikepga1
      @mikepga1 15 днів тому

      Jacksonville, Fl baby!

  • @davidcarpenter9020
    @davidcarpenter9020 Рік тому +21

    The hole album strikes is a master peice great band hands down

  • @tenchmagic
    @tenchmagic Рік тому +14

    We absolutely loved this band when they came over to the UK as support to a few bands like April Wine and Molly Hatchet. They were back soon after headlining all those iconic venues like Hammersmith Odeon. Went down a storm every damn night. The live version of Highway song on record goes on much longer , recorded in England.
    When they played Reading Rock Festival there were Southern flags everywhere (just in support of their roots , non political).
    Great to see them on your channel 🙌🙌

  • @TexasMagnolia
    @TexasMagnolia Рік тому +7

    Thanks for coming back to Blackfoot so fast. Next “Left Turn at a Red Light”
    this is very nostalgic. Heavily played on the radio…driving late at night and this would come on…perfection.

  • @terrybowshier682
    @terrybowshier682 Рік тому +11

    I just found you beautiful people......just saw you do the Moody blues a year ago. I got tears in my eyes watching your reactions....touched my soul. I am 61 years old and got the pleasure to grow up with these wonderful, meaningful song. Sorry I'm late.....God Bless and by all means continue. Much love

  • @halhortonsworld5870
    @halhortonsworld5870 Рік тому +7

    Blackfoot is from Jacksonville, Fl. The lead singer, Ricky Medlocke grew up on the Westside next door to my uncle. He was raised by his grandfather Shorty Medlocke, the harmonica player in Train Train. Ricky was the original drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd here in Jax way back before they were famous.

  • @RandoReport
    @RandoReport Рік тому +36

    This was their radio hit. Great album.

    • @stevedahlberg8680
      @stevedahlberg8680 Рік тому +4

      I would say that train train was actually in earlier and bigger hit but yeah, both of them became iconic for blackfoot. And they were both off of the Same album, Blackfoot strikes.

    • @adamprice3466
      @adamprice3466 Рік тому +2

      @@stevedahlberg8680
      Ive heard train train on the radio about a million times, I've heard highway song maybe twice on the radio.

    • @stevedahlberg8680
      @stevedahlberg8680 Рік тому +1

      @@adamprice3466 It's not quite that extreme of a difference in my experience, but yeah, exactly. Train Train was just constant and I loved it so much I did not care! And of course I also love Highway Song but yeah, I didn't hear it on the radio nearly as much. Although I did play the hell out of that Blackfoot Strikes album!

    • @markd8843
      @markd8843 2 місяці тому

      Rickey is very underrated. That Man ROCKS!

  • @chystubin07
    @chystubin07 Рік тому +15

    Blackfoot's lead singer Rickey Meadlock played with Skynyrd before starting this band, and he's now back with Skynyrd playing lead guitar .

    • @scrapeyhawkins5299
      @scrapeyhawkins5299 11 місяців тому +1

      Wrong do research

    • @oldrockr1557
      @oldrockr1557 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@scrapeyhawkins5299You're wrong..Rickey was a drummer for them in the early day!!!

    • @oldrockr1557
      @oldrockr1557 7 місяців тому +1

      Right on that..He was a drummer for them early on..Very tallented guy..Sings with only one lung..Southern BADASS!!!

  • @stevea3271
    @stevea3271 Рік тому +2

    Great reaction!
    Blackfoot was one of my favorites back in HS. The southern rock bands from Jacksonville were all friends and all interrelated.
    Blackfoot's Rickey Medlocke (the lead singer and lead guitarist) grew up in Jacksonville with Ronnie Van Zant and the Skynyrd guys. Rickey's grandfather, Shorty Medlocke, was one of the inspirations for Skynyrd's "Ballad of Curtis Loew".
    Rickey actually was in Skynyrd as the drummer for a while in the early 70's before the first Skynyrd album came out. He wrote or co-wrote 6 songs that they recorded in the Muscle Shoals studio. Thost tapes were rejected by the record companies, but later released after the Skynyrd plane crash first as a subset of the tapes on "Skynyrd's First... and Last" album, then in the 90's, the whole muscle shoals album was released. Some people claim that Rickey was "just a studio musician" for them at that time, but how many bands pay money to a studio to go in and record the songs written by the studio musician??? None.
    Early Skynyrd had Larry Junstrom (38 Special's bass player) as their bass player. After that, Greg T Walker (Blackfoot's bass player) was also in Skynyrd at the time when Rickey was drummer for Skynyrd. 38 Special's female backup singer is Dale Krantz Rossington, Gary Rossington's wife.
    Rickey came back to Skynyrd in the 90's as their lead guitarist, along with Hughie Thommason from the Outlaws.
    As your next Blackfoot reaction, I'd suggest Diary of a Workingman or Left Turn on a Red Light. Both are phenomenal.

  • @bertisjordan1085
    @bertisjordan1085 Рік тому +10

    Blackfoot wasn't as nationally known as Lynard Skynyrd or 38 Special but those that were really into southern rock knew who they were.
    Rickey Medlocke (vocals and guitar) is the only member I know. He was in Skynyrd for a time. They're from Jacksonville, Florida.

  • @humphreygruntwhistle3946
    @humphreygruntwhistle3946 Рік тому +1

    It doesn’t get any more southern than this. Skynyrd’s Free Bird with its blistering back and forth extended guitar outro most certainly laid out the blueprint for Highway Song. The Outlaws took note, too. Green Grass and High Tides, released a few years earlier, was their “Free Bird.” After a few verses (and tension building), the vocals take a back seat and all hell breaks loose to the finish line. Then you exhale.

  • @tomriner4772
    @tomriner4772 Рік тому +17

    The drummer, Jakson Spires wrote “Highway Song”. He was a native
    American.
    You need to see this live.

    • @LarryFleetwood8675
      @LarryFleetwood8675 Рік тому +1

      The 1982 live album Highway Song Live is brilliant, so good.

    • @robertgladstein
      @robertgladstein 2 місяці тому

      Yes I saw them live of course in Florida. Where else?

  • @cathyburford9535
    @cathyburford9535 Рік тому +1

    One of the best songs ever in my lifetime!!!!! Since I was a teenager I have always listened to it!!!!! I'm 53 now and it will never get old!!!!!!! Amazing to listen to on my way to my sons house in Texas!!! I live in central Alabama so it is about a 13 hour drive down some old 2 way highways

  • @jackndew2
    @jackndew2 Рік тому +11

    About ten years ago I had the distinct honor and pleasure of sitting in with former Blackfoot lead guitarist Charlie Hargrett in a couple of local rock shows here in central Florida. One of the nicest and personable celebrities I've ever met, he was still a monster on guitar in his mid 60's. Great reaction... there's a lot more to this band, check out 'Good Morning' from the Marauder album. It's where southern rock meets metal.

  • @davidmacey5422
    @davidmacey5422 Рік тому +15

    Love, love, love Blackfoot. Please do Rattlesnake Rock'n'roller. It is soooo good!

  • @kevinjennings238
    @kevinjennings238 Рік тому +8

    This was Blackfoot's "Freebird", like their Jacksonville Brothers Skynyrd!

    • @williambruce7980
      @williambruce7980 2 місяці тому

      Kev, you right about this being their Freebird. Big connection between the bands. Man, did Jacksonville FL produce some Monsters of Rock.

  • @KalThuemler
    @KalThuemler Рік тому +13

    Gotta say Amber has come so far welcome to the world of rock, You both have come so far!!! Love it lol

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Рік тому +16

    Big Mama Thorton + Janis Joplin = Alabama Shakes "Don't Wanna Fight" (Live At Capital Studio A)...Put On Your Seatbelts For This One!!..TRUTH!!

    • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
      @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman Рік тому +1

      Like that Alabama Shakes song Hold On also

    • @happymethehappyone8300
      @happymethehappyone8300 Рік тому +1

      @@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman 100% Agreed,, I Have Been Trying Forever To Get Them Started With Alabama Shakes & Figured Once They Did At Least One,, Everyone Else Would Suggest All The Others Like "Hold On" Etc..Etc.

  • @rickyroberson362
    @rickyroberson362 Рік тому +3

    Ricky Medlock is the lead singer and guitarist. He is in Lynard Skynard now. He is the one with snow white hair now. He was a founding member of Lynard Skynard back in the day.

  • @waynestark2457
    @waynestark2457 Рік тому +15

    The Outlaws is another southern rock band worth checking out. Check out “Green Grass and High Tides” and “Ghostriders in the Sky.” Molly Hatchet’s cover of “Dreams I’ll Never See” is another big guitar song. Great songs all.

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 Рік тому +1

    Just found you two yesterday and I love you already.. You two are jewels..
    Great reaction and great song.. I subscribed.
    Thank you for adding value to my life.. ❤💯

  • @kbusby4824
    @kbusby4824 Рік тому +12

    I think you will like Atlanta Rhythm Section as well in terms of southern rock. So Into You, Spooky and Imaginary Lover are some of their hits.

    • @tylerbyrd8511
      @tylerbyrd8511 Рік тому

      LUV that group. Wicked underrated. Very sad to see Dean Daughtry's passing recently. Great suggestion

    • @debibailey2968
      @debibailey2968 Рік тому +1

      Adore Atlanta Rhythm Section. One of my favorites of all time. Definitely start with Imaginary Lover!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @johnhegarty1761
      @johnhegarty1761 Рік тому

      Georgia Rhythm

    • @skynylarry
      @skynylarry Рік тому +1

      homesick A R S

  • @Fairygrl_TW
    @Fairygrl_TW Рік тому +1

    Love some classic southern rock. Its its own special vibe, one of their best. Thanx so much, take care, Peace

  • @u123881
    @u123881 Рік тому +6

    You guys are spot on with your breakdowns, Right on! I got to hear one of my favs (Blackfoot) with new ears.... yours. Much love.

  • @Harry777n
    @Harry777n Рік тому +1

    This was the ultimate TRUCKER song...many many miles playing this song....headed down the highway in my 42 years as a trucker....LOVED IT....The ultimate "big hole" traveling song...thanks

  • @andymageen5308
    @andymageen5308 Рік тому +7

    Love this channel for introducing some FIRE tracks to an old man for the first time. Damn that rocked. ✌️

  • @kennbrown4638
    @kennbrown4638 Рік тому +2

    They came from Jacksonville, Florida.
    3 of the 4 members are Native American origin.
    Rickey Medlocke: Lead vocals, lead/ rhythm guitar
    Charlie Hargett: lead/rhythm guitar
    Greg T. Walker: Bass
    Jackson Spires: Drums
    Medlocke's dad wrote Train, Train
    Medlocke is currently with Lynyrd Skynyrd
    Blackfoot is still out there but there are no original members in the band.

  • @paulrogers4483
    @paulrogers4483 Рік тому +5

    Ever get the feelin that Ricky never got that Lynyrd Skynyrd out of his system? The end of that song calls back a little Freebird only bigger and much much better. He doesn't just string bend and noodle like the end of Freebird the man SHREDS and absolutely kills it, yet what song gets all the attention, go figure. It's a shame these guys don't get the recognition they deserve. Thanx for getting back to them so quick. I couldn't wait for you to get to it because I knew you'd love it.
    Peace

  • @bobbyweber2011
    @bobbyweber2011 Рік тому +2

    The lead guitar on this is Ricky Medlock. He was a founding member of Skynyrd but left before their 1st record deal. After the plane crash Ricky rejoined the band

  • @LaserRanger15
    @LaserRanger15 Рік тому +7

    A lot of people suggested this the other day when you played "Train Train". Very cool that you paid attention to your subscribers. This is THE song from them.

  • @kenwilliams3208
    @kenwilliams3208 Рік тому +1

    Marshall Tuckers "24 Hours at a Time" and "Fire on the Mountain" - now there's some more great highway driving music.

  • @briansummers5378
    @briansummers5378 Рік тому +2

    Great reaction! Another good jam from Blackfoot is 'I got a line on you'

  • @albertjflores8950
    @albertjflores8950 5 місяців тому +1

    By 1979 I had already traveled all over... , & this is an awesome on the road song...

  • @brianwilson9206
    @brianwilson9206 Рік тому +14

    Richie Medlock is awesome on vocals and shreds a mean guitar to boot

  • @mceyepatchrocs
    @mceyepatchrocs Рік тому +1

    Rickey Medlocke, lead singer for Blackfoot is currently lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd.

  • @Kuesel68
    @Kuesel68 Рік тому +2

    In the 80s the late great Ken Hensley was joining them after leaving his band Uriah Heep (he also played with WASP and Cinderella for some time). Please please do some Heep once, you didn't touch them at all but they were as importantant in the development of Hard Rock, Metal, and Prog as Zep, Purple, and Sabbath. If you like this song, do July Morning, where the brilliant Manfred Mann was joining Ken on a 10' psychedelic organ trip! One of the biggest annual festivals in Eastern Europe is named after this song. The Heep just released their 25th!!! album in 53 years and they are still as strong as any youngster prog metal band.

  • @KarenMcGehee
    @KarenMcGehee Рік тому +1

    You two are so cute! I LOL'ed when you said it was a sit-around-the campfire song, because I KNEW what you were about to hear!!! Love y'all!

  • @brettbaxter7882
    @brettbaxter7882 Рік тому +9

    This song appealed to a wide swath of America at the time: Truckers, Greyhound and other bus line drivers, and especially touring bands and their crews. This is essentially their Turn The Page.

    • @Cottoncandyunderworld
      @Cottoncandyunderworld Рік тому

      I was born and raised in the carnival and circus business this song was written for us....lol.

  • @douglasabler3581
    @douglasabler3581 Рік тому +1

    It seemed that every Southern Rock band of the era had an anthem song. This was Blackfoot’s, and IMHO, it is the best anthem song ever, by anyone.

  • @jeffreyflint6286
    @jeffreyflint6286 Рік тому +5

    Another great choice. BLACKFOOT is badass. Next listen to their song Road Fever. More Blackfoot.

  • @kyleplusguitar
    @kyleplusguitar 10 місяців тому +1

    Rickey Medlocke IS Southern Rock & Roll. It’s in his blood. I love the opportunity he was given with Skynyrd, and love seeing him jam with them, but GOD do I wish Blackfoot could’ve made it. These guys are awesome and never really got the recognition they deserve.

  • @blacksox2730
    @blacksox2730 Рік тому +5

    Saw Blackfoot in early 80’s in Florida. To cram more into small arena, entire seating was standing room only. Nobody cared because we were all too busy rockin out to that incredible rock. You guys played the first two of (IMHO) their three best songs. The third (again IMHO) is Fox Chase and it’s my favorite. I love the country harmonica followed by the hard driving rock riff. Everyone instantly turned into an expert air guitarist. Who the hell needed a chair.

  • @aragorn50th
    @aragorn50th Рік тому +1

    Blackfoot is a great band. Got to see them live in '83.

  • @AnitaLife27
    @AnitaLife27 Рік тому +3

    Wow, first time for me too. Thanks! Awesome song and group! Native American too! 👏❤️

  • @chrisbadger3668
    @chrisbadger3668 Рік тому +4

    Ricky Medlocke plays with Lynard Skynard now. He was the lead and vocals of Blackfoot

  • @momeyerjr
    @momeyerjr Рік тому +3

    From wikipedia Blackfoot is an American Southern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 1969. Though they primarily play with a Southern rock style, they are also known as a hard rock act.[1] The band's classic lineup consisted of guitarist and vocalist Rickey Medlocke, guitarist Charlie Hargrett, bassist Greg T. Walker, and drummer Jackson Spires.

  • @HandyRandy3200
    @HandyRandy3200 Рік тому

    Saw Blackfoot in Oct 2021 Columbia SC and they still have tons of energy. Was a great show, in a small venue and when they were done, they stepped off the stage, no security, and hung out with the crowd. Wish more bands did that

  • @alanbrown3963
    @alanbrown3963 Рік тому +20

    As mentioned below you need to check out "Green Grass and High Tides" by The Outlaws (also known as the guitar army, 3 guitarists) another song with a similar vibe and killer riffs. While you are at it react to "Heard It in A Love Song" by the Marshall Tucker Band, revisit them. You will definitely dig them both!!! Keep up the great work.

    • @gregwatson3300
      @gregwatson3300 Рік тому +1

      "Green Grass and High Tides" is just legendary.

  • @ryananderson8571
    @ryananderson8571 Рік тому +2

    This is an example of good ole southern rock! It’s sad that southern rock just disappeared. Such good down to earth soul music! Can’t go wrong

  • @jackiesconiers4230
    @jackiesconiers4230 Рік тому +5

    Smiling large! Great reaction! And as always thanks for keeping great music alive!

  • @fenderchamp8241
    @fenderchamp8241 Рік тому +2

    Blackfoot. Love em.
    Strikes! Great album.

  • @kathleenhickman5240
    @kathleenhickman5240 Рік тому +2

    Southern anthem! We have lived by this song 🎵 for years.

  • @masabuu88
    @masabuu88 Рік тому +1

    Their『HIGHWAY SONG LIVE』 is one of the great live albums. “GOOD MORNING” is high energy tune.

  • @vanceoliver6827
    @vanceoliver6827 Рік тому +4

    I enjoyed Highway song very much. Blackfoot rocks!! Next I would like to hear you guys try out Joe Bonamassa "Mountain Time" Royal Albert Hall

  • @joeanderson3982
    @joeanderson3982 Рік тому +2

    The next song of theirs should be 'Rattlesnake Rock'n'Roller". Starts off with a banjo intro then changes to a piano driven rocker Jay will love. These guys still do live concerts and still kick it !

  • @bradhutchinson3275
    @bradhutchinson3275 Рік тому +5

    Yes another Jacksonville Fl band! I still have a few pics of Blackfoot opening for Nugent in '79 when this album came out. This was Blackfoot's 'Free Bird' , sort of. Start off slow then end with all guitars tearing the stage apart. Much longer live. Thank u for this one too. 'Fox Chase' from their next album is banger.

  • @jamessinclair2816
    @jamessinclair2816 Місяць тому

    I just ran across your channel, and it's so refreshing to see young people diggin' on the same music I was diggin' on when I was in my early 20s (late 1970s). 🤯 The first time I heard this song, I was hooked on Blackfoot, and when I finally got around to purchasing the album and giving it a listen, I was hopelessly and forever hooked! Thanks for spotlighting this awesome song, and keep on featuring and rockin' to these awesome classics! 🤗🥰

  • @Wilson-cp4gx
    @Wilson-cp4gx Рік тому +4

    The southern rock guitarists were every one amazing. Allman Bros. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Outlaws. Marshall Tucker. Blackfoot. 38 Special.

  • @jameswellman2479
    @jameswellman2479 10 місяців тому

    I started seeing Blackfoot in 1980 when I was 16. 43 years later and Ive met Ricky several times here in Fort Myers. Same guy just older. Still one of the best lead men in a band and has a big heart. Skynyrd did a hurricane Ian benefit down here and they sounded like they did 30 years earlier. Saw him in the airport the last month and he said hi, like a normal person.

  • @randyhanson9441
    @randyhanson9441 Рік тому +13

    as mentioned, several of the members of Blackfoot also played with Lynryd Skynyrd during the early 70's.
    I believe the co-founder of Blackfoot, Rickey Medlocke, is the lead singer on this song. Played drums with Skynyrd.
    Medlocke, born in Jacksonville, which is the home base of Skynyrd, has played with later renditions of Skynyrd from the mid 90's to some of their last shows a few years ago.

    • @chuck4tnvols681
      @chuck4tnvols681 Рік тому

      I saw Skynyrd back about 20 years ago with Rickey Medlocke at a Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga TN,great show,he is a great performer with Skynyrd and Blackfoot.

    • @kevinwallis2194
      @kevinwallis2194 Рік тому +2

      hes still in skynyrd now

    • @robertwarren7428
      @robertwarren7428 Рік тому

      @@kevinwallis2194 But on guitar rather than drums this time around

    • @rhigh100
      @rhigh100 Рік тому

      He also played bass for a brief time early on.

  • @bluzdude40
    @bluzdude40 Рік тому

    One of my all-time favorite songs, of any genre. It's like a cross between Bob Seger's Turn the Page, and Freebird. And the live versions rock even harder and faster. I can't play guitar, but if I could suddenly have the ability, the first thing I'd want to play would be the end solo from Highway Song.
    One of the things I love so much is that rather than facing a giant wall of sound, you can hear each individual instrument. You can hear two distinct guitars, the bass doing its thing, and the drums slamming away. I'm so glad you guys are hearing the same things.
    I got to meet them once, after a concert back in 1984. Ended up hanging out with the drummer, Jakson Spires, in a hotel bar and shooting the breeze. Later he introduced me to the rest of the band. Such a great guy. Told me if I'm ever in Ann Arbor, just look for him in one of the bars. lol...

  • @brendahipsher273
    @brendahipsher273 Рік тому +4

    One of the best instrumental runs ever played. I love this band!

  • @vatodad
    @vatodad 6 місяців тому

    The ending is great because they go back-and-forth between the Les Paul and an Explorer. The difference between the guitars makes it even more great. If you listen closely you can tell the difference and experience the true brilliance of the ending. I was a studio musician for many years and really love this song. Another group with 2 great guitarists was 38 special. Of course groups like deep purple and Damn Yankees had incredible guitarists. Richie Blackmore and uncle Ted knew how to make a guitar truly sing.

  • @Looneyintheboonies
    @Looneyintheboonies Рік тому +12

    For your own enjoyment, you guys should see them doing "Train, Train" live! It will definitely get you hyped!! Ricky Medlocke, the lead singer and guitarist is on fire in that video! By now, someone has probably mentioned he is very closely associated with Lynyrd Skynrd, both in the beginning of the band, and has been in the 2nd version of the band since they reformed. He is a Blackfoot Indian, hence the name of the band. You guys have now done 2 of my favorite songs of all-time, both by Blackfoot!! Yay for me!! Lawd knows it couldn't come at a better time, things have been pretty rocky here at my Appalachian trailer park, I really needed this! 🙏 God bless you and you adorable ❤️ family! I've been watching the next drumming legend in training too, lol! Luca has definitely got a musical ear!

  • @tommygoff16
    @tommygoff16 Рік тому +3

    Blackfoot, another charter member of the Florida Guitar Army. Allman's, Skynyrd, .38 Special, Outlaws, Molly Hatchet.

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 Рік тому +7

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

  • @marktucker5938
    @marktucker5938 Рік тому

    So many great songs by Blackfoot....Wishing Well, Fly Away, and To hot to handle, are a couple more I'm sure you'll love. Go on down that rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed.

  • @leetroy3129
    @leetroy3129 Рік тому +8

    This drummer, whoever he is, deserves a shout out. He is really excellent! ✌️❤️

    • @tenchmagic
      @tenchmagic Рік тому +2

      Jackson 'Thunderfoot' Spires !!

    • @dougdecloedt8450
      @dougdecloedt8450 Місяць тому

      Jackson “Thunderfoot” Spires - R.I.P.

  • @jeremiahrose4681
    @jeremiahrose4681 Рік тому

    Rickey Medlocke (born February 17, 1950) is an American musician, best known as the frontman/guitarist for the Southern rock band Blackfoot and a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. During his first stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1971 to 1972, he played drums and sang lead on a few songs that would initially be released on 1978's "First and Last". Medlocke would rejoin Blackfoot in 1972 and later returned to Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1996 as a guitarist with whom he continues to tour and record today.
    Being of Native American ancestry, specifically Lakota Sioux and Cherokee, Medlocke was inducted into the Native American Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

  • @debibailey2968
    @debibailey2968 Рік тому +19

    Yeah!!! So glad to hear this!!! Not as fire as Train Train, but I love it still! They sound a LOT like Lynyrd Skynyrd. A couple others that are more southern Rock, Fox Chase, Railroad Man and Left Turn on a Red Light!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @ssRocker-nn3tp
      @ssRocker-nn3tp Рік тому +1

      The first two Blackfoot albums No Reservations and Flying High, are kinda underrated but real good. I own them both on Vinyl.

  • @tonynascar3
    @tonynascar3 Рік тому +6

    Gotta say Outlaws "Green Grass and High Tides" for an ultimate 🎸 solo!!

  • @raymondreid4987
    @raymondreid4987 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Jay that look when you pause was like yeah his that good on vocals. Listen to White Dove by Lynyrd Skynyrd Ricky Meadlock's vocals are amazing because he is everything about control and tone. He's delivery is best and when he emphasizes certain word with a little more gut is cool. Southern Rock And Roll.

  • @kattcity
    @kattcity Рік тому +4

    So proud to be from Jacksonville. The home of Blackfoot and so many other great acts. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, 38 Special, Shinedown, Limp Bizit, and many others. I would love yall to react to a current act by the name of JJ Grey. He too is from Jacksonville and is an amazing act especially live you should check out the live versions of Lochloosa and The Sun is Shinning down! You all will not be disappointed!

  • @sharilynbratton6476
    @sharilynbratton6476 Рік тому +3

    Wow, been a minute since I've heard this song, I used to love this song and feel sad for going so long without hearing it again. Now I am filled with nostalgia.

  • @robertgladstein
    @robertgladstein 2 місяці тому

    Great band Great song. during my rocking days. Thank you for listening to this masterpiece ❤❤❤❤

  • @tylerbyrd8511
    @tylerbyrd8511 Рік тому +6

    Great, great underrated band from right here in Jax, Florida along with groups like Skynyrd, .38 Special n Molly Hatchet(: Best reaction channel out there, thx for the killer content n keep rockin(:🎸

  • @bobminnie8950
    @bobminnie8950 Рік тому

    Some of my fondest memories Hanging with my friend Joel listening to Blackfoot. Joel has since pasted but I can't help but think of him whenever this song comes on Good memories

  • @shirleybuffington6420
    @shirleybuffington6420 Рік тому +3

    This song starts off like driving in the city slow then it host the open road and gets faster

  • @pcard10
    @pcard10 Рік тому +1

    The drummer was Jackson "Thunder thighs" Spires, Guitar and vocals: Rickey Medlocke, Guitar: Charlie Hargrett, Bass: Greg Walker. Medlocke and Walker played with the original Skynyrd for a while and Medlocke plays with the current Skynyrd.

    • @KeneGoode
      @KeneGoode 6 місяців тому

      Thunderfoot. Not thighs