Classic road song from the 70s, up there with Bob Seger's "Turn the Page". Blackfoot was a pretty underrated "southern" rock band that should have been every bit as storied as The Allman Brothers, but for some reason they just never really got huge. But this one is still on the radio after 50 years, so they did something right. Great stuff, dude!
I read somewhere that Lynyrd Skynyrd's Allen Collins was not happy with his former bandmate Ricky Medlocke because he said the solo sounded too much like his Free Bird solo.
All of there's are dope. Saw them live. I used to sing that in a band i was in , i coverd this song, it was tuff. Ricky only had one lung. His guitar work and theirs is incredible
Blackfoot got its name to represent the American Indian heritage of its members: Jakson Spires (from Oklahoma) had a Cheyenne/French father and a Cherokee mother; Rickey Medlocke's father was Lakota Siou] 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 was the only white man of the original, classic line-up.
You did good by playing this one 1st before their song train train ! In my opinion highway song is their best song , Brings back a ton of memories ! Not to mention it's a banger ! Imagine listening to this as a teenager on a nice day with the windows down you'll find yourself doing a 100 miles an hour !
High School Senior Year, blowing down the road in my '69 Barracuda 100+ mph. They played the local Bike Rally a few years ago, and my son then 14 got them to autograph his t-shirt, even though they weren't doing a meet and greet. Made his whole year.
One if my favorite bands. I discovered them accidently many years ago when I saw an album of theirs (cassette actually) in a store and I mistook them for a band an old roommate tried to get me interested in many years earlier. It was a pretty cool mistake to make. "Left Turn on a Red Light" is kinda chill like the earlier part of this song. Might not be everybody's cup of tea but the guitar work on that song is wonderful IMO.
I didn't realize you haven't heard this band before. Awesome choice. That whole Strikes album is great. A classic. Just randomly pick a song on it and it'll be good. Left Turn on a Red Light is my favorite track. They have another song called Diary of a Working Man that you would like.
I used to listen to these guys. They were awesome. I saw them live in a bar 40 years ago. I was only 16. Better, far more fun, days. That being said, I'm not advocating for it. But, there was something more real and not "bubble wrapped for your protection" back then that I miss. It seems like people were much more free. Including free to get your ass handed to you if made certain decisions. I liked that. I feel sorry for young people now because they live in such an odd reality that is not actually reality, and am grateful to have grown up in the '70s and '80s....
On the Mt. Rushmore of southern rock anthems .. Along with The Outlaws Green grass and high tides .. Skynyrd's Freebird .. and The Allman Brothers Whipping post
Great one for your road-trip playlist, Train, train next 🚞
Outstanding tune.. great choice, Biz! "I Got A Line On You", "Flyin' High" or "Left Turn On a Red Light", for future songs.
Don’t forget Searching , diary of a working man, limelight, Send me an angel, and teenage idol.
Blackfoot in the house
America's music! Best concert I've ever attended. These indigenous brothers can rock!
Black Foot is from Jacksonville Florida. 🥁☮☘
Rickey Medlocke the singer and guitarist is now a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Was also their first drummer back in the early 70's ...
Ricky could belt it out and play guitar like nobody's business!
Classic road song from the 70s, up there with Bob Seger's "Turn the Page". Blackfoot was a pretty underrated "southern" rock band that should have been every bit as storied as The Allman Brothers, but for some reason they just never really got huge. But this one is still on the radio after 50 years, so they did something right. Great stuff, dude!
Touche!!
Another great Jacksonville Band in a long line of Great Jacksonville bands!
Sho got that right.👉
Train Train, next Blackfoot song! 🎵 Harmonica is top-notch!
Yes!!
Yep. Classic. Crank It Up!
Their grandfather played the harmonica on that one.
@julietate7806 Thanks, didn't know.
Sept 6, 2022. We need to do our research. Biz has already reacted to it!!😮😅
The "Live in Zurich' is the best version of this anthem...You can almost feel Rickey's sweat!
Ricky Medlock is the guitar player. He has been the guitar player for LYNRYRD SKYNYRD for decades now.
I read somewhere that Lynyrd Skynyrd's Allen Collins was not happy with his former bandmate Ricky Medlocke because he said the solo sounded too much like his Free Bird solo.
Train, Train should be next. Killer harmonica.
The highway is your life people. Take care and be yourself. Thanks Biz
Another kick-ass Southern Rock band from Jacksonville, Florida.
Blackfoot is a very under rated group of rockers. Several hits were made.
Love, love, love this song! Thank you for playing & reacting to this ❤️
All of there's are dope. Saw them live. I used to sing that in a band i was in , i coverd this song, it was tuff. Ricky only had one lung. His guitar work and theirs is incredible
For having one lung, Ricky sure can belt them out!
Blackfoot got its name to represent the American Indian heritage of its members: Jakson Spires (from Oklahoma) had a Cheyenne/French father and a Cherokee mother; Rickey Medlocke's father was Lakota Siou] 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 was the only white man of the original, classic line-up.
Southern Rock at it greatest!
#NativeAmericanMonth
Rattlesnake Rock n Roller should be your next Blackfoot song to react to. You'll love that one
Blackfoot Train Train.
You did good by playing this one 1st before their song train train ! In my opinion highway song is their best song , Brings back a ton of memories ! Not to mention it's a banger ! Imagine listening to this as a teenager on a nice day with the windows down you'll find yourself doing a 100 miles an hour !
I was 33 heading toward the sunset when I first heard Highway Song. Bought the album the next day--Cobra Cover!
High School Senior Year, blowing down the road in my '69 Barracuda 100+ mph.
They played the local Bike Rally a few years ago, and my son then 14 got them to autograph his t-shirt, even though they weren't doing a meet and greet. Made his whole year.
Left Turn on a Red Light is a Great one. Give that a listen.
Life on the road taking it's toll on people and great bands sing about it absolutely awesome
I LOVE BEING NATIVE AMERICAN
"Feeling Good", "Searching", "Madness", "Dry County", "Good Morning", "Left turn on a red Light", "Diary of a Working man" #GOBIZGO
Rattlesnake Rock’n’Roller with the intro, featuring Rick Medlocke’s grandfather. Also, from the second album: diary of a working man.
I thought Shorty Medlocke was Ricky's father???--recently died.
Yes please Train Train next
Got to see Blackfoot open for REO Speedwagon in 1979 in Indianapolis at the old Market Square Arena
All of them. Great review
Love Blackfoot. Hit Fox Chase and Diary Of A Working Man...😎😎
One if my favorite bands. I discovered them accidently many years ago when I saw an album of theirs (cassette actually) in a store and I mistook them for a band an old roommate tried to get me interested in many years earlier. It was a pretty cool mistake to make. "Left Turn on a Red Light" is kinda chill like the earlier part of this song. Might not be everybody's cup of tea but the guitar work on that song is wonderful IMO.
Oh, what am I thinking, somebody else commented "Train Train" as a good Blackfoot song to react to and they are definitely right.
Love this song !
Great song, great guitar work, stuff that’s great live also, kind of like the outlaws!
This is a Great album for Blackfoot Great music to listen to!!😊🎶👍
It's so good..... I had to buy an original vinyl stamping of it. Love the blackfoot strikes almum.
Great song from an underrated band....
My man is rockin that bass line
Absolutely Train Train next song to hit by them!!!
I didn't realize you haven't heard this band before. Awesome choice. That whole Strikes album is great. A classic. Just randomly pick a song on it and it'll be good. Left Turn on a Red Light is my favorite track.
They have another song called Diary of a Working Man that you would like.
So beautiful
I used to listen to these guys. They were awesome. I saw them live in a bar 40 years ago. I was only 16. Better, far more fun, days. That being said, I'm not advocating for it. But, there was something more real and not "bubble wrapped for your protection" back then that I miss. It seems like people were much more free. Including free to get your ass handed to you if made certain decisions. I liked that. I feel sorry for young people now because they live in such an odd reality that is not actually reality, and am grateful to have grown up in the '70s and '80s....
I think what you’re referring to is honest reality. Who would have thought that would be a thing of the past ✌️🤘
Well said !!☮️
Amen Biz!!!! Great pick!!!!!
Spending Cabbage is a cool bluesy trac
You should just review this whole album!!! Great Band!!
Black Label Society Jakk Wylde "In this river"
All of them
Strikes is a GREAT ROAD Trip CD!!!!!!!!!
Love it, Biz!
You forget how great something was
This is why I like going back, I forget about these songs
It just gets better as it goes, so great
Play this in your vehicle and you’re guaranteed to get a speeding ticket..😱😱😱
You get Skynyrd vibes ,well so many come to mind, Alman Bro
Head bobbin music at it's finest
All ave them
Oldie but a goodie. What do Blackfoot & LYNYRD Skynard have in common???
Ricky.
Ricky Medlocke 🎸
Both from Jacksonville, Fl. my hometown😂
@@johnburton1686 RM was in both bands.
Hell yeah!
Wishing will is a good one.
great reaction
On the open road and just like that you're bobbin that head doing 100mph
One of the best bands ever--too bad Ricky Medlocke "relocated" to Lennard Skinner.
I mean Lynyrd Skynyrd--sorry for the misspelling, above:)
This is what we're doing on a Friday night? Lol
The greatest radio song.
On the Mt. Rushmore of southern rock anthems .. Along with The Outlaws Green grass and high tides .. Skynyrd's Freebird .. and The Allman Brothers Whipping post
Excellent choices!
Close to a perfect southern rock song!
Pretty close. Can't You See by MTB I think is the best.
Train Train
Ricky Medlock in his prime.
Next you should try train train or Road fever
Not bad for a guy that has only one lung.