Vocalist Rickey Medlocke revived the name in 1987 with a new backing group and released three additional albums (Rick Medlocke and Blackfoot, Medicine Man, and After The Reign). In 1997, Medlocke disbanded the group, and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd.
In 2004 a second resurrection of Blackfoot took place with founding members Jackson Spires, Greg Walker, and Charlie Hargrett. Medlocke was not available, however, and the frontman role was given to Bobby Barth. Tragedy struck in March 2005 when Spires died suddenly of an aneurysm, but the band decided to persevere for the time being. Following the will of Spires, Austrian drummer Christoph Ullmann was hired as permanent drummer. In 2006, the band toured and was backed up by Jay Johnson on guitar and vocals. A live DVD was released in 2007. In 2007, the band was touring and consisted of bassist Greg Walker, guitarist Charlie Hargrett, guitarist and lead vocalist Bobby Barth, and drummer Michael Sollars. Currently Barth is unavailable due to illness and former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes became vocalist.
During the spring of 2010, Barth was forced to undergo emergency back surgery. Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Mike Estes and current vocalist/guitarist for Skinny Molly was then employed for lead vocals/guitar and Kurt Pietro (drummer of Skinny Molly) replaced Scott Craig on drums. In the summer of 2011 Charlie Hargrett was replaced by Randy Peak.
In 2012, Rickey Medlocke reformed Blackfoot with a completely new line-up (see Members below), with him acting as their producer. Walker, Hargrett, Estes and Pietro subsequently regrouped under the band name Fired Guns. In 2015, Walker, Hargrett, Barth and Ullman began performing together again under the band name Warrior's Pride. Medlocke continues to perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 5, 2016, Blackfoot released their first album in 20 years, Southern Native. The video for the song and samples were released on August 2, 2016 via regular channels and social media. Although there are no founding members of the band in its current lineup, Medlocke joins the band onstage for certain concerts. The new lineup made their live debut at Gottrocks in Greenville, South Carolina on June 11, 2021 with an 82 minute set including two songs (In The Night, Payin' For It) that were never previously performed in concert.
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2) Blackfoot was a British rock band previously called Blackfoot Sue. The band released When Will I See You Again / Lay the Real Thing on Me in 1977.
3) Blackfoot was a New Zealand Christian band.
4) Blackfoot was a Zambian garage rock band. Members were Alfred Yabe, Garry Musopa, George Kabale, and Ottiman Mpondzi. A relatively lo-fi recording of one of their songs is available on the 2017 collection "Welcome to Zamrock!"
Baby Blue
Blackfoot Lyrics
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She was standin' on the floor
And it hit me like a bolt of lightnin'
Baby when she walked through the door
And the time was right
Stars were shinin' bright
And I kept fallin' oh
Yes it may sound funny to you
Now she's my baby blue
Well, it was a jumpin' night
And everybody playin' their games
When I saw her in the light I knew I'd
Never be the same
Yes the stars were bright
A jumpin' Friday night
And I kept fallin' yeah, yes
Yes it may sound funny to you
Oh she's my baby blue
There's no lines between us
No games we play
So why wait 'till tomorrow, baby
When we can live today
And now I'm the light
The light that's shinin' bright
In her eyes, oh yes
Well it may sound funny to you
Oh, shes my baby blue
Oh now listen, it may sound funny to you
Oh, she's my baby blue
The Blackfoot song "Baby Blue" is a classic rock ballad about falling head over heels in love at first sight. The singer describes the electrifying moment when he first sees the woman who would become his lover, acknowledging that it may sound funny to others but nonetheless, she is his "baby blue." He reflects on the night they met, when the stars were shining bright and the music was hopping, and how he knew immediately that he would never be the same after encountering her. He revels in the fact that there are no games between them and they can enjoy their love without any pretenses.
The lyrics of "Baby Blue" capture the overwhelming feeling of falling in love and the strong connection two people can share in a moment. The description of the bright stars and lively music create a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere that emphasizes the singer's feelings of longing and desire for the woman he loves. The repetition of the chorus, "Yes it may sound funny to you, oh she's my baby blue," highlights the singer's recognition that some people may find their relationship strange or unexpected, but he is nevertheless committed to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the first time that I saw her
The singer describes the first time he saw his love interest.
She was standin' on the floor
The singer recalls the physical position of his love interest when they first met.
And it hit me like a bolt of lightnin'
The singer experienced an intense and sudden attraction to his love interest.
Baby when she walked through the door
The artist was struck by his love interest's entrance into the room.
And the time was right
The artist felt that the moment was perfect for him to express his feelings.
Stars were shinin' bright
The singer observed that the stars were visible and glowing brightly that night.
And I kept fallin' oh
The singer fell deeper in love with his love interest.
Yes it may sound funny to you
The artist is aware that his experiences might seem unusual to others.
Now she's my baby blue
The artist affectionately refers to his love interest as 'Baby Blue.'
Well, it was a jumpin' night
The artist describes the exciting and lively atmosphere of the night they met.
And everybody playin' their games
The singer observes that others were likely engaging in social games during the night he met his love interest.
When I saw her in the light I knew I'd
The artist saw his love interest in a new light and was forever changed by their meeting.
Never be the same
The singer acknowledges that his experience meeting his love interest was transformative.
Yes the stars were bright
The singer continues to emphasize the brightness and beauty of the stars on the night he met his love interest.
A jumpin' Friday night
The singer specifies that the night was a Friday.
And I kept fallin' yeah, yes
The artist's feelings deepened further as he spent more time with his love interest.
There's no lines between us
The artist feels a strong connection with his love interest and perceives no boundaries between them.
No games we play
The singer and his love interest have a straightforward and honest relationship with no manipulation or deception.
So why wait 'till tomorrow, baby
The singer wants to seize the moment and live for today instead of waiting for the future.
When we can live today
The artist values the present and wants to make the most of his time with his love interest.
And now I'm the light
The artist feels brightly lit up inside due to his love for his partner.
The light that's shinin' bright
The artist's positive energy is reflected in his love interest's eyes.
In her eyes, oh yes
The singer perceives happiness and love reflected back at him from his love interest's eyes.
Oh now listen, it may sound funny to you
The artist reiterates that his experiences might seem unconventional to others.
Oh, she's my baby blue
The singer affectionately refers to his love interest as 'Baby Blue' once again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVE GUTTER, JASON WARD, JON ROODS, RYAN ZOIDIS, SPENCER ALBEE, TONY MC NABOE
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