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.
There is more than one artist with this name, also including:
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!"
Dream On
Blackfoot Lyrics
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(Dream on,) Yes now you've gone way too far,
Tried to steal my lovin'
Thinkin' I was your star,
(You fool,) Oh to think that I was blind,
To take my love and turn it round and treat it so unkind,
(I feel it,) Yes I feel it coming on,
(Those eyes,) Oh I know it like I do,
Your Mister Moneybags is gonna say goodbye to you,
You didn't know me when I was down,
Now you know me when I come around,
So dream on, Yes dream on,
Well if you can't take it with you, when you die,
No good to have it when you're alive,
(Dream on)
(Shot down,) Like a bullet from a gun,
Another man in my bed, is that you're kind of fun,
(Missed by,) Oh ha!, you missed me by a mile!
I can see that guilty look in your smile,
How could you be so heartless and cruel,
Used my love as a one-sided tool,
Dream on, yes, dream on
Boo hoo
Well if you can't take it with you, honey when you die,
No good to have it baby when you're alive,
(Shot)
(Good bye,) Oh I won't be the same
Boo hoo, cause I'm fed up with your game
(Too bad,) Yes too bad for the change
This crazy lullaby is what it seems a little strange
You didn't know me when I was down
Now you know me baby, when I come around,
So dream on, yes dream on,
Well if you can't take it with me, honey when I die,
No good to have you sinnin' while I'm alive,
(Shot)
The song "Dream On" by Blackfoot is a classic rock anthem of a man who was blinded by love and trust, only to be betrayed and mistreated by his lover. The first verse introduces the singer's betrayal, with his lover stealing his love and treating it unkindly. He recognizes the abuse and feels it coming on, seeing through his lover's lies and manipulation. The chorus is a defiant warning to his lover to "dream on" because the singer is no longer fooled by her tactics.
The second verse has a more aggressive tone, with the singer calling out his lover's infidelity and blaming her for her heartlessness and cruelty. He recognizes himself as the victim of his lover's one-sided use of his love, and again tells her to "dream on." The final verse is a goodbye to his lover, with the singer realizing that he won't be the same after her treatment, but also recognizing that he's fed up with her game. The chorus repeats with the singer warning his lover that her sins won't be worth it when he's still alive.
Overall, "Dream On" is a warning and a defiance of a man who has had enough of his lover's betrayal and manipulation. It's a classic rock song with a strong guitar riff to accompany its message.
Line by Line Meaning
(Dream on,) Yes now you've gone way too far,
The person being addressed has overstepped boundaries and is dreaming if they think they can continue doing so.
Tried to steal my lovin'
The person being addressed attempted to take advantage of the other's love for them.
Thinkin' I was your star,
The person being addressed was mistakenly seen as the other's shining star.
(You fool,) Oh to think that I was blind,
The person being addressed was foolish for not seeing the true nature of the other's intentions sooner.
To take my love and turn it round and treat it so unkind,
The person being addressed took the other's love and used it for their own benefit, treating it poorly in the process.
(I feel it,) Yes I feel it coming on,
The person being addressed senses that the other is going to leave soon.
A little more lip, and honey soon you'll be gone,
The person being addressed believes that the other will leave after speaking their mind a little more.
(Those eyes,) Oh I know it like I do,
The person being addressed knows through experience that the other will soon be abandoned.
Your Mister Moneybags is gonna say goodbye to you,
The person being addressed predicts that the other's wealthy lover will leave them soon.
You didn't know me when I was down,
The person being addressed was not known or appreciated by the other when they were struggling.
Now you know me when I come around,
The person being addressed is now known and understood by the other when they have overcome their struggles.
So dream on, Yes dream on,
The person being addressed tells the other to continue dreaming or holding unrealistic desires because they won't get what they want.
Well if you can't take it with you, when you die,
The person being addressed believes that material possessions won't matter after death.
No good to have it when you're alive,
The person being addressed believes that material possessions won't always bring happiness during life.
(Shot down,) Like a bullet from a gun,
The person being addressed feels hurt and rejected, as if they were shot down.
Another man in my bed, is that you're kind of fun,
The person being addressed is mocking the other's promiscuity and infidelity.
(Missed by,) Oh ha!, you missed me by a mile!
The person being addressed got away from the other's attempts to hurt them easily and without much effort.
I can see that guilty look in your smile,
The person being addressed can tell that the other is feeling guilty about something they have done.
How could you be so heartless and cruel,
The person being addressed is questioning how the other could be so callous and unkind in their actions.
Used my love as a one-sided tool,
The person being addressed feels as if their love for the other was only used to benefit the other, without any regard for their own feelings.
Dream on, yes, dream on
The person being addressed tells the other that they are still holding onto unrealistic desires.
Boo hoo
The person being addressed is expressing sarcasm or lack of sympathy for the other's situation.
Well if you can't take it with you, honey when you die,
The person being addressed is repeating their message that material possessions won't matter after death.
No good to have it baby when you're alive,
The person being addressed believes that material possessions won't always bring happiness during life.
(Good bye,) Oh I won't be the same
The person being addressed bids the other farewell and promises that their life will not be the same without them.
Boo hoo, cause I'm fed up with your game
The person being addressed is expressing frustration and annoyance with the other's actions and games.
(Too bad,) Yes too bad for the change
The person being addressed is expressing that the other has missed their opportunity to change for the better.
This crazy lullaby is what it seems a little strange
The person being addressed is calling out the other's actions as unorthodox and confusing.
You didn't know me when I was down
The person being addressed was not known or appreciated by the other when they were struggling.
Now you know me baby, when I come around,
The person being addressed is now known and understood by the other when they have overcome their struggles.
So dream on, yes dream on,
The person being addressed tells the other to continue dreaming or holding unrealistic desires because they won't get what they want.
Well if you can't take it with me, honey when I die,
The person being addressed believes that material possessions won't matter after death, even if they are shared between two people.
No good to have you sinnin' while I'm alive,
The person being addressed believes that the other's immoral actions won't bring happiness during the current life.
(Shot)
The person being addressed feels hurt and rejected.
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Written by: NATE WALKER, LUKAS NATHANSON, SCOTT EFFMAN, COURTNEY WRIGHT
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