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!"
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Blackfoot Lyrics
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And I'm watching the late show in my flat all alone
How I hate to spend the evening on my own
Autumn winds
Blowing outside the window as I look around the room
And it makes me so depressed to see the phone
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Movie stars
Find the end of the rainbow, with that fortune to win
It's so different from the world I'm living in
Tired of T.V.
I open the window and I gaze into the night
But there's nothing there to see, no one in sight
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
The song "Gimme Gimme Gimme" by Blackfoot tells the story of a lonely person who is searching for companionship and love in the late hours of the evening. The lyrics express the sadness and desperation of the singer as they sit alone in their flat, longing for someone to share their life with. The autumn winds blowing outside the window and the lack of anyone to talk to make the singer depressed and anxious. The movie stars and their glamorous lives seem worlds away from the singer's reality, with the singer seeking someone to connect with on a personal level.
The repeated refrain of "Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight" shows the growing desperation of the singer as they plead for someone to be with them, to chase away their shadows and take them through the darkness to the break of day. The song finishes with a reiteration of the singer's loneliness and their request for someone to help them chase away their shadows and bring light into their life.
Overall, "Gimme Gimme Gimme" is a powerful and emotional depiction of the search for love and companionship, with its lyrics resonating with anyone who has ever felt alone and longing for someone to share their life with.
Line by Line Meaning
Half past twelve
It is already 12:30 in the night
And I'm watching the late show in my flat all alone
I am all by myself in my apartment and watching a late-night show
How I hate to spend the evening on my own
I despise being by myself in the evening
Autumn winds
Cool breezes of autumn
Blowing outside the window as I look around the room
The wind is blowing outside as I inspect the room
And it makes me so depressed to see the phone
Seeing the phone depresses me tremendously
There's not a soul out there
No one is around
No one to hear my prayer
No one can hear my request
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
I am pleading for a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
I need someone to help me get rid of my shadows of loneliness
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Please take me out of the darkness and into the new day
Movie stars
Film celebrities
Find the end of the rainbow, with that fortune to win
They find the end of the rainbow where treasures await them
It's so different from the world I'm living in
Their world is unlike mine
Tired of T.V.
I am done with watching television
I open the window and I gaze into the night
I open the window and look outside into the night sky
But there's nothing there to see, no one in sight
Sadly, there's nothing interesting and nobody to watch out there
There's not a soul out there
No one is around
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
I am desperately seeking a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Escort me through the darkness until dawn
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
Won't somebody help me get rid of the shadows of loneliness
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
I am pleading for a man after midnight
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
I am pleading for a man after midnight
There's not a soul out there
No one is around
No one to hear my prayer
Nobody can hear me supplicate
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
I am desperately seeking a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Guide me through the darkness until dawn
Won't somebody help me chase these shadows away
Won't somebody help me dispel these shadows of loneliness
Gimme gimme gimme a man after midnight
I am begging for a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness to the break of the day
Take me through the darkness until dawn
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Rickey Medlocke, Jakson Spires
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