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!"
I Got a Line on You
Blackfoot Lyrics
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Oh yeah, come on.
Now, let me take you babe, down to the river bed
Well, I got to tell you something
That'll go right through your head
I got a line on you babe
Yeah, I got a line on you
(I got a line on you babe)
Come on.
Now, put your arms around me, every little bit of your love
Oh, you know what to do, I'll make love to you
You got the right stuff, and I do too
I got a line on you babe
(I got a line on you babe)
Yeah, I got a line on you
(I got a line on you babe)
Yeah!
Got my eye on you babe, on your velvet skin
I want to put my hands were they've never been
Get real hot in the midnight steam
Soaking in the rain of my favorite dream
Your lips are red, the moon is blue
I only ask you once what you want to do
Gonna touch you babe 'til the night is through
Look out honey, got a line on you
Oh yeah.
Oh, now the winter's almost over,
The summer she's coming on strong.
Oh I could love you, love you, love you, love you all year long
I got a line on you babe
(I got a line on you babe)
Yeah, I got a line on you
(I got a line on you babe)
Ah yeah!
I got a line on you babe
(I got a line on you babe)
Yeah, I got a line on you
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
I got a line on you babe
(I got a line on you babe)
I got a line on you
I got a line on you babe.
The song "I Got a Line on You" by Blackfoot is a classic rock anthem about a man who has his eye on a woman and wants to take her down to the river bed to make love. The song starts with the lyrics "Now, let me take you babe, down to the river bed. Well, I got to tell you something that'll go right through your head" which show the intention of the man to take the woman to a secluded spot and make love to her. He then goes on to say that he has a line on her, which means that he knows exactly what she wants and how to give it to her. The chorus repeats this phrase with the lyrics "I got a line on you babe, yeah, I got a line on you" which shows the confidence of the man in his understanding of the woman.
The second verse goes into more detail about the physical attraction between the man and the woman. He talks about her "velvet skin" and how he wants to "put his hands where they've never been." He also mentions the "midnight steam" and "favorite dream," which are euphemisms for the sexual act. The man asks the woman what she wants to do and promises to make the night unforgettable. The chorus repeats once again with the same lyrics.
The final verse talks about the changing of the seasons and how the love between the man and the woman will continue through it all. The man promises to love her all year long and the song concludes with the chorus repeating one final time. Overall, the lyrics suggest a strong sexual attraction between the man and the woman, with the man expressing confidence in his ability to fulfill her desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah.
Exhibiting excitement and anticipation.
Oh yeah, come on.
Conveying a sense of eagerness and enthusiasm.
Now, let me take you babe, down to the river bed
I want to spend time with you and take you to a secluded location.
Well, I got to tell you something That'll go right through your head
I have something important to tell you.
I got a line on you babe
I understand you and know what you want.
(I got a line on you babe)
It is a phrase that reaffirms I know you well.
Yeah, I got a line on you
I am confident that I understand your feelings and desires.
(I got a line on you babe)
It is a phrase that reaffirms I know you well.
Come on.
Encouraging the subject to be more forward or spontaneous.
Now, put your arms around me, every little bit of your love
Showing my desire for physical intimacy.
Oh, you know what to do, I'll make love to you
Affirming that I will bring pleasure to the other person.
You got the right stuff, and I do too
Praising the other person and likely meaning I share their qualities.
Got my eye on you babe, on your velvet skin
I am attracted to your appearance and perhaps even your lifestyle.
I want to put my hands were they've never been
I want to explore your body.
Get real hot in the midnight steam
I am anticipating a steamy and passionate encounter.
Soaking in the rain of my favorite dream
Imagery associated with desires.
Your lips are red, the moon is blue
Producing literary imagery.
I only ask you once what you want to do
I want a clear communication of mutual desires.
Gonna touch you babe 'til the night is through
Reaffirming my intent to be physically intimate.
Look out honey, got a line on you
I understand you well and am pursuing a relationship.
Oh now the winter's almost over, The summer she's coming on strong
Celebrating and anticipating a change of season.
Oh I could love you, love you, love you, love you all year long
Expressing the desire for a long-term relationship.
Ah yeah!
Denotes excitement and enthusiasm.
Yeah, I got a line on you babe
I understand you well and am pursuing a relationship.
(I got a line on you babe)
It is a phrase that reaffirms I know you well.
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Denotes excitement and enthusiasm.
I got a line on you babe
I understand you well and am pursuing a relationship.
(I got a line on you babe)
It is a phrase that reaffirms I know you well.
I got a line on you
I understand you well and am pursuing a relationship.
I got a line on you babe.
Reaffirming my understanding of the other person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY CALIFORNIA
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