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!"
Too Hard to Handle
Blackfoot Lyrics
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At a new sunrise where the
Workin' woman hates law and order
Ooh, those chaquitas with incredible thighs
Too hard to handle, they're too hard for you
Too hard to handle, they're too hard
They're too tough for you
Small time gambler lays down his money
To play some five card stud
But the big time winner really was the loser
He caught a case of a unlucky love
Too hard to handle
Too hard for you
Too hard to handle
'Cause sweet Lolita's hotter than a pepper
You know her pepper's gonna burn you in two
She's a young man's dream, every mother's nightmare
Pure woman through and through
Don't take no chances on hot romances
Such as this one, it may happen to you
Too hard to handle
Too hard for you
Too hard to handle
'Cause there's no future with a snake-eyed lover
She's hung up on them ups and downs
But if you're lonely, thinkin' you're the only
Her love's the best, it's the hottest in town, ah yes
Yeah I said
Too hard to handle
Too hard, too hard
The lyrics to Blackfoot's song "Too Hard to Handle" describe a dangerous but irresistible romance with a woman who is described as having incredible thighs and being hotter than a pepper. The song is set "down south, south of the border" where the "workin' woman hates law and order." The singer warns that this woman, referred to as a "chaquita" and "sweet Lolita," is too tough to handle and too hot to touch. The lyrics also touch on themes of gambling and luck, with the suggestion that the love of this woman is something akin to rolling the dice.
The song also warns that there is no future with this kind of "snake-eyed lover" because she is too caught up in the ups and downs of life. The singer cautions that if you're lonely and think you're the only one, her love is the best and hottest in town. This suggests that the allure of this woman is not just physical but also tied to her ability to make a man feel desired and wanted.
Overall, "Too Hard to Handle" is a cautionary tale of a woman who is both dangerous and captivating. The lyrics paint a picture of a wild and passionate love that is not for the faint of heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Down south, south of the border
Venturing far from home, likely to Mexico
At a new sunrise where the Workin' woman hates law and order
In a place where hardworking women are rebellious against the rules and structure in place
Ooh, those chaquitas with incredible thighs
Exclaiming about the beauty of the curvy women in the area
Too hard to handle, they're too hard for you
These women are too much for you to handle
Too hard to handle, they're too hard
Reiterating that the women in this place are too difficult to handle
They're too tough for you
The strong, self-assured women here are too much for you
Small time gambler lays down his money
A low-stakes gambler is placing his bets
To play some five card stud
Participating in a popular poker game
But the big time winner really was the loser
Despite winning the game, the player lost something much more important
He caught a case of a unlucky love
He fell in love with someone who would cause him suffering or misfortune
'Cause sweet Lolita's hotter than a pepper
Lolita is an attractive and spicy woman
You know her pepper's gonna burn you in two
Indicating that getting involved with her would be risky and painful
She's a young man's dream, every mother's nightmare
Lolita is a desirable partner for younger men but may cause anxiety for mothers
Pure woman through and through
Lolita is a straightforward and authentic woman
Don't take no chances on hot romances Such as this one, it may happen to you
Warning against pursuing passionate relationships like the one with Lolita because it could lead to trouble
Too hard to handle
Emphasizing that Lolita and similar women are too difficult to manage
Cause there's no future with a snake-eyed lover
Indicating that the person with a snake-like gaze (or someone who is unfaithful) has no potential for a long-term relationship
She's hung up on them ups and downs
She's obsessed with the highs and lows of romantic situations
But if you're lonely, thinkin' you're the only
If you feel alone and that no one else can relate
Her love's the best, it's the hottest in town, ah yes
Lolita's love is passionate and desirable, but still too hard to handle
Yeah I said
Emphasizing the point previously made
Too hard to handle
Reiterating that these women are too difficult to manage
Too hard, too hard
Further emphasizing the difficulty of these women
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAKSON W SPIRES, RICK MEDLOCKE
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