Train, Train - Blackfoot | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@classic-kool]

"Highway Song Live", "Wishing Well", "Left Turn on a Red Light" "I Got a Line on You" & "Fox Chase" are ROCKERS ...

[@steffg9321]

I Got a Line on You 👍

[@kenperk9854]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fGdXurrNGKe6c COuchois kicking ass, Southern rock at its hardest!

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

"Warped" and "On the Run" are cool heavy songs from Blackfoot also.

[@Fuphyter]

@@steffg9321 definately agree! Great song

[@rubbersole79]

You just listed the album........LOL.....yep.......a GREAT album

[@mikefortier3476]

The harmonica was played by Rickey Medlocke's grandfather, who also wrote the song

[@davidyerkey7425]

Shorty rocks!

[@JimReuterskiold]

Shorty Medlocke played harmonica on the intro; the harmonica in the body of the song was played by Cub Coda from the Detroit rock band Brownsville Station ("Smokin' In The Boys Room").

[@laurawalkerJD]

I love learning from the A&A family - Merry Christmas all!

[@terrymckown2441]

Sounds like a damn Hammond organ, good lord he was ripping.

[@dizastro5437]

Hyperventilating on that thing. Dang!

[@ericbrison3331]

The line where Alex asked "What's Memphis brown?" is actually "Memphis bound". Great choice, guys.

[@dreamweaver1603]

Oh good, I always thought it was Memphis Bound, but suddenly thought maybe it was about heroin or something lol. Good to know I wasn’t wrong all these years.

[@MrWhoevr]

Blackfoot was very popular in the 70s like a lot of southern rock. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hachet, Blackfoot, Charlie Daniels, Ozark Mountain Daredevils and the Outlaws rocked hard.

[@markchase7105]

Black Oak Arkansas also.

[@eugenejulson8742]

You forgot 38 special. 🤘🏼🤠

[@2715bunky]

Rossington-Collins

[@markchase7105]

Black Oak Arkansas also

[@sidviscous5959]

Nantuckett

[@maceomaceo11]

"That woman I'm in love with Lawd, she's Memphis bound" And yes, this track was wore out by many. This, and 'Fly Away', are Blackfoot's only radio hits but their albums are full of quality stuff. Some very hard rock, some authentic rustic blues, some Southern rock, some pop rock a little bit of everything.

[@David-iv6je]

Or as some people say, "Memphis Brown." :D

[@CarlGoldmam]

Don’t forget Highway Song was a hit too heard when I was growing up in South

[@David-iv6je]

@Geo Dio These are nice kids and they can take a little razzing. :)

[@jeffkokosinski1784]

Used to here left turn on a red light in balto yrs ago

[@mojodojo5533]

@@jeffkokosinski1784 love that song.

[@johnleonard3806]

Blackfoot came thru my hometown when "Train, Train" was hot on the radio as a double bill with UFO. Blackfoot hit stage first and the crowd never stopped screaming for them. UFO played 2 songs thru the chants of "Blackfoot, Blackfoot..." and left the stage.

[@dianelevie3360]

Awww I love UFO! Not a good matchup though.

[@pcard10]

Rickey Medlocke was one of the two drummers (for a short period) in Skynyrd. He formed Blackfoot. When Blackfoot folded, he joined Skynyrd again as a guitarist currently. The harmonica is played by Shorty Medlocke who was Rickry's grandfather. Blackfoot and Skynyrd are forever intertwined.

[@armadillotoe]

Song Facts: This song was written by bluegrass and Delta blues musician "Shorty" Medlocke - the grandfather of this band's frontman Rickey Medlocke. The song is best remembered for its harmonica intro, performed by Shorty, which mimics the sound of a steam locomotive blowing its whistle, pulling out of the station, and accelerating to full speed.

[@tommack9395]

I was wondering if they were going to catch the fact the harmonica is mimicking a locomotive.

[@dennisdickson6210]

And covered rather impressively by Billy Strings

[@DiGiDaWgZs]

Shorty Medlocke... A contemporary and almost equal to the best harmonica player ever Little Walter. I'm pretty sure that Shorty was Luke to Little Walters Yoda... Awesome harp player for sure.

[@stevea3271]

Believe it or not, Dolly Parton covered this song, too! She did a great job with it, more back to Shorty`s country / bluegrass roots

[@armadillotoe]

@@stevea3271 The more I learn about Dolly Parton, the stronger my respect and admiration are for her as a person. I was never a big fan of her music, but I enjoyed a few of her songs.

[@Cammieflage13]

You also need to hit Rossington Collins Band. 4 of the members are from the original Lynyrd Skynrd lineup. Dale Krantz is the female lead singer. You will love her voice. Don't Misunderstand Me was probably their biggest hit.

[@laurakali6522]

Got to see them in New Haven Ct. Great show.

[@lizabethlu8824]

I forgot about that song, thanks for bringing it up.

[@gregusmc2868]

Did some of these guys end up in Black Oak Arkansas? I’m serious. I don’t remember.

[@pambeck2124]

I saw them in Tulsa in 1979 and still have that awesome album on vinyl.

[@laurakali6522]

@@pambeck2124 that debut album was pretty awesome.

[@danarchuleta1154]

Props to Andy for not overanalyzing and just being a dude rock'n out with Shorty's boy Rickie.....Fun talking cars on the chat and props to Alex for knowing about the 69' Chevelle...one of my favorites. I had a 79 Trans Am, and yes...with a Pioneer unit and Jensons everywhere! Fun Fellas!

[@kenperk9854]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4fGdXurrNGKe6c ROLL THE DICE FROM HUNTSVILLE, Alabama..kick ass Southern Rock

[@Meandmymirror]

My boyfriend in high school had a 69 Chevelle. He tried to get a license plate called “1fine69” They wouldn’t allow that!

[@1177kc]

My high school boyfriend had a Chevelle. Still my favorite muscle car. Interestingly enough, our first date was that tragic night in October 77 when his favorite band Skynard crashed.

[@ghaasl78]

I can tell you it’s been played in my ‘68 numerous times.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Train Train came out in 1979 lol SWEEEEEEET

[@switchflow5405]

Savoy Brown "Hellbound Train" 9 minutes of classic rock blues A must listen if you are a classic rock junkie.

[@stevieb3098]

absolutely !!

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

I'm going down the road....

[@reallynow1445]

Tell mama was a great cut

[@PeterSchmidt-n7w]

Wahnsinn

[@kevinminne1460]

Blackfoot did a killer rendition of the band Free, “Wishing well” it’s on the same Album! 🎸

[@Hobodeluxe960]

yeah that's a fun one to play too. Our band used to cover that tune. Throw down your hat Kick off your shoes I know you ain't goin' anywhere...

[@rubbersole79]

They sure as hell did. Maybe the best song on the album.

[@michaeladams2380]

Memphis bound you dork.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

Not enough props given to that song!

[@MarkCox21125150]

Fantastic version! Absolutely!

[@susanklasinski1805]

Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you A&A for another entertaining and incredible year. ❤️✨🤍✨🥰

[@Shadowrider1872]

Merry Christmas Susan!!!!

[@johnhughes3214]

Susan: Thanks for all of your great comments this year!

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@Shadowrider1872 Merry Christmas John. Hope you’re staying warm. 🥰

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@johnhughes3214 Thanks I try my best ❤️

[@allisonreed7682]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@skipbellon2755]

Merry Christmas. Stumbled across you guys this year and I am very glad I did. You offer the best reactions on You Tube. You are in for a treat with Train, Train. A classic banger. S-tier.

[@justpaula2479]

I graduated high school in 1982. I had a ‘72 Chevelle with a small block V8 and Cragars/Lifters (damn I wish I still had that car). I had a Pioneer sound system with Jensen speakers. Blackfoot was in heavy rotation on road trips along with Skynyrd, Molly Hatchett, Robbin Thompson Band, and The Outlaws. I grew up in Virginia and Southern Rock / British Metal were our jam back in the day.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Blackfoot are great. Saw them several years ago in a bar in Chattanooga and actually sat on stage just a hands reach from Ricky. Strikes was on heavy rotation in my Mustang's 8 track player.

[@Magravated]

I'll bet you had all the track changes memorized too. Then when you heard it on the radio, it messed you up. 😄 Glad 8 track didn't last. BTW, Bill Lear of Lear Jet fame, invented the 8 track player. His wife had a gold replica of it in her office.

[@centuryrox]

I saw them in the early 80s as the headliner of a concert, with Kix and Def Leppard opening for them!

[@rubbersole79]

Except for "Best of Bread" on date night.........LOL.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@rubbersole79 never owned that one. but I did have Heart's Dreamboat Annie that the girls seemed to like.

[@rubbersole79]

@@Hobodeluxe960 Ha! you're too young bro! "Bat out of Hell" by MEATLOAF was another girl getter......

[@Ldastro]

I was lucky enough to see a mash up of Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet back in the 80s. It was in a small town here in NW Ohio and the venue had less than 100 people. Got to chat with the band afterwards, Great experience! Have a good holiday guys!

[@Dan-dk7sw]

You my friend are 1 lucky S.O.B. !!!!

[@gregusmc2868]

Andy hit the nail on the head. When I had my first 68 Chevelle super sport, running a 454 engine (I had the original 396 engine she was sold with) we would roll slowly through the parking lot of United Skates of American (roller rink) with THIS VERY SONG blaring out of my blazing (for 1978) Kenwood 8-track player, just signaling all the young ladies waiting in-line, that “The boys were back in town! Wow. Does THAT bring back some memories. Old enough to drive, but too young to go to the campus bars. We would queue it up to so they would hear the last of the harp, and right into the heavy riffs. We’re Legendary (in out 16 year old brains) Think opening scene from Dazed and Confused! Lol. It’s a banger! I feel like kinda old! 😂😂👍. Still trying to get back onto your Patreon account so I can at least do something (however small-I have a son and daughter in college) that will help fund your efforts. You guys are hands-down, my go-to “reaction channel.) Merry Christmas and Or Holidays, to everyone out there in cyberspace and, most especially, you two and your crews. Happy 2022 as well! Semper Fi from the old jarhead! 👍👍🤘

[@ginao8935]

Yes!! You are soooo spot on! I used to listen to this song playing full blast while driving around in my 1969 Mach I Mustang 😂

[@tonyborton1544]

I was driving a ‘67 Mustang back then. I wore a couple of copies of “Strikes” out in that Pioneer stereo. Got a couple speeding tickets while jamming this tune, too. Strikes, Tomcattin’, and Merauder may be the best three album stretch from any band, ever. Thanks for the memories!

[@normapadgett4209]

I still do ~ lol

[@keefmack]

“Left Turn On A Red Light”, “Fly Away”, “Fox Chase”. All great songs. I got to meet them on the tour for this album. Front row center on the barricade. I have some good photos. They were opening for RUSH.

[@Shadowrider1872]

GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!!! ☮️❤️♾️ 🎄🎁🧑‍🎄❄️☃️

[@allisonreed7682]

I hope y’all have a wonderful Christmas, @John H! It’s going to be 76 degrees here tomorrow! 🥵

[@Matt..G]

Killer song!! I bought this album back in the day for this song. - More awesome harmonica on early 70’s J. Geils Band songs.

[@TheCybertiger9]

Being a Northern boy wasn't fully into Southern rock, but i did buy this album also

[@shauncronin3961]

J Geils live are the best Magic Dick on the harmonica is the greatest

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

@@shauncronin3961 I was thinking they need to listen to Whammer Jammer....

[@clare1061]

My first concert 1980 Blackfoot opened up the night for the Nazareth concert. Detroit Michigan Cobo boys that was one hell of a show.

[@lisamorrison2149]

S tier all the way! Theres a reason why so many of us have been pushing for this BlackFoot song. Their entire Strikes album is stellar, and worth you checking it out. Merry Christmas and thankyou boys for the awesome reactions throughout the year.🎄❤🔥

[@craigdoriety9798]

Very true about the muscle car comment. My first car was a 1970 Chevy Nova with a pretty hot motor and 4 speed. Have some great memories of driving around in that car and definitely played this song many times. Still have the car but needs restoration.

[@AnthonyT50]

Why does this channel not have 300,000 subs? Thank you for a great year of delving into the music of my youth.

[@centuryrox]

As a teenager, I wore out this song and album driving around on Friday nights with my friends! Played at Volume 10, of course!

[@Gordy63]

Merry Christmas guys - thanks for all the fun and laughter this year, and some great reactions too! Cheers to 2022 🥂

[@angelriot]

This album “Strikes” is all bangers. They do incredible originals, and amazing covers of “Wishing Well” and “I Got A Line On You”. Also, the lead guitarist’s father did the opening Harmonca. I saw them perform 4-5 times in the late 70s early 80’s, and for one of those shows Ricky brought his dad Shorty on stage to perform it.

[@johnhurkett778]

I could be wrong but I thought he was his grandfather , regardless what fun for the ears. I personally saw Blackfoot when they opened for the Who in '80. Killer show

[@halhortonsworld5870]

I was in high school 1980-1984 AND I am from the Jacksonville Fl area. This was a HUGE local hit. Pretty much everyone personally knew someone from a famous Southern Rock band. You described my high school parking lot perfectly. We all had the cars that used to be cool (I had a 1964 Ford Ranchero), and we were blasting this on 8-track or cassette until the tape wore thru.

[@dunhill1]

Cheers to a fellow Jacksonville resident. I went to Wolfson 85 -87. Rock 105 was the channel that had this song on heavy rotation. Now I live off Girvin Rd.

[@justineapril7922]

Merry Christmas A & A, and peace on earth to all! 🎄✌❤

[@rp89d28]

Andy: 'They did things with a harmonica I thought couldn't be done' Johnny Popper : 'Hold my beer'

[@beaux2585]

Cops love this song, they never wrote so many speeding tickets before it.

[@anthonyabbett2473]

My favorite Blackfoot song

[@invisibledooley]

Merry Xmas to Alex, Andy, Adam and to this, the best of all possible KZbin comment sections.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

Killer Album Cover. You know your going to get bit!!!! Happy Holidays everyone. 🎄❄️🎄

[@oldmusclecars9419]

The harmonica lead in is an imitation of what an old steam train engine would sound like. When the harmonica suddenly speeds up and then slows back down is the sound that steel wheels make when they are slipping trying to gain traction on the rails.

[@ctrlaltdel877]

If you are looking to find more in the era look no further than when Gary Rosington and Al Collins from Lynyrd Skynyrd formed the band Rosinton/Collins Band in 1979 two years after the plane crash." Don't Misunderstand Me" was the song that got the most air time around the same time "Train Train" was playing.

[@fredhall6525]

Outstanding song.

[@eirikasbjrnberg8753]

Elvin Bishop Live is absolute fantastic as well

[@Ritaholden1]

One of my all time favorite Southern Rock songs. ❤️

[@TheRealSweetcherryo]

That transition though... we knew what was coming so it gave it an anticipation aspect so it works.

[@heretogo9474]

Awesome tune! Thanks for doing this one! My uncle wore this 8-track out and bought a second one.

[@douglasdause502]

I lived Andy's story. In 1979 I was seventeen years old and bought my first car. It was a '69 Camaro. Blackfoot was in the 8-track. If you want more rockin' harmonica, check out The J. Geils Band. Their live albums are wall to wall bangers.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This song came out in 1979 Did you have 79 Camaro ?

[@monickalynn4365]

"Oh,here it comes!" was Ronnie Van Zant vocal cameo. Blackfoot is also pure Southern Rock

[@flyingburritobro68]

Ronnie did not do a cameo on this. He died two years before Blackfoot recorded it

[@sabbster1157]

If you want the best Blackfoot. Check out the whole album Tomcattin. It's Excellent. Foxchase, Gimme Gimme Gimme, the whole album was Blackfoot at their best

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Spendin' Cabbage

[@lizabethlu8824]

That was Rickey Medlocke's grandpa on the harmonica, he also wrote the song. I love Blackfoot, they bring back great memories of my younger party days. And the woman was Memphis bound, as in going to Memphis! Please do "I Got a Line on You" next.

[@zenclover8468]

If you want killer harmonica check out "BLUES TRAVELER" . John poppers approach is as aggressive as ian andersons flute playing in jethro tull.

[@Ritaholden1]

When the Levy Breaks may be the song your thinking about.

[@JamesRea2]

Dr. John "Right Place, Wrong Time" for some New Ortleans' funk.

[@dennisparkin690]

There is one great band you guys haven’t indulged in yet, and really should: The Hollies. From “Bus Stop” to “Long Cool Woman” to “He Ain’t Heavy” to “The Air That I Breathe”. They’re one of those bands where everybody knows and loves their songs, but doesn’t know who the hell they are. Yet. You two can change that...

[@bonniealbo3324]

LOVE The Hollies! Great suggestion!

[@raymiller8555]

I agree. Hopefully they will get to The Hollies.

[@Tuck_1933]

I actually saw Def Leppard on their High N Dry tour open for Blackfoot in ‘81. GREAT show!!!

[@rogerwilcojr]

Yeah, a bunch of young kids came out for Def Leppard, who I loved, but I told them to stick around for the main show and Blackfood blew them off the stage. I think Blackfoot limited the volume for Def Leppard - lol.

[@DM-hk4cw]

I wore the cover off that album! You gotta do "Fox Chase," " Good Morning" or "Rattlesnake Rock'n'roller" by them. For a more somber tune, check out "Diary of a Working Man:" that song pulled me from the grips of suicide.

[@hog7203]

Diary of a working man is a very underated and underplayed song in general. Medlock's vocals are off the hook in that one.

[@frankgarcia1]

I don’t think there was ever a time when I was in high school that anytime even remotely tried to figure out this song so deeply.

[@donnalockhart50]

Merry Christmas gentlemen….Another awesome year of good music & fun reactions! Enjoy your holiday!

[@suzannebenton8329]

LOL!! The car comments were spot on! In 1975, a guy friend in HS bought a '64 Mustang and installed a top of the line 8-track player and speakers and treated us all to some of the best music ever made! Refitting one's ride, no matter its vintage, with the best quality players/speakers was quite the competition back then. Coming of age in Florida in the mid-1970s we'd cruise to a local beach, park our cars next to one another's, pop the trunks and sample the sounds from each other's systems. Among other things. :)

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

Classic jam. Takes me back to the days when had a FM radio station here in Austin Texas called..... Z-102 Austins Album Rock

[@Maydoggie]

How about KLBJ?

[@razor3683]

Absolute banger. Had this LP back in the day. Saw them live in 1979.

[@jeffschielka7845]

A&A Wishing you and your families a very festive and safe holiday season. Hope you have a rockin' Christmas!🎸🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎄🎁☃️

[@jjalanj7318]

One of the hardest working bands back in the 70's/80's when I was growing up. Saw them open three different shows in 2 months once. Always a good time

[@jaretnegron6809]

GOD I love these guys, once I heard this song for their first song as a 21 year old audiophile with a love for old classics, when that drop hits, you FEEL that in your chest, and you know it's gonna be good. If you haven't done Boogie No More by Molly Hatchet, you'll love when they ride that guitar solo, or Got Me Under Pressure by ZZ Top, check out Grinderswitch too, LOVE Higher Ground, Open Road, Redwing too. Check out the Jimmie Van Zant band and "Southern Comfort", or the Molly Hatchet lead singer's break from the band, "Danny Joe Brown Band", listen to Gambler's Blues or Run For Your Life. There's SO MUCH in the Southern Rock genre you guys would love to hear, can't wait to hear more reactions from you guys!

[@LadyIarConnacht]

I'm just here to add my two cents that I think they should cover some more George Thorogood. Merry Christmas! How's the weather in Florida?

[@johnnymartin49]

Been wanting that ever since the 20k drunk reaction video!!! 😎

[@dunhill1]

Here in Jacksonville, today it's sunny and 76 degrees!

[@LadyIarConnacht]

@@johnnymartin49 Me too - I go back and watch it all the time.

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

Agree with Young Andrew all the way on this one! Definitely deserves an S for all the reasons he stated and more. 👊

[@MonicaDBrini]

Saw them in concert in the 80s. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen, second best only to Rush.

[@Cammieflage13]

The Rockets are a southern band out of Detroit Michigan. They had quite a few songs on the radio back in the day. Don't Hold On (banger) Desire, Is It True, Lucille, Turn up the Radio, Rollin' by the record machine, Sally can't dance, Can't sleep, Takin' it back. The No Ballads album basically didn't have a bad song on it. Worth a listen for anyone that isn't familiar with them.

[@stephaniethurmer5370]

Nice reaction as always guys. Now that you have done Blackfoot, how about some JD Blackfoot who is a combo of rock, Native American philosophy, folk, blues and country rock.

[@kentharris3878]

This song is in my personal category of rockers with Ram Jam's "Black Betty," The Knack's "My Sharona," Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein," Foghat's "Slow Ride," The Allman Brothers' "Whipping Post," Zep's "Black Dog," Yes' "Roundabout" and, yes, Skynyrd's "Free Bird." Some are one hit wonders; some are standouts in a massive catalogue, but they are all phenomenal rock 'bangers' that I would string together for a jam session just to appreciate the magnificence of the daring artistry. Thanks for giving us this moment of appreciation.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

Love this one. Great Native American Southern hard-rock band. “Memphis bound” rather than “Memphis brown”.

[@michaellambert5223]

Strikes and Tomcattin, 2 of their best albums. Blasted the hell out of both on my old Chevy. Dad used to bitch he heard me three blocks away! Lmao 🤘😎🤘

[@mikebowman8680]

We were so lucky to have grown up listening to music like this. I remember in my 73 z28 and cranking this up every time it came on.

[@TracyfromNC]

I was driving a 66 mustang I bought from my cousin in 77 and loved this song in 79. Perfect!

[@valerievanwinkle6453]

Blues Traveler is the sh$t when it comes to harmonica. Definitely check it out.

[@chuckspinks8838]

Saw Blackfoot at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio. I believe it was 1976. Started out with a pitcher of beer at my table, but ended up in front of the stage screaming my lungs out. Awesome band live. It was a memorable night for sure.

[@scooterbaby1]

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year wishing peace, health and happiness for all

[@chrissiegle1065]

I personally think their best song is Diary of a working man... this was such a great band. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊

[@DM-hk4cw]

That song saved my life.

[@WaymoresBlues]

There is a strong influence on this song from the great country music legend Jimmie Rogers, who is widely considered the father of Country Music. He was the first to do train songs and was known as the Singing Brakeman. Rogers has been dead for 89 years now but his influence is still felt today.

[@tonysimmons5729]

This song was written by “Shortie Medlocke”, the grandfather of Ricky Medlocke of the band Blackfoot. Shortie wrote TRAIN TRAIN in 1929.

[@cs-7]

Merry Christmas to me. I've been waiting for this for so long. Glad y'all could hear it.

[@Derideo]

First album I ever bought, and yep I wore it out.

[@2715bunky]

Awesome pool hall anthem!

[@klasseact6663]

This is what I call a "speeding song" when I'm driving🔥❗😎

[@kmde6128]

OKAY!!! Love love love blackfoot!!! this was my first ever concert!!! a very very long time ago!!! Love this!!

[@lisaw5604]

True Southern Rock! This has been a long time coming. Total S tier without a doubt... with a tricked out muscle car thrown in! haha. Thanks for hittin' some good ol' Southern Rock again. Love it! Merry Christmas to All and I hope Santa is good to you Andy & Alex!! 🎄🧑‍🎄🎁💞✌️🥂😊

[@susanklasinski1805]

❤️✨🤍✨😘😘 Merry Christmas Lisa!

[@allisonreed7682]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@lisaw5604]

@@susanklasinski1805 Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄Susan!! I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday my friend!! 🤗💞☃️🥂😊

[@lisaw5604]

@@allisonreed7682 Merry Christmas Allison! May you and yours have an amazing holiday. Take care and stay safe my friend! 😊💕☃️🎅 🎄

[@flubblert]

Merry Christmas Lisa!! Stay merry !!

[@Tubedog8]

Never heard this song before. It was definitely a BANGER! Awesome harmonica!

[@karnsfan]

Rickey Medlocke founding member and member of Lynyrd Skynrd, was guitarist. His grandfather, Shorty Medlocke, wrote this song and played the harmonica on it.

[@robertevans2450]

setting the scene, early 80's at the strip(the place everyone drove to and then loitered up and down making your presence known, people watching, gathering the talk on where the party is going to be, who is going to be there, and social networking for young adults), when the DJ played an unpopular song or one that just didn't meet the demand of the moment, this was on the tape that everyone went to in its place. Music was played loud and hard and this song carried respect in all the genres of groups of people.

[@stevea3271]

A lot of people say that Rickey was just a "studio musician" for Skynyrd when he played drums for them, but that's an easily provable load of BS. Look at the Skynyrd's First & Last / re-released as the Complete Muscle Shoals album (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skynyrd%27s_First_and..._Last) Rickey has sole or co-writing credits on 6 songs. How many bands will spend their money to record songs written by the studio musician??? Nobody. Also, don't forget Blackfoot Bassist Greg T. Walker also played Bass for Skynyrd around the same time that Rickey played drums for them (he's on the F&L/MS album too). These guys lives and bands are totally intertwined -- friends growing up, friends together in various incarnations of their bands, friends forever. Oh, and Preacher's Daughter is an absolute BANGER!

[@independenceltd.]

Rickey Medlocke was not one of Skynyrd's first guitarists. He was their drummer from '71-'72, before leaving to rejoin Blackfoot. He aslo sings a few Skynyrd tunes which can be found on the compilation "Skynyrd's First...and Last". When he rejoined Skynyrd in '96, it was as a guitarist. He can play banjo, guitar, drums, mandolin, dobro and keyboards.

[@lisaannbarriner9633]

It’s about time they got to this!!! Been waiting for a good minute! 😝

[@georux6783]

My first concert... Alpine Valley outdoor amphitheater East Troy, WI (Where Stevie Ray Vaughan died) 1982, Outlaws and Blackfoot. My 2 favorites when I was 18. What a time!

[@kingsfan62]

Great song, awesome reaction, and Merry Christmas everyone. Be safe and have fun.

[@oldcrowtj4937]

When this album broke I saw Blackfoot in a NJ bar The Showplace. I lived in Soprano Land (the Caldwells) at the time attending HS. Blackfoot had also lived in N Jersey and had made some noise. I was attending a house party when a friend said they were going to see a band. As it was snowing big time I said " why "? He said he was going to see a band of Indians that played Southern Rock and one of them was in Skynyrd. I said " this I have to see ". So we got to the bar they had enough gear to play a 2000 seat theater. Then the roadies came on stage and started throwing cotton balls into the folks down front. Great show! To hear that album live that fresh was fantastic. They were a well rehearsed machine. Most people don't know that a lot of the Southern rock bands came to NJ for a chance to break and get paid

[@indigo771]

Also mentioned before search Fanny-original gig watch it and pick whatever song you want. So many bands mentioned them as inspiration, they are so tight, and all they deserve RRHOF status Jean Millington: bass guitar, vocals June Millington: guitar, vocals Nickey Barclay: keyboards, vocals Alice de Buhr: drums, vocals. Love them all quintessential professionals, when they get to jamming I don't want it to quit. Alice just destroys it on the drums, Nicky's piano, and vocals. All their covers are seriously great renditions of the originals, such as the Beatles Hey Bulldog, Cream's Badge, Steven Stills Special Care. David Bowie was spot on with his assessment.

[@keefmack]

Talk about a road song in a muscle car, the Blackfoot song “Road Fever” reminds me of my best buddy coming towards me down a relatively narrow city street driving a 1966 Mustang equipped with a loud, badass stereo and I heard him coming from blocks away as he was blasting the song Road Fever with the windows down. The music echoed and reverberated between the buildings. I laughed and teased him about that for years. It was as if the song was propelling the car down the street on its own power. Lol.

[@jonbauman457]

I owned the car stereo before I bought my first car in 1980. I bought a 1970 Nova. I played the hell out of this album on cassette. I sold that car and bought a 71 Mustang. Continued to play the hell out of this album!

[@leojpowers]

I used to own a blue metallic '69 Chevelle, and it was a beast.

[@jimidog2003]

Seen em 4 or 5 times in the late 70s. Super energy and killer band

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

I first heard of Blackfoot, and this song in 1979, on the New City area's FM radio station. That same day, like I usually did after hearing a great new song, from an unfamiliar band, I drove to the record store and bought the album.

[@LJA46]

Blackfoot Strikes is epic! And that was Rickey Medlocke's grandfather Shorty playing harmonica in the intro.

[@benressler6588]

The song you're looking for is "Bring it on Home"

[@hampyonce]

"Memphis bound". On a train, train.

[@scottstewart5784]

so is the train brown?