Strikes is a Rock album by Blackfoot, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 48 pressings tracked, owned by 12 collectors.
About
This Native American rock ’n’ roll outfit from Florida had a flair for Southern rock riffs and a nose for hooks that might’ve otherwise been on Lynyrd Skynyrd or Outlaws albums (“Highway Song,” in particular). This 1979 album (their third) was their breakthrough, a platinum set of sturdy rock ’n’ rollers that played out like punk never happened. That stubbornness makes the album great. Besides stinging Southern takes of Free’s “Wishing Well” and Spirit’s “I Got a Line on You,” they tear it up on “Road Fever,” “Baby Blue,” and others. Fun fact: both Dolly Parton and Warrant covered “Train Train.”
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Road Fever3:07
- A2I Got A Line On You3:17
- A3Left Turn On A Red Light4:35
- A4Pay My Dues3:03
- A5Baby Blue2:33
Side B
- B1Wishing Well3:11
- B2Run And Hide3:24
- B3aTrain, Train (Prelude)0:36
- B3bTrain, Train2:56
- B4Highway Song6:59
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Southern Rock
- gritty
- swaggering
- southern
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at Subterranean Studio, Ann Arbor, Michigan with Artisan Mobil / Sound Suite Studios, Detroit, Mich. / Bee Jay Studios, Orlando, Fla.
"SP" in label matrix denotes a Specialty pressing.
On runouts, Atlantic Studios is Stamped, and the rest of runouts are etched.
Publishing
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- BrandyeBACKING VOCALS
- Charlie HargrettLEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 12-STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, GUITAR
- Cynthia DouglasBACKING VOCALS
- Donna DavisBACKING VOCALS
- Greg T. WalkerBASS GUITAR, VOCALS BASS, BACKING VOCALS BASS, VOCALS
- Henry WeckPERCUSSION
- Jakson SpiresDRUMS, BACKING VOCALS DRUMS, VOCALS
- Pam VincentBACKING VOCALS
- Pat McCaffreyKEYBOARDS
- Rick MedlockeLEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR LEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 12-STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR, SLIDE GUITAR LEAD VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, GUITAR
- Cub KodaHARMONICA
- Shorty MedlockeHARMONICA HARMONICA, WRITTEN-BY
12 collectors on Gatefold own this · 48 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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