Comments on: BlackHawk Six Pack

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:42:33 +0000

Oh yeah, that’s a very nice song. I think I remember that Dave Robbins’ wife (he sang the lead on that one) said something about how he’d written so many songs, but never one for her. So, he wrote “Always Have, Always Will” as a result of that conversation.:) He has a very nice voice, though Henry Paul’s is admittedly more distinctive/unique.

By: DC

DC — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:01:30 +0000

I would add “Always Have, Always Will” from their 1998 album “The Sky’s The Limit” to this list as well. Great harmonies on the chorus.

By: Paul Dennis

Paul Dennis — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:14:48 +0000

I never really did get excited about this group. I have several of their albums but it must be ten years since I went back and listened to any of their music.

Other bands such as Shenandoah and Diamond Rio had better lead vocalists and/or more interesting songs.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:22:52 +0000

These guys were hitting it really hard when they first came out. I remember one hit after another for a period of about 4 years, then they just kinda disappeared. Glad to see you included ‘Postmarked Birmingham’, I never heard that one during its chart run, but it was on their Greatest Hits disc and I fell in love with the song then.

By: James S.

James S. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:51:18 +0000

Another great band with a unique sound. I like their debut best, too. It’s a great album to listen to on the road. My favorite song, however, is “I’m Not Strong Enough To Say No.” The 1998 album, The Sky’s The Limit, has a number of good songs as well, like “Your Own Little Corner Of My Heart” and “Nobody Knows What To Say.” I remember being shocked when I suddenly heard of Van Stephenson’s passing. It was around the same time I began collecting their albums.

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:04:58 +0000

I was a fan of Henry Paul’s vocals when he was a member of the Southern Rock group The Outlaws, so of course I enjoyed Blackhawk’s sound as well.

Didn’t know too much about the group beyond that, and their greatest hits album, which I think I still have somewhere on cassette.

Really enjoying these Nineties features, keep ‘em coming!

By: Lanibug

Lanibug — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:53:32 +0000

Glad to see them included, as I have to agree that they are one of the great groups from the 90′s.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:26:35 +0000

I liked just about everything from their first albums. Their other albums had some good stuff, but not as good as their debut. I’ve always liked their harmonies, but they didn’t sound the same after Van Stevenson died, because he added a unique sound to the harmonies. I second Michael’s endorsement of “Ships of Heaven”, which was written by Van before his death from Cancer. I’m glad he was able to sing on it too. Not to be morbid, but another “hidden treasure” is “Spirit Dancer”, a song that the other members wrote for Van after he died.

By: Matt. B

Matt. B — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:13:06 +0000

If you think Blackhawk’s version of “That’s Just About Right” is good you need to seek out Jeff Black, the songwriter’s version. It has a 3rd verse not on the Backhawk version and despite being more ‘alt-country’ it’s very, very good, particularly his vocal.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:25:42 +0000

I actually think BlackHawk was one of the better bands of the 90s. Maybe not quite as good as Diamond Rio, but pretty great nonetheless. I like all six of the song in this pack but also feel bad neglecting “Down In Flames”, “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday” and “Almost a Memory Now”. Throw in “Ships of Heaven” as a hidden treasure and you would almost have a complete starter kit. Problem is, there isn’t much more worth exploring after that. When I listen to their Greatest Hits CD I usually have to turn it off after 10 or 12 songs because they all start to sound the same.