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High on the Hog (Black Oak Arkansas album)

High on the Hog is the fourth studio album by American southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, released in 1973 by Atco Records.[2] It is known for its cover of the LaVern Baker song "Jim Dandy", which reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[citation needed]

High on the Hog
Studio album by
Black Oak Arkansas
ReleasedNovember 1973
RecordedSeptember 15–19, 1972; August 4–29, 1973
Studio
Genre
Length33:50
LabelAtco
ProducerTom Dowd
Black Oak Arkansas chronology
Raunch 'N' Roll Live
(1973) 		High on the Hog
(1973) 		Street Party
(1974)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]

High on the Hog remains the group's most successful release.

Critical reception edit

On AllMusic, Donald A. Guarisco wrote "["Jim Dandy"] is definitely High on the Hog's undisputed highlight, but the other tracks surrounding it also have plenty to offer. Although they were too eccentric a band to fit a strict "Southern rock" label à la Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Oak Arkansas did have an ability to dish up both country and rock sounds with style.... [T]he group also shows a surprising ability to mix elements of pure funk into their country-rock stew..."[1]

Track listing edit

All songs by Black Oak Arkansas, except "Jim Dandy" by Lincoln Chase and "Moonshine Sonata" by Black Oak Arkansas & Tom Dowd.

  1. "Swimmin' in Quicksand" – 3:20
  2. "Back to the Land" – 2:25
  3. "Movin'" – 3:13
  4. "Happy Hooker" – 5:27
  5. "Red Hot Lovin'" – 2:45
  6. "Jim Dandy" – 2:38
  7. "Moonshine Sonata" – 5:26
  8. "Why Shouldn't I Smile" – 2:21
  9. "High 'n' Dry" – 2:25
  10. "Mad Man" – 3:50

Personnel edit

Black Oak Arkansas
  • Jim "Dandy" Mangrum – lead vocals
  • Rickie Reynolds – guitars
  • Harvey Jett – guitars
  • Stanley Knight – guitars
  • Pat Daugherty – bass guitar
  • Tommy Aldridge – drums
Additional personnel
Production
  • Tom Dowd – producer
  • Ron & Howie Albert – engineers on tracks 3, 9, 10
  • Ed Barton – engineer on the other tracks
  • Joe Petagno – album illustration

Charts edit

Chart (1974) Peak
position
US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard)[3] 52
Canada Top 100 (RPM)[4] 81
Singles
Year Single Chart Position
1974 "Jim Dandy" Billboard Hot 100[5] 25
RPM Top 100[6] 12

References edit

  1. ^ a b Guarisco, Donald A. "Black Oak Arkansas High on the Hog review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
  2. ^ Black Oak Arkansas – High on the Hog Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved April 24, 2023
  3. ^ "Black Oak Arkansas High on the Hog Billboard Albums". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "RPM Magazine – March 16, 1974 – page 18" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Black Oak Arkansas Chart History". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles – February 23, 1974" (PDF).
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