High on the Hog (Black Oak Arkansas album)

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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 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 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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