High on the Hog (Black Oak Arkansas album)

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

Contents

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

Critical reception

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

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

Black Oak Arkansas
Additional personnel
Production

Charts

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

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References

  1. 1 2 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).