High on the Hog | ||||
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Released | November 1973 | |||
Recorded | September 15–19, 1972; August 4–29, 1973 | |||
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Length | 33:50 | |||
Label | Atco | |||
Producer | Tom Dowd | |||
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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.
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]
All songs by Black Oak Arkansas, except "Jim Dandy" by Lincoln Chase and "Moonshine Sonata" by Black Oak Arkansas & Tom Dowd.
Chart (1974) | Peak position |
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US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard) [3] | 52 |
Canada Top 100 ( RPM ) [4] | 81 |
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1974 | "Jim Dandy" | Billboard Hot 100 [5] | 25 |
RPM Top 100 [6] | 12 | ||
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