High on the Hog (Black Oak Arkansas album)
1973 studio album by Black Oak Arkansas
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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]
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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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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.
- "Swimmin' in Quicksand" – 3:20
- "Back to the Land" – 2:25
- "Movin'" – 3:13
- "Happy Hooker" – 5:27
- "Red Hot Lovin'" – 2:45
- "Jim Dandy" – 2:38
- "Moonshine Sonata" – 5:26
- "Why Shouldn't I Smile" – 2:21
- "High 'n' Dry" – 2:25
- "Mad Man" – 3:50
Personnel
- 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
- Ruby Starr – backing vocals on "Jim Dandy"
- 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
| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
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| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[3] | 81 |
| US Billboard 200[4] | 52 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||