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High on the Hog
Studio album by Black Oak Arkansas
Released	November 1973
Recorded	September 15–19, 1972; August 4–29, 1973
Studio	Criteria, Miami, Florida Wally Heider, Hollywood, California
Genre	Southern rock country rock classic rock
Length	33:50
Label	Atco
Producer	Tom Dowd
Black Oak Arkansas chronology
Raunch 'N' Roll Live (1973) High on the Hog (1973) Street Party (1974)

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Allmusic

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

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

Critical reception

On AllMusic, Donald A. Guarisco wrote " 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.... he group also shows a surprising ability to mix elements of pure funk into their country-rock stew..."

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

• 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

Certifications

References

1. ^ 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. "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4991b". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
4. "Black Oak Arkansas Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
5. "American album certifications – Black Oak Arkansas – High on the Hog". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 25, 2024.

• 1973 albums
• Black Oak Arkansas albums
• Albums produced by Tom Dowd
• Atco Records albums
• Albums with cover art by Joe Petagno