High on the Hog (Black Oak Arkansas album)

1973 studio album by Black Oak Arkansas

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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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
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

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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

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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

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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

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Chart (1974)  | Peak
position

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Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[3] | 81
US Billboard 200[4] | 52

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold  | 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

## References

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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. ^ "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.

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Black Oak Arkansas

* James L. Mangrum
* Sammy B. Seauphine
* Rickie Lee "Risky"/"Ricochet" Reynolds
* Hal McCormack
* George Hughen
* Johnnie Bolin

* Tommy Aldridge
* Shawn Lane
* Angelo Earl
* John Roth
* Ruby Starr

Studio albums|

* Black Oak Arkansas
* Keep the Faith
* If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?
* High on the Hog

Live albums|

* Raunch 'N' Roll Live

Compilation albums|

* Hot & Nasty: The Best of Black Oak Arkansas

Singles|

* "Jim Dandy"

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz release group

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