High on the Hog (Black Oak Arkansas album) explained

High on the Hog
Type:Album
Artist:Black Oak Arkansas
Cover:BOA high on the hog.jpg
Released:November 1973
Recorded:September 15–19, 1972; August 4–29, 1973
Studio:
Length:33:50
Label:Atco
Producer:Tom Dowd
Prev Title:Raunch 'N' Roll Live
Prev Year:1973
Next Title:Street Party
Next Year:1974

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 "["Jim Dandy"] is definitely High on the Hogs 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..."

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