Raunch N' Roll (Live - Remastered) Black Oak Arkansas

• 1Gettin' Kinda Cocky03:33
• 2When Electricity Came To Arkansas07:20
• 3Gigolo03:20
• 4Hot Rod04:16
• 5Mutants Of The Monster06:06
• 6Hot And Nasty04:14
• 7Up09:17
• Total Runtime38:06

Info for Raunch N' Roll (Live - Remastered)

In the '70s, Black Oak Arkansas' albums could be uneven and inconsistent; many of their releases weren't without their share of mediocre filler. But when the Southern rockers soared, they really soared. Arguably, Black Oak's best and most consistent release is Raunch 'N' Roll Live. Recorded at 1973 concerts in Portland, OR, and Seattle, this LP is without a dull moment. The colorful, hell-raising lead singer Jim Dandy is inspired and focused throughout the album, excelling on inspired performances of Southern-fried gems like 'Hot and Nasty,' 'Mutants of the Monster,' 'Gigolo,' and 'Hot Rod.' One of Black Oak's big problems was the fact that they went through so many personnel changes in the '70s; when a band is such a revolving door, their albums can easily become erratic -- and unfortunately, that was sometimes the case with Black Oak. Some of Black Oak's lineups were more successful than others; the 1973 lineup heard on Raunch 'N' Roll Live was among their more productive ones.

On this recording, Dandy is well-served by a lineup who includes bassist Pat Daugherty, drummer Tommy Aldrige, and no less than three guitarists: Rick Reynolds, Stanley Knight, and Harvey Jett. Raunch 'N' Roll Live wasn't the only live album that Black Oak provided in the '70s; in 1975 -- only two years after the release of this recording -- the band recorded Live! Mutha at a Long Beach, CA, show. While that release is enjoyable, Raunch 'N' Roll Live remains the most exciting and vital document of Black Oak on-stage.

Without a doubt, Raunch 'N' Roll Live is essential listening for those who have even a casual interest in the rowdy Southern rockers.“ (Alex Henderson)

Jim Dandy, vocals
James Mangrum, vocals
Harvey Jett, vocals, guitar, electric guitar
Ricky Reynolds, vocals, guitar, 12-string guitar
Stan Knight, guitar
Pat Daugherty, vocals, bass
Tommy Aldridge, drums

Recorded live at The Paramount Theatre, Portland, Oregon & Seattle, Washington
Engineered by Richard Rosebrough, Ray Thompson
Produced by Tom Dowd

Digitally remastered

Black Oak Arkansas
Southern rockers Black Oak Arkansas never raised to same level of success enjoyed by Lynyrd Skynyrd or Molly Hatchet, but kept a strong cult following thorough the years, thanks to their charismatic vocalist, Jim Dandy Mangrum. Named after his hometown, Black Oak Arkansas eventually managed to release ten charting albums between 1971 and 1976.

Origins of Black Oak Arkansas can be traced back to late '60s, when they released one album under the name Knowbody Else, with a line-up of Mangrum in vocals; Ricky 'Ricochet' Reynolds, Stanley 'Goober' Knight, and Harvey 'Burley' Jett; on guitars, Pat Daugherty on bass and Wayne Evans on drums. In early 70’s they started using the name Black Oak Arkansas and released self-titled debut album in 1971. Album sold modestly, but the band toured extensively and gained a reputation as an exceptional live act.

Black Oak Arkansas released two albums the following year, Keep the Faith and If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home? Both were produced by Tom Dowd, southern rock legend, who had previously worked with the The Allman Brothers Band. Album sales remained low, but with constant touring, they kept building up an enthusiastic fan base. Hard work paid off in 1973 when they released High on the Hog, which with the help of single 'Jim Dandy to the Rescue”, became their most commercially successful release.

During the mid-’70s Black Oak Arkansas kept releasing couple albums a year, but failed to repeat the success of High on The Hog. They still draw huge crowds on the U.S. concert circuit, but due to continuous personnel changes, by 1977 Mangrum was the only original member of the band and they finally called it quits in 1980 after Mangrum suffered a heart attack. During 80´s and 90’s, Black Oak Arkansas has continued touring with different line-ups up to present day and also released new studio album in 1999, called The Wild Bunch.

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