Raunch 'N' Roll Live
Live album by
Black Oak Arkansas
ReleasedFebruary 1973 / 2007
RecordedDecember 1 and 2, 1972
VenueParamount Theatre, Portland, Oregon and Paramount Theatre, Seattle, Washington
GenreSouthern rock, hard rock, boogie-woogie
Length35:13 / 2:11:53
LabelATCO Records
ProducerTom Dowd
Black Oak Arkansas chronology
If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?
(1972)		 Raunch 'N' Roll Live
(1973)		 High on the Hog
(1973)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Raunch 'N' Roll Live is a live album by the Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, released in 1973. The album was recorded at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington, on October 30, 1973. It was produced by Tom Dowd and released under the Atco Records label. The album captures the band's energetic and raucous live performance, showcasing their unique blend of hard rock, Southern rock, and boogie-woogie.

Reception

The album Raunch 'N' Roll Live received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its energetic and raw performances, capturing the essence of Black Oak Arkansas' live shows. AllMusic, in their review of the album, gave it a positive rating, highlighting the band's tight musicianship and charismatic stage presence. The reviewer commended the album for its high-octane rock 'n' roll spirit and the band's ability to engage the audience throughout the live recording. The album has been regarded as a strong representation of Black Oak Arkansas' live prowess and their unique blend of Southern rock and boogie.[1]

Track listing

Raunch 'N' Roll Live

All tracks are written by Black Oak Arkansas

No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Gettin' Kinda Cocky" (Seattle) 3:22
2."When Electricity Came To Arkansas" (Portland)Black Oak Arkansas7:28
3."Gigolo" (Seattle) 3:09
4."Hot Rod" (Seattle) 3:16
5."Mutants Of The Monster" (Seattle)If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?5:25
6."Hot And Nasty" (Portland)Black Oak Arkansas3:45
7."Up" (Portland) 8:48
Total length:35:13

The Complete Raunch 'N' Roll Live

All tracks are written by Black Oak Arkansas, except where noted

Over Here: Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR, 01/12/1972
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Gettin' Kinda Cocky"  4:04
2."Fever In My Mind" Keep the Faith4:04
3."Uncle Lijiah" Black Oak Arkansas4:11
4."Keep the Faith" Keep the Faith3:58
5."Mutants of the Monster" If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?6:08
6."Hot Rod"  3:21
7."Lord Have Mercy On My Soul" Black Oak Arkansas5:45
8."Full Moon Ride" If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?4:19
9."When Electricity Came To Arkansas" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) Black Oak Arkansas5:28
10."Dixie"Traditional 4:00
11."Hot and Nasty" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) Black Oak Arkansas4:34
12."Up" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live)  15:27
13."Movin'" High on the Hog5:35
Total length:70:54

All tracks are written by Black Oak Arkansas

Way Over Yonder: Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA, 02/12/1972
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Gettin' Kinda Cocky" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) 3:55
2."Fever In My Mind"Keep the Faith4:04
3."Uncle Lijiah"Black Oak Arkansas3:27
4."Gigolo" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) 3:16
5."Mutants of the Monster" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live)If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?6:26
6."Hot Rod" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) 5:41
7."Movin'"High on the Hog4:37
8."Full Moon Ride"If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?4:09
9."When Electricity Came To Arkansas"Black Oak Arkansas8:34
10."Hot and Nasty"Black Oak Arkansas4:27
11."Up" 12:23
Total length:60:59

Personnel

  • Jim Dandy Mangrum – lead vocals
  • Harvey Jett – lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals
  • Rick Reynolds - twelve string guitar, vocals
  • Stanley Knight – lead guitar, vocals
  • Pat Daugherty – bass guitar
  • Tommy Aldridge – drums

Production

Produced by Tom Dowd.
Recorded live at the Paramount Theatre in Portland, Oregon, on December 1, 1972, and Seattle, Washington, on December 2, 1972.

Charts

Chart (1973) Peak position
US Billboard Top LPs & Tape[2] 90

References

  1. 1 2 Henderson, Alex. "Raunch 'N' Roll Live > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Billboard 200 Chart: May 26, 1973". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
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