Raunch 'N' Roll Live
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.
| Raunch 'N' Roll Live | ||||
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| Released | February 1973 / 2007 | |||
| Recorded | December 1 and 2, 1972 | |||
| Venue | Paramount Theatre, Portland, Oregon and Paramount Theatre, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, hard rock, boogie-woogie | |||
| Length | 35:13 / 2:11:53 | |||
| Label | ATCO Records | |||
| Producer | Tom Dowd | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
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. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gettin' Kinda Cocky" (Seattle) | 3:22 | |
| 2. | "When Electricity Came To Arkansas" (Portland) | Black Oak Arkansas | 7:28 |
| 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 Arkansas | 3:45 |
| 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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gettin' Kinda Cocky" | 4:04 | ||
| 2. | "Fever In My Mind" | Keep the Faith | 4:04 | |
| 3. | "Uncle Lijiah" | Black Oak Arkansas | 4:11 | |
| 4. | "Keep the Faith" | Keep the Faith | 3:58 | |
| 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 Arkansas | 5:45 | |
| 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 Arkansas | 5:28 | |
| 10. | "Dixie" | Traditional | 4:00 | |
| 11. | "Hot and Nasty" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) | Black Oak Arkansas | 4:34 | |
| 12. | "Up" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) | 15:27 | ||
| 13. | "Movin'" | High on the Hog | 5:35 | |
| Total length: | 70:54 | |||
All tracks are written by Black Oak Arkansas
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gettin' Kinda Cocky" (from Raunch 'N' Roll Live) | 3:55 | |
| 2. | "Fever In My Mind" | Keep the Faith | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Uncle Lijiah" | Black Oak Arkansas | 3:27 |
| 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 Hog | 4:37 |
| 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 Arkansas | 8:34 |
| 10. | "Hot and Nasty" | Black Oak Arkansas | 4:27 |
| 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
- Henderson, Alex. "Raunch 'N' Roll Live > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- "Billboard 200 Chart: May 26, 1973". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
External links
- Raunch 'N' Roll Live at Discogs (list of releases)