Raunch 'N' Roll Live

Raunch 'N' Roll Live
Raunch 'N' Roll Live
Live album by Black Oak Arkansas
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
Black Oak Arkansas chronology

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 Theatres in Portland, Oregon and 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.

Professional ratings
Review scores
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

Over Here: Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR, 12/01/1972
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

Way Over Yonder: Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA, 12/02/1972
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
Rickie Reynolds - 12-string rhythm guitar, vocals
Harvey Jett – lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals
Stanley Knight – lead guitar, vocals
Pat Daugherty – bass guitar
Tommy Aldridge – drums

Production

Produced by Tom Dowd.
Recorded live in concert at the Paramount Theatres in Portland, Oregon (December 1, 1972) and Seattle, Washington (December 2, 1972).

Charts

Chart (1973)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[2]	90

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[3]	Gold	500,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b Henderson, Alex. "Raunch 'N' Roll Live > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
^ "Black Oak Arkansas Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
^ "American album certifications – Black Oak Arkansas". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 25, 2024.

External links

Raunch 'N' Roll Live at Discogs (list of releases)

[AMG-1] Henderson, Alex. "Raunch 'N' Roll Live > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 16, 2023.

[ac_Billboard200_Black_Oak_Arkansas-2] "Black Oak Arkansas Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.

[United_StatesBlack_Oak_ArkansasalbumCertRef-3] "American album certifications – Black Oak Arkansas". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 25, 2024.

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