Black Oak Arkansas - Jim Dandy - [original STEREO]
submitted by smartymama
on 03/02/18
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Black Oak Arkansas Was Originally Formed In 1965 And Were Known Then As "The Knowbody Else". In 1970, They Changed Their Name To Black Oak Arkansas After Signing With ATCO Records. Their "Southern Fried Rock" Style Reached The Height Of It's Popularity During The 1970's With The Release Of 10 Charting Albums. In Late 1973, The Band Released Their 5th LP Titled "High On The Hog" Which Included "Jim Dandy" And Featured The Raspy Voices Of Both "Jim "Dandy" Mangrum And Ruby Starr. "Jim Dandy Was A Remake Of An Original 1957 Hit By LaVerne Baker. It Did Well For The Band, Reaching #23 On The Billboard "Hot 100" In Late 1973 And Into Early 1974.Introduction By Top 40 Hit Radio "I-100" From Daytona Beach, Florida
