SO SOUTHERN!| FIRST TIME HEARING Black Oak Arkansas - Jim Dandy REACTION

[@completecharleston7142]

Jim Dandy (the male singer) was like a predecessor of David Lee Roth, a showman with long blond hair (who also played the washboard on a couple songs....) and used a lot of unique expressions (mostly crass) and story telling. I have a personal history with BOA, as my band opened for them three nights at a Fargo bar in 1986 (Jim Dandy and rhythm guitarist Rickie Lee Reynolds, plus some amazing younger players) - I also ran sound for them, and taped some incredible live performances, including one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard. If anyone is interested in hearing, let me know.

[@GTLyons]

good knowledge ... I share similar memories from back in the day... my band opened for bands like Black Crows and 38 Special and it was so cool just listening to stories.... memories thanks for sharing

[@lindastarr4699]

Sounds like you had an exciting and interesting life!

[@hookstomper7322]

Was it Shawn Lane on guitar?

[@bgallagher8129]

The band was formed in 1963 but had a hit with this song as a cover in the 70's

[@completecharleston7142]

@@hookstomper7322 It was MIchael Martin - I responded with a link to his solo, but looks like YT didn't allow my response..?...

[@DianaJG8]

This was a FAVORITE song in high school! It's cute in the movie "Overboard" with Goldie Hawn and Curt Russell, too!

[@daverudbarg]

Great movie!

[@edmann2843]

One of the best movies ever made!

[@DianaJG8]

@@edmann2843 - Agreed 🤗

[@DianaJG8]

@@daverudbarg - True 👍

[@davidmalone3317]

Some more by this awesome band is "Lord Have Mercy on My Soul", When Electricity Came to Arkansas ",Uncle Ligah" and "Memories at the Window".These cookers are all on their first album.Me and my friends would trade albums like baseball cards.This one passed around the community more than any other.It was scratched all to hell.

[@le7669]

This is the list 👏

[@pathare3031]

Thanks. I remember it being dark and scary. lol

[@davidmalone3317]

@@pathare3031 Yes,there were rumors about devil worship.But many bands were accused of that back then.Alice Cooper was the antichrist.

[@rjs2005]

I'd add Hot Rod- the double entendre is hilarious, along with the high energy. The best version is the one from "Raunch N Roll Live".

[@bridgettedenise]

That’s where I first heard that song

[@myafaire1682]

Amber, your joy made me smile.

[@scottanderson7718]

Yous people need to definitely watch Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn dance to Jim Dandy in the movie they did together, which of course is called "Over Board", you will definitely get a kick out of it. Great Channel you guy's. Thanks for enjoying this music with all of us. Y'all are fun, and yes I'm from Texas.

[@hayleynadel6808]

YES! Took the words right outta my mouth! The version in Overboard with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn was Rockin!! Love it!! Love this channel too! The Robb squad is AWESOME!! 🥰🥰

[@amandabispo2949]

YESSSS! Such a good movie. 😍

[@centuryrox]

The version in Overboard wasn't by Black Oak Arkansas though. It was by a band called The Wright Brothers.

[@rebeccawyse5562]

Absolutely 💯

[@earlconnerley5749]

Yes overboard really good movie

[@terrysanford9915]

I'm 61 and from Arkansas and this is my anthem.You guys need to listen to Uncle Lijih and Lord Have Mercy On My Soul.Bye the way.I watch reactions from about ten other people and I love the way you guys do it.You are the 💣

[@steveh7108]

They really need to listen to "when electricity came to Arkansas"

[@nazareth4u524]

Also listen to older than Grandpa, good stuff, the whole high on the hog album, I'm a gigolo, Back Door Man, all as good or better songs than the remake of Jim Dandy to the rescue with the late Ruby star. I grew up listening to them in the 70's in my 74 nova with a craig power play 8 track stereo saw em live twice at Sturgis in the early/mid 80's . Still one of the best live shows I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot. I love those guys! God bless Jim Dandy and Black Oak Arkansas!

[@MaryellenAzack]

100% uncle elijah ♨️♨️♨️

[@astrobubbers]

I saw Jim Dandy at concert in Little Rock. Man they were crazy

[@markcourson3151]

BOA are a one of a kind badass rock band!!!!!

[@Cannadarlin1]

Oh Amber!!!!I just love to watch you feel the music. I cant wait to see your reaction when you see Jim strut his stuff in a live version.

[@williamthomas7509]

You two grew up in the wrong time ... some of us were fortunate enough to grow up in the late 60s to early 80s and in the south. Black Oak Arkansas, Mountain, Lynryd Skynrd, The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, to name a few ;) It is so much fun to see you to rocking and smiling ... CHAIR DANCING at it's best!

[@hollypinkley]

Chair dancing!!!! wow been a minute or two since I heard that phrase!!!! We all chair danced to this - no matter where we were!! Especially at a restaurant with a tabletop jukebox!! We loved this song as well as "Play that funky music white boy or Jeremiah was a bull frog!! my bad - Joyt to the world - or Black Betty!!!! Those were the days!!!!

[@richardb6260]

You should have watched the live version of this. Just so you could experience the force of nature that is Ruby Starr.

[@garyarnett1220]

Agreed

[@warbaby5490]

Oh Baby... Oh Baby... Oh Baby!!!!

[@kbusby4824]

RIP Ruby.

[@xcronex]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/enu7fmCpqMxlfsk their reaction would've been quite the sight to see

[@snafubar5491]

I have watched the Live version.......about 2 ft from the stage. She was atad hotter in person......just sayin. It was ahellva show and a memory I hope I can take to my grave. Rock-n-Roll Heaven oughtta justa about be jammin by the time I get there.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I saw them open for Foghat and Ronny Montrose (w/Hagar) back in the mid 70's. Was a young teen, hanging out in the balcony with the guy working the spotlight. Whatever he smoked with me put me into orbit...

[@dennisloveland498]

This was actually a cover version. Laverne Baker did the original version back in 1956. James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum was reportedly the inspiration behind David Lee Roth of Van Halen. Other great BOA songs are Uncle Lijiah, Lord Have Mercy on my Soul, and Son of a Gun. They also did versions of The Beatles' Taxman and The Byrds' So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star.

[@nebelungpixie9373]

YES !!! Laverne Baker needs to be on Female Friday ! So much fun !

[@Newsagent61]

Got to be Tweedle Dee by Lavern Baker

[@jennifersherrard8260]

Lavern Baker’s version is my favorite. The true OG!!

[@Izzbadd]

DLR was inspired by Jim Mangrum

[@rbb9753]

@@nebelungpixie9373Came here to say this. Oh, and add Atlantic labelmate Ruth Brown. Atlantic used to be know as “the house that Ruth built”, to give you an idea

[@pathare3031]

OMG. My first concert was Black Sabbath and Black Oak Arkansas. 1971. Awesome!! .maybe my favorite, definitely my first..Unforgettable

[@jamesquackenbush1245]

Back in the early days of "Underground " FM radio...Lord Have Mercy on my Soul/When Electricity Came To Arkansas were staples. Studio version from their debut album please!

[@ronpotter9810]

I live about 20 miles from Black Oak. Ran into Jim Dandy in the grocery store a few years back. Nice guy. These guys were one of the best LIVE bands you would ever see. They had everyone dancing, just like you guys. The female singer is a lady named Ruby Starr, she led her own band called Grey Ghost.

[@MrFrankenass]

I am from Harrisburg

[@dave-ox2eo]

In the mid 70s, I drove by the compound where the whole BOA band lived together in Oakland, Ark. It looked like Fort Apache, and you couldn't see nothin'.

[@xScooterAZx]

The girl singing with them is Ruby Starr. She was like 4'11". Tiny,but with a mighty voice! Her bright red curly hair was bigger then she was! It's good to hear this once again. I've seen them do it live so many times. Hehe. These guys are old friends of mine. I went on tour with them and Ruby several times. They used to send me Christmas cards every year,and photos all the time. We lost track of eachother years ago though when Ruby died. I went back to England and they stayed in their own little town,Black Oak. I still miss Ruby and Grey Ghost(her band),and BOA even now.

[@GregDaGoblin]

Saw them in the late 70's. Great concert, great band, one of the best front men ever.

[@markvollmer4021]

This was one of my favorite tunes growing up in the 70's! A southern contemporary of Black Oak Arkansas was a band from Springfield, Missouri called Ozark Mountain Daredevils. They had a harmonica-driven 1974 hit "If You Wanna Get to Heaven" that's a lot of fun to listen to, and a bigger hit already mentioned "Jackie Blue" from 1975 - not so southern sounding but I think you'll enjoy it. Continue the peace my friends. 🙂

[@fittrad3r687]

Tommy Aldridge, their drummer went on to be one of the best drummers on the planet. Definitely need to see them live.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Hell yes! Was the drummer for Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, and of course, it all started with Black Oak Arkansas.

[@mothermayhem96]

Hearing this song is a treat, but you NEED to SEE a video of them performing. It will blow your minds!!

[@JohnnyHawkins-mt9rc]

Thank you so much for this I asked for this I don't know how many times and prayers are answered!

[@cesarnarro6013]

You guys are the first reactors that I've seen react to Black Oak Ark. Saw them live a few times in the mid 70's, their concerts were always a blast. One of my favorites by them is ' Uncle Lijiah '

[@richardweber257]

Thank You! Please try “Uncle Lijah”. Jim “Dandy” Mangrams vocals are epic and the storytelling is great! Also, “Lord have mercy on my soul” is an absolutely unique tune! No other band ever had a sound like Black Oak!!!

[@maryellenazack4466]

YeeHaaa!

[@alfiereiff2451]

My Favorate album Rounch N Roll . Every song on both sides. Have seen them in a cow pasture East Hickory Pa. Harveys South Lake Tahoe Raindeer Lodge Mt. Rose.

[@wayneelder805]

I saw BOA in the early 70's as a warmup band for I can't remember. But what I CAN remember is the lead singer coming on the stage with long white hair and running and jumping all over the stage throughout the entire set. What a showman!!

[@steveh7108]

Awesome !!!!! I can't believe someone finally played some Black Oak Arkansas. Now I'm going to have to give you some trivia: The drummer (Tommy Eldridge) ended up being the drummer for several big bands including Ozzy Osbourne. I'm sure you know by now the singer's name ( nickname ) is Jim Dandy. I believe something his dad would call him taken from an old western gambler. I think in an interview he said it was Diamond Jim Dandy. David Lee Roth stage presence was inspired by Jim Dandy and if you watch some of Black Oak Arkansas performances you will totally understand. Black Oak Arkansas was actually a very up-and-coming band but they're touring was seriously restricted due to them being on probation because they stole their Pa's and amplifiers from a local high school and got caught and put on probation so they could not tour as much as management and record companies wanted. Personally I think it was the inability to tour Nationwide on a regular basis that put the kibosh on their career. Record companies of that time totally wanted bands to tour to make money and promote.

[@knoxscott65able]

I've seen so many of your videos but my favorite moment of all of them was when Amber screams out "I'm having so much fun!" Music can bring out so many emotions as this song does.

[@snafubar5491]

A smile is what I get every time I see ya'll young kids react this way to the music I grew up with. Brings back so many memories of a Lifetime ago. Makes the pain of old age/worn out body disappear alittle bit. Onna side note......Laughter is Good Medicine. DuckDuckGo it. Laughter releases your bodies naturally occurring 'feel-good' drugs and has a positive effect on overall Health. I'd rather laugh at the pain and try to deal with it than be so doped up I can't function. Trick is finding that happy place. Ya'll help alot. Thank You Both!!!

[@davidyerkey7425]

"Lord Have Mercy On My Soul" "When Electricity Came To Arkansas" "Uncle Elijah"

[@steveh7108]

Absolutely good pics. But I hope they start watching some videos of performance and they will understand where Diamond David Lee Roth got his inspiration of stage presence from.

[@pathare3031]

Don't forget Halls of karma. The first song at my first concert.

[@davidyerkey7425]

@@pathare3031 that's in the song "Lord Have Mercy On My Soul"

[@davidyerkey7425]

@@steveh7108 Absolutely!

[@rocktiludrop69]

Yes yes yes " Jim Dandy to the rescue" was a commercialistic success but didn't convey their amazing talent and unique sound.

[@williammartin9783]

I saw these guys several times live. HOT sound, tight as a drum, and crowd pleasin. My favorite tune is 'Fever in my mind'.

[@swampgator1957]

Raunchy!

[@don66hotrod94]

Just a little bit.

[@turnerdan53]

You need to see the live video with Ruby Starr. She is the one singing Go Jim Dandy. A country song along these lines is The Statler Brothers Along Came Jones., I think both refer to the western serial shorts that ran before the main movie and always ended in a cliff hanger waiting for the hero to show up.

[@texadan314]

The Statlers did Along Came Jones? I only remember Ray Stevens singing it. I'll have to look it up.

[@js3599]

I don't recall the Statler Brothers doing "Along Came Jones". I think you are thinking of Ray Stevens. I could be wrong though. I highly recommend both artists though. Jay and Amber, I bet, will be mesmerized by the Statlers. A great quartet with an even greater sound. 2 out of 4 of them are actually brothers. Anything by them is good. A couple good songs by them would be "Flowers on the Wall" or "Charlotte's Web" or "I'll Go To My Grave Loving You". Ray Stevens is best known for his funny songs, like "The Streak"or "Shriner's Convention" and the previously mentioned "Along Came Jones", but also has many serious ones too, like his grammy winning "Everything is Beautiful". You could also check out his duet with Dolly Parton, "Happy, Happy Birthday, Baby", which showcases Rays vocals, and sense of humor too, Plus, Dolly is... Well, Dolly.

[@turnerdan53]

@@js3599 After checking you are right. But The Coasters did it first. I think I saw The Statler Brothers preform the song on TV so I thought they did it.

[@gregmoore3952]

Ruby Starr icould sing...plus she was smokin'!

[@js3599]

@@turnerdan53 I was thinking Ray's version might have been a cover, but I wasn't sure. I have never heard the Statler's perform the song, but I also can not say they didn't either. You may be right. I did do a quick check on KZbin before I posted before, but didn't see it, but I did notice a couple of others did the song too. I would like to hear that version.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I made a comment on BOA's FACEBOOK page a couple of weeks ago and Jim Dandy Mangrum replied to me in person! How cool is that! He gave David Lee Roth 90% of what he was in Van Halen.

[@eddiehansen6865]

Saw them in 72 and 73 great concerts. A lot of energy.

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

Ruby Starr was the women belting out "go Jim Dandy!", she sang w/ Black Oak a bunch on tour I think, had a career of her own that never lifted off as much as maybe it should've. Jim Dandy was the lead singer, a wild eyed, wild voiced, front-man extraordinaire. Great song, cool band.

[@Laniefj]

Oh my goodness. This one took me WAY back. I'd forgotten about this oldie but goodie!!

[@willowthegood9035]

Yeah, really. Been forever since I've heard it.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Right there with you still sounds good🙋🏻‍♀️

[@mmayer4409]

They had a lot of fun songs.. some fun like this, Hot Rod, some more lyrically serious like Mutants of the monster, etc.

[@stevedurham3270]

Saw black oak and rush in 78 the concerts in the 70s we're great

[@r2aul]

I'm impressed you guys did Black Oak Arkansas! You are a truly open minded team. If you see pictures the lead singer he is the original David Lee Roth!

[@barbsturgeon]

You should have saw the video of them singing it, it's even more cool. Looking forward to more Black Oak Arkansas. Taking me back to my teens.

[@Lemons66]

Wow...yesterday you reacted to the drummer from Tool and I commented that you should check out a drum solo video from Tommy Aldridge from Whitesnake. Ironically, Tommy was the drummer for Black Oak Arkansas before he joined Whitesnake! This was a fun song. Y'all should check out some Dr. Hook, Blackfoot, and Savoy Brown.

[@markwilliams6394]

Tommy Aldridge has played with everybody.

[@davidrold9770]

Tommy Aldridge also played for the Pat Travers Band & Ozzy Osbourne before Whitesnake.

[@markwilliams6394]

Yes, seen him both bands plus Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. And probably others I can't think of too. Nico McBrain played for Pat Travers too.

[@markwilliams6394]

Last I saw, Tommy was back with Whitesnake.

[@wendybutler1681]

Whitesnake live was awesome!

[@robbierobinson3966]

One of my favorite bands back in the 70's. The GREAT Tommy Aldridge on drums.

[@roydavis5222]

My favorite Southern Rock Band who drew huge crowds in the 70s, this is the only song they did that made it top 40. UNCLE ELIJAH is a great Black Oak tune. "Fancy Nancy" another great tune.

[@distillerycats_clt1587]

Underappreciated band, though one of their greatest contributions was discovering the unbelievable Shawn Lane and bringing him on board as a guitarist at fifteen years of age. Shawn is absolutely one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and was possibly an even better pianist. Do yourselves a favor and look him up.

[@coonshine1]

BOA was a very visual band and you must watch their live videos to appreciate the energy of singer Jim Dandy and the rest of the boyz...

[@ldglover]

Thanks for the shout out! I was the Tour Manager during those days and the band had a great influence on the industry. The ladies voice was Ruby Starr who did her own albums and unfortunately passed some years back. The album was produced by Tom Dowd (just Google!). Jim Dandy was a cover of the original Jim Dandy by blues singer Lavern Baker in 1955, and the drummer was Tommy Aldridge who went on to play with Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake. Three of the guitar players, Rickie, Jimmy and Stanley have passed away but BOA lives on in the music. Rock in Peace, LD

[@sunnystormy4973]

amazing !

[@GlenPlumlee-c9r]

So, are you Butch? The manager that ripped off the group? Jim should be living very comfortable right now, and he doesn't complain, but he gets help from his daughter.

[@ldglover]

@@GlenPlumlee-c9r I am not Butch. I was Tour Manage. I am friends with Jim and his daughter. I lived through the nightmare as well. Rock

[@Roh_Echt]

*This is one of the great classics...you cannot not enjoy this one.*

[@davecrouse636]

The girl on backing vocals is the late Ruby Starr, who had albums on her own and with her band Grey Ghost. ALL of it is good!

[@donatwood5701]

Finally got around to our Arkansas neighbors. You gotta do “Uncle Elijah” for Jay. These guys played to sold out mega arenas back in the day.

[@davidkessinger1581]

Finally! My all-time favorite group. I have seen them live a couple dozen times. You can still see Jim Dandy as they still play live shows. And Ruby Starr was fantastic. She toured with BOA in the 70's. As others have said, Lord Have Mercy on My Soul is a must hear. My personal favorite is Forgive and Forget. And I love Ruby Starr's cover of The Beatles' Maybe I'm Amazed.

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

This is another great remake of a 1950's song, originally done by LaVern Baker . Saw Black Oak Arkansas at the California Jam festival in 1974. A fun band.

[@michlkwitz]

I think I actually like the original better.

[@garyarnett1220]

You were at Cal. Jam? I'm envious.

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

@@garyarnett1220 It was wonderful to see all those bands. The organizers of the festival don't get nearly the credit they deserve for how well the event was run. The use of railroad tracks to move various stages in and out was brilliant!

[@estacadarocks3446]

The female back-up singer is named Ruby Starr, nicknamed " The Warbler. A serious talent in her own right. A great example of her talent is her cover of Paul McCartneys " Maybe I'm Amazed". Definitely worth a review.

[@kdm71291]

Excerpt from Wikipedia: "James Mangrum, better known as Jim "Dandy" Mangrum, is the lead singer and frontman for the American Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas. He is noted for his raspy voice, long hair, and wild stage antics." Many people say that he is who David Lee Roth of Van Halen patterned himself after.

[@lancepickett5653]

Miss you Ruby Starr, Ruby is the female singer, met her when she fronted Grey-Starr. Played in Milwaukee many times before she passed too young.

[@laurieclark9029]

Thats a Southern Rock n Roll band that SHOULD BE in the Rock n Roll Hall of FAME!!

[@grimdrum2396]

I am literally fighting back the tears of joy that I am having from watching you both enjoy this. I grew up listening to BOA and had the pleasure of seeing them in 1973 and in 80's. Thank you for choosing this song!!!!

[@brownie1341]

Black Oak Arkansas was one of my favorites back in the day. If you enjoyed Jim Dandy, play "Hot Rod"! You'll love it.

[@BluesImprov]

Wow! This really takes me back in time. In 1971 I was a student at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Illinois. I was heavily involved in television production classes there. We recorded a weekly 30 minute show called "Tube Trip" that ran on a station in St. Louis on Saturday nights. We got credit for one of our production classes for being a part of the crew for that show. We tried to get local talent, and also any up and coming groups that might be appearing in St. Louis to come over to SIU and record a show with us. And one time we actually got Black Oak Arkansas to agree to come to our campus and do a show at our studios. They were just starting to get some national attention and were willing to do a show like ours to keep pushing their brand. It was awesome. I ran one of the large studio cameras and at one point we took a 15 minute break while their manager decided which song should be next. While we were waiting in the studio, the bass guitar player came over to me at my camera and said, "Hey man, how do you work this thing? Show me how to run this camera." I showed him how and he grabbed the camera and started zooming and panning around the set. Then he said, "This is fun. You know what? I'd like to run the camera on the next song. Think I could?" I said, "Sure, but who'd play bass?" He thought for a moment, then he grinned and said, "Hey, can you play guitar?" I said, "No, but I sure wish I could. That'd be cool." He said, " Yeah, but I guess they wouldn't let us do that anyway. Well, thanks man. Have fun and get some good shots of me, OK?" I said, " You know I will." And he went back to the set and a few minutes later we finished recording the show. Great afternoon "at school", and I almost got to play bass for Black Oak! Ah, memories. . .

[@dragonan5674]

This song is a cover of a 50s hit. My very first concert was Black Oak, this was back when you got 3 bands performing. The opener was Stories, followed by Jo Jo Gunne then Black Oak was the headliner. The lead singers name is Jim Dandy. 2 of my favorites are Uncle Lijah and When Electricity Came To Arkansas! When Electricity Came To Arkansas is an instrumental but they use a unique instrument that I'd like to see if you can figure out what it is. I think Amber will figure it out before Jay!! 😃❤😃

[@markwilliams6394]

I saw them several times in the 70's. One time was them with Ten Years After.

[@johnc.195]

An early date with my future wife at an evening concert (free too I think) at Lake Alice in the center of campus at the University of Florida, a blanket on the lawn, a bottle of wine and BOA. Over 40 years ago but still a nice memory. I recommend "Strong Enough to Be Gentle". Thanks for sharing your reaction to BOA. :-)

[@Asian_Jeremy]

I just came from your movie reaction channel and watched your reaction to “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”. This song is in the movie “Dazed and Confused” which you would absolutely love. Fast cars, awesome music, and 70s high school antics, lol 😎

[@amandabispo2949]

One of my favorite movies and soundtracks ever made! 😍

[@bloppysloppy2283]

Yes they definitely need to watch Dazed and Confused.

[@markchase7105]

Saw them many times in the 70's. They always put on a high energy show!

[@MattRM24]

Not bad for a cover! I never knew this existed. I always heard the song by LaVern Baker.

[@patrickclune3237]

Let’s never forget the vocals of Ruby Star. She was the complete package.

[@atuuschaaw]

Absolutely love Black Oak Arkansas! Great memories attached to their music. Y'all really should give a listen to the Ozark Mountain Daredevils as well. 😉♥

[@garywheeler9855]

That screamer you hear was named Ruby Starr. She was a force of nature. Unfortunately she passed back in 1995. They put on an amazing live show! You couldn’t stand still while they were playing

[@markstoudenmire4935]

Definitely check out some of their live footage from the '70s, especially the Midnight Special.

[@kbusby4824]

Yes.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Mostly famous in the south as one of the best Southern Rock Band back in the 70's......Famous for their Kickass concerts!!! Great stuff!!!

[@davidboivin7996]

On the soundtrack of Dazed and Confused. A must watch movie of High School in the mid to late 70's. Very accurate I might add. 1976 was my Freshman year. 😎

[@centuryrox]

"Like ducks on a pond!"

[@JimiBurleigh]

That high female voice saying "Go Jim Dandy" is Ruby Starr. She was the perfect counterpart to the raunchiness of Jim "Dandy" Mangrum. She was a singer on her own right but is best remembered as part of Black Oak Arkansas. She died at the age of 45 of lung and brain cancer.

[@brentcox7772]

OMG!! This was my first concert in OKC in ‘74!!🤘🔥

[@davidyerkey7425]

I was there too! I grew up in Norman 🤘

[@brentcox7772]

@@davidyerkey7425 General admission! State Fairgrounds Arena!!🤘🔥

[@lisaj6728]

I am screamin’!!! Oh my gosh…I was 5, and my teenage uncle had this 45. I thought it was the funniest song!! But I am so nostalgic now!!!!! 🤩

[@gkiferonhs]

Another good band is The (Young) Rascals - they got rid of "young" part way through their career. Songs like: A Beautiful Morning, Lonely Too Long, Groovin', and Good Lovin'. They are a group that influenced others.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

Yes ! ❤️

[@barrycounts490]

The Young Rascals was the second concert i went to in 1968 ! They had a rotating stage in the middle of the basketball court which was cool to me . The Monkees and Jimi Hendrix was my first concert i was 12

[@neilsackman4723]

Wow, Jim Dandy and Frankenstein on the same day. I remember when these songs came out. They were both favorites when I was a little kid listening to my older brothers cranking them out in their rooms. And yes you can definitely see how DLR took his stage presence from Jim Dandy.

[@jeffeckhard460]

Another great Ozark Mountain Daredevils song to react to would be "If You Wanna Get to Heaven(You Gotta raise a Litle Hell.)"

[@georgeporty]

We saw them many times in concert in OKC, absolutely great live.

[@randytorres8211]

Per Songfacts "Jim Dandy" (sometimes known as "Jim Dandy to the Rescue") is a song written by Lincoln Chase, and was first recorded by American R&B singer LaVern Baker on December 21, 1955. It reached the top of the R&B chart and #17 on the pop charts in the United States. It was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was ranked #352 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is about a man (Jim Dandy) who rescues women from improbable or impossible predicaments.[2] It proved popular enough that Chase wrote a second song for Baker entitled "Jim Dandy Got Married."[2] The American English term jim-dandy for an outstanding person or thing predates the song; first attested in 1844, it may itself come from the title of an old song, "Dandy Jim of Caroline".

[@estuder32anthonywayne98]

The female singer Ruby Starr is from Toledo Ohio my home town just found out about her 3 weeks ago!

[@steveh7108]

If you do them again please try "when electricity came to Arkansas". You will not be disappointed. Plus you really need to see some video of live performances by them and you will know where David Lee Roth got his stage presence from.

[@susanfigueroa872]

My husband was in his last months of his enlistment (69-73) and stationed in Abilene, Texas. Some of his buddies were from just north of Amarillo and they drove up to see BOA play! It was his very first concert and he loved it!! Five months later when he had gotten out and they were touring in our hometown, Chicago, of course he went to see them!

[@rjs2005]

I'm here to tell ya- if you listen to this song and it doesn't put a big smile on your face, you might in fact have no soul. Ruby Starr absolutely makes this song soar. I've been a big fan of Black Oak Arkansas for decades, then had the great pleasure of seeing them in concert in '78, along with the incredible Alvin Lee with his (then) band Ten Years Later. Purely awesome Southern rock fun, and searing hot blues!

[@Mr5thWave]

Little known fact: Elvis suggestedthis song to Black Oak Arkansas, whose lead singer was Jim Dandy Mangrum. I think the best KZbin screening of theirs is live at Cal Jam 4...the double song "When Electricity Came to Arkansas/Dixieland." It captures the electric stage presence of Mangrum, who David Lee Roth (Van Halen) styled himself after.

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

Growing up in the 60's and 70's I listened to KAAY Little Rock's clear channel radio show Beaker zstreet from 10:30 to1 or 2 am followed up Beaker Theater playing radio plays. It was an album rock station, playing underground stuff. Great memories. The ONLY place I heard Jim Danday till they headlined a gig while I was in college, a great show!

[@Tiggmuffin]

Omg your smiles during this are so beautiful! This song is near and dear to me......this is the closest i will ever get to see what i looked like hearing this song for the first time! Please react to the live version, seeing jim dandy for the first time is nothing short of spiritual........and ruby starr is just as commanding as the group.....i fell in love instantly!

[@edb6690]

I was in high school when this came out. Loved his crazy voice. The album was crazy.

[@terrybeasley6250]

Oh guys, this reaction is priceless. Seeing them live, no way could you be still!! As others have suggested, please listen to more. Especially Uncle Lijah.

[@jessortiz8181]

A female singer named Laverne Baker from the 50's is the original artist that sang Jim Dandy, Black Oak Arkansas covered the song in the 70's. But the song is originally a 50's pop song. In case you guys didn't know that. The song Jim Dandy by Black Oak Arkansas is featured in The movie Dazed and confused that I have suggested to you guys before to watch on your movie channel. You guys would enjoy Dazed and confused, I really think that you would. The movie Dazed and confused also features another Black Oak Arkansas song as well. Called the Halls of Kharma. Matthew MaConnahey debuted in Dazed and confused as well. Just a fun fact for you guys.

[@reesezpeecez08]

Uncle Lijah, Hot Rod and When Electricity Came to Arkansas (which was awesome live). They were a great live band. I love your enthusiasm!

[@ddwchamp]

Love Black Oak Arkansas. You ought to watch the live version. They were very entertaining and had a unique sound.

[@michaeldavis5610]

This was an essential at our keg parties! Thanks for this one. Thanks for doing this one, and have a wonderful day

[@texadan314]

I remember this so vividly. Mike Truet playing this in the back of his Ford Pinto. Steve Thornton singing with it and Loretta Russell doing the Go Jim Dandy Parts.

[@dennissteiner9429]

Another southern rock song you should hear is Keep On Smilin' by Wet Willie. Underrated band.

[@arrailman]

I'm from Arkansas and I saw them live in 73 or 74 , probably one of the best live concerts I have seen !

[@DelmarLarue]

Saw them when this became a hit. They were on Tour with Three Dog Night. They literally tore the place down they were rocking so much. Jim Dandy Mangrum's Waist Length Hair as he danced across stage, the Wild Screaming and beautiful Voice of "Ruby Starr", and my monster Drummer Hero Tommy Aldridge.

[@charlessarver8350]

They were in the very first concert I ever attended. 14 years old, City Park Stadium, New Orleans, Montrose with Sammy Haggar, The J. Geils Band. Peter Frampton, Jim Dandy and Black Oak Arkansas and some other bands I can't recall. 1975. An eye opener for sure lol.

[@wallacelambert9308]

Awesome old song. That brought back some memories. Enjoyed watching Amber have fun with this song

[@petecogan1]

I still have this album since it was a new release. Great driving song!

[@larrysisario9666]

Should have shown the live version, so much more fun. also you need to check out the song UP, 13 minute version, greatest drum solo of all time by a elite drummer who went on to play for many famous bands

[@plasticgreenhead2273]

A huge smile on my face that people still enjoy this in 2022. Loving it.

[@SeasonedCitizen]

The female vocalist is Ruby Starr. She toured with BOA when she wasn't on the road with her band Grey Ghost.

[@crowredeye8066]

I went to high school with Tommy Aldridge and Jimmy Henderson. Tommy played drums for BOA for a while, Jimmy played guitar. Man, we all used to boogie hard to Black Oak Arkansas. Big big fun!

[@victorcowboywest]

Delores LaVern Baker (11/11/1929-3/10/1997) this song written by Lincoln Chase to the top of the R&B chart and #17 on the pop chats( 1955) one of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of 500 songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. The male voice is James Mangrum and the female voice is Ruby Starr.

[@briandobson5135]

The Drummer (Tommy Aldridge) Played for Ozzy Osbourne and is currently with Whitesnake. The woman singer was Ruby Starr. She died in in 1995 at age 45 from cancer.

[@kennylattin9034]

If you enjoyed the song you owe it to yourselves to see the in concert video. There is so much energy as they perform this song it's just unreal!!