On January 3, 1981, “A&M” label released “Wild-Eyed Southern Boys”, the fourth 38 Special studio album. It was recorded September 1979 – July 1980, at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, US, and was produced by Rodney Mills.
Personnel:
- Donnie Van Zant – lead and backing vocals
- Don Barnes – lead and backing vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, piano
- Jeff Carlisi – lead and rhythm guitar, steel guitar
- Larry Junstrom – bass
- Steve Brookins – drums
- Jack Grondin – drums
- Steve McRay – piano
- Terry Emery – percussion
- Carol Bristow – backing vocals
- Lu Moss – backing vocals
- Carol Veto – backing vocals
- Rodney Mills – engineer
- Greg Quesnel – engineer
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Chuck Beeson – art direction, design
- Mick McGinty – illustrations
- Willardson & White, Inc. – illustrations
- Paddy Reynolds – photography
Track listing:
- Hold On Loosely – Don Barnes, Jim Peterik, Jeff Carlisi
- First Time Around – Don Barnes, Jim Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys – Jim Peterik
- Back Alley Sally – Jim Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
- Fantasy Girl – Jim Carlisi, Jim Peterik
- Hittin’ and Runnin’ – Don Barnes, Jim Peterik
- Honky Tonk Dancer – Don Barnes, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
- Throw Out the Line – Don Barnes, Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
- Bring It On – Jim Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
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