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:

1. Hold On Loosely – Don Barnes, Jim Peterik, Jeff Carlisi
2. First Time Around – Don Barnes, Jim Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
3. Wild-Eyed Southern Boys – Jim Peterik
4. Back Alley Sally – Jim Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
5. Fantasy Girl – Jim Carlisi, Jim Peterik
6. Hittin’ and Runnin’ – Don Barnes, Jim Peterik
7. Honky Tonk Dancer – Don Barnes, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
8. Throw Out the Line – Don Barnes, Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
9. Bring It On – Jim Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant