Wild-Eyed Southern Boys is the fourth studio album by American Southern rock band 38 Special, released on January 3, 1981, by A&M Records. The album spawned the hit single "Hold On Loosely", which remains a staple track of classic rock, as well as the group's discography. The album reached No. 23 on the Canadian charts. A remastered CD, with four bonus live tracks, was reissued by Rock Candy Records in September 2023.
Track listing
Personnel Donnie Van Zant – lead vocals (2–4, 7–9), backing vocals Don Barnes – rhythm and lead guitar, piano (3), lead vocals (1, 3, 5, 6), backing vocals Jeff Carlisi – lead and rhythm guitar, steel guitar Larry Junstrom – bass Steve Brookins – drums Jack Grondin – drums
Additional personnel Steve McRay – piano (4, 6, 7) Terry Emery – percussion Carol Bristow – backing vocals Lu Moss – backing vocals Carol Veto – backing vocals
Production Rodney Mills – producer, engineer Greg Quesnel – engineer Bob Ludwig – mastering at Masterdisk (New York City, New York) Chuck Beeson – art direction, design Mick McGinty – illustrations Willardson & White, Inc. – illustrations Paddy Reynolds – sleeve photography
Charts Chart (1981) Peakposition
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