Black Oak Arkansas - Balls of Fire

Black Oak Arkansas was in sharp decline both musically and commercially by the time Balls Of Fire reached record stores in 1976. They were only a few years removed from the High On The Hog glory days, but four hitless albums had taken a toll on the band's confidence and direction. Half-baked ballads like "Just to Fall in Love" that feature an updated, operatic vocal delivery from legendary raunch 'n' roller James "jim Dandy" Mangrum are the disappointing proof of the Southern rocker's conceptual confusion. Read More