| "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" | ||||
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| Single by 38 Special | ||||
| from the album Wild-Eyed Southern Boys | ||||
| B-side | "First Time Around" | |||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Studio | Studio One | |||
| Genre | Southern rock | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jim Peterik | |||
| Producer(s) | Rodney Mills | |||
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| "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" on YouTube | ||||
"Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" is a song by American rock band 38 Special and the third single from their fourth studio album of the same name (1981).
Content
The song celebrates the independent, rebellious spirit of a typical Southern youth. It opens with a story of reveling in a lively juke joint on a night.
Critical reception
Mike DeGagne of AllMusic cited "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" as one of the tracks from the album that "keep a homespun flavor alive and well, indicating that the band's Southern roots haven't been dismissed completely."
Charts
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) | 35 |
References
- Anderson, Skip (May 9, 2017). "10 Essential 38 Special Songs". Classic Rock History. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys at AllMusic
- "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of April 25, 1981". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
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