Black Oak Arkansas - 10yr Overnight Success (1976) Vinyl LP • Shakin' All Over

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), loosely wrapped with a few openings. Lyric insert included. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Embossed cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, discoloration with darker spots (front/back) Inner-sleeve is original (MCA logo). Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots, small tear and creasing near center of opening on front. (Bottom-left corner is cut.)

Tracks:

1. When The Band Was Singin' "Shakin' All Over"
2. Pretty, Pretty
3. Can't Blame It On Me
4. Television Indecision
5. Back It Up
6. Bad Boy's Back In School
7. Loves Comes Easy
8. You Can't Keep A Good Man Down
9. Fireball

About The Record:

10yr Overnight Success by Black Oak Arkansas, is a solid entry in the band's Southern rock catalog, featuring their signature raunchy energy blended with a slightly more streamlined and mainstream rock approach as they transitioned to a five-piece lineup after a key member departure. The album opens strongly with a cover of Shakin' All Over (here titled When the Band Was Singing "Shakin' All Over"), injecting high-energy rock & roll spirit, while tracks like Pretty Pretty, Bad Boys in School, and Fireball highlight their rowdy, guitar-driven style that fans appreciate for its passion over polish. An interesting aspect is the ironic title, nodding to the band's decade-long grind before broader recognition, even as this release marked a period of commercial decline compared to their earlier peaks. It includes other notable songs such as Can't Blame It on Me and You Can't Keep a Good Man Down, showcasing their mix of hard rock and occasional country-bluegrass influences.