38 Special, often stylized as .38 Special or spelled out as Thirty-eight Special, is an American rock band formed by singer-guitarists Donnie Van Zant (born Donald Newton Van Zant on June 11, 1952) and Don Barnes (born Richard Donald Barnes on December 3, 1952) in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1974.
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.
Tracklist:
1. Hold On Loosely 4:39.
2. First Time Around 3:59.
3. Wild-Eyed Southern Boys 4:18.
4. Back Alley Sally 3:11.
5. Fantasy Girl 4:06.
6. Hittin' And Runnin' 4:55.
7. Honky Tonk Dancer 4:59.
8. Throw Out The Line 3:45.
9. Bring It On 5:38.
| Pressing: Repress. |
| Original Release: 1980. |
| Genre: Rock. |
| Sub-Genre: Southern / Hard. |
| MPN: CD 3298. |
| Type: Jewel Case. |