Wild-Eyed Southern Boys is the fourth studio album by the southern rock band 38 Special, released in January 1981. Record World said that the single "Fantasy Girl" has a "smooth vocal and a virtuoso guitar display." Track listing "Hold On Loosely" (Don Barnes, Jim Peterik, Jeff Carlisi) – 4:39 "First Time Around" (Barnes, Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant) – 3:59 "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" (Peterik) – 4:18 "Back Alley Sally" (Carlisi, Van Zant) – 3:11 "Fantasy Girl" (Carlisi, Peterik) – 4:06 "Hittin' and Runnin'" (Barnes, Peterik) – 4:55 "Honky Tonk Dancer" (Barnes, Steele, Van Zant) – 4:59 "Throw Out the Line" (Barnes, Carlisi, Van Zant) – 3:45 "Bring It On" (Carlisi, Steele, Van Zant) – 5:38 Personnel Donnie Van Zant – lead vocals (2–4, 7, 8, 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 Producer: Rodney Mills Engineers: Rodney Mills, Greg Quesnel Cover art painting: Larry Gerber Charts Album – Billboard (United States) Singles – Billboard (United States) References 38 Special (band) albums 1981 albums A&M Records albums Albums produced by Rodney Mills