A belated happy birthday to Joe South!

[NightTrain]

I just heard that an undeservedly forgotten singer/songwriter of the late 1960s had a birthday on Saturday.

Joe South was born in Atlanta on February 28, 1940. He first recorded in 1958. Four years later, he wrote the Tams' beach music classic, "Untie Me." Later, South was a much in-demand studio musician (That's him playing the guitar on Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools"), and in late 1968 released his critically-acclaimed debut album, INTROSPECT, on the Capitol label. Joe South's hit singles included the Grammy-nominated "Games People Play," along with "Don't It Make You Want To Go Home" and "Walk A Mile In My Shoes."

South was equally inspired by R&B and soul music, and by such groundbreaking '60s pop albums as PET SOUNDS and SGT. PEPPER. He combined his influences into a unique and emotionally satisfying sound that resulted in deservedly high record sales for a couple of years.

Unfortunately, I've no idea whatever became of Joe South. But wherever you are tonight, Joe, I hope your 64th birthday was a happy one! :toast: :party: :bounce: :yourock:

[saltpoint]

1. You bet. Joe South was a really big deal to my --

-- ears. And those compositions still hold up well. "Don't It Make You Wanna Go Home" is one of the most under-rated songs ever.

Really nice post. Thanks.

[H2O Man]

2. Walk a mile in my shoes"

was a very good song.

[flamingyouth]

3. From the All Music Guide...

"South returned in 1994 in a London concert showcasing American Southern performers and has since re-entered the music publishing industry." ... and that appears to be the end of his story, thus far. I had forgotten that he wrote "Hush" by Deep Purple. :hi: