Another timeless song by Joe South was “Walk a Mile In My Shoes”. Joe wrote countless songs that were covered by other artists, including Deep Purple’s early hit “Hush”. I grew up hearing Joe’s music played on the radio and 50+ years on, find it more relevant than ever.
This song aged well. All of Joe's stuff is heart and soul. Got out of army in 74. Joe South and John Prine saved my life,,,over and over, Aug 26 2021, we lost 12 soldiers today
🥀Amazing Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals and music. Joe South was before his time but true to heart writer. My Dad always had amazing thing's to say about him. He was one of my Dad's friends in the music industry. 🥀RIP Joe South We Love You🥀🕊🥀☝️
I remember listening to this song when I was a kid in grade school. It always stuck with me. Later on, I realized how truly beautiful it was. Maybe I always knew...
I remember my Dad listening to this as a kid. Thinking he was the type of man that would look inside himself rather than blame the other I never forgot that
Most underappreciated artist ever. Joe sang every song with his heart not just his voice. Always forgotten when Time Life does their record collections. Love you Joe!
@@randolphwellington1704 I think she means that he does not get the recognition from the music industry, not the fans. It is almost like he has been forgotten by the music industry.He has been inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, thanks to Joe Chambers!! 🥰❤😃😘 I gotta go and visit the museum in Nashville soon!!
It is surprising to actually find out all of the connections there are from Joe South to other artists. From songs writing he has done and his style to session work he has been a part of. What an amazing man.
Well compared to God we’re all at about the same level I would say, there might be some differences indeed though, Tex might be a pretty good guy compared to me. I’ve always wondered which is worse to be a murderer or to think you’re better than a murder, So maybe I’m not a murderer, but I’m worse because I think I’m better. That’s the cool thing about Jesus, though he was rich became poor, so we could become rich by trusting him! The richest people in the world are those who are grateful for being forgiven for much, you can’t hide that joy
The games people Play & Walk a mile in my shoes both from Joe South. The same thread we're all still getting tangled up with today. Love these songs. Their timeless in their message & their groove.
I think I was 10 or 11 when i heard this song for the first time - meaning it was in 1966 or 1967 or 1968 ('cause I was born on Dec.24th 1956). It was one of my favorite songs at that time, along with Birds of a Feather (J. South), Dizzy (Tommy Roe), Money Is My Pay (Tommy Roe), Yummy Yummy (Ohio Express), Help Yourself (Tom Jones), Jennifer Eccles (The Hollies) and several others.
I’ll never understand what their is to gain, by playing mind games in relationships. Then letting pride destroy everything makes even less sense, yet people think it’s okay for them to act that way….. The more years go passing by, the more appealing it is to just be alone….
As the story is told in Wikipedia, the facts are more complicated than just being grouchy or arrogant for the sake of it. It all began with his brother Tommy's suicide in 1971. Tommy was his drummer and they had worked together in his recordings and in sessions with other artists that Joe produced. The composer, singer and musician became clinically depressed. He began to use drugs, not for the kicks, as he declared in an interview, but to keep going and to find inspiration. His drug use resulted in a surly attitude toward audiences, and he left Capitol Record after two unsuccessful albums. He lived in Hawaii, but he did not recover fully until he met his second wife in 1987.
The song is based on the 1964 book of the same name. That book was the first serious examination into the psychology of what is now referred to as 'game theory.'
His point is to explain Joe South's reasons for the way some people think he was "grouchy" to people. He was so hurt and maybe did not get help to get through his loss of his brother Tommy. That must have been a devastating thing to try to get through. I Love Joe still. What a wonderful man.
hholy sh.t... this is a video I edited the stereo music into 25 or 30 years ago and posted.That was mom & dad's 8 track.I was 'Kelly's Videos' when I VJ'ed weddings & christmas parties.This is a wonderful flashback find for me.So many of my past videos are on YT somewhere.
Remembering Joe South born on February 28, 1940. He was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. South won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1970 for Games People Play. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_South
A great songwriter and performer. Many don't realize the songs he wrote that were hits for others: Hush by Deep Purple, Rose Garden by Lynn Anderson and Walk a Mile in My Shoes by Elvis. I never saw him perform, but did run into him a couple of times around Atlanta.
I was a kid in Wash DC in the 60's... what a turbulent time but Joe put all of it together. Hello be nice to each other. someone here said he is a forgotten artist, and I agree. Damn no wonder
You can hear that Georga accent. It's perfect for 'Don't it make you wanna go home' His voice had gravitas and authority that drove home the philosophical lyrics of most of his songs.
Joe South is buried in Harmony Grove Memorial Gardens about 12 miles from where I live here in ATLANTA I had the chance to meet and talk to him he was very sincere and down to earth I will never forget him
Joe South was a peculiar character. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a county singer/songwriter. But his “hits” weren't quite country. They were more pop than country. Never the less, his songs were covered by dozens of other artists. Many covers sold more than the originals. I’m sure that South didn't mind: he collected royalties for each cover sold. RIP Joe.
The Sitar was one of the most unmistakably beautifully incorporated Instruments in His arrangement. One simply hears these chords and knows what the song is. The song is timeless....
@TheEverythingElectronicsStore. Yes Joe had a Vincent Bell guitar. He mentioned this in the radio interview I mentioned. He said he loved the sound. "It has a zzzzzz sound on the bridge. It has a formica contact point". These are the words Joe used in the interview. I think Joe knows what he used.
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS RARE VID...I HAVE LISTENED TO HIM SING, "DON'T IT MAKE YOU WANT TO GO HOME" ABOUT A ZILLION TIMES. I REALLY APPRECIATE SEEING HIM SING "LIVE". HE SURE HAD A NICE VOICE. CHEERS, FROM NEW ZEALAND.👍😊✔🙋♂️
Vincent, talent is talent and this guy had it. Apart from youtube we have a local radio station that plays music like this mainly Australian where I live and that is a treasure for me to listen to. One of my favorite is Slim Dusty he captures the spirit of Australia.
You understand, there was a real problem with saying Damn on the airways in 1968. But this is classically a learning experience, even if he had to stammer and not say 'Damn'. Millenniumbush
The trio of Joe South, Billy Joe Royal, and Tommy Roe defined Southern Rock before the heyday of the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. It would be hard for (at least) me to imagine songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" without the example set by Joe South in this trail blazer.
I think you might be thinking of JD Souther, not Joe(Souter) South. Two different men. Joe wrote a lot of music and a lot of people did sing his songs.
37 years old and I just found this song on the radio what a beautiful amazing song
Another timeless song by Joe South was “Walk a Mile In My Shoes”. Joe wrote countless songs that were covered by other artists, including Deep Purple’s early hit “Hush”. I grew up hearing Joe’s music played on the radio and 50+ years on, find it more relevant than ever.
Still listening here in Ireland 🇮🇪 2022. A classic.
Joe is gone but his words , which are true, will live on .
I listen to him on 8 track in my 68. Road runner
So very true.
This song aged well. All of Joe's stuff is heart and soul. Got out of army in 74. Joe South and John Prine saved my life,,,over and over, Aug 26 2021, we lost 12 soldiers today
M B
Indeed We Did 😢
Thank You Non Compos Mentis HUSSEIN PUPPET 😡
JaneLee 🇺🇸✌🏻
How have any of these wars kept us from losing our freedoms?
If you have to ask you'll never understand
I do. carry on soldier ✝️🇺🇸🗽🪖 thank you !
We all bleed red . . . Semper fidelis . . . Semper fortis . . . Tom CPL USMC RVN CDR Desert Shield/Storm
Written 50 years ago....Listen to the Words and think about today.
Labaron26 exactly,cycle continues
You think about it. I have better things to think about.
@@yankee2666 like what?
Appropriate 4 ver
This is better than any performance by Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus. This is real talent.
William Sollenberger Kermit the frog has more talent than these people
And he didn't go around half naked, make suggestive videos or act up in public. He was always, a good man.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!
@@doncoker1902 👍😆😆
@@doncoker1902 cause them stupid idiots is nothing but no talent bums
🥀Amazing Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals and music. Joe South was before his time but true to heart writer. My Dad always had amazing thing's to say about him. He was one of my Dad's friends in the music industry.
🥀RIP Joe South We Love You🥀🕊🥀☝️
Wow now that is really cool!!! Joe was truly one of the best artists of that time. Always like to listen to Joes stuff.
beatles paul simon bob dylan EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT
POSSIBLY ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER WRITTEN AND PLAYED.
I won't argue not even a little bit about this song and you may just be right
wisdom in song
Yes, the song borders on the mystical. Hadn’t heard it for years yet it still has a magnetic pull.
It’s unbelievable
bettter than beatles simon dylan stones
I remember listening to this song when I was a kid in grade school. It always stuck with me. Later on, I realized how truly beautiful it was. Maybe I always knew...
Great song remember when it came out in 1969 I the album games people at still resonates today times a hundred
They don't make music like this anymore.
I remember my Dad listening to this as a kid. Thinking he was the type of man that would look inside himself rather than blame the other
I never forgot that
He was very good. Miss him.
This songs saids alot. It's much more today than then.
Just an amazing dude. Many of his songs have become part of the tapestry of my musical soul. I hope he’s at peace wherever he is.
Most underappreciated artist ever. Joe sang every song with his heart not just his voice. Always forgotten when Time Life does their record collections. Love you Joe!
Amen brother Amen
Well said Nancy.
We're still listening to Joe South years after he's passed on. How rude of you to call him underappreciated.
@@randolphwellington1704 I think she means that he does not get the recognition from the music industry, not the fans. It is almost like he has been forgotten by the music industry.He has been inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, thanks to Joe Chambers!! 🥰❤😃😘 I gotta go and visit the museum in Nashville soon!!
Classic song rip joe
JOE SOUTH WAS The BEST 👌
Loved him and this song.
R.I.P. Joe. ❤
Love this song, I could play it over & over again. This was one of my oldest brother favorite song. I miss him so much. ❤️
Mine too, he loved it, he died back in 1971 car fell on him. I miss him so much ❤️
This song remains timeless
Telling it like it IS (still) today
Trueism if there is any trueism !! What a being
Timeless! RIP Joe!🙏🏻
He has very very unique voice country style of the 16th I should have a forget and not stop hearing it God bless Joe South👌🌺🏆
THIS 50 yr old song sounds like it was written for today!
it needs to be re=released today
This is just as powerful today as it was when it came out
Doesn't Joe look so good! Love this Man!!!!😘❤🥰
Yes he looks very good!!!!
Joe south hits the nail on the head with this classic.
Ahhhmen to all comments...great words. Great song
Love this song and Joe south!
He’s in a class by himself. The song gives me the chills every time I hear it.
I have every Joel South album and CD
What a great influence he is !!!!
please upload them please...sharing is caring brother Dave
Come Down On Your Own! One o the greatest
@@vincentbrowne8639 comin down all alone. From the look within album
It is surprising to actually find out all of the connections there are from Joe South to other artists. From songs writing he has done and his style to session work he has been a part of. What an amazing man.
@@joesouthsgirl5662 Ever go to Graceland and see the walk a mile in my shoes theater ??
Both a great singer and songwriter !
Also a great guitarist and producer.
And all God's children stood up and said AMEN !!
Even Charles "Tex" Watson?
@@jensandersen7011 why do you mention him ?
Well compared to God we’re all at about the same level I would say, there might be some differences indeed though, Tex might be a pretty good guy compared to me. I’ve always wondered which is worse to be a murderer or to think you’re better than a murder, So maybe I’m not a murderer, but I’m worse because I think I’m better. That’s the cool thing about Jesus, though he was rich became poor, so we could become rich by trusting him! The richest people in the world are those who are grateful for being forgiven for much, you can’t hide that joy
The games people Play & Walk a mile in my shoes both from Joe South. The same thread we're all still getting tangled up with today. Love these songs. Their timeless in their message & their groove.
TRUTH at its best. Thanks for the reminder Joe.
Totally accurate for today.
I think I was 10 or 11 when i heard this song for the first time - meaning it was in 1966 or 1967 or 1968 ('cause I was born on Dec.24th 1956). It was one of my favorite songs at that time, along with Birds of a Feather (J. South), Dizzy (Tommy Roe), Money Is My Pay (Tommy Roe), Yummy Yummy (Ohio Express), Help Yourself (Tom Jones), Jennifer Eccles (The Hollies) and several others.
Why don't we have these formidable singer songs and voices these days?thanks for posting these videos i had missed it.
Wonderful singer its remind me by good time
YOUNGEST I HAVE SEEN HIM...NEAT & A GREAT MUSICAL CREATION! RIP
best ever song imho, fantastic, well done to Joe
Great tune,,, lot of truth to it
Great song ...................... true for any time in history. RIP
True powerful song FOR SURE
People "playing" games? Ooo come on! Never saying what they mean, never meaning what they "say" ? eoo yieah! ♡♡♡
I’ll never understand what their is to gain, by playing mind games in relationships. Then letting pride destroy everything makes even less sense, yet people think it’s okay for them to act that way….. The more years go passing by, the more appealing it is to just be alone….
"Turn your back on humanity, for your pride and your vanity...." Remind you of anything happening right now?
Yeppers are his initials DJT?😊
A good sign for today's times.
JOE SOUTH WAS THE BEST❤
As the story is told in Wikipedia, the facts are more complicated than just being grouchy or arrogant for the sake of it. It all began with his brother Tommy's suicide in 1971. Tommy was his drummer and they had worked together in his recordings and in sessions with other artists that Joe produced. The composer, singer and musician became clinically depressed. He began to use drugs, not for the kicks, as he declared in an interview, but to keep going and to find inspiration. His drug use resulted in a surly attitude toward audiences, and he left Capitol Record after two unsuccessful albums. He lived in Hawaii, but he did not recover fully until he met his second wife in 1987.
I don't know what your point is, but this song was recorded in '69.
The song is based on the 1964 book of the same name. That book was the first serious examination into the psychology of what is now referred to as 'game theory.'
His point is to explain Joe South's reasons for the way some people think he was "grouchy" to people. He was so hurt and maybe did not get help to get through his loss of his brother Tommy. That must have been a devastating thing to try to get through. I Love Joe still. What a wonderful man.
hholy sh.t... this is a video I edited the stereo music into 25 or 30 years ago and posted.That was mom & dad's 8 track.I was 'Kelly's Videos' when I VJ'ed weddings & christmas parties.This is a wonderful flashback find for me.So many of my past videos are on YT somewhere.
That is cool.
need more joe south in my life!
Not much in the 55 years since that song came out. I was in my mid teens. Great song Joe.
Remembering Joe South born on February 28, 1940. He was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. South won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1970 for Games People Play. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_South
JOEY ! Who loves ya baby ?
I do!!❤😁
I was 12 yo when I first heard this song..
Yes think about the message that can be applied to right now. Together we survive, apart we fall hard!!!
Wonderful singer,songwriter,and session musician.
Wrote and played the opening lick on Aretha's" Chain of Fools".
A great songwriter and performer. Many don't realize the songs he wrote that were hits for others: Hush by Deep Purple, Rose Garden by Lynn Anderson and Walk a Mile in My Shoes by Elvis. I never saw him perform, but did run into him a couple of times around Atlanta.
Every time I heard the intro to this song on the radio I rushed to turn it full up...still love this song...
una de las bellas de los 60 donde estan las mejores del mundo los años 60
Loved this song when it first came out and even more now, Aug 2023❤❤
I was a kid in Wash DC in the 60's... what a turbulent time but Joe put all of it together. Hello be nice to each other. someone here said he is a forgotten artist, and I agree. Damn no wonder
A childhood hero of mine.
He had such a full, rich voice. Thank you for sharing.
You can hear that Georga accent. It's perfect for 'Don't it make you wanna go home' His voice had gravitas and authority that drove home the philosophical lyrics of most of his songs.
He really had a strong voice indeed.
“And furthermore to hell with hate” coming from a white southerner in this era gets me every time! Tremendous song!
Give this man another glass of wine.... Certainly has my vote !!!
Joe South is buried in Harmony Grove Memorial Gardens about 12 miles from where I live here in ATLANTA I had the chance to meet and talk to him he was very sincere and down to earth I will never forget him
Right On L-O-V-E
timeless
Wisdom in song
I love this song!
A VERY TRUE SONG THE WORDS WOW.
My funeral song
He's great!
Joe South was a peculiar character. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a county singer/songwriter. But his “hits” weren't quite country. They were more pop than country.
Never the less, his songs were covered by dozens of other artists. Many covers sold more than the originals. I’m sure that South didn't mind: he collected royalties for each cover sold.
RIP Joe.
Joe labeled his music as "country soul". I think that describes it very well.
Real music unlike some of today's junk.
The Sitar was one of the most unmistakably beautifully incorporated
Instruments in His arrangement. One simply hears these chords and knows what the song is.
The song is timeless....
there are only 4 or 5 sitars still around...and few could play it as good as Joe. Vinnie Bell a New York studio musician invented and sold them...
@@TheFman43 Yes, Joe South mentioned Vincent Bell in a radio interview about 2010. Joe spoke of how much he likes the sitar. ❤
@TheEverythingElectronicsStore. Yes Joe had a Vincent Bell guitar. He mentioned this in the radio interview I mentioned. He said he loved the sound. "It has a zzzzzz sound on the bridge. It has a formica contact point". These are the words Joe used in the interview. I think Joe knows what he used.
Yep, I definitely learned things the hard way. Sorry for them now but it doesn't matter now, I've definitely turn my back on humanity.
Timeless
..poignant..relevant today..doesn't age
From some angles he looks like a young Beau Bridges .
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS RARE VID...I HAVE LISTENED TO HIM SING, "DON'T IT MAKE YOU WANT TO GO HOME" ABOUT A ZILLION TIMES. I REALLY APPRECIATE SEEING HIM SING "LIVE". HE SURE HAD A NICE VOICE. CHEERS, FROM NEW ZEALAND.👍😊✔🙋♂️
nice song
beautiful soul singer poet and person thanks for this post j vincent edwards
Vincent, talent is talent and this guy had it. Apart from youtube we have a local radio station that plays music like this mainly Australian where I live and that is a treasure for me to listen to. One of my favorite is Slim Dusty he captures the spirit of Australia.
I love his other blockbuster song walk a mile in my shoes
You understand, there was a real problem with saying Damn on the airways in 1968. But this is classically a learning experience, even if he had to stammer and not say 'Damn'.
Millenniumbush
Classuc
Best version on UA-cam.
The trio of Joe South, Billy Joe Royal, and Tommy Roe defined Southern Rock before the heyday of the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. It would be hard for (at least) me to imagine songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" without the example set by Joe South in this trail blazer.
Ramblin Man most defiantly has a tinge of Joe South...
Powerful!
One of my 60s faves! I saw him live at the National Guard Armory in Dublin GA back in high school.
Great!!!!!
South Africa.
Still one of the greats.
Sounds like a sitar there.
Wrote some songs for the Eagles and a lot of others
I think you might be thinking of JD Souther, not Joe(Souter) South. Two different men. Joe wrote a lot of music and a lot of people did sing his songs.
Hell of a song
Absolutely!
Hell of a man!
love the song & nice guitar!
It has a lot of meaning today ❤
Just great