JOE TEX-that's the way

Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1935[1]-- August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American musician who gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of country, gospel and rhythm and blues.[1]
Born in Rogers, Texas, and raised in Baytown, Tex's career started after he was signed to King Records in 1955 following four wins at the Apollo Theater.[1] Between that year and 1964, however, Tex struggled to find hits and by the time he finally recorded his first hit, "Hold What You've Got", in 1965, he had recorded thirty prior singles that were deemed failures on the charts.[1] Tex went on to have three million-selling hits, "Hold What You've Got" (1965), "Skinny Legs and All" (1967)[4] and "I Gotcha" (1972).[5]
Tex's style of speaking over the background of his music helped to make him one of the predecessors of the modern style of rap music.

[@shambeez]

Wow absolute gem. Only knew of a cover version by Lionel Peterson 1976 South Africa was a hit. Love the Original, classic. Thanks for posting

[@kellymwandu-d9w]

Mr Joe Tex. sang real soul music.A love marriage counselor.His music never goes out of my mind, since l first listened to his voice way back 1969.still loving his sound advice ln "Buying a Book".

[@LukaIlic-fr9cn]

Me and momma and wife used to play this all the time after pops passed away now I lost all of them we had good times only if I can turn back hands of time

[@willekes.7396]

This is what I call music!!!

[@lilianroseval4682]

Blijft actueel,heb platen/singles van mijn oudere broer gekrast, door steeds de naald te verschuiven om de woorden te bevatten.There was a time!

[@petrahoffman6424]

I still love this song, even after more than 50 years.

[@EmmaAsberry-ru9ie]

Joe Tex always been one my favorite singers. So what ever sing is alright with me.

[@debradorrier805]

Amen this is music I was born in1960 and I listen to all of the oldies and even Mr joe Tex

[@pm1171]

Yes, that's the way a man is supposed to make his woman feel 👍❤️

[@robertmiller6467]

I was 8/years.old when JT passed. Can't help but wonder how many other great songs we could have had to enjoy had God let him stay a little longer. RIP JT

[@vincentedwards6749]

JOE TEX AND SAM COOKE BEAUTIFUL EARTH ANGELS J Vincent Edwards

[@davewalker7775]

One of my favorite entertainers should be Rock and roll hall of Fame

[@caldaclarke1058]

Rest in power the great Joe Tex

[@patrickwashington3868]

Beautiful song! Tells it like it is & THE WAY it's supposed to be. Go on Joe with yo bad self! I love you because you sung about relationship between a Man & Woman good & bad, happy & sad. As a teenager I listened! You were getting me ready for my life's story & I thank you.

[@missv5439]

This Man is The Epitome of Music
It's Been My Pleasure
⚔️💖💖⚔️💖💖⚔️💖💖⚔️

[@laretdenton9768]

It is Sunday and Iam loving this

[@markrockesr2012]

Love this song from i was a kid

[@carroncaldwell8496]

One day, Lord!

[@johntheroux832]

One of the best.

[@spicyd52]

Joe Tex I don't hear his music in years

[@barriegodfrey]

One of my favourite Joe Tex raps. Absolutely beautiful.

[@andresgutierrez1842]

Loves songs

[@bobpeacock2185]

So great to hear this wonderful silky voice again, forgot about Mr. Tex until I heard his name again on I am the Blues Documentary.
same for Barbara Lynn and Bobby Rush and so many other's. We've got to keep THIS REAL MUSIC ALIVE..,thank you Mr. Tex for all your wonderful memories in my life.

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

Joe

[@dianegiles6694]

Good job Joe, God used wisdom in every degree to help bring harmony in our lives

[@lucillebaker1951]

Loveeeeeeeeeeeeee This Song, Wow, That's The Way!

[@kristalprice9064]

i love these toon sins i was born thanks mama and every for rising me on these music

[@rodneygedeus6038]

love ya voice mon r-I-p ..

[@LevelUP84]

loooooove this song. 32 now and been listening to and loving old soul music ever since I can remember.

[@rubyfryman7151]

73 and still listening............JLF

[@ms.keshiagray1271]

Love it

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

Great posting

[@joycejohnson519]

It's been a long time since I have heard this song, but I have always loved it! 😊

[@darimullens2294]

luv this song

[@diamondleigh1510]

Great song Mr Joe Tex

[@keersonsancho8775]

😍I love this song

[@caniocancellara5034]

Semplicemente Straordinaria!!

[@jeandecosne1803]

super musique

[@lucillebaker1951]

Song It To Me Joe Tex, That IT!

[@carroncaldwell8496]

Wow!

[@carrienixon6663]

VERY NICE AND TRUE SONG.

[@dianag8462]

God gave Joe Tex to help his bluesy children!

[@johnevans1952]

LET's BUY HIM OUT
. resurrect
--- JOE TEX

[@johnnymfan5065]

why did this get 25 thumbs down? its great

[@jodirehmeyer9729]

💋

[@fjgardner9728]

Tell her what she needs to know joe

[@clayonellis8178]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fjgardner9728]

School her Joe let the lady how a man supose to make her feel if it wasn't for you Joe the average woman would never know how to be approached she might think she was made to be a man's sex slave and housekeeper and babymaker or cook or moneygetter or waiter some women wouldn't know what she was made for less alone how a man is suppose to make her feel

[@Tomcaatt]

“Southern” soul you mean😂?

[@richardfeinberg5174]

Joe Tex, as an expert on how to treat women? Well that's a laugh! (Listen to the rapey lyrics of "I Gotcha" or "You Said a Bad Word"!)

[@7550375503]

' Rapey lyrics? ' ahahahahahahaha

[@jeandecosne1803]

super musique