Swamp Rock Icon Tony Joe White Dead at 75

[phil]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/tony-joe-white-dead-obituary-747393/

A very talented composer covered by many soul artists, he wrote "Rainy Night In Georgia", whose my favorite version is by David Ruffin :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-xm1EYyp6g

RIP Tony Joe

[marv2]

I always loved that song. Rest in peace Mr. White. Thanks Phil

[Doug-Morgan]

I liked the way NPR described him. "....laid back, with a slightly dangerous demeanor like a well fed alligator...". Seems about right.

[TomatoTom123]

Also known for "Polk Salad Annie", my favourite version of which is by Tom Jones...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5ZDf3V-3OE

SOCK A LITTLE POLK SALAD TO ME!

Rest in peace Tony Joe White

[Guy]

White wrote some of the standouts on Tina Turner's "Foreign Affair" CD, including the well-known "Steamy Windows" and the lesser known 'Undercover Agent For The Blues. "

[midnightman]

R.I.P. Tony!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in3w8kEEc7k

I remember seeing him in the Tina "Girl from Nutbush" docu.

[Guy]

R.I.P. Tony!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in3w8kEEc7k

I remember seeing him in the Tina "Girl from Nutbush" docu.

Yes, "Undercover..." is a hot one! I'll have to check out that documentary