Swamp Rock Icon Tony Joe White Dead at 75

**phil** · 10-26-2018, 01:34 PM

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ituary-747393/

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

RIP Tony Joe

**marv2** · 10-26-2018, 04:22 PM

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

**Doug-Morgan** · 10-26-2018, 05:17 PM

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

**TomatoTom123** · 10-26-2018, 09:18 PM

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

SOCK A LITTLE POLK SALAD TO ME!

Rest in peace Tony Joe White

**Guy** · 10-28-2018, 12:41 PM

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. "