First heard of polk salad annie from elvis presley only to find out that tjw wrote that song and that elvis almost copyied it the way that he sung it. Tony joe white recently departed to go search for some polk salad. Song information for polk salad annie tony joe white on allmusic allmusic. Tony joe white stateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a, a, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. Polk salad annie interactive tab by tony joe white. American blues singersongwriter and guitarist tony joe white began his recording and performing career in the mid 1960s. Tony joe white polk salad annie lyrics lyricsfreak. Click the button to download polk salad annie guitar pro tab download guitar pro tab. Polk salad annie drum backing track tony joe white drumless.
In 1969, deep voiced southern songsmith tony joe white from oak grove, louisiana had a u. Link wray rock and roll tribute ray jalbert by mrtophatjones. The years 1968 to 1973 were prolific and musically mindblowing for singersongwriter tony joe white. Download the best mp3 karaoke songs on karaoke version. Tony joe white, stevie b, mark oconnor, highway chile, and overkill. In 1969, tony joe white released what would become his signature song, the grooving, growling polk salad annie. Hollis brown the earliest examples on record of white as a solo performer. Song information for polk salad annie tony joe white on allmusic.
Tony joe white this is the field node image article template written by white himself, polk salad annie is a tale of a poor young girl growing up in the south, and if you know anything at all about southern cuisine, then you know that the title is referencing polk. Polk salad annie live tony joe white releases allmusic. Tony joe white july 23, 1943 october 24, 2018, nicknamed the swamp fox, was an american singersongwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit polk salad annie and for rainy night in georgia, which he wrote but was first made popular by brook benton in 1970. This recording is a cover of polk salad annie as made famous by tony joe white this version is not the original version, and is not performed by tony joe white. Tony joe white oak grove, louisiana, july 23, 1943 october 24, 2018 was an american swamp rock singersongwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit polk salad annie and for rainy night in georgia, wh read more.
Check out the best of tony joe white featuring polk salad annie by tony joe white on amazon music. Tony joe white died suddenly october 24, 2018 at his home in leipers fork. Play verse e down in louisiana e where the alligators grow so mean e lived a girl that i swear to the world e made the alligators look tame chorus n. Discover polk salad annie instrumental mp3 as made famous by tony joe white. Tony joe white oak grove, louisiana, july 23, 1943 october 24, 2018 was an american.
Polk salad annie was recorded by a number of other artists, including elvis. Polk salad annie, a song by tony joe white on spotify. Album the best of tony joe white featuring polk salad annie. Trumpet 30 polk salad annie 42 tony joe white 63 52 71 75 81 88.
Mar 16, 2017 in this video, johnny cash joins music star tony joe white to sing his hit song polk salad annie. Black and white was the first album released by tony joe white. They called him the swamp fox, and he was a louisiana music legend, but he came to be known by a significant swath of folks around the world thanks to his biggest hit, polk salad annie. A singer, songwriter and guitarist of the first order, tony joe s own performing career brought him to warner bros. Tony joe white polk salad annie 1969, vinyl discogs. Some of you all never been down south too much im gonna tell you a little bit about this so youll understand where im talking about down. The video is hilarious when he breaks out into polk salad annie a seemingly dormant giant alligator stage prop suddenly comes to life fun. Polk salad annie is produced and distributed by the team at hit trax and available in the following formats. Polk salad annie instrumental mp3 karaoke tony joe white. Sounds like tony joe is sitting in your living room playing the tune. Polk salad annie s lyrics describe the lifestyle of a generic poor southern girl. Karaoke polk salad annie video with lyrics tony joe white.
Tony joe white s 1969 album debut featuring the hit polk salad annie mastered by kevin gray at cohearent audio from the original analog tape. Did somebody make a fool out of you is among his best ever examples of songwriting, singing and guitar playing. Known for popularizing swamp music, tony joe white wrote gems like polk salad annie and rainy night in georgia, and has had his songs performed by elvis, ray charles, and tina turner. This is a story song about a poor girl from louisiana who does the best she can with what she has. Born july 23, 1943, in goodwill, louisiana, white was born into a partcherokee family. He began working clubs in texas during the mid60s and moved to nashville by. Polk salad annie feat joe louis walker mike zito tyler. Vinyl 7 tony joe white polk salad annie 1969, vinyl discogs. Polk salad annie was also recorded by joe dassin, elvis presley, and tom jones. In this weeks guitar lesson, well take a look at the bluesy rhythm playing of the great tony joe white. If some of yall never been down south too much im gonna tell you a little bit about this so that youll understand what im talkin about. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests. Now some of yall never been down south too much im gonna tell you a little bit about thi.
One of the best remastering jobs i have ever heard. Some of you all never been down south too much im going to tell you a little story, so youll understand where im talking about down there we have a plant that grows. Tony joe white performing polk salad annie on british television in 1970 this song was made famous by elvis presley, but many prefer the. Written by white himself, polk salad annie is a tale of a poor young girl growing up in the south, and if you know anything at all about southern cuisine, then you know that the title is referencing polk sallet, a. A true icon of swamp rock, tony joe white parlayed his songwriting talent and idiosyncratic vocals into a modestly successful country and rock career in europe as well as america. A 1968 song written and performed by tony joe white. Tony joe white dead remembering polk salad annie with foo. Black and white tony joe white release info allmusic.
Polk salad annie is a 1968 song written and performed by tony joe white. Highly recommended for fans of creedence clearwater revival, and j. Tony joe white is very cool and does the strat justice. Posthumous tony joe white release collects rarities and outtakes from the. Some of you all never been down south too much im gonna tell you a little bit about this so youll understand where im talking about. He also wrote steamy windows and undercover agent for the blues, both hits for tina turner in 1989.
Polk salad annie polk salad annie everybody said it was a shame cause her mama was working on the chaingang a mean, vicious woman everyday fore supper time shed go down by the truck patch and pick her a mess o polk salad and carry it home in a tote sack polk salad annie. Find album release information for polk salad annie live tony joe white on allmusic. The best of tony joe white featuring polk salad annie. It was recorded at rca victor studios, nashville and produced by billy swan. Polk salad annie polk salad annie everybody said it was a shame cause her mama was working on the chaingang a mean, vicious woman everyday fore supper time shed go down by the truck patch and pick her a mess o polk salad and carry it home in a tote sack polk salad annie gators got you granny everybody said it was a shame cause her mama. Polk salad annie bassline as recorded by tony joe white from the 1969 album black and white words and music by tony joe white gtr i e a d g norbert putnam. The best of tony joe white featuring polk salad annie, an album by tony joe white on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Born in louisiana on this day in 1943, tony joe white came to prominence at the end of the 1960s with polk salad annie and such artists as elvis presley and brook benton covering his work.
When polk salad annie blared from transistor radio speakers in the summer of 1969, the first thought was of creedence clearwater revival, for tony joe white s swamp rock bore more than a passing resemblance to the sound john fogerty whipped up on bayou country and green river. Polk salad annie by tony joe white on amazon music unlimited. Sing polk salad annie by tony joe white with lyrics on karafun. Polk salad annie by tony joe white appears on his 1969 album, black and white. Tony joe white tony joe white is an american singersongwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit polk salad annie and for rainy night in georgia, which he wrote but was first made popular by brook benton in 1970. He also happens to be a fantastic guitar player and his blues rhythm style has always fascinated me. Every day fore suppertime shed go down by the truck patch and pick herself a mess o pokl salad and carry. That track isnt on this album, but dont worry, theres plenty more here to love.
Midi file is a popular song recorded by tony joe white and written by tony joe white. Watch the video for polk salad annie from tony joe whites black and white for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. He also wrote steamy windows and undercover agent for the blues. Tony joe white the best of tony joe white featuring polk. In france, his music became very popular and was referred to as swamp rock. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. White continues to tour and record into the 21st century, and his bluesy songs have been covered by dozens of artists ranging from elvis presley and tim mcgraw, to dusty springfield and tina turner. A cautionary tale about a southern girl from a family of miscreants, itd be covered by everyone from elvis presley to the foo fighters, who recreated polk salad annie with white himself on david letterman in 2014. Check out polk salad annie by tony joe white on amazon music. Elvis presley polk salad annie lyrics genius lyrics. Download the drum backing track of polk salad annie as made famous by tony joe white. If some of yall never been down south too much im gonna tell you a little bit about this so that youll understand what im talkin.
Tony joe white, nicknamed the swamp fox,1 was an american. Songteksten voor polk salad annie van tony joe white. Top 10 hit with his classic swamp rock tune polk salad annie. White is best known for hits including polk salad annie, rainy night in georgia. In 2014, white was profiled in the nashville episode of hbos sonic highways and performed polk salad annie with the foo fighters of the last show with. Hes the songwriter behind polk salad annie and rainy night in georgia and several other great songs. Apr 20, 2012 tony joe white performing polk salad annie on british television in 1970 this song was made famous by elvis presley, but many prefer the original. Tony joe white net worth, biography, age, weight, height. Southern singersongwriter, who is known for his deep baritone voice and his soulful songs. Polk salad annie tony joe white song info allmusic. Polk salad annie by tony joe white on amazon music.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Off topic whenever i hear polk salad annie, it reminds me of my old boy scout handbook, lol. Tony joe white oak grove, louisiana, july 23, 1943 october 24, 2018 was an american swamp rock singersongwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit polk salad annie and for rainy night in georgia, which he wrote but was first made popular by brook benton in 1970. Guitar lesson for polk salad annie by kevin keaton. Listen to your favorite songs from polk salad annie by tony joe white now. The remastering on this release is absolutely superb, especially on the classic polk salad annie. Its lyrics describe the lifestyle of a poor rural southern girl and her family. Plated and 200gram pressing by quality record pressings. The best of tony joe white featuring polk salad annie tony joe white to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
Complete original album version with all instruments. Tony joe whiteblack and white200 gram vinyl record. It contained the single polk salad annie which was a staple of elvis presleys live sets in the 1970s. Sounds from the south at the crossroads of rock, country and soul. His music is filled with dirtpoor characters and themes that detail the south. If some of yall never been down south too much im gonna tell you a little bit about this so that youll understand what im t. Polk salad annie guitar lesson kevin keaton youtube.
They would send us these do not sell examples, so we would have to sit down and. Not a bad song on this one, if you own only one tony joe white. Tony joe white polk salad annie aspen colorado discogs. Ever since i first heard elvis covering tony joe whites 1968penned song called polk salad annie, ive harbored a subdued but persistently growing desire to someday actually sit down and. Tony joe wrote steamy windows, a rainy night in georgia, ive got a thing about you baby elvis covered itcrack the window baby, and yep. Tony joe white stateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. The best of tony joe white featuring polk salad annie by. Polk salad annie minus guitar is produced and distributed by the team at hit trax and available in the following formats.