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Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
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Wikipedia article
"'Don't It Make You Want to Go Home'" is a 1969 song by Joe South. South was also producer and arranger of the track and of its B-side, "Hearts Desire." The single was credited to "Joe South and the Believers"; the Believers included his brother Tommy South and his sister-in-law Barbara South.
"Don't It Make You Want to Go Home" became a hit on the Pop, Country, and Adult Contemporary charts of both the U.S. and Canada. It was also a Top 20 hit in Australia.
Chart history
Brook Benton cover
Brook Benton covered "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home" in 1970. It is a track on his 'Homestyle' LP. Benton's rendition reached #45 in the U.S. and #41 in Canada. His version also reached number four on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart.
The B-side, "I've Gotta Be Me," was taken from his previous album, 'Brook Benton Today'.
Chart history
Other cover versions
Bobby Bare recorded the song on his 1970 LP, 'This Is Bare Country'. It has also been covered by Jerry Reed, Al Green, Mel Tillis, Johnny Rodriguez, Glen Campbell, Dave Kirby, Henson Cargill, and The Persuasions.
Christian gospel singer Michael Combs recorded the song on his debut album 'Not For Sale'.
TV performances
South performed the song with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and George Lindsey on 'The Johnny Cash Show' in October 1970.
Glen Campbell and John Denver performed "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home" on the 'Thank God I'm A Country Boy' variety special in 1977.
References
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