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Walk a Mile in My Shoes
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Wikipedia article
'"Walk a Mile in My Shoes"' is a song written by Joe South, who had a hit with it in 1970. South was also producer and arranger of the track and of its B-side, "Shelter." The single was credited to "Joe South and the Believers"; the Believers included his brother Tommy South and his sister-in-law Barbara South.
The song's highest position on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 was #12, which was also its highest position in the 'Cashbox' chart. It also reached highs of #56 country and #3 Adult Contemporary in 'Billboard', and it made #10 in the RPM chart in Canada. It was South's second and final record to reach the top 20 of the 'Billboard' chart. It also reached the Top 20 in Australia.
Background
The song concerns racial tolerance and the need for perspective and compassion.
Chart history
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Notable covers and references
*Elvis Presley on his 1970 live album 'On Stage'
* Willie Hightower released his cover as a single in 1970 (also included on the Honest Jon's 2004 compilation album simply titled 'Willie Hightower'). Originally produced by Rick Hall at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
*Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne when they presented an entertaining hour-long television special.
*Cliff Waldron on his 1970 bluegrass album 'Right On'
*Bob Andy in a 1970 reggae cover
*Billy Eckstine on his 1971 album 'Feel the Warm'
*Marion Montgomery on her 1972 album "Marion in the Morning"
*Jerry Lee Lewis on his 1972 album 'The Killer Rocks On'
*People's Temple Choir on their 1973 album 'He's Able'
*Bryan Ferry on his 1974 album 'Another Time, Another Place'.
*De Dijk on their 2002 album 'Muzikanten dansen niet' (Dutch version of the song)
*Greg Page in his 2004 Nashville concert
*Coldcut on their 2006 album 'Sound Mirrors', featuring vocals from Robert Owens.
*Otis Clay on his 2007 album "Walk a Mile in my Shoes"
*Kentucky Headhunters on their 2011 album Midnight Special
*Lake Street Dive as part of a 2020 Ad Council campaign encouraging a more welcoming nation
Notes
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