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Joe Tex

Joe Tex (Joseph Arrington, Jr., August 8, 1935 – August 13, 1982) was an American rhythm & blues singer. He gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of country, gospel and rhythm and blues. Born in Rogers, Texas, in 1935 (often misreported as 1933) and raised in Baytown, TX, Tex's career started after he was signed to King Records in 1955 following four wins at the Apollo Theater. Between that year and 1964 Read more on Last.fm

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# Title Plays
1I Gotcha
402195
2The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
347873
3Show Me
67159
4Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)
46502
5Papa Was Too
37119
6Hold What You've Got
36213
7Skinny Legs and All
31483
8I'll Never Do You Wrong
29584
9Buying a Book
19119
10A Sweet Woman Like You
17630

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