Joe Tex
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Joe Tex

Joe Tex, born Joseph Arrington Jr. in 1935, was an influential American singer and musician known for his contributions to Southern soul music during the 1960s and 1970s. His notable hits include "Hold What You've Got," "Skinny Legs and All," and "I Gotcha," earning him a reputation as a leading figure in the genre. Tex was active from 1955 until his retirement in 1972, after which he briefly pursued a ministry in Islam before returning to music. He faced personal struggles later in life, including addiction, and passed away from a heart attack in 1982.

(Source: Wikipedia)


GENRES: Soul, Male Vocalist

Albums

Singles

I Believe I'm Gonna Make It / You Better Believe It Baby
I Believe I'm Gonna Make It / You Better Believe It Baby
I'll Never Break Your Heart  Part 1 /  I'll Never Break Your Heart Part 2
I'll Never Break Your Heart Part 1 / I'll Never Break Your Heart Part 2 (1961)
Someone To Take Your Place / I Should Have Kissed Her More
Someone To Take Your Place / I Should Have Kissed Her More (1963)
Hold What You Got / Fresh Out Of Tears
Hold What You Got / Fresh Out Of Tears (1964)
A Sweet Woman Like You / Close The Door
A Sweet Woman Like You / Close The Door (1965)
A Woman Can Change A Man / Don't Let Your Left Hand Know
A Woman Can Change A Man / Don't Let Your Left Hand Know (1965)
Funny Bone / I Want To Do Everything For You
Funny Bone / I Want To Do Everything For You (1965)
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show / Build Your Love
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show / Build Your Love (1965)
You Better Get It / You Got What It Takes
You Better Get It / You Got What It Takes (1965)
The Love You Save May Be Your Own / If Sugar Was As Sweet As You
The Love You Save May Be Your Own / If Sugar Was As Sweet As You (1966)
The Love You Save May Be Your Own / If Sugar Was As Sweet As You
The Love You Save May Be Your Own / If Sugar Was As Sweet As You (1966)
Show Me / A Woman Sees A Hard Time
Show Me / A Woman Sees A Hard Time (1967)
Skinny Legs And All / Watch The One
Skinny Legs And All / Watch The One (1967)
Woman Like That Yeah / I'm Going And Get It
Woman Like That Yeah / I'm Going And Get It (1967)
Betwixt And Between / Chocolate And Cherry
Betwixt And Between / Chocolate And Cherry (1968)
I'll Never Do You Wrong / Wooden Spoon
I'll Never Do You Wrong / Wooden Spoon (1968)
Keep The One You Got / Go Home And Do It
Keep The One You Got / Go Home And Do It (1968)
Men Are Gettin' Scarce / You're Gonna Thank Me Woman
Men Are Gettin' Scarce / You're Gonna Thank Me Woman (1968)