You Wrong: Joe Tex - I'll Never Do

"If I ever break your heart... I hope a rock fall on my big toe".

Tex was a pioneer of the "soul rap" or narrative style, and this song is a prime example. The lyrics are a playful yet solemn vow of fidelity, featuring eccentric, humorous touches typical of his "down-home philosophizing": Joe Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong

Review: Joe Tex – "I’ll Never Do You Wrong" (1968) Released in 1968, stands as a pivotal moment in Joe Tex’s career, anchoring his experimental but deeply soulful album, Soul Country . While the album itself saw Tex exploring contemporary country charts, this self-penned track remains a masterclass in Southern Soul. "If I ever break your heart

“I love my Joe Tex and not only the raucous, riotous and raunchy Joe Tex. Here is a beautiful and heartfelt ballad by JT at his sweetest.” Facebook · 1960s & '70s Music Classics · 5 months ago The lyrics are a playful yet solemn vow

: The single reached #26 on the R&B charts and #59 on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100.

The track is a "stunning two-part" ballad that finds Tex at his most vulnerable. Eschewing his more raucous, "gutbucket" vocal style for something sweeter and more heartfelt, he delivers a performance that reviewers have called heartfelt and genuine . The song kicks off the Soul Country album with a slow-to-mid tempo groove, supported by lush backing vocals that perfectly complement his intimate delivery.

“Joe Tex's own Soul composition “I'll Never do you Wrong' with its slow to mid tempo time kicks the album off with some great vocals and backing in this wonderful tune.” JazzMusicArchives.com · 4 months ago Joe Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong