Show Me

Joe Tex

About Show Me

"Show Me" is a title track of the 1967 album by Joe Tex, who also wrote the song. The single was Joe Tex's fourteenth release to make the US R&B chart. "Show Me" went to #24 on the R&B chart and #35 on the Hot 100.


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1992
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Show me a man that's got a good woman, show me
Show me a man that's got a good woman, show me
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman

Show me a man that's got a good woman
I'll show you a man that don't know what harm is
He knows he's got some sweet loving comin'
At the end of his workin' day

Show me a woman that's got a good man, show me
I want to see a woman out there that claim she got a good man, show me
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man

Show me a woman that's got a good man
And I'll show you a woman doin' all she can
To make life worth livin' for her good man
So his troubles don't cross his mind, yeah

Show me two people that's in love with each other, yo show me
I want you to show me two people that's in love with each other, show me
Oh yeah, how me two people that's in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people that's in love with each other
And I'll show you two people that ain't goin' no further
And their arms can reach to hold one another
Let them lovers alone, yea
They're doing alright

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Joe Tex

Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1935– August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American musician who gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of country, gospel and rhythm and blues. more »

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Show Me" is a song by the Grammy-nominated American R&B, gospel, country, and soul singer-songwriter Joe Tex.
Release
The song was released in 1967 under the iconic label Atlantic Records.
Chart Performance
"Show Me" was a massive hit and peaked at No. 35 and No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts respectively.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Show Me" express a direct, open-heartedness and candidness, a common feature across Joe Tex's body of work.
Song Lifetime
Since its release, "Show Me" has been covered by several artists, showcasing the impact of Joe Tex's music which has spanned generations.
Genre
The song is typical of Joe Tex's blend of soul and R&B, but also tinged with a distinctive pop edge.
Award Legacy
Although "Show Me" did not win awards, it contributed to Joe Tex's posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Impact
The success of "Show Me" solidified Joe Tex's stature in the music industry and opened doors for future R&B and soul musicians.
Song's Popularity
The song secured a place on his highly acclaimed album "The New Boss" which marked a watershed moment in Joe Tex's career.
Musical Style
The music of "Show Me" reflects the classic Southern soul sound, yet Tex's emphatic delivery gives the song a freshness that continues to resonate.

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