Soul Deep

The Box Tops

About Soul Deep

"Soul Deep" is a song by The Box Tops. It was the third of three singles released from their 1969 Dimensions LP. Lead vocals were provided by Alex Chilton. The Box Tops' song became an international Top 40 hit, charting modestly at #22 in the UK and #18 in the U. S. It reached the Top 10 in Australia (#7) and in Canada (#9). "Soul Deep" did best in South Africa, where it reached #2."Soul Deep" became the group's final U. S. Top 40 entry. Regionally, it peaked at #3 on KHJ (Los Angeles) on 30 July and on WLS (Chicago) on 18–25 August. "Soul Deep" was also part of the title of the group's 1996 anthology. 


Year:
1996
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Darlin' I don't know much
I know I love you so much
A lot depends on your touch
My love is a river running soul deep
A way down inside me it's a soul deep
Too big to hide, can't be denied
Love is a river running soul deep

I worked myself to euphoria
Just to show I adore ya
There's nothing I wouldn't do for ya
Cause my love is a river running soul deep
A way down inside me it's a soul deep
Too big to hide, can't be denied
Love is a river running soul deep

All I ever, ever hoped to be
Depends on your love for me
If you believe me, if you should leave me
I'd be nothing but a jilted male
I know darned well, I could tell, but 

I don't know much
I know I love you so much
A lot depends on your touch
My love is a river running soul deep
A way down inside me it's a soul deep
Too big to hide, can't be denied
Love is a river running soul deep
My love is a river running soul deep
A way down inside me it's a soul deep
My love is a river running soul deep
A way down inside me it's a soul deep
My love is a river running soul deep
A way down inside me it's a soul deep

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The Box Tops

The Box Tops were a Memphis rock group from the 1960s. They are best known for the hits "The Letter", "Cry Like a Baby", and "Soul Deep" and are considered a major blue-eyed soul group of the period. They performed a mixture of current soul music songs by artists such as James and Bobby Purify and Clifford Curry, pop tunes such as "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker and Matthew Fisher of Procol Harum, and songs written by their producers, Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham, and Chips Moman. Vocalist Alex Chilton went on to front the powerpop band Big Star and to launch a career as a solo artist, during which he occasionally performed songs he had sung with the Box Tops. more »

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Written by: Wayne Carson Thompson

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
The song "Soul Deep" was released by The Box Tops in the year 1969.
Billboard Ranking
"Soul Deep" peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
B-side
The B-side of "Soul Deep" is a song called "(The)Happy Song."
Album Inclusion
The song was included in the fourth album of The Box Tops titled "Dimensions."
Music Style
"Soul Deep" is performed in the genre of Blue-Eyed Soul, which refers to R&B and soul music performed by white artists.
Band Member Contribution
The vocals for "Soul Deep" were performed by Alex Chilton, who was the primary vocalist of The Box Tops.
Record Label
The song was produced under the label of Bell Records.
Song Duration
"Soul Deep" has a running time of 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Wayne Carson Thompson, who also wrote the Box Tops' major hit, "The Letter."
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song, including artists like Cher, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, and Clarence Carter.
Post-Release Popularity
"Soul Deep" has retained its popularity over the decades, being featured on numerous televised 60's music compilations.
Further Career Effect
The success of the song helped to solidify The Box Tops' position as a respected pop-music band in the late 1960s.
Impact on Alex Chilton's Career
The success of "Soul Deep" and other hits by The Box Tops helped establish Alex Chilton's reputation, paving the way for his later work.
Music Video
Contrary to common practice today, there was no official music video made for "Soul Deep." In light of the time period, performances often aired on variety television shows.
Lifetime Sales
Exact sales numbers for "Soul Deep" are not publicly available. However, the popularity of the song suggests it was indeed a commercial success.

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