Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Elvis Presley, The Imperials Quartet
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If I could be you, if you could be me For just one hour, if we could find a way To get inside each others mind If you could see you through my eyes Instead your own ego I believe you'd be I believe you'd be surprised to see That you've been blind Walk a mile in my shoes Just walk a mile in my shoes Before you abuse, criticize and accuse Then walk a mile in my shoes Now if we spend the day Throwing stones at one another Cause I don't think, 'cause I don't think Or wear my hair the same way you do Well, I may be common people But I'm your brother And when you strike out You're trying to hurt me It's hurting you, lord how mercy Now there are people on reservations And out in the ghetto And brother there, but, for the grace of god Go you and I, If I only had wings of a little angel Don't you know, I'd fly To the top of a mountain And then I'd cry, cry, cry
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4 facts about this song
Song Origin & Composition1. "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" was originally written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Joe South.
2. The song was released in 1970 as part of Joe South’s album also named "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home".
3. The lyrics of the song promote the famous phrase for understanding empathy, among others, the saying of the Cherokee tribe, "Don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes."
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Elvis Presley's Version4. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, recorded and performed the song "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" as part of his 1970 live album "On Stage."
5. The Elvis version of the song became a significant part of his live performances in the early 70s.
6. Although the song wasn’t released as a single by Elvis Presley, it’s considered an Elvis song because of its popularity in his live shows.
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Chart Performance & Recognition7. Joe South's original version of the song charted at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Adult Contemporary charts in 1970.
8. The song has been covered by many artists spanning multiple genres, including folk, country, and rock, indicating its broad appeal and iconic status.
9. The Elvis version of "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" is included in many compilations and box sets, including "Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential ‘70s Masters."
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Cultural Impact10. The song's message of empathy and understanding has led to its use in various social and cultural contexts.
11. In 1995, a tribute album called "Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Songs of Elvis Presley" was released featuring cover versions of Elvis songs by various artists.
12. The phrase "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" has become a well-known saying used in popular culture, often to express or encourage empathy and understanding.
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