Chokin' Kind
Joe Simon
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I only meant to love you Didn't you know it babe Didn't you know it Why couldn't you be content With the love I gave oh yeah I gave you my heart But you wanted my mind, oh yeah Your love scared me to death, girl Oh it's the chokin' kind That's all it is You can kill a man With a bottle of poison or a knife I know you can And hurt him more to take his pride And run his life Oh it's a shame girl Whatever you want girl I surely hope you find, oh yeah I tell you that hat don't fit my head Oh, it's the chokin' kind It makes me want to mmm mmm mmm mmm Oh yeah, oh listen to me When you fall in love again girl Take a tip from me oh yeah If you don't like the peach don't bite the tree That's what you better do, honey Find what you want girl Keep it, treat it, sweet and kind, oh yeah Oh let it breathe, don't make it the chokin' kind Oh no, don't break your heart baby Oh no, I know you love me really I do, honey I tell you your love scares me to death girl It's the chokin' kind That's all it is I got to say it again It's that old chokin' kind
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Written by: Harlan Howard
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12 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Chokin' Kind" was originally written by Harlan Howard, a country music songwriter who penned hits for artists such as Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash.
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First PerformanceThis song was initially performed and recorded by American soul singer Joe Simon in 1969.
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Chart SuccessJoe Simon’s version proved to be extremely successful, topping the Billboard R&B chart and reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Popular CoverBritish soul singer Joss Stone covered the song for her 2003 album, "The Soul Sessions," introducing it to a new generation.
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Awards RecognitionStone's version of "Chokin' Kind" was nominated for a Grammy award, further solidifying its position in music history.
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Notable PerformancesJoss Stone performed the song live on several platforms, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman.
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Soul InfluenceBoth Joe Simon's and Joss Stone's renditions of the song have been praised for their soulful interpretations of Howard's original country theme.
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International SuccessJoss Stone’s cover of "The Chokin’ Kind" became successful internationally, charting in countries including the UK, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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Additional GenreFurthermore, Stone's version of the song incorporates elements of funk, showing its versatility across different genres of music.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics center around the theme of toxic love and the sadness that comes from being unable to leave a harmful relationship.
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Song DurationsThe original recording by Joe Simon usually runs for 2:37 minutes while Joss Stone's cover typically lasts around 3:35 minutes.
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Album Success"Chokin' Kind" was a standout track on Joe Simon's album, "The Chokin' Kind", which reached number 11 on the Billboard R&B Album chart in 1969.
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