Tony Joe White

Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 – October 24, 2018), often referred to as the “Swamp Fox”, was an American singer‑songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive blend of blues, country, rock and swamp‑influenced Southern storytelling. He is best remembered for his 1969 hit “Polk Salad Annie” and for writing “Rainy Night in Georgia”, which became a major success for Brook Benton in 1970. White also wrote “Steamy Windows” and “Undercover Agent for the Blues”, both recorded by Tina Turner in 1989, a connection facilitated by producer Mark Knopfler, a longtime friend. “Polk Salad Annie” has been covered by artists including Joe Dassin, Elvis Presley, Joe Bonamassa and Tom Jones. White was born and raised on a cotton farm in Goodwill, Louisiana, an unincorporated community in West Carroll Parish located about ten miles southwest of Oak Grove. As a young musician, he was strongly influenced by the blues of Lightnin’ Hopkins. He began performing with the group Tony & the Mojos before moving to Texas, where he formed Tony & the Twilights. His interest in songwriting deepened after hearing Bobbie Gentry’s 1967 hit “Ode to Billie Joe”. In 1967, White signed with Monument Records, based in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tennessee. The label produced a wide range of styles, including rock and roll, country and rhythm and blues. Billy Swan produced White’s first three albums for Monument, helping shape the early sound that would define his career.
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Polk Salad Annie.

Ain’t Goin Down This Time

The Daddy

Stud Spider

Selena

Cold Fingers

Closer to the Truth

Bare Necessities

The Delta Singer

White Swamp Boogie

Backside of Paradise

Rainy Night In Georgia

Redneck Woman

Roll Train Roll

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