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Walk a Mile in My Shoes

"Walk a Mile in My Shoes" is a song written by Joe South from his album Don't It Make You Want to Go Home?, who had a hit with it in 1970. South was also producer and arranger of the track and of its B-side, "Shelter." The single was credited to "Joe South and the Believers"; the Believers included his brother Tommy South and his sister-in-law Barbara South.

Background
The song concerns racial tolerance and the need for perspective and compassion. ==Charts==
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Notable covers and references
Elvis Presley, on his 1970 live album On Stage.Willie Hightower, as a single in 1970 (also included on the Honest Jon's 2004 compilation album simply titled Willie Hightower), originally produced by Rick Hall at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. • Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne as part of an hour-long television special Harry & Lena. • Cliff Waldron, on his 1970 bluegrass album Right On.Bob Andy, in a 1970 reggae cover. • Ray Stevens, on his 1970 album Everything Is Beautiful.Billy Eckstine, on his 1971 album Feel the Warm.Marion Montgomery, on her 1972 album Marion in the Morning. • Jerry Lee Lewis, on his 1972 album The Killer Rocks On. • People's Temple Choir, on their 1973 album ''He's Able''. • Bryan Ferry, on his 1974 album Another Time, Another Place. • De Dijk, on their 2002 album Muzikanten dansen niet (Dutch version of the song). • Greg Page, included in his 2004 Nashville concert. • Coldcut, on their 2006 album Sound Mirrors, featuring vocals from Robert Owens. • Otis Clay, on his 2007 album Walk a Mile in My Shoes. • Kentucky Headhunters, on their 2011 album Midnight Special. • Lake Street Dive, as part of a 2020 Ad Council campaign encouraging a more welcoming nation. ==Notes==
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