He gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of country, gospel and rhythm and blues.
Born in Rogers, Texas, in 1935 (often misreported as 1933) and raised in Baytown, TX, Tex's career started after he was signed to King Records in 1955 following four wins at the Apollo Theater. Between that year and 1964, however, Tex struggled to find hits and by the time he finally recorded his first hit, "Hold What You've Got", in 1964, he had recorded thirty prior singles that were deemed failures on the charts. Tex went on to have three million-selling hits, "Hold What You've Got" (1965), "Skinny Legs and All" (1967) and "I Gotcha" (1972).
Tex's style of speaking over the background of his music helped to make him one of the predecessors of the modern style of rap music.
Joe Tex with the raspy voice & charm of a southern preacher and the linguistic skills of a true street hustler made a string of funky chart topping hits and occasional raps with moral themes. His peak as a hitmaker occured in the mid & late 60's, but extended into the 70's disco era.
Tex's last name was Arrington. He later changed it to Hazziez after conversion to Islam but his stage name was Joe Tex, for Texas, the state he was born & later died in.
His breakthrough 1965 song "Hold What You've Got" topped both the Pop and R&B charts. In 1966 he released "I Believe I'm Gonna Make It", which was the first major pop record associated with the Vietnam War. His style was usually more light hearted fare, like "S.Y.S.L.J.F.M. (The Letter Song)" and his biggest hit "Skinny Legs And All".
His last major record was 1972's funky jam "I Gotcha", a #1 song that would not have been out of place on a James Brown record of that era. It was after this release that he converted to Islam. After the death of Elijah Mohamed in 1975, Joe Tex received the blessing and approval of the Nation of Islam to begin recording and performing again. His career resurgence came as the disco years were in full swing. His late career comeback song was "Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)".
Show Me
Joe Tex Lyrics
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Show me a man that's got a good woman, show me
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman
He knows he's got some sweet loving comin'
At the end of his workin' day
Show me a woman that's got a good man, show me
I want to see a woman out there that claim she got a good man, show me
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man
And I'll show you a woman doin' all she can
To make life worth livin' for her good man
So his troubles don't cross his mind, yeah
Show me two people that's in love with each other, yo show me
I want you to show me two people that's in love with each other, show me
Oh yeah, how me two people that's in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people that's in love with each other
And I'll show you two people that ain't goin' no further
And their arms can reach to hold one another
Let them lovers alone, yea
They're doing alright
The Joe Tex song “Show Me” is a sultry love song that revolves around the idea of showing true love and loyalty in relationships. The lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of having a good partner and how having a good relationship can help one overcome life's hurdles. The song starts with the repetition of the line “show me a man that's got a good woman” which highlights how essential having a loyal and caring partner can be. The following verse, “I'll show you a man that don't know what harm is,” emphasizes how a good partner can offset the negativity and difficulties that come with life.
The second half of the song focuses on the importance of a man being good to his partner. Tex sings, “Show me a woman that's got a good man,” emphasizing how a woman that has a good partner will do all she can to make life worth living for them. The final verse talks about “two people in love with each other,” and how they shouldn’t be interfered with because they are doing alright on their own. This line emphasizes the importance of having a good partner and how that connection can bring immense joy to one's life.
Overall, the song “Show Me” celebrates the beauty and value of true love and loyalty in relationships. The repetitive nature of the lyrics reinforces the importance of having a good partner and the lasting benefits that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me a man that's got a good woman, show me
Joe Tex wants to see a man who has a good woman in his life
Show me a man that's got a good woman
I'll show you a man that don't know what harm is
He knows he's got some sweet loving comin'
At the end of his workin' day
If you show Joe Tex a man with a good woman, he will show you a man who is not aware of the troubles in life and can look forward to sweet love at the end of his day of work.
Show me a woman that's got a good man, show me
Joe Tex wants to see a woman who has a good man in her life
Show me a woman that's got a good man
And I'll show you a woman doin' all she can
To make life worth livin' for her good man
So his troubles don't cross his mind, yeah
If you show Joe Tex a woman with a good man, he will show you a woman who is doing everything she can to make her man's life happy and carefree, so that he doesn't worry about his troubles.
Show me two people that's in love with each other, yo show me
I want you to show me two people that's in love with each other, show me
Oh yeah, how me two people that's in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people that's in love with each other
Joe Tex wants to see two people who are deeply in love with each other.
And I'll show you two people that ain't goin' no further
And their arms can reach to hold one another
Let them lovers alone, yea
They're doing alright
If you show Joe Tex two people in love, he will show you two people who are content and don't need anyone else interfering in their relationship. They are doing just fine on their own, and their love will continue to grow.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHRISTINE HYNDE
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Lyrics:
Ahhhhhhhh! Show me a man that’s got a good woman
Show me
Show me a man has that’s got a good woman
Show me (huh huh)
Show me a man that’s got a good woman
Show me a man that’s got a good woman
Show me a man that’s got a good woman
Show me a man that’s got a good woman
Show me a man that’s got a good woman
I’ll show you a man that goes to work hummin’
He knows he’s got some sweet love coming
At the end of his working day
Yeah
Show me a woman that’s got a good man
Show me
I wanna see a woman out there that claims she got a good man
Show me
And if you show me a woman that’s got a good man
Show me a woman that’s got a good man
Show me a woman that’s got a good man
Show me a woman that’s got a good man
Show me a woman that’s got a good man
I’ll show you a woman doin’ all she can
To make life worth living for her good man
So his troubles don’t cross his mind
Yeah
Show me two people that’s in love with each other
Y’all, show me
I want you to show me two people that’s in love with each other
Show me
Ah ya show me two people that’s in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people that’s in love with each other
I’ll show you two people that ain’t going no further
Than their arms can reach to hold one another
Let them lovers alone, yeah
They doin’ all right
Jevezy
I loved all Joe Tex songs, I often called him "The Preacher Man" cause he always had some advice or anecdote in his songs. Miss him, he was very talented. I am listening to this in 2019.
rtp1968
Jevezy 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
jean pierre renaud
L'un des meilleurs du rythm and blues.. et encor fifty years after
groovinwalrus
I appreciate very much you Northern Soul people there in England! I appreciate your love for Black Music! Blessings!
Porschia .
Northern Soul DJ all the best tracks love Joe tex ! X rest in peace ✌ 🙏 hope you are jamming with Wilson Picket ,Jackie Wilson and Ray Charles 🙏 💙 ❤ ♥
Carrie Nixon
Still sounds good. 2022. 🧡
Pointy Anointy
Love this!! It takes me back to my early teens. Around the same time as Arthur Conlye's 'Sweet Soul Music'. It's a shame they don't make music like this any more.
Ivan Ward
Love it!.These are the great records that make up the early solid foundations of the Northern Soul scene💫
Robert Morse
One of my all time favorite soul singers
John Benn
WOW
Pure dynamite by an incredible singer with a fantastic voice.
From a 71yo Aussie fan.