Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong: Joe
Tex was a pioneer of the "soul rap" or narrative style, and this song is a prime example. The lyrics are a playful yet solemn vow of fidelity, featuring eccentric, humorous touches typical of his "down-home philosophizing":
The track is a "stunning two-part" ballad that finds Tex at his most vulnerable. Eschewing his more raucous, "gutbucket" vocal style for something sweeter and more heartfelt, he delivers a performance that reviewers have called heartfelt and genuine . The song kicks off the Soul Country album with a slow-to-mid tempo groove, supported by lush backing vocals that perfectly complement his intimate delivery. Joe Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong
: The single reached #26 on the R&B charts and #59 on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100. Tex was a pioneer of the "soul rap"
"If I ever break your heart... I hope a rock fall on my big toe". The song kicks off the Soul Country album