Joe Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong Official

“I love my Joe Tex and not only the raucous, riotous and raunchy Joe Tex. Here is a beautiful and heartfelt ballad by JT at his sweetest.” Facebook · 1960s & '70s Music Classics · 5 months ago

: The track holds a strong reputation among collectors, with a 4.4 / 5 average rating on Discogs .

"If I ever break your heart... I hope a rock fall on my big toe". Joe Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong

Review: Joe Tex – "I’ll Never Do You Wrong" (1968) Released in 1968, stands as a pivotal moment in Joe Tex’s career, anchoring his experimental but deeply soulful album, Soul Country . While the album itself saw Tex exploring contemporary country charts, this self-penned track remains a masterclass in Southern Soul.

: The single reached #26 on the R&B charts and #59 on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100. “I love my Joe Tex and not only

“Joe Tex's own Soul composition “I'll Never do you Wrong' with its slow to mid tempo time kicks the album off with some great vocals and backing in this wonderful tune.” JazzMusicArchives.com · 4 months ago Joe Tex - I'll Never Do You Wrong

Fans often highlight the track's balance of humor and genuine emotion. I hope a rock fall on my big toe"

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":