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Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 – October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia", which he wrote but which was first made popular by Brook Benton in 1970.
Tony Joe White’s posthumous album, Smoke from the Chimney, brings to life previously unknown home recordings by the legendary songwriter and musician. A pioneer of the Louisiana swamp rock sound, White’s eclectic legacy has persevered through decades of influence, covers and popular culture.
Oct 25, 2018 · The Louisiana singer-songwriter, known for his hits "Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night in Georgia", passed away of natural causes in Nashville. His songs were covered by Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Waylon Jennings and many others.
Oct 25, 2018 · Tony Joe White, the Louisiana singer and songwriter who wrote Brook Benton’s Top 10 hit “Rainy Night in Georgia” and had a Top 10 hit of his own with “Polk Salad Annie,” died on Wednesday in...
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Across five decades as a performer and storyteller, Tony Joe White left an indelible mark on American music. His catalog offers indisputable classics such as “Polk Salad Annie” and “Rainy Night in Georgia,” and his songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Kenny Chesney, Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Dusty ...
Oct 25, 2018 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A record label representative says Tony Joe White, the country bluesman and hit songwriter behind such successes as “Polk Salad Annie” and “Rainy Night in Georgia,” has died. He was 75.
Oct 29, 2018 · A tribute to the late singer-songwriter who created the "swampy" sound of Southern rock with songs like "Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night in Georgia". Learn about his influences, his career and his legacy in this Paste Magazine article.
