Show Me (Joe Tex song)

"Show Me" is a title track of the 1967 album by Joe Tex, who also wrote the song. The single was Joe Tex's fourteenth release to make the US R&B chart. "Show Me" went to #24 on the R&B chart and #35 on the Hot 100.

Cover versions

• In 1967, Checkmates, Ltd. released a version of the song on their debut album, Live! At Caesar's Palace.
• In 1969, The Foundations covered the song which appears on their album From the Foundations.
• In 1969, Lulu recorded a cover that was included in her Lulu's Album release.
• In 1972, Barbara Mandrell recorded the song for her album The Midnight Oil. Her version peaked at #11 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
• In 1976, Eddie and the Hot Rods released a version of the song on their album Teenage Depression.
• The Lightnin 3 (Rosemary Standley, Brisa Roché and Ndidi Onukwulu) recorded this song on their unique album (discogs link) published in 2012.
• In 2017, Ronnie Baker Brooks recorded the song. His cover was included on his Times Have Changed release.

Personnel

• Clarence Hadley (bass)
• Lee Royal Hadley (guitar)
• Clyde Williams (drums)
• Emile Hall (trumpet)

References