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R.I.P. Tony Joe White, songwriter behind "Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night In Georgia

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R.I.P. Tony Joe White, songwriter behind "Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night In Georgia

Tony Joe White, country bluesman and hit songwriter, dies at 75

"Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night in Georgia" songwriter Tony Joe White died suddenly late Wednesday afternoon (October 24), at his home in Leiper's Fork according to his family. He was 75 years old

"He wasn’t ill at all," said his son, Jody White. "He just had a heart attack. ... There was no pain or suffering." 

In his five decades as a singer-songwriter, White was known for his deep, growling voice and potent "swamp rock" sound, which incorporated elements of blues, rock, country and R&B.

After the success of "Polk Salad Annie," R&B artist Brook Benton had a hit in 1970 with White's song "Rainy Night in Georgia," which also became a song often covered by other artists.  

Over the last half-century, his songs have been recorded by countless greats, including Elvis Presley, Dusty Springfield, Brook Benton, Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings and Tina Turner. 

Music by: Square Peach Music ("Saturn")

R.I.P. Tony Joe White, songwriter behind "Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night In Georgia

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