Deluxe Edition Of Tony Joe White’s Lost Album, ‘The Real Thang’ Out Now

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A deluxe edition of the late Tony Joe White’s The Real Thang is out now.

The Real Thang Deluxe Edition includes two new songs, “Fine Country Woman” and “Gringo,” in addition to the 18 tracks from the original album which featured a helping of never-before-heard recordings from that era.

“Fine Country Woman” is an ode to White’s wife, Leann, with White’s guitar sounding more 90s country than any of his previous work.“Gringo” is a rare instrumental written by White and his friend Waylon Jennings. Filled with the iconic Jennings phase-shifted telecaster tone and acoustic lead playing from White, “Gringo” is a prime example of the pair’s musical friendship.

“Nobody really knows the story behind this song, as these two men took it to their graves,” says his son and de facto archivist, Jody White. “Apparently, it was recorded one night while they were just hanging out and buried deep in the archives of the Tony Joe White audio tapes.”

Fans can stream or purchase The Real Thang Deluxe Edition here, and obtain more information or purchase a physical copy of The Real Thang on vinyl or CD at tonyjoewhite.com.

White was a performer and storyteller for five decades, and his catalog offers classics such as “Polk Salad Annie” and “Rainy Night in Georgia.” His songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Kenny Chesney, Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Dusty Springfield and Tina Turner.

The Real Thang (Deluxe Edition) Track List:
1. “Goodbye LA”
2. “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Cowboys Grow Up to be Babies”
3. “Cowboy Singer”
4. “It Just Don’t Get It No More”
5. “Redneck Women”
6. “I Came Here to Party”
7. “That’s the Way a Cowboy Rocks n Rolls”
8. “Let’s Trade Heartaches”
9. “She Sits Close to the Driver”
10. “Pour Me Another Memory”
11. “Hangin’ On”
12. “Alligator Stomp”
13. “Swamp Rap”
14. “I Get Off On It”
15. “Grounded”
16. “Even Trolls Love Rock n Roll”
17. “Polk Salad Annie”
18. “Disco Blues”
19. “Fine Country Woman”
20. “Gringo”

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