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August 04, 2022

Tony Joe White Hands

Tony Joe White’s hands, Joe’s Pub, New York City, 2015

Photo by Frank Beacham

Since 1968, many artists have interpreted Tony Joe White’s songs, including Brook Benton with “Rainy Night in Georgia,” Elvis Presley with “Polk Salad Annie” and Tina Turner with “Steamy Windows.” White died on Oct. 24, 2018. His songs were also covered by Ray Charles, Roy Orbison and Etta James.

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