Product Review

UK collection, the third installment in Shout's successful ongoing series covering the recordings by Joe Tex released on singles for the Dial label. This collection spans the years 1969-72. Chartwise, 'Buying a Book' was a top 10 R&B hit for Joe, and 'That's the Way' reached the Top 50. The rasping Funk of 'I Gotcha' topped the R&B charts in 1971, also reaching # 2 on the Hot 100. Many of the tracks on this compilation are real collectors' items and present the best way for fans to add to their Joe Tex collections.