The Chokin' Kind
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"The Chokin' Kind" is a 1967 song written by Nashville songwriter Harlan Howard. Country music artist Waylon Jennings recorded the original version and released it as a single in 1967. It peaked at number eight on the US Hot Country Singles chart.[1] Jennings featured the track on his 1967 album Hangin' On. R&B artist Joe Simon covered the song in 1969, earning a Grammy Award. It became an RIAA certified Gold single on June 16, 1969.
Covers
Joe Simon
Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The song was recorded by Joe Simon in 1969 and was his first number one on the US R&B chart, where it stayed for three weeks. "The Chokin' Kind" was also Joe Simon's first top twenty entry on the pop singles chart.[2] Simon received the 1970 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for this song.
Charts
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 13 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles | 1 |
| Can. RPM 100 RPM Magazine | 17 |
References
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