Soul Deep
The Box Tops
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Darlin' I don't know much I know I love you so much A lot depends on your touch My love is a river running soul deep A way down inside me it's a soul deep Too big to hide, can't be denied Love is a river running soul deep I worked myself to euphoria Just to show I adore ya There's nothing I wouldn't do for ya Cause my love is a river running soul deep A way down inside me it's a soul deep Too big to hide, can't be denied Love is a river running soul deep All I ever, ever hoped to be Depends on your love for me If you believe me, if you should leave me I'd be nothing but a jilted male I know darned well, I could tell, but I don't know much I know I love you so much A lot depends on your touch My love is a river running soul deep A way down inside me it's a soul deep Too big to hide, can't be denied Love is a river running soul deep My love is a river running soul deep A way down inside me it's a soul deep My love is a river running soul deep A way down inside me it's a soul deep My love is a river running soul deep A way down inside me it's a soul deep
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Written by: Wayne Carson Thompson
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15 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Soul Deep" was released by The Box Tops in the year 1969.
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Billboard Ranking"Soul Deep" peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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B-sideThe B-side of "Soul Deep" is a song called "(The)Happy Song."
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Album InclusionThe song was included in the fourth album of The Box Tops titled "Dimensions."
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Music Style"Soul Deep" is performed in the genre of Blue-Eyed Soul, which refers to R&B and soul music performed by white artists.
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Band Member ContributionThe vocals for "Soul Deep" were performed by Alex Chilton, who was the primary vocalist of The Box Tops.
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Record LabelThe song was produced under the label of Bell Records.
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Song Duration"Soul Deep" has a running time of 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Wayne Carson Thompson, who also wrote the Box Tops' major hit, "The Letter."
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song, including artists like Cher, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, and Clarence Carter.
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Post-Release Popularity"Soul Deep" has retained its popularity over the decades, being featured on numerous televised 60's music compilations.
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Further Career EffectThe success of the song helped to solidify The Box Tops' position as a respected pop-music band in the late 1960s.
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Impact on Alex Chilton's CareerThe success of "Soul Deep" and other hits by The Box Tops helped establish Alex Chilton's reputation, paving the way for his later work.
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Music VideoContrary to common practice today, there was no official music video made for "Soul Deep." In light of the time period, performances often aired on variety television shows.
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Lifetime SalesExact sales numbers for "Soul Deep" are not publicly available. However, the popularity of the song suggests it was indeed a commercial success.
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