Joe South was a prominent session musician and songwriter. Billy Joe Royal was a friend of Joe South, and recorded what was intended as a demo of South's song "Down in the Boondocks". That became his best-known song, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
His other hits included and a cover of "Under The Boardwalk". He passed away in 2015.
Joe South was a prominent session musician and songwriter. Billy Joe Royal was a friend of Joe South, and recorded what was intended as a demo of South's song "Down in the Boondocks". That became his best-known song, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
His other hits included ["Cherry Hill Park"](https://www.invidio.us/watch?v=dyEWCNCKxyk) and a cover of "Under The Boardwalk". He passed away in 2015.
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