The Chokin' Kind is a 1969 R&B single by Joe Simon, written by Harlan Howard. The single became Joe Simon's first number one on the R&B charts, where it stayed for three weeks. "The Chokin' Kind" was also Joe Simon's first top twenty entry on the pop singles chart. [1]. It was also recorded by Ella Fitzgerald on her Capitol Records release "Misty Blue".
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 13 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1 |
| Preceded by "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers |
Billboard Hot R&B Singles number-one single May 17, 1969 – May 31, 1969 (three weeks) |
Succeeded by "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye |