Walk a Mile in My Shoes

"Walk a Mile in My Shoes" is a song written by Joe South, who had a hit with it in 1970. The song concerns racial tolerance and the need for perspective and compassion.

Notable covers and references

• Elvis Presley on his 1970 live album On Stage
• Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne when they presented an entertaining hour-long television special.
• Billy Eckstine on his 1971 album Feel the Warm
• Bryan Ferry on his 1974 album Another Time, Another Place.
• Coldcut on their 2006 album Sound Mirrors, featuring vocals from Robert Owens.
• De Dijk on their 2002 album album Muzikanten dansen niet (Dutch version of the song)