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. South was also producer and arranger of the track and of its B-side, "Shelter." The single was credited to "Joe South and the Believers"; the Believers included his brother Tommy South and his sister-in-law Barbara South. The song's highest position on the "Billboard" Hot 100 was #12, which was also its highest position in the "Cashbox" chart. It also reached highs of #56 country and #3 Adult Contemporary in  Billboard, and it made #10 in the RPM chart in Canada. It was South's second and final record to reach the top 20 of the "Billboard" chart. It also reached the Top 20 in Australia. Background. The song concerns racial tolerance and the need for perspective and compassion.