Soul Deep (Box Tops song)


"Soul Deep" is a song by The Box Tops. It was the third of three singles released from their 1969 Dimensions LP. Lead vocals were provided by Alex Chilton.
The Box Tops' song became an international Top 40 hit, charting modestly at #22 in the UK and #18 in the U.S. It reached the Top 10 in Australia and in Canada. "Soul Deep" did best in South Africa, where it reached #2.
"Soul Deep" became the group's final U.S. Top 40 entry. Regionally, it peaked at #3 on KHJ on 30 July and on WLS on 18–25 August. "Soul Deep" was also part of the title of the group's 1996 anthology.

Eddy Arnold cover

"Soul Deep" was covered by Eddy Arnold in 1970. The track is included on his album, Love and Guitars. Arnold had a Top 40 Country as well as Adult Contemporary hit with the song in both the U.S. and Canada.

Other cover versions

covered "Soul Deep" in 1982. It became a modest hit in the UK.
The song was covered in 1992 by the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, and featured on the soundtrack to the film Speed.
A version had been recorded by Robbie Lane and the Disciples in 1966, but only released in 1993 on the compilation LP Backtrax.

Chart history

Weekly charts

;The Box Tops
Chart Peak
position
Australia 7
Canada RPM Top Singles9
South Africa 2
UK 22
U.S. Billboard Hot 10018
U.S. Cash Box Top 10013
U.S. Record World11

;Eddy Arnold
Chart Peak
position
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary23
Canada RPM Country Songs44
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary28
U.S. Billboard Country22

;Gary U.S. Bonds
Chart Peak
position
UK 59

Year-end charts

Chart Rank
U.S. Billboard Hot 10098
U.S. Cash Box87