“Soul Song” is a song recorded by American country music singer Joe Stampley. It was released in September 1972 as the first single and title track from the album Soul Song, The song was Stampley’s first No. 1 song
The song also represented a first for co-writer Norro Wilson: a No. 1 hit as a producer. Wilson had previously written several songs that topped Billboard magazine’s Hot Country Singles chart—notably, David Houston’s “Baby, Baby (I Know You’re a Lady),” and Tammy Wynette’s “He Loves Me All the Way” and “My Man (Understands).” During the next three decades, Wilson produced numerous No. 1 hits (including two more by Stampley), including Margo Smith, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke, Chely Wright, Kenny Chesney and Reba McEntire.
Prior to Stampley’s hit version, Tanya Tucker recorded «Soul Song.»
From the album Soul Song
B-side «Not Too Long Ago»
Released October 1972 (U.S.)
Recorded September 1972
Genre Country
Length 2:25
Label Dot 17442
Songwriter(s) George Richey, Billy Sherrill and Norro Wilson
Producer(s) Norro Wilson