"Don't You Be Ashamed" by Joe South

Joe South is an underrated songwriter and musician whose work you've heard everywhere. He's written classics like "Hush," "Down In The Boondocks," "Rose Garden," and more, and played guitar in the studio for acts like Simon and Garfunkel to Bob Dylan.

He's also scored some hits on his own, most notably "Games People Play" and "Walk A Mile In My Shoes," both of which reached #12 as the 60s turned into the 70s. His first chart appearance reaches way back to 1958 when "The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor" hit #47. His final chart appearance was in 1971 when "Fool Me" stalled at #78.

"Don't You Be Ashamed" never charted, but remains one of my favorite tunes in this prolific songwriter's catalogue. South passed away in 2012 at the age of 72.