Down in the Boondocks (album)

Down in the Boondocks is the second studio album by Billy Joe Royal released in 1965, the same year as his self-titled debut album.

There were three singles released from the album, all reaching the top 40: the title track (#9), "I Knew You When" (#14), and "I've Got to Be Somebody" (#38). The album also landed on the Pop Albums chart, peaking at No. 96.

Track listing
All tracks composed by Joe South, except where indicated
 * 1) "Down in the Boondocks"
 * 2) "I Knew You When"
 * 3) "My Fondest Memories"
 * 4) "I've Got to Be Somebody"
 * 5) "Oh, What a Night" (Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches)
 * 6) "Leaning on You"
 * 7) "Heartaches and Teardrops" (Marty Cooper, Ray Whitley)
 * 8) "Funny How Time Slips Away" (Willie Nelson)
 * 9) "Those Railroad Tracks in Between" (Freddy Weller)
 * 10) "King of Fools" (Tommy Roe)
 * 11) "Steal Away" (Jimmy Hughes)
 * 12) "Pollyanna"