"Don't It Make You Want to Go Home" is a 1969 song by Joe South. South was also producer and arranger of the track and of its B-side, "Hearts Desire." The single was credited to "Joe South and the Believers"; the Believers included his brother Tommy South and his sister-in-law Barbara South. "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home" became a hit on the Pop, Country, and Adult Contemporary charts of both the U.S. and Canada. It was also a Top 20 hit in Australia. Chart history Brook Benton cover Brook Benton covered "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home" in 1970. It is a track on his Homestyle LP. Benton's rendition reached #45 in the U.S. and #41 in Canada. His version also reached number four on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart. The B-side, "I've Gotta Be Me," was taken from his previous album, Brook Benton Today. Chart history References External links Lyrics of this song 1969 songs 1969 singles 1970 singles Joe South songs Bobby Bare songs Brook Benton songs Songs written by Joe South Capitol Records singles American soft rock songs Rhythm and blues ballads 1960s ballads