Introduction
Rory Feek, celebrated as one half of the beloved country duo Joey + Rory, quietly penned “The Right Foot” more than two decades before sharing it publicly. As he revealed on his blog and social media, “I wrote this song probably twenty-five years ago and had almost forgotten about it until we recently started talking about sitting…” (. This revelation invites us to see the song as a rediscovered gem—one that encapsulates the thoughtful storytelling Feek has honed throughout his career.
Born in Atchison, Kansas, Rory Feek rose to esteem as a songwriter in Nashville long before forming Joey + Rory with his wife in 2008. Over the years, he crafted hits for major country artists—Blake Shelton’s “Some Beach,” Clay Walker’s “The Chain of Love,” Collin Raye’s “Someone You Used to Know,” and more—demonstrating his talent for emotionally resonant, narrative-driven songwriting .
“The Right Foot,” then, represents a bridge between eras—from his early days discovering his voice in songs to the reflective intimacy that fans associate with his later solo work and his time with Joey. Though not widely released in traditional albums or radio, its history as a personal piece carried forward across decades imbues it with the quiet authenticity that defines Feek’s best work.
In crafting an introduction to the song, we honor its journey—from an almost-forgotten composition to a consciously shared piece of Feek’s creative legacy. The song stands as both a testament to the durability of good songwriting and a reminder that some stories take time to find their way into the light.