Otis Redding was one of the most powerful and influential artists to emerge from the Southern Soul music community in the '60s. A bold, physically imposing performer whose rough but expressive voice was equally capable of communicating joy, confidence, or heartache, Redding brought a passion and gravity to his vocals that was matched by few of his peers. (AllMusic) Iconic. File under: Groundbreakers
Discography:
In the music library: The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads Live On the Sunset Strip
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul: Complete & Unbelievable
Pain In My Heart The Soul Album
Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 Volume 5 (1962-1966): These Arms Of Mine; Mr. Pitiful; I've Been Loving You Too Long;; Respect
Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 Volume 6 (1966-1969): Try A Little Tenderness; Tramp (with Carla Thomas); (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
The Complete Stax / Volt Soul Singles: 1959-1968: These Arms Of Mine; That's What My Heart Needs; Pain In My Heart; Come To Me; Don't Leave Me This Way; Security; Chained And Bound; That's How Strong My Love Is; Mr Pitiful; I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now); I'm Depending On You; Respect; I Can't Turn You Loose; Just One More Day; Satisfaction; My Lover's Prayer; Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song); Try A Little Tenderness; I Love You More Than Words Can Say; Tramp (with Carla Thomas); Shake; Glory Of Love; Knock On Wood (with Carla Thomas); (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay; Lovey Dovey (with Carla Thomas); The Happy Song (Dum Dum) ;
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