Otis Redding
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Biography
[Edit]One of the most influential soul singers of the 1960s, Otis Redding exemplified to many listeners the power of Southern "deep soul" — hoarse, gritty vocals, brassy arrangements, and an emotional way with both party tunes and aching ballads. He was also the most consistent exponent of the Stax sound, cutting his records at the Memphis label/studios that did much to update R&B into modern soul. His death at the age of 26 was tragic not just because he seemed on the verge of breaking through to a wide pop audience (which he would indeed do with his posthumous number one single "[Sittin' On] The Dock of the Bay"). It was also unfortunate because, as "Dock of the Bay" demonstrated, he was also at a point of artistic breakthrough in terms of the expression and sophistication of his songwriting and singing.
Although Redding at his peak was viewed as a consummate, versatile showman, he began his recording career in the early '60s as a Little Richard-styled shouter. The Georgian was working in the band of guitarist Johnny Jenkins at the time, and in 1962 he took advantage of an opportunity to record the ballad "These Arms of Mine" at a Jenkins session. When it became an R&B hit, Redding's solo career was truly on its way, though the hits didn't really start to fly until 1965 and 1966, when "Mr. Pitiful," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "I Can't Turn You Loose," a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," and "Respect" (later turned into a huge pop smash by Aretha Franklin) were all big sellers.
Redding wrote much of his own material, sometimes with the assistance of Booker T. & the MG's guitarist Steve Cropper. Yet at the time, Redding's success was primarily confined to the soul market; his singles charted only mildly on the pop listings. He was nonetheless tremendously respected by many white groups, particularly the Rolling Stones, who covered Redding's "That's How Strong My Love Is" and "Pain in My Heart." (Redding also returned the favor with "Satisfaction.")
One of Redding's biggest hits was a duet with fellow Stax star Carla Thomas, "Tramp," in 1967. That was the same year he began to show signs of making major inroads into the white audience, particularly with a well-received performance at the Monterey Pop Festival (also issued on record). Redding's biggest triumph, however, came just days before his death, when he recorded the wistful "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," which represented a significant leap as far as examination of more intensely personal emotions. Also highlighted by crisp Cropper guitar leads and dignified horns, it rose to the top of the pop charts in early 1968.
Redding, however, had perished in a plane crash in Wisconsin on December 10, 1967, in an accident that also took the lives of four members from his backup band, the Bar-Kays. A few other singles became posthumous hits, and a good amount of other unreleased material was issued in the wake of his death. These releases weren't purely exploitative in nature, in fact containing some pretty interesting music, and little that could be considered embarrassing. What Redding might have achieved, or what directions he might have explored, are among the countless tantalizing "what if" questions in rock & roll history. As it is, he did record a considerable wealth of music at Stax, which is now available on thoughtfully archived reissues.
Title: In Person At the Whisky a Go Go (Live)
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop
Title: The History Of Otis Redding
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Reggae, Alternative Country, Pop, Pop Rock, Funk
Title: Soul Manifesto 1964-70 (CD01: Pain In My Heart)
Artist: Otis Redding
Title: The Complete Stax / Volt Singles Collection (CD2)
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Try A Little Tenderness / I'm Sick Y'all [Digital 45]
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Mr. Pitiful (Live / Set 1 / Saturday, April 9, 1966) - Single
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Tutto Otis - The King Of Soul (CD1)
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk
Title: Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding
Artist: Otis Redding, Brinsley Schwarz
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Merry Christmas Baby / White Christmas - Single
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay / Sweet Lorene [Digital 45] - Single
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Pop
Title: Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Collections
Title: Hi-Res Masters: Soul Hits 2023 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Thanksgiving Hits 2023 (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Pop
Title: Thanksgiving Hits 2023 (CD2)
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Second Summer - Hits For A Peaceful Autumn 2023
Genre: Pop
Title: Sixties Feel Good 2023
Genre: Pop
Title: NOW Presents Classic Soul (CD1)
Genre: Soul
Title: NOW Presents Classic Soul (CD2)
Genre: Soul
Title: Spooky, Scary Halloween 2023
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Retro Vintage Best In Good Life 2023 (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Country, Disco, Pop, Alternative, Indie
Title: All I Want For Christmas Is Funk And Soul 2023
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: 100 Weihnachtshits 2023 (CD1)
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Musiche Natalizie 2023
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Christmas Magic Holiday Hits 2023
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Shower Karaoke 2023
Title: Jazz & Bigband Christmas 2023
Genre: Jazz, Traditional Pop Music
Title: A NYC Christmas 2023
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Xmas Roadtrip 2023
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Red Wine Day 2023
Title: Sixties Hits And More (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Title: Oxford American Southern Music Issue Vol. 25
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, World Music, Folk
Title: Soulful Sixties 2024
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Soft RnB 2023
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: American Pop Classics The 60's 2024
Genre: Pop
Title: Cozy Sexy Cool 2024 (CD2)
Title: Hits Forever 100 Classics 2024 (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Lipsync Hits & Classics 2024
Title: Mob Wife Aesthetic 2024
Title: Martini Hour 2024
Genre: Electronica
Title: Flashback - Soul & Funk Classics (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Hits Forever 100 Classics 2024 (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Top Gun - Motion Picture Soundtrack (Special Expanded Edition)
Artist: Various
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Local Vengence Mixtape Flava.1 (From Ya Hood 2 Anotha!!!!!!!!)
Artist: Rebel Fury
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap
Title: Apollo Saturday Night
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, Blues Rock
Title: My Blueberry Nights - Music From The Motion Picture
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Ed TV (Music From The Motion Picture)
Artist: Ed TV Soundtrack
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Love the Coopers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Road House (Original Soundtrack)
Artist: The Jeff Healey Band
Genre: Blues Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: When Cool Was King (CD1)
Artist: Ministry Of Sound
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Crossover Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: When Cool Was King (CD2)
Artist: Ministry Of Sound
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Crossover Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Title: Elvis & Nixon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: My Blueberry Nights (Music From the Motion Picture)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack