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: The Complete Stax / Volt Singles Collection (CD1)
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Live At the Whisky a Go Go: The Complete Recordings
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
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: Good To Me: Recorded Live At The Whisky A Go Go Vol. 2
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: The Complete Stax / Volt Singles Collection (CD2)
Artist: Otis Redding
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Collections
Title: 100 Greatest Chilled Pop (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: 70s Stray Imagine Greatest (CD1)
Genre: Soul, Rock, Jazz Rock, World Music, Disco, Pop, Synth Pop, Folk, Fusion
Title: Boom Boom- Blues Classics 2019
Genre: Blues
Title: Power Soul 2019
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Ska, Classical
Title: Blues 45’s
Genre: Blues
Title: US R&B Chart Hits Of The '60s (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk
Title: US R&B Chart Hits Of The '60s (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk
Title: Wonderful World: Great 60s Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: 60s Soul: 60 Songs (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Rock, Disco, Funk, Easy Listening
Title: Play: Soul Ballads
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Rock, Country, Disco, Funk, Acoustic
Title: In The Summertime - Ultimate Summer Anthems 5CD (CD4)
Genre: Garage, Euro House, New Wave, Disco, Pop, Synth Pop, Alternative
Title: Friday Soul 2019
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Rock & Roll, Acoustic, Classical, Easy Listening
Title: I Love The 60's
Title: Memphis 60's Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: American Dance 60s
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues Rock, Jazz Rock, New Wave, Reggae, World Music, Disco, Classical, Folk
Title: American Heartbeat 60s Soul (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Funk
Title: American Heartbeat 60s Soul (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Funk
Title: 100 Greatest Shower Songs (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Songs For The Car 2019 (CD2)
Title: Stand By Me: Ultimate Golden Anthems (CD1)
Genre: Soul, Jazz, World Music, Pop, Folk
Title: Stax ’68: A Memphis Story (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: Stax ’68: A Memphis Story (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: 190 DJ Loaded Thinking Approach To EDM 2019 (CD3)
Genre: House, Reggaeton, World Music, Latin, Disco, Funk, Dubstep, Trap
Title: 60s Love Songs
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues, Rock, World Music, Country, Acoustic, Classical, Folk, Easy Listening
Title: Summertime Soul 2019
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Classical, Easy Listening
Title: 100 Greatest Northern Soul Classics (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk
Title: 100 Greatest Chillout: Songs For Relaxing 2019 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: 100 Greatest American Songs 2019 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: 100 Greatest Pop Songs (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 Greatest Pop Songs (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 Greatest Ballads (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Vintage Christmas 2019
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 Hit Tracks - Ultimate Driving Songs The Classics (CD1)
Genre: Soul, Blues, Rock, New Wave, World Music, Country, Pop, Alternative, Acoustic, Indie, Folk
Title: 100 Greatest Feel Good (CD1)
Title: 100 Greatest Feel Good (CD2)
Title: 100 Greatest Soul (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz
Title: 100 Greatest Soul (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz
Title: 100 Greatest Guilty Pleasures: Cheesy Pop Hits 2020 (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 Greatest Throwback Songs 2020 (CD2)
Genre: Garage, Hip Hop/R&B, Post Grunge, Disco, Pop, Alternative
Title: 100 Greatest Love Songs 2020 (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Vocal Jazz, Rock, World Music, Country, Eurodisco, Pop, Folk
Title: 100 Cool R&B Top Hits (CD1)
Genre: Soul
Title: 135 Classic Soul Ballads (CD2)
Genre: Electronica
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