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.
TRACKLIST:Disc 1 (31:46)1. Otis Redding – Pain In My Heart (2:24)
2. Otis Redding – The Dog (2:38)
3. Otis Redding – Stand By Me (2:53)
4. Otis Redding – Hey Hey Baby (2:47)
5. Otis Redding – You Send Me (3:15)
6. Otis Redding – I Need Your Lovin' (2:53)
7. Otis Redding – These Arms of Mine (2:34)
8. Otis Redding – Louie Louie (2:07)
9. Otis Redding – Something Is Worrying Me (2:29)
10. Otis Redding – Security (2:36)
11. Otis Redding – That's What My Heart Needs (2:43)
12. Otis Redding – Lucille (2:27)
Disc 2 (33:35)1. Otis Redding – That's How Strong My Love Is (2:25)
2. Otis Redding – Chained and Bound (2:40)
3. Otis Redding – A Woman, A Lover, A Friend (3:20)
4. Otis Redding – Your One and Only Man (3:11)
5. Otis Redding – Nothing Can Change This Love (3:02)
6. Otis Redding – It's Too Late (3:02)
7. Otis Redding – For Your Precious Love (2:53)
8. Otis Redding – I Want To Thank You (2:38)
9. Otis Redding – Come To Me (2:47)
10. Otis Redding – Home In Your Heart (2:06)
11. Otis Redding – Keep Your Arms Around Me (2:51)
12. Otis Redding – Mr. Pitiful (2:40)
Disc 3 (32:43)1. Otis Redding – Ole Man Trouble (2:38)
2. Otis Redding – Respect (2:07)
3. Otis Redding – Change Is Gonna Come (4:14)
4. Otis Redding – Down In the Valley (2:59)
5. Otis Redding – I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) (3:01)
6. Otis Redding – Shake (2:40)
7. Otis Redding – My Girl (2:55)
8. Otis Redding – Wonderful World (3:11)
9. Otis Redding – Rock Me Baby (3:24)
10. Otis Redding – Satisfaction (2:45)
11. Otis Redding – You Don't Miss Your Water (2:49)
Disc 4 (33:16)1. Otis Redding – Just One More Day (3:00)
2. Otis Redding – It's Growing (2:46)
3. Otis Redding – Cigarettes and Coffee (3:52)
4. Otis Redding – Chain Gang (3:04)
5. Otis Redding – Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out) (3:10)
6. Otis Redding – Good To Me (3:49)
7. Otis Redding – Scratch My Back (2:41)
8. Otis Redding – Treat Her Right (2:10)
9. Otis Redding – Everybody Makes a Mistake (3:22)
10. Otis Redding – Any Ole Way (2:32)
11. Otis Redding – 634-5789 (2:50)
Disc 5 (35:57)1. Otis Redding – Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) (2:44)
2. Otis Redding – I'm Sick Y'All (2:57)
3. Otis Redding – Tennessee Waltz (2:56)
4. Otis Redding – Sweet Lorene (2:29)
5. Otis Redding – Try a Little Tenderness (3:49)
6. Otis Redding – Day Tripper (2:34)
7. Otis Redding – My Lover's Prayer (3:08)
8. Otis Redding – She Put the Hurt On Me (2:37)
9. Otis Redding – Ton of Joy (2:54)
10. Otis Redding – You're Still My Baby (3:51)
11. Otis Redding – Hawg For You (3:29)
12. Otis Redding – Love Have Mercy (2:29)
Disc 6 (32:23)1. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Knock On Wood (2:54)
2. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Let Me Be Good To You (2:56)
3. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Tramp (3:03)
4. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Tell It Like It Is (3:16)
5. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (2:49)
6. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Lovey Dovey (2:35)
7. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – New Year's Resolution (3:24)
8. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – It Takes Two (3:08)
9. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Are You Lonely For Me Baby (3:12)
10. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Bring It On Home (2:35)
11. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis (2:31)
Disc 7 (31:22)1. Otis Redding – [Sittin' On] The Dock of the Bay (2:46)
2. Otis Redding – I Love You More Than Words Can Say (2:53)
3. Otis Redding – Let Me Come On Home (2:54)
4. Otis Redding – Open the Door (2:27)
5. Otis Redding – Don't Mess With Cupid (2:31)
6. Otis Redding – The Glory of Love (2:59)
7. Otis Redding – I'm Coming Home To See About You (3:03)
8. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Tramp (3:01)
9. Otis Redding – The Huckle-Buck (3:03)
10. Otis Redding – Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out) (3:09)
11. Otis Redding – Ole Man Trouble (2:36)
Disc 8 (30:28)1. Otis Redding – I've Got Dreams To Remember (3:16)
2. Otis Redding – You Made a Man Out of Me (2:09)
3. Otis Redding – Nobody's Fault But Mine (2:25)
4. Otis Redding – Hard To Handle (2:20)
5. Otis Redding – Thousand Miles Away (2:12)
6. Otis Redding – The Happy Song (Dum-Dum) (2:43)
7. Otis Redding – Think About It (3:02)
8. Otis Redding – A Waste of Time (3:19)
9. Otis Redding – Champagne and Wine (3:02)
10. Otis Redding – A Fool For You (2:57)
11. Otis Redding – Amen (3:03)
Disc 9 (31:26)1. Otis Redding – I'm a Changed Man (2:17)
2. Otis Redding – (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher (3:05)
3. Otis Redding – That's a Good Idea (2:19)
4. Otis Redding – I'll Let Nothing Seperate Us (2:53)
5. Otis Redding – Direct Me (2:19)
6. Otis Redding – Love Man (2:18)
7. Otis Redding – Groovin' Time (2:48)
8. Otis Redding – Your Feeling Is Mine (2:21)
9. Otis Redding – Got To Get Myself Together (2:28)
10. Otis Redding – Free Me (3:07)
11. Otis Redding – A Lover's Question (2:55)
12. Otis Redding – Look At That Girl (2:36)
Disc 10 (31:04)1. Otis Redding – Demonstration (2:25)
2. Otis Redding – Tell the Truth (3:12)
3. Otis Redding – Out of Sight (2:18)
4. Otis Redding – Give Away None of My Love (2:55)
5. Otis Redding – Wholesale Love (2:29)
6. Otis Redding – I Got the Will (2:52)
7. Otis Redding – Johnny's Heartbreak (2:27)
8. Otis Redding – Snatch a Little Piece (2:12)
9. Otis Redding – Slippin' and Slidin' (1:56)
10. Otis Redding – The Match Game (2:55)
11. Otis Redding – A Little Time (2:32)
12. Otis Redding – Swingin' On a String (2:51)
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