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Title: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Starbuck on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 8:19pm

cool interview with Zelma Redding...Otis's widow...on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of his death.

amazing talent!

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/12/10/otis.redding.legacy/index.html

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Post by Heart Of Stone on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 8:41pm

Thanks, I love Otis Redding, the Stones covered some of his stuff, what's with this poll? nothing in it?

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Post by left shoe shuffle on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 8:54pm

I've always appreated Otis Redding.
A gifted songwriter and dynamic performer, The King Of Soul died much too soon.

Steve Cropper tells a great story about meeting Otis in "Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story".
He was the driver/roadie for Johnny Jenkins and The Pinetoppers, who were recording at Stax in Memphis.
At the end of the session Otis begged the house band (Booker T. & The MG's) to give him a listen.

That, of course, ended his driving career...

Check out 'Satisfaction' from the 1966 Stax-Volt European Tour - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQszoQJT0Tc

And one that he wrote - www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAh-FXX-MYI

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Throwaway on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 9:02pm

One of the few artists to whom the Stones' versions don't do justice. What a voice and performer. Love seeing him on the VH1 Classic.

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Paranoid Android on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 9:08pm

I saw Mt Pitiful in DC in 2005...i didn't know the song...the originals (live versions) are amazing...the Stones was eh!

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Post by Sioux on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 10:24pm

Otis...hands down my fave soul/R&B artist. And SO young when he died. A true tragedy. :(

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Paranoid Android on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 10:34pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQszoQJT0Tc

one tribute deserves another...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNGIg8f-0Wc&feature=related

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Ginda on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 1:00am

I appreciate and bow down in his honor.

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Post by PartyDoll MEG on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 5:01am

Love me some Otis.....
Thanks for the article Bucky..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o239r70eE1g

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Gazza on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 6:17am

Great pics. Nice thread. Otis was the dog's bollocks. What a singer.

Don't necessarily agree that the Stones didnt do his music - 'Thats How Strong My Love Is' on the Licks tour was especially great. It was just a bit different to Redding's version, that's all. (I know Otis didnt write it, but his version came out just before the Stones did it for 'Out of our Heads' so I assume it was the inspiration)

I think Mick said in the 60's that he didnt usually prefer other people's covers of his own songs, but that Otis' version of 'Satisfaction' was an exception.

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Throwaway on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 7:59am

Gazza wrote on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 6:17am:

THSMLI, I remember getting that DVD for my birthday and playing that one from the club show over and over and over. And I did love Mr. Pitiful in DC '05. I was thinking more along the lines of "I've Been Loving You Too Long" and their studio covers.

Speaking of covers, Cat Power's IBLYTL is great: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22BMhj6lPus&feature=related

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Lantern_High on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 8:17am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fL1NTSga78
Europe '67 tour. With the introduction of Grace Slick
I love this man, he was really a great talented one. What a biggest loss.
My fav in absolute.

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Lantern_High on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 8:18am

How about the poll, Starbuck? :smoking :will-ya

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by GotToRollMe on Dec 12^th, 2009 at 1:44pm

Ginda wrote on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 1:00am:

I appreciate and bow down in his honor.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by tumbledsomebody on Dec 12^th, 2009 at 8:59pm

White Christmas by him self

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STFXXsHoVWw

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Kilroy on Dec 12^th, 2009 at 10:39pm

Otis Redding, I don't think I put Otis on the list of bring backs let me change that. :areyoufuckingserious
Otis Died to young........way to young.

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by Starbuck on Dec 13^th, 2009 at 9:54am

and of course...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz5tjrD8GmQ&feature=related

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by mojoman on Dec 13^th, 2009 at 11:23am

Otis my man!!!

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by tumbledsomebody on Dec 13^th, 2009 at 6:59pm

and he was only 26 when he died. (the chartered airplane once again). and he put on a mean barbecue

Title: Re: Otis Redding Appreation thread
Post by texile on Dec 14^th, 2009 at 1:33pm

I was listening to Otis this weekend on a long drive to San Antonio, Austin...
He was authentic and remained countrified...
did real soul music exist before Stax?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZxN9iQM7OY