Otis Redding Music
About Otis Redding
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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 aud... Read More
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Comments about Otis Redding
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russell Tampa, FL |
09.20.08 otis redding is one the best he turn the world up down out 1945boy |
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The One Warner Robins, GA |
09.05.08 Song strictly for lovers! |
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alexpajaro United States |
08.26.08 "Try a Little Tenderness" is a special song, got everything a hit's got but there's nobody who ever sang it like Mr. Otis. Never held anything back in this music, just straight on, the great singer he was. Thanks Jango for keeping it live and around. |
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Kristie Mount Olive, AL |
08.25.08 I listen to JANGO as much as possible im 30y.o & just shared Jango with my father who now listens as much as i do ..... K. |
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sweetjangolou Enghien Belgium |
08.21.08 Sweet music to complete your breakfast in the morning! wouahhhwhat a tender man! LOU |
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sweetjangolou Enghien Belgium |
08.03.08 i didn't love him at first side but now ,i can resist ! oh God ,to sweet ,sweetjangolou!kisses |
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sabrina Newport News, VA |
07.31.08 I JUST LOVE TO LISTEN TO HIM OTIS IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE SOULFUL MAN TO MAKE YOU FEEL HE REALLY MADE YOU FEEL HIS LOVE THROUGH HIS SENSATION VOICE. |
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msredferrari Milledgeville, GA |
07.25.08 This truly one of the great singers of our time,I love everything that this man sing, His voice is so very silky. And it does not seem like he has been gone for forty - plus years . Ms Red Ferrari ( aka) Miss Ga. Peach. |
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brina27 Newport News, VA |
07.19.08 otis was a man with such a meaningful voice god had tocall him home. |
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