Otis Redding ‎– Otis Redding

Otis Redding – Otis Redding

A powerful collection showcasing one of soul music’s greatest voices, Otis Redding captures the raw emotion, passionate delivery, and timeless songwriting that made Otis Redding a defining figure of 1960s soul and rhythm & blues.

Blending heartfelt ballads with energetic Southern soul grooves, the album brings together many of Redding’s most beloved recordings, highlighting both his extraordinary vocal intensity and his ability to transform simple songs into deeply emotional performances. Backed by tight Stax-style arrangements, punchy horns, and rich rhythm sections, these recordings remain some of the most enduring in classic soul music.

From the aching vulnerability of These Arms Of Mine and I’ve Been Loving You Too Long to the infectious energy of Respect and Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song), the album showcases the full range of Redding’s artistry. The inclusion of (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay — released shortly after his death — adds a reflective and bittersweet dimension, standing as one of the most iconic soul recordings ever made.

Elsewhere, dynamic interpretations of songs like Satisfaction, Stand By Me, and My Girl demonstrate Redding’s remarkable gift for reimagining familiar material with warmth, grit, and emotional honesty.

Passionate, timeless, and deeply influential, Otis Redding remains an essential collection for any soul music fan.

Tracklist:

1. Pain In My Heart
2. I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
3. These Arms Of Mine
4. Respect
5. You Send Me
6. Hey Hey Baby
7. Stand By Me
8. I Need Your Lovin’
9. Lucille
10. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
11. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
12. Try A Little Tenderness
13. Satisfaction
14. Louie Louie
15. Tramp
16. Mr. Pitiful
17. My Girl
18. That’s How Strong My Love Is
19. My Lover’s Prayer
20. Security
21. It’s Too Late
22. Your One And Only Man