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Title: Otis Redding – Otis Blue (1965) [Analogue Productions 2016]
Genre: Soul, Funk
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC
Otis Blue, Otis Redding’s third album, is his first fully realized work, showcasing his bold talent and clear musical direction. Half the album features Redding’s confident takes on diverse songs, including three by his idol Sam Cooke, who died in 1964. Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and “Shake” are soul masterpieces, while “Wonderful World” is a rare gem. Redding’s covers of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “My Girl” highlight the Stax/Volt sound. His originals “Respect” and “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” became iconic, with “Respect” later popularized by Aretha Franklin. A standout cover of B.B. King’s “Rock Me Baby” features Steve Cropper’s dynamic guitar and a strong horn section. Redding’s gritty, powerful vocals make Otis Blue rich and deeply moving. This album is an essential soul listening experience.
Tracklist:
01. Ole Man Trouble 2:40
02. Respect 2:09
03. Change Gonna Come 4:23
04. Down In The Valley 3:01
05. I’ve Been Loving You Too Long 3:18
06. Shake 2:42
07. My Girl 02:56
08. Wonderful World 3:12
09. Rock Me Baby 3:32
10. Satisfaction 2:49
11. You Don’t Miss your Water 2:54
Note:
Released September 15, 1965
Recorded April 19 and July 9–10, 1965 Stax Recording Studios (Memphis, Tennessee)
Reseased on SACD by Analogue Productions, 2016
Produced by Jim Stewart, Isaac Hayes and David Porter
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