Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul cover

Released 60 years ago

Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul

Otis Redding · 1966

36 min · 12 tracks · soul · gospel

Soulful melodies and heartfelt vocals intertwine with vibrant horn arrangements and rhythmic grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • heartfelt emotional expressions
  • uplifting rhythmic grooves

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul' was released in October 1966, Otis Redding had already established himself as a leading figure in soul music. This album came shortly after his breakthrough with 'Try a Little Tenderness,' solidifying his place in the genre following several successful singles and performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Sam Cooke· Wilson Pickett· James Brown

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) 2:44
  • 2 I'm Sick y'All 2:57
  • 3 Tennessee Waltz 2:57
  • 4 Sweet Lorene 2:31
  • 5 Try a Little Tenderness 3:50
  • 6 Day Tripper 2:36
  • 7 My Lover's Prayer 3:12
  • 8 She Put the Hurt on Me 2:40
  • 9 Ton of Joy 2:56
  • 10 You're Still My Baby 3:53
  • 11 Hawg for You 3:30
  • 12 Love Have Mercy 2:29

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