Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology cover

Released 28 years ago this August

Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology

Otis Redding · 1998

147 min · 50 tracks · soul · gospel

A heartfelt blend of soul and gospel, dripping with emotional intensity and Redding's signature raspy vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
  • late-night reflective listening
  • cathartic vocal performances
  • intimate moments of vulnerability

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • only enjoy standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology' serves as a posthumous compilation celebrating Redding's impactful career. At this point, Redding had already been recognized as a pioneering figure in soul music, having passed away in 1967, making this anthology crucial for revisiting his legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Sam Cooke· Wilson Pickett· James Brown

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Shout Bamalama 1:57
  • 2 These Arms of Mine 2:33
  • 3 That's What My Heart Needs 2:40
  • 4 Pain in My Heart 2:25
  • 5 Come to Me 2:47
  • 6 Security 2:38
  • 7 Chained and Bound 2:40
  • 8 Mr. Pitiful 2:43
  • 9 That's How Strong My Love Is 2:25
  • 10 I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) 3:15
  • 11 Respect 2:10
  • 12 Ole Man Trouble 2:38
  • 13 Change Gonna Come 4:16
  • 14 Satisfaction 2:46
  • 15 Down in the Valley 2:59
  • 16 Shake 2:41
  • 17 My Girl 2:56
  • 18 You Don't Miss Your Water 2:52
  • 19 Cupid 3:10
  • 20 I Can't Turn You Loose 2:48
  • 21 Just One More Day 3:30
  • 22 My Lover's Prayer 3:11
  • 23 Cigarettes and Coffee 4:00
  • 24 It's Growing 2:49
  • 25 Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa (Sad Song) 2:43
  • 26 Try a Little Tenderness 3:47

Disc 2

  • 1 You Left the Water Running 2:48
  • 2 Trick or Treat 3:12
  • 3 Tramp 3:03
  • 4 Lovey Dovey 2:36
  • 5 Let Me Come on Home 2:55
  • 6 I Love You More Than Words Can Say 2:55
  • 7 Merry Christmas, Baby 2:29
  • 8 Glory of Love 2:50
  • 9 Tell the Truth 3:13
  • 10 I've Got Dreams to Remember 3:15
  • 11 The Happy Song (Dum-dum) 2:45
  • 12 Hard to Handle 2:20
  • 13 Amen 3:06
  • 14 Direct Me 2:18
  • 15 Love Man 2:18
  • 16 Look at the Girl 2:38
  • 17 I'm a Changed Man 2:22
  • 18 The Match Game 2:53
  • 19 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay 2:49
  • 20 Shake 2:56
  • 21 Respect 3:00
  • 22 I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) 4:08
  • 23 Satisfaction 3:33
  • 24 Try a Little Tenderness 5:14

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