King & Queen cover

King & Queen

Otis Redding · 1965

32 min · 11 tracks · soul · gospel

Soulful duets intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, showcasing Redding's emotive power alongside Carla Thomas's smooth vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • steady mid-tempo for easy listening
  • for cozy gatherings
  • emotive vocal interplay throughout
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy beats
  • prefer lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1965, 'King & Queen' marked Otis Redding's first collaboration with Carla Thomas, positioning him at the forefront of the soul genre following his breakout with 'Dock of the Bay'. At this point in his career, Redding had already established himself as a leading voice in soul music, but this album expanded his repertoire into collaborative artistry, blending their distinct styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Sam Cooke· Wilson Pickett· James Brown

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Knock on Wood 2:56
  • 2 Let Me Be Good to You 2:57
  • 3 Tramp 3:05
  • 4 Tell It Like It Is 3:17
  • 5 When Something Is Wrong With My Baby 2:50
  • 6 Lovey Dovey 2:37
  • 7 New Year’s Resolution 3:23
  • 8 It Takes Two 3:08
  • 9 Are You Lonely for Me Baby 3:12
  • 10 Bring It On Home to Me 2:35
  • 11 Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis 2:34

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