Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding
Otis Redding · 1993
281 min · 96 tracks · soul · gospel
A vibrant collection of soul and gospel-infused tracks showcasing Redding's emotive vocal prowess and heartfelt songwriting.
Why this album works
'Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding' is significant for its role in introducing a new generation to Redding's work, featuring classics that had considerable impact on the genre. It received positive critical reception, helping to maintain Redding's presence in popular culture and contributing to the continued recognition of his contributions to soul music.
- Best for
- dynamic collection of heartfelt tracks wave-like pacing for varied moods nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Redding's influential career, capturing his essence posthumously nearly 30 years after his tragic death in 1967. This compilation highlighted the enduring legacy of Redding's music and solidified his status as a cornerstone of American soul music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nancy Sinatra· Sparks· Dean Martin· Kelly Rowland· Crystal Gayle· Fergie· MC Hammer· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 She’s All Right 2:10
- 2 Gettin’ Hip 2:12
- 3 Shout Bamalama 1:57
- 4 Hey Hey Baby 2:46
- 5 These Arms of Mine 2:33
- 6 That’s What My Heart Needs 2:41
- 7 Mary’s Little Lamb 2:38
- 8 Pain in My Heart 2:23
- 9 Security 2:37
- 10 Come to Me 2:48
- 11 Don’t Leave Me This Way 2:58
- 12 Little Ol’ Me 3:14
- 13 Don’t Be Afraid of Love 3:26
- 14 Your One and Only Man 3:11
- 15 Chained and Bound 2:41
- 16 That’s How Strong My Love Is 2:24
- 17 Mr. Pitiful 2:44
- 18 For Your Precious Love 2:54
- 19 I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now) 2:56
- 20 I’m Depending on You 2:31
- 21 Ole Man Trouble 2:38
- 22 Change Gonna Come 4:16
- 23 Down in the Valley 2:59
- 24 Shake 2:38
Disc 2
- 1 Respect Standout 2:11
- 2 You Don’t Miss Your Water 2:52
- 3 Satisfaction 2:46
- 4 I Can’t Turn You Loose 2:45
- 5 Cupid 3:10
- 6 Just One More Day 3:30
- 7 Good to Me 3:52
- 8 Cigarettes and Coffee 4:00
- 9 Chain Gang 3:02
- 10 My Lover’s Prayer 3:11
- 11 It’s Growing 2:49
- 12 I’m Coming Home 3:10
- 13 Fa‐Fa‐Fa‐Fa‐Fa (Sad Song) 2:43
- 14 I’m Sick Y’all 2:57
- 15 Sweet Lorene 2:30
- 16 Try a Little Tenderness Standout 3:50
- 17 Day Tripper 2:35
- 18 Tramp 3:02
- 19 Knock on Wood 2:52
- 20 Lovey Dovey 2:36
- 21 New Year’s Resolution 3:19
- 22 You Left the Water Running 2:43
- 23 Trick or Treat 3:14
- 24 Merry Christmas, Baby 2:30
- 25 White Christmas 3:09
- 26 Radio Spot – Things Go Better With Coke 1:29
Disc 3
- 1 Radio Spot – Stay in School 1:14
- 2 Glory of Love 2:53
- 3 I Love You More Than Words Can Say 2:55
- 4 Let Me Come on Home 2:56
- 5 Open the Door 2:25
- 6 Hucklebuck 3:01
- 7 Happy Song (Dum Dum) 2:41
- 8 Hard to Handle 2:21
- 9 Amen 3:06
- 10 Gone Again 2:25
- 11 I’ve Got Dreams to Remember 3:15
- 12 I’m a Changed Man 2:23
- 13 Direct Me 2:20
- 14 Love Man 2:19
- 15 Free Me 3:07
- 16 Look at the Girl 2:39
- 17 Pounds and Hundreds (lbs & 100s) 2:25
- 18 Tell the Truth 3:14
- 19 Johnny’s Heartbreak 2:35
- 20 Match Game 2:55
- 21 Little Time 2:30
- 22 Slippn’ and Slidin’ 1:57
- 23 (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay Standout 2:39
Disc 4
- 1 Introduction 0:37
- 2 Shake 2:34
- 3 Pain in My Heart 2:19
- 4 These Arms of Mine 2:32
- 5 I Can’t Turn You Loose 3:28
- 6 I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) 4:08
- 7 My Girl 2:43
- 8 Your One and Only Man 3:23
- 9 Good to Me 3:57
- 10 Day Tripper 3:12
- 11 Just One More Day 5:25
- 12 Mr. Pitiful 2:07
- 13 Satisfaction 2:57
- 14 I’m Depending on You 3:22
- 15 Fa‐Fa‐Fa‐Fa‐Fa (Sad Song) 4:09
- 16 Chained and Bound 7:39
- 17 Ol’ Man Trouble 2:38
- 18 Any Ole Way 2:39
- 19 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag 4:58
- 20 Security 2:32
- 21 A Hard Day’s Night 2:08
- 22 Respect Standout 3:06
- 23 Try a Little Tenderness Standout 5:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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