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Otis slaps. This is soulful as hell and I enjoyed every minute.
7/6/23 nothing but pure hits, only issue is that there isnt like. 4 more songs Fave Track: its always ultimately 'Respect', but new to me is 'Down in the Valley' :)
Wow, this was actually a funny album, even I´m not really a fan of this genre. I had never heard of Otis Blue before this, and I was actually glad for discovering, because this album was really good. Literally enjoyed all the songs, some more than other, but all were funny. Even the Rolling Stones cover, it was amazing. This was so chilling and relaxing, but at the same time, it was so completely, such a good vibes. I will be re-listening this along the year. Fav Tracks: Respect, Shake, I´ve loving you too long, Ole man trouble (Although I actually liked all)
Great record. Read that it was recorded in a 24 hour period. If so then great non overthought record that just nails it.
This is soul music to the core.
Classic
This was the first album I got, and all I have to say is that I feel very grateful that it was so! What a lovely way to begin this album discovery journey. For those who just got it, you're in for a treat! A short, sweet, and fun treat.
Great start to finish.
This album is wonderful
Must have. Need to find vinil with this.
What can I say about an album like this? Just sheer raw talent. Though it's comprised largely of covers, his performance is everything. It takes guts to cover Sam Cooke, but he manages to pull it off, and even make those songs his own. This absolute powerhouse of a record was basically recorded in 24 hours. 24 hours! Simply astonishing. He was a force of nature.
I was 4 years old and about 150 miles away when Redding's plane went down near Madison, WI. Oddly enough, I spent the last week listening to his catalog, but didn't really focus on any single album - Although I was a little obsessed with "I Can't Turn You Loose." A week later, I joined this and my first album is "Otis Blue." I already knew it was a classic and I listened to the mono version on Apple Music, while reading up via The Mojo & Rolling Stone Record Guides. It was interesting to find out that one of his idols, Sam Cooke had died about 3 weeks before they went into the studio, which explains the 3 Cooke songs (There were usually one or two on most of his albums). Incredible backing by Booker T & The MGs with The Memphis Horns. Classic Memphis/Stax/Volt soul.
Beautiful. Perfect.
One of the greatest to ever do it. 9/10
Otis is the GOAT
Great album with some classic songs
I wonder how many modern day soulless streaming stars will compare against this in another 58 years? Great voice, great songs and musicality to match. This is what music is about - songs you can sing and that stay with you. Just brilliant.
What an incredible voice, and a generational talent. I researched a few of these mega hits to see if Otis had written them or another band and it appears to be a mixed bag. The fact that he wrote respect is an accomplishment on its own, but that he also covered Sam Cooke and The Rolling Stones is wild. This album is just an exploration of the genre on its own. It’s like a best hits of soul. Otis can take you on a journey with just his voice. Truly incredible stuff. I would buy this album.
- First time listening to this start to finish, but I'd heard most of the songs before - Really good album, not a genre I listen to often but this is one of the best soul albums I've heard - Probably the perfect soul album despite the number of covers on it, so it's got to be 5* - Fav songs: Respect, My Girl, You Don't Miss Your Water
I can see no reason why this shouldn't be five stars.
Probably the first time an R&B/Soul record has connected with me on an emotional level, rather than just a technical one. If that doesn't speak of the value of the album, I don't know what does.
"Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul" is the third studio album by American soul singer and songwriter Otis Redding. The album is mainly cover versions of contemporary R&B hits and also has three of his own written songs. It was released in the US on the Volt label, a subsidiary of Stax Records, and recorded in Memphis in a 24 hr-period (all but one song). The backing band was Booker T. & M.G.'s, Isaac Hayes on piano and the horn section featuring members of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns. Well, with Otis as your vocalist, that's about as good a band as I've seen and heard. This album is considered Redding's first realized LP and the definitive soul album of its period. It was the first R&B album to the top the US charts and lso reached #6 in the UK. The album open with Redding's "Ole Man Trouble." Bluesy with the guitar and very horns forward. Redding'' voice just oozing soul. It's about a man unable to escape the brutality reality of the blues. Another Redding-written song which you might know from another artist is "Respect." It's uptempo and energetic. Redding's lyrics meant to gain respect from his wife after coming home from being on the road. Yeah, well, Aretha transformed it to a feminist anthem. Why did I just think of Matt "Guitar" Murphy? You know you're good when you can take a Sam Cooke song and make it comparable to the original and that's what Redding does with "Change Gonna Come." Very melancholic with the horns. The second side begins with another Cooke cover in "Shake." It's funkier. Redding is almost scatting. It's about club dancing in discotheques. I didn't know that word existed back then. Guitarist Steve Cropper rocks it out in the B.B. King cover "Rock Me Baby." With the horns and rhythm section, there's a great bluesy stomp. Redding covers The Stones' "Satisfaction" and some after hearing it thought The Stones had actually covered it from Redding. I like their replacement of the rhythm guitar with horns. A very good cover but, yeah, there's a band from Akron, OH who wear energy dome hats that might have my favorite cover. What a joy to listen to. Without question, Otis Redding is right near the top of the best ever male soul singers. An unbelievable band and an album worth its place in music history.
One could argue that the covers Otis does here outshine the originals. The same can't be said for the best known track that he wrote ("Respect"). Therein lies the beauty of Otis Redding. His version of "Respect" is awesome, just like every song on this album. Personally, I ride hardest for "Loving You Too Long" and "You Don't Miss Your Water". My lone regret is not discovering this first on vinyl. Those two songs are the last on their respective album sides. With those two songs as side closers, I would have never stopped flipping the record over, listening repeatedly.
So, so good. I must return to this!
Fantastic. I knew I'd love it.
Absolutely
Good listening.
Holy hell, how is it I've never heard some of these renditions! Old school soul album, with most of them being covers. But good lord, Otis has such a strong vocal presence. This is such a strong collection of tunes.
Perfect
The combination of the Stax Studios rhythm section and the utterly convincing vocals of Redding make this perhaps the quintessential soul record out of Memphis in the mid-1960’s.
Extremely pleasant from start to finish!
A banger. Wasn’t expecting it to like it as much as I did. Definitely gonna keep an eye out for a vinyl of this
Steve cropper on “Rock Me Baby” giving us some sweet blues
A lot of awesome originals in here!
Good grief what a voice. No one has ever done it better.
I am crying
Absolutely unfuckwitable.
Beautiful! What a singer, I love Otis. Favourite tracks: 'Ole Man Trouble', 'Loving You Too Long', 'Rock Me Baby'. 5/5
Near perfect album for me. A lot of the songs on here are essentially standards and his versions are so unique. Respect is clearly the same song Aretha does but every ad lib, etc. is entirely his. What A Wonderful World is wildly different from the Sam Cooke version and equally good. Love his voice, his energy, his band, all of it.
Perhaps the greatest soul/R&B album of all time. The power and emotion emanating from deep within Otis's soul is captured brilliantly on recording. I've listen to this album many times and we'll continue to do so.
It hard to believe someone so young could sing like this. An incredible talent with full commitment to every song. Whether a love ballad (I’ve Been Loving You Too Lkmg…) or an upbeat stomper like Shake. Excellent record.
You can't not have a massive grin on your face after this album. The very definition of soul.
Wonderful
I could listen to Otis Redding all day long. His voice is sublime. Ant the songs on this album are excellent. 5 stars
nothing should be changed or added to this perfect recording
Den ultimate black soul-artisten! Trist han døde så tidlig...
Brilliant
A romp through a bunch of excellent covers and a massive track (respect) which would later become a huge hit when covered by someone else
Excellent songs, excellently sung
Otis doing Sam Cooke, love it!
Excellent
I’ve already listened to this before and it’s one of my favorite albums
All killer. That's the tweet.
Otis Blue, Farrow & Ball.
Classics and classics before they even were classics. I learned that no one knows who wrote “Respect”!!!
Not a style I usually enjoy, but this is so well done, it’s irresistible.
Classic
Greatest soul album of all time, I’ve been loving you too long is immaculate.
Loved the nostalgia and hearing songs that I’m already familiar with from a different tone and perspective.
I love the description of a "dictionary of soul" YES it's amazing! It's partly covers and recorded in 24 hours wow, the covers are incredible though too because Redding brings his unique voice and style and the horns come from the epic Booker T. & the M.G.'s. I must own this on vinyl ASAP. I never knew he wrote Respect originally and his cover of Sam Cooke's A Change is Gonna Come is absolutely beautiful and incredibly emotional and meaningful when you learn that Cooke was shot months before the recording. This album is historical and I love it. What a great Friday album.
Perfect for a cold autumn day.
Covers so good they feel like originals
No, Redding hasn't written more than three songs on this album, which is comprised of many cover versions. But Redding's delivery is really special and although the music have different songwriters and styles, he makes the album sound consistent. He restructures and rearranges the music to fit his own style. And together with the amazing backing musicians like Booker T & the MGs, and Isaac Hayes, Redding creates soul magic.
Geweldig album, vond het verrassend om samples to horen voor andere liedjes.
THAT VOICE and oh what a collection of soulful, funky, rockin' songs.
many hits my girl
loved it
Masterclass, j'ai pas raison la team ?
Some cripplingly sad songs on this album one of the true greats of soul
Otis is a legend, and he's in top form here.
Un album de otro planeta. Fresco, movido, histriónico. Para acompañar cualquier momento del día
Awesome album of covers. Exactly what I was hoping to find with this program.
On of the greatest
16th September 2022 Listened in the day while doing bits around the house. Painting the office etc. weekend of house jobs and life admin. Jen in Spain. An album of Otis covering classics, his beautiful voice soars through Sam Cooke and roughs up the stones. Gorgeous.
Honestly an excellent album, one of my very favourites. Had on vinyl since I was about 16.excellent voice, wonderful mood. Evokes something nostalgic, moody and warm. Well arranged genuinely great.
For a short period of time, everything Otis Redding did was perfect. Regardless of the song topics that occupied an album titled Otis Blue, the music within it is some of the more boisterous and euphoric of the entire mid to late era of Sixties soul. From the track that held the key to Aretha's longevity to the honored yet wholly redefined covers of already bonafide classics as well as songs that can guarantee a movement or two on kitchen floors, Otis Blue seems as though it were a misnomer yet it is indicative of what we, sadly, briefly had to bare witness when it came to the overwhelming power of the man himself.
Fan-fucking-tastic. This album is generational.
Loved every bit of this album. Especially the horns. I have some questions about the cover art though.
10/10, so so good Redding amazingly emotional voice + very good manipulation and control of it lots of covers but still better than the original in most cases (ex Sam Cooke on change gonna come)
That was a ripper.
10/10 - groovy as fuck
Seems sick and twisted that this album is in the same company of Alice In Chains
I realize there are a lot of covers, but it is difficult for me to find anything wrong with Otis.
Great performance. 9/10
Fucking glorious. 5/5
Heard before: yes This is a masterpiece. Your soul or heart has got to be missing if you don’t enjoy this slice of fried gold. Great singer, awesome band. Favourite tracks: A Change is Gonna Come, Satisfaction, My Girl, Wonderful World
A great 60s soul album. Really not much else to add here. I have no complaints, enjoyed every song, everything flowed well without sounding repetitive. Definitely something to add to my playlist for future play.
A rare disc that combines sublime covers (many written by the then recently killed/murdered Sam Cook) and great originals. Otis does indeed sing soul - in a way few have done before and after. A must have. And don't get me started on his band, arguably the best ever assembled.
A great voice doing great covers!
Otis Redding has one of my favorite voices of all time. There is so much strength and passion in his singing and it shows on this album. The covers of "Change Gonna Come" and "Satisfaction" are both unbelievable and his version of Respect would probably be better remembered if Aretha did not take it from him forever. No bad song on here.
This was a good album to start your day with, and pretty dang good overall.
decent
Amazing soul/blues album. We all know some of the songs from this, but there's so many good gems too.
Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Ole man trouble, A change is gonna come, I’ve been loving you too long, Wonderful world, Satisfaction
An incredible collection of performances from possibly the greatest soul singer of all time. Man, he can really rock too.
One of the best soul records of all time. He was a gift to the world and this record is overflowing with timeless tracks.
Forgot how much I loved his voice will defo listen to some more - and great to recognise from the music of dirty dancing - never knew that was him !
really good
❤️
Awesome.
p75, 1965. 5 stars. One of the all time great vocalists shows how it should be done. Yes, most of these are covers, but they are mostly definitive versions that you'll have heard a thousand times before, and they still sound great. Production is excellent and the MG's are on absolutely top form. There is something on this album for everyone every time you listen to it.
Amazing renditions. Otis was so immensely talented!
Years ago I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A couple of things I saw on that trip are burned in my memory: John Lennon's glasses, and two rumpled remnants of a H18 Beechcraft airplane. Otis Reddding's name was painted on the pieces. I think about that plane frequently when I hear his music, and listening to him is always a bit of a bittersweet experience. Otis Blue isn't a perfect album, but there are several songs on here that are so exceptional that they elevate the whole thing leagues beyond other soul albums. It's silly to quibble over 4 or 5 stars when the music is this good. Otis Redding is a titan among vocalists. He has an ability to exude such earnest sorrow and joy in a way very few singers can. You feel these songs in your bones. Now, most of the songs on this album are covers, but Redding was brilliant as a cover artist. He really makes these songs his own, even songs as iconic as "Satisfaction" or "Change Gonna Come." The star track of course is one Redding wrote with Jerry Butler, the achingly beautiful "I've Been Loving You Too Long." It's arguably the best song Redding ever recorded and possibly the best soul song ever. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): I've Been Loving You Too Long, Change Gonna Come, You Don't Miss Your Water, Satisfaction, Shake, Ole Man Trouble, Down in the Valley, Respect, My Girl, Rock Me Baby, Wonderful World
One of the most incredible voices of all time
Discazo. No importa que son covers mayormente, todos están ejecutados de maravilla y con arreglos que quedan perfecto con la rola original y con el estilo vocal de Otis. La versión de Respect casi le llega a la más famosa de Aretha, pero la de Satisfaction sí le gana a la de los Stones. Por cierto, hay una versión de coleccionistas que trae muchas repetidas, pero por ahí hay algunas en vivo que pueden valer la pena.
This was honestly a fun and joyous listenting experience to be honest. Never would've come across it unless I was taking a music course or went to the US. Has that precise balance of swaying ballads, soul and bumping rock numbers with horns throughout that compliment the sound well.
All the originals
Brilliant
extreme high school memories
Otis Redding’s powerful, passionate vocals were simply stunning, stop you in your tracks good. Even his outtakes were a thrill. Distilled, here, then, the essence of Otis as he ballads (I’ve Been Loving You Too Long) and dances (Respect, Shake) and even rocks (Satisfaction) his way through a near perfect album. The band are great, the vibrant horns act as his backing singers, creating this wonderful mood throughout. What we lost the day he died, taken too soon. His legacy lives on.
DIdn't know that he did Respect and all of these other bangers??? This is so good Change is gonna come is such a great song. Absolutely loved
Did not fully listen but I love his voice
So many hits here. Unbelievably good.
Can't go wrong with Otis
fuck yes otis - banger after banger
Some good ass soul. Otis is the man
Sorry I can't write any notes because I am still recovering from this sexual experience
One of the best albums so far this year
very good!
Classic
Very nice album
It doesn’t get more classic soul than this.
A great album of covers - Otis Redding just has such a phenomenal voice. Incredible
LOVE
um clássico efêmero. parece, ao mesmo tempo, muito mais novo e antigo do que é.
Anything Otis is automatically 5*
Never a bad time for Otis.
The Immortal Otis Redding. I grew up listening to this, and I got the album with Jimi Hendrix and Otis on each side from the Monterrey Pop festival. His voice is amazingly textured.
Absolute classic, bangers all around
Classic soul album. Timeless. Can listen to it any moment.
When it comes to soul music, this is as good as it gets. For some reason My Girl sounded particularly good, and it was interesting to hear Redding's version of Wonderful World, a song obviously made famous by the great Sam Cooke. A superb album that made my day.
The title is self-explanatory: Otis Redding gives his soul spin on classic tunes.
Very blue or soul idk, but I liked the whole album.
Wow what a find!
What a voice, what songs, what versions. It's achingly beautiful.
Every song a stone cold classic.
Amazing.
A stone cold classic album - Otis with one of the best backing bands ever.
Otis Redding had such an expressive voice. It was versatile, acrobatic, yet had a persistent grit to it. However, on songs like 'I've Been Loving You Too Long,' his voice smooths out revealing its delicacy. His songs are buoyant with a lilting beat and a robust horn section. He simply inhabits the music in a way that only the best soul/R&B artists do.
1965 - Blues / Band / Soul
I once grew the nail on my big toe so long that when I eventually clipped it, instead of using a key like everyone else, I would use the toe nail as a cocaine shovel. Yes, endless nights were spent shovelling charlie up my schnozz and listening to Otis Redding. Everyone in London knew me. I was a somebody, the toe nail king of the West End. I've left all that behind me now though and can't even look at a bare foot without wincing.
More soul than SHACK's size 18 shoes. Soul/sole - see what I did there?
Love Otis!
Very lovely
Excellent album.
Чистое великолепие соул-музыки!
amazing
Listened to some of it, it was okay. Had classics I had no idea about
fucking legend
A wonderful soul album.
Phenomenal album. Might have been how my day was going but this one hit me just right. Every song has a great groove. Love the Satisfaction cover. New find for me will be listening to this one many more times.
Stand out tracks were "I've Been Loving You Too Long" and "You Don't Miss Your Water".
This is already getting 5 stars before I even listen. Otis Redding is one of my favorites.
A perfect record
Fire
Man knew how to bang.
So good that it looks like a greatest hits: Respect, A Change is Gonna Come, My Girl and a cover of I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)
Classic
Listened to it twice in a row. A great soul record.
Absolutely beautiful album. Otis did a wonderful cover of "Change Gonna Come" and "Wonderful World".
Excellent. Mostly covers. All hits.
I can listen to this album on repeat all day. Such a great voice and artist. Gone too soon.
Her - vor - ra - gend
Had no idea that Otis was the first one to write and perform 'Respect' - massive tune. Feels like a 4, feels so classy and original. Damn, every track is a classic, Respect, My Girl and Satisfaction. Gotta be a 5/5, its an album full of classics
Brilliant.
Soul primigenio, puro. Mítico. Discazo.
Amazing album! Perfect for a cozy rainy morning or a dimly lit evening in. Vocals and brass that show why Otis is so well known.
Excellent. Otis Redding is so easy to listen to.
Otis Redding could sing K-Pop, Rap or Country, doesn’t matter to me, he’s the MAN.
Classic, wonderful album. Beautiful singing and excellent musicianship, particularly love the bass work.
Obvious 5, probably listened to it more than any other album all the way through
Great voice. Filled with classic tracks. Wish I could write a slightly less asinine review :D
Wonderful. The musicianship from the band is incredible and what a voice. Nearly lost a point for the Stones cover which I'm not sure works but that'd be churlish. 5/5
stone cold classic. The voice :adore: the arrangments :adore: 9.3/10. Minor points off for (probably) overfamiliarity and me not being fussy about a few of the original songs. A minor quibble.
An absolute classic. I never get tired of listening to this.
Great album. Some classic hits that are great to sing along to. Otis has such a distinctive voice and the tunes are fantastic. Also great to hear some slower numbers that are less well known.
Simply amazing. Temazos todos
What can you say. A masterpiece
Very good. 5 stars
A lot of songs that are fundamental in the Lexicon of soul, rock, and pop. Very cool and jam-packed with hits.
Good
I liked this one.
GREAT
Otro pedo este wey
Blues for my soul, RnB for my body
made me feel something. very soulful. they don’t make it like this anymore
It's Otis Redding. Doing what he does, so well.
I consider this a near perfect album. Redding's voice has such authority. He is missed.
Legendary.
Never listened to this actual LP, though pretty much all of the songs were familiar. Absolutely fantastic.
Otis covers - feels like hanging out with a friend
The definitive Soul album. About half the album is covers (Satisfaction is the standout IMO). Aretha Franklin covered Respect from this album.
my girl ...
Du sucre à mes oreilles. Ecouté et réécouté inlassablement.
So many songs sampled from this album
Have listen to a few of his song, always a good time.
Amazing!!!!
Smooth.
It was cool to get a history lesson and learn about songs that I thought were originals, but were actually covers (like "respect," "my girl," etc.) dad mentioned the band backing Redding was Booker T and the MG's, and I recall that their album was very good but just slightly lacking in impact, so Redding's soulful singing is the perfect complement. I enjoyed the accents from the horn section, no matter how infrequent, and it made me think that music recording infrastructure used to be more (limited by technology, but) robust in that full bands were receiving salary while backing the pop singers, even if they didn't play a whole lot like in the case of the horns. Great stuff
historic and soulful. the backing band kicks ass. I don't like Redding's contribution as much as the whole. I find it hard to sympathize with his perspective in the songs, but his delivery is often great. I liked the songs I wasn't familiar with significantly more. Songs like "Respect" and Change Gonna Come" have more famous versions that are better, and I can't get into these. A highlight for me was " Down in the Valley" for it's strong groove
ja wel banging blues album
60s soul will always be interesting with flashes of civil rights consciousness throughout even on albums like this that don't feel specifically politically charged, and mixes in with songs of love and heartbreak.
Another from the classic soul I listened to as a weird teen vault here, this is still pretty great stuff tho - what a voice!
Obviously this is a super good album. Otis Redding sounds amazing, and soul will never get old. I do think it's worth noting that most of the songs here are covers, and often times covers that are slightly worse than the originals. Regardless, he wrote a few goodies and he performs it all like a beast. Solid 4.
This album is a great soul album. It’s like a nonstop train ride of blues and soul. It does feel alittle like cheating cause there’s some covers on this album which doesn’t mean they are instantly going to work, but Otis fucking NAILED all of them. “My girl” “wonderful world” “I can’t get no satisfaction” (I almost put respect because it’s so synonymous with Aretha Franklin, but it turns out Otis did record it first, though it seems like the actual authorship is either unknown or debated) which are all massive hits, so it’s not like it was a bold dev to cover them. But that being said, it’s a non stop powerhouse of great soul songs. Honestly the only real criticism I have is just personal, which is the only songs I didn’t care for or save were mostly the slowest songs on the album, but that being said in my defense, I do love the song “a change is gunna come”. So despite how much I love this album and the fact that it’s on my list of albums to find, I did find the song choice to be cheating and a few songs were too slow for me. Overall an all time great soul blues album.
Quand même vraiment nice, ya des bon classique c’est nice
I mean it's groovy 60s soul, obviously it's gonna get a high rating
This is my favorite soul album. Even though it's mostly cover versions I feel like every one of these songs is fully his own. He's subdued when it serves the song and bright when he needs to be but also resists the urge to be over the top and bombastic. Might be one of the best soul albums ever.
Great voice. So much feeling in it without losing the groove.
I'm not sure if it's to do with the mastering but this sounded kind of quiet on the online music service of choice I listened to this on. Whacked the volume up but still felt wanted to hear the horns and the classy vocals ump out of the speaker a bit more. However that's a minor quibble, the choice of material is excellent and he has a terrific soul voice.
I think I like the passion of soul music, sounds like old school complaints and miseries of life that are improvised into songs. Some classics on here like Respect and Satisfaction but I also liked Wonderful World.
Fantastic album! It was very soulful each song layered in meanings and Otis' voice was so good to carry all of them.
Heel fijn album om naar te luisteren, mooie muziek.
Great voice. Great, classic songs.
Good soul music I liked it
Biggest problem with this is it's too short. Otis is the king
pretty wonderful half hour's worth of 60s soul. in the same category as Pastel Blues with its pained vocal delivery (and the fact that it feels like a deep tissue massage after a hard day of being on your feet). obviously great! what more i can meaningfully add to the conversation? deserves to be one of the 1001? yes
🎤🎶💧🔵🎵
This was more raw than I was expecting, and while raw sounds pretty cool, I was feeling like having more of a smooth 1001 experience today. Did not know until today this was the original version of Respect or that an original version that was not Aretha Franklin exists. Also I feel like I may have heard his version of Satisfaction at some point in my life, but felt like I was hearing it for this first time today, and going forward if I feel the need to cue up Satisfaction I am going with this version which I think everyone will appreciate. Also My Girl was interesting to hear in such a stripped down version. Still I wanted something smoother. Rounding up.
I have always loved Otis' story and his voice on just about everything I've heard from him, which has only been select songs until today with this. And this is fucking glorious. Sure, the majority of the songs are covers, but they feel less like covers and more like personalized renditions of standards (I mean, look at his version of "A Change Is Gonna Come").
Tässä syys aamuna kun tämän laittaa päälle, Soul, R&B, torvia. Täynnä klassikoita.
Every song was a banger and I will be listening in the future Even the slow songs felt very nice and his voice is very soothing
Now don’t get me wrong, this is classic and good. However, as I kind-sorta-tried to articulate in a Dusty Springfield review, an album primarily of covers/staples just misses the furious creative aspect that is required of five-star records. Dying young like a rockstar came close to filling this gap, but not quite.
I can listen to Otis sing all day long, and the instrumentation is great on this record. However, I'm not completely in love with all of the songs here, and sometimes the sound is just a little too 'classic' if that makes any sense - as if you're hearing something historic but not really vibing that hard. But man, Otis is just one of the greatest voices in all of music. The ballads are just amazing and flawless (change, loving u too long, etc.) - tracks like "Shake" and "Satisfaction" are a lot of fun and "Down in the Valley" is a new favourite with this relisten, apart from "You Don't Miss Your Water" and, of course, A change is gonna come. 8.5/10
I often play a game where I guess where the community has rated the album before I read the other reviews. I also guess whether I will be above or below the average. I was surprised with this how highly it was rated. I definitely enjoyed this. Although I struggle to give it a "5" with the number of covers on the album. I am aware that this was common for the time. Great covers however. Great voice and obviously backing band is fantastic. After this album "soul" is rising up the category ranks in my summary. Very surprising to me, at least.
These are all good songs. Probably a 3.5 so I'll round up to 4. If I ever need an easy 30 minute soul record, this is what I would pick.
Absolute classic. Love this era of soul and no one is better than Otis.
Cool! 8 /10
Listening on a bus to Takayama
amazing voice.
Good classics
Is Otis Redding the greatest soul singer of all time? Probably. Who’s better? Wilson Pickett? David Ruffin? Bobby Womack? It’s close but I think it’s Otis. Just on sheer impact in the shortest amount of time. Backed by the Stax house band Booker T. & The Mags and a horn section with guys from the Mar-Keys and the Memphis Horns Otis Blue Thames no prisoners. The craziest thing about Otis was, sure, he could write his own songs but, he’s going to take your song and tear it up. Satisfaction is such a good song that the original is great, Otis absolutely murdered it and then Devo turned it inside out. Otis had the balls to do, not one, not two but, three Sam Cooke songs on this album. Sam Cooke is probably one of the most revered and influential singers that ever did it but, Otis wasn’t intimidated. There’s not a bad song on this record but 85% of this record is perfect. 4.7
Listened to this on a cool early morning and it was the nicest shit ever, I could've done without the Stones cover though
Love it. If he had written them, 5 stars but gotta down grade any album with a cover of Satisfaction
This man's voice absolutely fucks. Every. Damn. Time. So much soul pours out of his recordings, makes me long for simpler times. Just a great album by an iconic artist that has had an impact well beyond what would seem to be warranted by the tragically short career.
Undeniably good. I'd like to hear more originals than covers though.
Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album I know a lot of of the songs but not his versions How do I feel about this artist? Neutral Pre-Listen Thoughts: I like this genre, I predict 3 to 4 stars Favorite track(s): A Change is Gonna Come Post-Listen Thoughts: Is an interesting album of familiar songs. Respect just does not hit the same way when a man is singing it. But nevertheless, it was enjoyable.
4.5 stars. Otis’ voice is iconic (it beats JB, you ask me), but I do wish he didn’t cover quite so many (stale-ish) standards.
Incredible album from an incredible musician. Several songs made famous by other artists that he absolutely nails in his own voice and styling. 4/5
Towards the start Otis gives us the original version of Respect, followed by his wonderful cover of A Change Is Gonna Come. I loved that combo, and though the rest of the songs on the album don't always match the beauty of those songs, I can't give this any lower than a 4.
It’s wild to think that Otis was in his early 20s when he recorded this. A shame we didn’t get to hear more from him.
Favourite Tracks: Ole Man Trouble Change Gonna Come I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
Good stuff, but a bit lacking. Did have a couple of bangers in there though.
Oof. My god. Typa music you gotta close your eyes and shake your head for. I genuinely think a change is gonna come is one of the best songs ever. I love that these old jazz artists all just cover each others songs. It's so fun and friendship. Great sound. Great album. Favourite: A Change Is Gonna Come Least favourite: Shake
Album gostoso, voz muito bonita
This was great! Heartbreakingly short!
Perhaps my favorite rendition of A Change Is Gonna Come, but Aretha definitely gave Respect the version it deserved.
I really like his stripped down blues versions of a lot of these songs.
I missed Try a Little Tenderness more than Dock of the Bay. This is a stark reminder that he was already one of the greats and we surely missed out on more amazing performances.
Listened before?: i recognize some of these track titles, but have never listened to this album in full Ole Man Trouble - 5/5 Respect - 4/5 Change Gonna Come - 5/5 Down in the Valley - 4/5 I've Been Loving You Too Long - 4/5 Shake - 3/5 My Girl - 5/5 Wonderful World - 4/5 Rock Me Baby - 3/5 Satisfaction - 4/5 You Don't Miss Your Water - 4/5 Average score: 4.1/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aretha Franklin released a faaaar more superior version of Respect. sorry Otis overall, this was a great listen, and never figured i'd recognize so many of his hits. i knew of Otis Redding, but never bothered to look into his music til today. i'm glad i took the time to listen
Another album that is a few classics surrounded by covers. I like it, but the album can feel a bit one track and some of these songs are overshadowed by other versions (and this includes the original songs). It was interesting listening to the original Respect for example, but Otis's version pales in comparison to Aretha's version. Still though, good album.
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Klassiska bangers!
Soul is a force of nature, and Otis was the flag bearing leader of the movement until his passing. This album gives us a clear picture of what was, what is, and what would be Soul Music. There are movements were the vocals are a bit strained, and yes, this album has covers that are unapologetically inferior to the originals- but thats the nature of the music. It's not for you, it's for them. In this case, you feel his yearning in My Girl, even if it wasn't his idea to sing the song. Satisfaction though? Maybe the Stones were a bridge too far my man.
Fantastic album!
A soulful voice singing some classics, never really a bad time for that
Listened with James driving
Classic sound, much more enjoyable than I thought it would've been. I was amazed at how many songs from the album I already knew!
It was very nice and I enjoyed my listen but there was nothing super standout to me. It was just skillfully done right.
Definitely some good Soul. Great even. Otis Redding's singing supplied with the instrumentation made for a very enjoyable album within it's genre. It's short and packs a punch. Good shit.
listening to soul feels like being hugged by a big orange blanket i like a change is gonna come down in the valley and my girl
Another album I already know. THATS 3 IN A ROW GENERATOR!!! GIVE ME SOMETHING NEW!!! Anyways this is a pretty good introduction to soul. Otis Redding’s voice is vibrant and invigorating and the horns are really satisfying. 4/5
Great voice and instrumental creates a lovely vibe.
8/10 Amazing vocal performances from Otis, and the majority of the songs were good. Change Gonna Come, I've Been Loving You Too Long, And Satisfaction were highlights for me. Some of the songs are definitely eclipsed by their versions from other artists though. Respect does not vibe well in the 21st century when sung by a man, and the Aretha version is much better to me. My Girl also has better versions.
I liked this! It was cool, in between a 3 and a 4 to be honest. I thought it might be a little telling that my favorite song was a cover but i just thought it was really interesting. Could absolutely go either way on this rating Highlights: Down in the Valley (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction
I like it! Quick and easy and I like mr otis's voice
Long long long
#224 Heard Before? Probably not, although none of these songs are unfamiliar. Notes: - not a cohesive album in the post-60s sense, but that doesn't really count against it. - same with the fact that the arrangements and production are indistinguishable from dozens of other Stax/Volt records of similar vintage. it ain't so bad that it instantly recalls one of the more vital and exciting moments in American popular music. - song selection is excellent, if predictable. - thus with nearly every element confirming exactly to expectations, the main draw is, for me, going to be the vocal performance, and it delivers on every level. here Otis is not just a showstopping powerhouse, but an interpreter who completely inhabits the narrator of each song. not that these characters are subtle or complex, but the feelings feel more powerfully real when he sings. Verdict: Just another soul album, but an absolutely iconic one that seizes the moment in a particularly compelling way. What a voice. Listen Again? I'm always down for classic soul, although I do usually prefer to try recordings I haven't heard yet.
Amazing vocals and amazing conjunction of instruments! Loved it!
Very much enjoy 60’s music like this or the blues. I wonder if the songs I recognize were made by him and popularized by someone else or if the songs predate even him and this is his rendition.
This album doesn't include my favorite Otis tracks, but he's wonderful.
Th8s man has a great voice full of soul and emotion. Some great covers here and he performs them well.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this, a great album from a great artist.
Jamie: Overall Rating: 8.8/10 Favourite Track: I’ve been loving you too long Least Favourite: Respect Notes: Went into this completely unaware of who Otis Blue was, but after listening to this album 3 times u can now definitely consider me a fan! Woke up in a rlly bad mood but as soon as I turned this on I was dancing around my room naked and shaking ass in the shower. fav songs are ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ + ‘I've Been Loving You Too Long’ they stood out to me the most and u can really feel the passion in his voice. will definitely be returning to this album and have added a few songs in my playlist already <3 Natalia: Overall Rating: 9/10 Favourite Track: A Change Is Gonna Come Least Favourite: Rock Me Baby Notes: This album makes me wanna learn how to dance Northern Soul baddd. A Change Is Gonna Come was incredible, shook my soul. Otis really seems like he feels his music, he def has his eyes squeezed shut while singing. The vocal slides give me chills every time. The cover of My Girl will never be as good as The Temptations though. Does lose points in Rock Me Baby bc he keeps saying little girl. 9/10 Overall, would sit in a rocking chair on a porch to this one. Toheed: Overall Rating: 7/10 Favourite Track: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Least Favourite: Wonderful World Notes: Surprised to enjoy this album as much as I did. I wasn’t overly familiar with Otis Redding before listening, but definitely will explore more now! Great variation in tempo and rhythm throughout, and I loved the guitar in ‘Rock Me Baby’ a lottttttt; however, the fave has to be ‘(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction’ for me. A dynamic, energetic track amongst other emotive and romantic options, with ‘You Don’t Miss Your Water’ being one. A good choice to end the album. Overall, a good fusion of different music genres but still very cohesive and actually amazing for the time. Overall 7.5/10!!! did prefer arethas version of respect tho hunny Aiyra: Overall Rating: 7 /10 Favourite Track: My Girl Least Favourite: Rock Me Baby Notes: This album made me feel calm and comforted, mellow and nostalgic for memories I don’t have.
I was recently trying to describe what Otis Redding sounds like when he's _not_ singing "Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay" to a young adult. I should just have recommended this album. Much of this consists of covers, and Otis sings the hell out of them.
It's really nice, I knew some of those songs!
#1023. It's weird knowing this guy died at 26 knowing that every picture you've ever seen of him he looks 59 years old, and also he sounds like somebody's grandfather. 4/5: good
Entrañable, fácil de oír, agradable. Curiosa la época en la que versionar (como en el caso de Satisfaction, que había salido unos meses antes) tenía otra naturalidad. I've Been Loving You Too Long My Girl Wonderful World
Бодрый soul - целиком альбом слушать сложновато, но хиты неплохие
Okay so my Girl and wonderful world are kind of played out for me personally, but the rest of the album is pretty solid and has aged nicely. I’ve been loving you too long and shake might be my favourites, I especially enjoyed the chord progressions which deviated just right from the stuff you’d expect from blues / rock n roll.
Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Near Perfect - What a voice! This is basically the epitome of sixties soul I think. Sam Cooke might be a purer singer, Curtis Mayfield may have had better songs but there is a certain grit that goes along with the smoothness of Otis Redding. Ole Man Trouble is wonderful and this version of Respect deserves more... respect. A stupendous rendition of Change Gonna Come follows and the next few tracks aren't quite at that level but are still excellent. Shake is great and My Girl is really good as well. This rendition of Wonderful World isn't my favourite but it absolutely works. Rock me is phenomenal as is Satisfaction.
it was nice. too many covers for my taste. but all done with care and tenderness (pun intended). overall soothing listening experience - would recommend.
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There are greats and then there's Otis. Some stand out material but also covers, not necessarily a bad thing but stops it scoring higher
What a pleasure to follow the branded sewage of “Yeezus” with an artist who knows soul, knows R&B, and knows himself. Are his versions the best? In many cases, no! Yet Otis’s soaked-in-kerosene voice makes these songs distinct and memorable, and all his. Long live Otis Redding.
A classic full of fantastic renditions, many of which are standards.
It's blues man, his voice is great, not very repetitive, it's a good album. 8-9/10
Fav: Ole Man Trouble,You Don’t Miss Your Water L: Wonderful World Having the opening and closing tracks be quite good might have raised my score higher than if they were in a different order. 4
4. avgust 2026. 14.04h its bahoppin crazy da je respect originalno njegova pjesma
Redding is an artist I have wanted to be more familiar with, and what better way than an album with his covers of standards? Particularly good timing since last week I had the Aretha Franklin album with some of the same songs.
relaxing, and as it says on the tin, soulful!!!
Just really fun
yeah ok
really amazing soul album, reminds me of Al Greene on some parts which sounds really powerful. however, I have heard some not so good things about Otis Redding however he sounds really good on this album, and I really enjoyed the listen. this album was really good but im unsure if it is a big relisten for me, so it deserves a 4.
Just a very nice album. I love Otis his voice so much. Even the covers are damn fine! So: 4/5
Otis from 1965 soul, some covers, Booker t backup Respect I've loved you too long Satisfaction
It's truly a sin to listen to this album without a cigar and a whiskey.
8/10 It's mostly made up of covers, but just hearing Otis Redding's singing is enough for me to enjoy this.
[4/5] very soulful and fun. a good mix of silly and serious. lots of classics and covers. track notes: 1. begging for the problems to go away 2. classic but the og funk classic 3. big and powerful, let him cooke 4. lonely or just scared of wales 5. classic. bro getting bored after the honeymoon phase 6. shape cutting hip twister 7. like im stuck in a lift 8. distinct lack of fields of green, red roses too. stay in school kids 9. an insatiable desire to be igneous 10. satisfying vibes-heavy interpretation 11. pov my hamster as a kid
Kul vibe, skulle rata 3.5