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Not a bad listen. Not my style really, but I definitely appreciate the sound. Ole man trouble is my favorite.
Soulful, not sure if it was covers or the originals. Good overall.
Man I love Otis Redding. He has an iconic voice and he's surely one of the best artists of all time. This album has great songs of great quality but I don't think an album consisting of only cover songs should be in the top 1000 of all time. I have no hate for Otis but all of the original songs are better and I can't give this more than 3 stars
That voice!! Absolutely loved this album. These versions of Change Gonna Come and I’ve Been Loving You Too Long are stunning… but so is the rest
Fabulous what a voice what quality
solid soul album not much to say
Pretty good! Just below 4
Outstanding
Heard of Otis Redding only from samples from modern songs. First full album listen. Ole man trouble was good, he can really sing and good background track. Respect is a banger. Honestly I wish it was longer. I love the trumpets on all the songs. Extremly soulful. This is hard to judge because I’ve never listened to anything like it. It’s good music either way. I like changes gonna come a lot too. The way all the instruments work together is so good. Ahead of its time. Down in the valley is the worst song so far, but that’s saying something because I still think I like it a lot. Simply good music. No notes on I’ve been loving too long. Could’ve been longer and maybe better lyrics but great music. More fun with Shake, I like the switch up. My girl is obviously classic, no idea it was Otis. What a goddamn song. Wonderful world is pretty good, hard to follow up the best song on the album. Rock me baby is great songwriting. Not as much of a ballad. Sweet guitar solo in the middle. Satisfaction is another classic. Bangers beginning middle and end. Horns and songwriting are so good on water. Another Extremly well made song. Great way to wrap it up. I wanted more. This is really good music. 4.2 stars
Nice album but a bit repetitive
Love it. Own It.
A really great performance and great vocals, unfortunately many of the songs are covers which does bring the album down in my opinion and the cover of satisfaction was a weird choice and I don’t think it suits the genre all that well. That being said still a very fun listen
I like it, it's fun.
These songs and performances are great. They are the best versions of these songs as well, including Satisfaction. This is a record that I can put on anytime and it’s always a good choice.
Faixa favorita: My Girl Letra favorita: “I was born by a river, oh man, in this little old tent, oh Just like this river, I've been running ever since” - A Change Is Gonna Come Como me senti: relaxada, inspirada Resumo geral: Um álbum de soul poderoso, com interpretações fortes e cheias de sentimento. Canções conhecidas ganham outra vida na voz de Otis, intensa e verdadeira. Reação pessoal: Tem belas rendições de canções que adoro, logo, gostei bastante. Conseguiria escutar no plano de fundo enquanto sento na minha poltrona em uma tarde para relaxar.
Coletânea que parece que estou ouvindo uma gravação de uma vitrola de algo que talvez minha bisavó estaria gostando, mas que me causa afastamento imediato. Não me senti a vontade nem pra ouvir. O que me dói um pouco, já que talvez eu esteja perdendo uma obra prima. Contudo, certas coisas não podem ser forçadas. Faixa favorita: nenhuma
You know someone's good when even their album full of cover songs is better than what some people crank out over their whole careers.
I think I’d only heard the one Otis Redding song before, this was a nice surprise. I might like some of these versions better than more famous ones.
The Black Keys are so annoyed they aren’t Otis
First listened to this in mid 70s when I fell out of love with the music being pushed out at the time, started listening to Blues, Rock and Roll and 60s Soul and this along with live at Monterey was an absolute stand out for me
There's some really funky stuff here
Plenty covers
You know, if this had Dock of the Bay I could easily be convinced that it was a greatest hits album. Really great stuff
Good voice and nice songs. It seems too boring, yet still provides entertainment.
This is such a great album full of soul and warmth. While made up mainly of covers, it means many of the songs are instantly recognisable, but with Redding putting his own take on many to brilliant effect. His cover of Satisfaction may be better than the Stones. But some of the originals penned here by him and Sam Cooke are great too. Plus, I never realised Redding wrote Respect. A classic song nestled amongst many classic covers.
Hitparade.
Beautiful
Good stuff. Wish it was longer! Some of these covers are kinda out there but I suspect that was the point.
8.0/10
Loved it!! Love this type of artist and music
Classic soul, can't go wrong
I enjoyed it. Who am I to give notes to Otis fucking Redding
Otis Redding (mainly) covering classics. How can you go wrong?
a classic soul album from otis redding, a man who poured blood sweat and tears when he sung. his unfortunately short career is full of gems like this one here. this album, while it lacks a bit of polish compared to other pop music at the time, is full of... well... soul! some performers sing, some belt, but otis is on another level, singing some original tracks as well as popular songs from the era. this man clearly respects the craft and performs at such a degree nobody else can. despite only being in his 20s when the album was recorded, you'd assume he'd been singing this music for at least a few decades. what a voice.
Wonderful. Such a voice. A classic album.
No. 16 The pace, the horns, the voice: They're all so close to perfect!!!
Love Otis Redding, great album.
Great
What a voice, both sweet and grainy, you can feel the emotion pouring out of him. His great songs are showcased here with some covers that celebrate his talent. No one quite like him.
Pretty cool, influential album
Ok, misschien komt dit omdat ik Otis Redding gewoon al best goed ken, maar dit voelt echt als een soort greatest hits compilatie. Gewoon valsspelen, hij mist eigenlijk alleen nog Sittin on the dock of the bay, maar verder? B A N G E R S! De stem van Otis is natuurlijk al prachtig, maar dan alles er om heen? Dit album is iets sneller, wat meer bluesy, wat soulig. Het is vooral echt prachtig. My Girl? Tranen, wat is dat een mooi nummer, maar dat wist ik natuurlijk al. Satisfaction, sorry Stones, dit is de betere versie. Het zijn wel veel covers, ben ik normaal geen groot fan van, maar ik weet niet man. Ik voel de stem van Otis gewoon volledig en ik ben echt een beetje omver geblazen. Dit album, overigens ook de perfecte lengte, heeft me echt verbaasd. Otis was me wel bekend, maar na dit te luisteren durf ik wel te zeggen dat hij qua stem een van mn favoriete soul zangers is, zn uithalen werken gewoon heel goed voor mij! FAVO: Respect, A change is gonna come, ive been loving you too long, Shake, My Girl, Wonderful World
This is a great example of less being more. More complicated arrangements would distract from the excellent pieces that are here.
He's great, not a huge fan of some of the covers.
I feel like I should like this more than I do, unfortunately. The production limits the instrumentation, and I'm not really the biggest fan of his voice.
Was alright
Effortlessly cool and soulful.
Recognized some songs like respect, my girl, satisfaction. I liked his my girl Soul music is always good 4/5
this was sensational sunday listening
Really fantastic album. Great energy. And "Satisfaction" is one of the great covers of all time.
Soul at its finest, Otis defines the landscape for years to come
Opening up this record and finding beautiful, achingy sung Soul Music is about as surprising as finding oats inside a box with a smiling Quaker on the front, however perfect music is always worthwhile and this record makes the case that Soul not only describes the best type of music but also is the quality that makes any type of music great. The vocals tare perfection and there just couldn’t be a better band to back him up than those Blues Brothers guys. Also with the 3 covers serves as an epitaph to his recently fallen comrade-in-soul Sam Cooke.
So good. I love hearing this version of Satisfaction, and the hits from this album are such high points. I could listen to this whole thing on repeat
Amazing album. This is the sort of Memphis soul that I'll take over Motown any day - that classic raw Stax sound with Booker T and the MGs as the house band, and one of the greatest voices of all time. Some great takes on classic songs that are either Otis covers of more famous versions (My Girl, Change is Gonna Come) or original songs that became classic covers for others (Respect). 60s soul doesn't get much better than this for my money.
Outstanding album! Makes me feel all of the feelings
The band is cooking, his voice sounds great, amazing recording (all in the span of 24 hours). Tribute to Sam Cooke.
Enjoyed this one. A lot of classics everyone knows and most songs have been famously covered a time or to. Favorite Song(s): Respect, My Girl, Satisfaction
There are certainly worse albums I could have gotten on my wife and I’s fifth wedding anniversary. Highlights: A Change Is Gonna Come, Down in the Valley, Shake, My Girl, Wonderful World, (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
Rating this requires some thought, or perhaps I’m overthinking. It’s an album largely made up of covers but those cover versions are excellent and he makes them his own, perhaps even better. I do sometimes wonder if cover version albums or live albums should be part of the list. Nonetheless, this is Otis Redding.
Classic early singing and a great band.
Does exactly what it says on the tin. One of the greats blasts through a bunch of soul, rock and ballads. It's a collection of songs, rather than an album (the title even seems a nod to this) but what a collection. Best Tracks: Respect; A Change Is Gonna Come; You Don't Miss Your Water
Pleasant easy listening. I didn't even notice the album had finished and found myself listening to Dionne Warwick. A solid 4 out of 5.
Just incredible. Can only imagine what it must have been like seeing him live.
Pretty beautiful stuff
Good just all classics! Gotta get it on vinyl
Oh no! Can I not rate albums anymore?... Well, this would be a 4. Super unique voice but the songwriting didn't feel the same. I see why hip hop loves him though. Jay-z vibes!
Powerhouse, soulful and sweet.
First track thoughts: Voice reminds me of Ted Hawkins a little bit, if Hawkins was a bit happier. Just read the wikipedia on Otis, very sad. Died so young! I really love the first half of this album; it feels like I've been missing a lot of this style of music in my collection. the last half of the album isn't as engaging for me, but still: any song coming up on shuffle would be welcome!
Otis did a great job singing these covers. It was okay.
Banger på banger på banger, fekk ny respekt for otis! Beste sang: Respect
I don't really resonate with this.
Love Otis, although this album not my fav.
Good soulful music
When I was young the radio was full of American soul songs. They reminded me of a Toyota, well designed, well engineered but untimately lacking in excitement. But every so often Toyota produce a Celica GT4 (powerful and more importantly exciting) This album is soul musics GT4. Really strong songs, great vocal performance and grabs your attention, Favourite tracks Respect A Change is Gonna Come I've Been Loving You Too Long My Girl Satisfaction
Not First Listen; 4; These are all classic tracks, and Redding sounds so good on them. Really incredible how much emotion comes through in his singing. Favorite Tracks: A Change is Gonna Come, Satisfaction
listened to this album first thing in the morning and it really got me in my feels in a good way. this feels like what music is supposed to sound like.
Good 60s with a few hits too
Soul as it should be done. Superb all the way through.
6 - AVERAGE
One of the greatest voices of all time, but too many covers. Great songs overall but I'd honestly rather just listen to his greatest hits.
Otis Redding has a great voice and I'm glad I listened to this, but nothing jumped out at me as groundbreaking or iconic on this album.
At least it was short
This music is really just so very nice. I hope we get Pain in my Heart at some point too!
Like Aretha I wish I could hear these songs for the first time again and again.
It was so interesting to hear Otis's version of some songs that I've heard many times. Very entertaining album.
It seems this album was followed by at least 5 major hits worldwide, taking its songs as inspiration. Major influence. People should know the real heroes and "influencers".
It's crazy how many songs I have heard before are covers from this album, a great listen. Nothing to add to a daily or weekly rotation though.
Oh boy a cover album. But well done! 3/5.
Yea I mean, I like this, will listen again. But its a lot of covers.
Otis has a great voice, and some of the songs on here are great, but it lacks that extra bit of something magic to really push it above and beyond 3 stars.
Mielenkiintosia versioita. On the roots
Otis on kova ja yksi lemppareistani, mutta parempi albumi on vielä tulossa epäilisin. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nimi jonka on monesti kuullut mutta musaa ei. Olipa hyvä!
nice enough, great voice and good versions of some classic songs.
A very pleasant surprise. I don’t usually enjoy this era of music but this album was very well done.
01) Ole Man Trouble - 8,0 02) Respect - 10,0 03) Change Is Gonna Come - 9,5 04) Down in the Valley - 8,0 05) I've Been Loving You Too Long - 9,0 06) Shake - 7,5 07) My Girl - 9,0 08) Wonderful World - 9,0 09) Rock Me Baby - 8,0 10) Satisfaction - 8,0 11) You Don't Miss Your Water - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,55 (86/100) Current ranking: 116/704
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul is a really good album. It helps that I have heard a lot of these songs before.
Some excellent songs on here, but it did just make me want to listen to Sam Cooke instead
I actually loved this
Ja, klassiker dette. Synes det var et fint gjennomlytt, men vet ikke om det er noe jeg kommer til å høre mye på. Sterk 3
Some good cover versions, but sounded a bit dated. Good songs well performed.
3.0
Wow. Powerful performances all the way. Immediately struck by the massive horn arrangements, and fat saxes. Only a larger than life voice like Otis Redding's could match this bold arrangement. And he sure does! Soulful, expressive, and STRONG. Otis at his best. His song, "Respect," lands much differently on this record than Aretha's later version. It's hard to believe she could improve on the song, but she did. It's a testament to the artistry of them both. Aside from Otis' rather weak version of the Stones' "Satisfaction," this is delight from top to bottom. Favorite song: "Down in the Valley." So funky!
A uniquely intense but emotional voice. Great songs/covers.
One of the best soul singers went way too early. We have to work with what he recorded. I think this collection of songs is very good, but since it features so many songs we heard often enough over the last nearly 60 years (!), they don't have the biggest effect no more.
Wow. Now this is some passionate soul music, and my god, what a voice. Of course I'm familiar with it but this is the first time I'm listening to a whole album of Otis Redding, and this is a voice that could captivate me singing anything. I'm gonna return to this! Must-listen #234.
Nice change from our rough patch of 1960s dull rock. Soul is fun but not my everyday listen, it was fine
Didn't write 70% of it and all the covers are worse than the original performances
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I fucking love soul
Classic soul with fantastic original and cover songs. Favorite track: rock me baby other picks: I've been loving you, my girl, respect, satisfaction
Just fantastic. I have always loved Otis Redding. I have heard this album a million times. It's timeless.
Now here's some classic soul/RnB. The author of so many songs that he didn't sweep the floor with himself!
This is a really good album, amazing atmosphere and great groove and vocals. Really enjoyable 32 minutes in which Otis does a great job, however, my only problem is that most of the songs are covers. This is one of my main criticism with this list. How are we supposed to really know an artist if most of the songs are covers? 4/5
A very solid collection of songs sung with amazing vocals.
Not my thing but it’s good and respect it
I don't know if I'm just oversaturated with the 1960s on this list (I've listened to five 60s albums in the past week), but this was just fine. I liked the energy of it, and Otis Redding's talent is immense, but I didn't really connect with the album. I'll be honest, I was disappointed by Respect. Considering how big it was for Aretha Franklin, I was expecting more out of the original, but at just two minutes, it felt like a reprise in a movie score. The obvious highlights are the covers of My Girl and Satisfaction, and their popularity is justified. Granted, none of them were even written by Otis Redding, and while there is talent in covering songs, the rest was just underwhelming. I did like the original I've Been Loving You Too Long. 2.5 out of 5.
Meh
Wonderful voice, great covers of already great songs. I enjoyed this a lot.
Heck of a singer. Good comfort music.
A good album overall but didn't like it as much as I thought I would. Maybe it's just the low tempo similarity of most songs, none of them really wowed me. This is the soul equivalent of rock ballads, not bad but goes for a soft feeling that lacks impact.
шикарно!!!
Not super great. I usually like Otis Redding but a lot of these were just dull covers.
Great album, definitely a keeper
Great album, quick listen, no skips.
Some covers if my favorite songs
Perfect fucking record. Incredible.
Great album
Otis is so great. I don't listen to his stuff enough.
Some old favorites from my parents’ childhood
A classic. Fun songs everybody will know.
Really good Excellent voice
Otis's voice is so unique, he has an enchanting way of singing. Loved the album, but just can't give 5 stars to an album composed of mostly covers, so this gets 4 stars.
So, it would seem we're now in a rut of 60s cover albums. Shame the algorithm couldn't be modified to mix things up a bit more thoroughly. This album is fine, but I prefer the original material. And ironically enough, Aretha's cover is better than the original material here - so the fault, once again, lies with Robert for selecting this album for his 1,001 when there surely must be other albums by the artist that would be better suited for the "must hear" moniker.
The vibe was good for the most part. The horns were jarring at times. Leaning positive/neutral on this.
Love a bit of soul
A classic from start to finish 5*
Da e kje så dumt
Classic Otis
This is a wonderful album. Wonderful fully realized tone. Fantastic order. And perfect length. Much better than what you'd expect from what is essentially a cover album
Otis is a brilliant singer of soul music - I very much dislike the genre, so great as this it, it ain't fer me!
probably otis' most consistently great album. i think he has higher highs than are on here, but it's still terrific. come for his soulful, heartwrenching vocals, stay for the terrific musicianship and arrangements behind him!
Otis sounds incredible but the horns are a bit annoying.
Great album
Thats fun
Good old soul. No notes. Just listen and smile
There's not much to be said for Otis Redding. These are all songs I had heard before, whether it was Otis singing them or another artist whose song Otis Redding covers. Otis may be blue but this album is absolute gold. Otis Redding is one of my favorite artists and one of the few who I can tolerate to cover a song like Satisfaction. There isn't a bad song on here, and if you only know Otis Redding from Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay, then you are in for a treat here. I admittedly do not know many Otis Redding albums other than this one, so from everything I have read this is the first album where he puts it all together into one great cohesive record. Highly recommend and this one has been in my collection for a while.
I really love his distinct voice. It’s like a warm hug. He’s getting a lot of stars!
It’s unfortunate that Otis died in a tragic plane crash at the age of 26. Even though there were only 3 originals on this album you can hear a defining style to his approach to music. He had an impact with such a limited body of work. It would have been interesting to see how his sound evolved in the coming decades.
Otis Redding it timeless. but this was mostly covers. so not my favorite of his records.
Made me just want to go and listen to Sam Cooke to be fair. Lots of classic songs with excellent delivery and an incredible backing band. Often pine for the original regardless though.
Classic soul, def enjoyed a few songs here… it’s missing a little grove that I’ve gotten used to with some of the later works for me
A fun take on some famous songs. No real particular standouts but something I'd easily listen to in the background.
Good songs great voice were they covers? 6.0
Incredible. Awesome soul and big band style. Otis Redding is amazing.
'Shake it like a bowl of soup' gets the award for line that made me think the longest😂is that-? is that what you do with soup? Otis I have soup all over my apartment what have you done😭 4 stars for pretty much the delivery alone. plus I made some clay ghosts while listening to this so I think the spirit of blues has infused into them👍
Absolutely fantastic soul!
Punchy
I enjoyed listening to this one a lot. There is a lot of interesting stuff going on here, but a couple of things stood out. Sam Cooke's A Change is Gonna Come is just an incredible song and this is a nice cover. Respect is also an interesting one. Otis Redding wrote it, but Aretha Franklin made it her song without a doubt. This is a very good album of blues/soul/R&B.
Meio repetitivo mas músicas muito boas, já conhecia My Girl mas acho que todo mundo conhece essa, não tem como dar menos que 5 estrelas pra esse álbum que mesmo que eu não escutaria todos os dias mas é extremamente bom!
Pretty damn good tunes all around, with a wonderful voice to accompany it.
Now it's a shame that this is all the Otis Redding we're gonna get. Some of these covers are not strictly necessary listening but the originals are interesting in the context of their covers getting even more fame. And still everything is performed in his own fresh style. One to sit back and relax to.
nothing but good things to say. there's something really peaceful and healing about listening to heartfelt, powerful music like this in the quiet of night or on an early morning.
Cool collection of songs but it loses a star for being mostly covers.
Very good album. Otis has a great voice and did really well on the cover of "My Girl"
a huge and great album
Really liked this even though I had never heard of it!
ez 5/5
Tolle Soulstimme mit einer mir unbekannten Satisfaction Version
This is very nice. I only know Otis Redding from Dock of the Bay, which is overplayed, and from the opening line of Runnin' Blue by the Doors (poor Otis dead and gone...). This album is lovely. I like the horns. It's got a nice, warm feel to it.
Once again this is mainly a cover album. Great voice but can't give more than a 3
Solid blues stuff. Some classics on here. Not quite my jam.
This was a fun one! I enjoyed this :) I saved "My Girl" and "A Change Is Gonna Come"
All hits, no whammies. Such a soulful voice.
Proper 60s soul done proper.
Another one that’s I’ve owned on vinyl for a while that I’m so glad to see pop up. Absolutely adore this record. The song selection is a good mix of covers and originals. He just has a fantastic voice and energy.
This album came out 60 years ago this week! Shocking. It's extremely good though.
i have some respect to this album but it didnt give me too much satisfaction. and for the two tracks i just mentioned, i like aretha and mick's cover(/original) version respectively. 3/5
Like a decent action move. Fun once, maybe still enjoyable a second time, but ultimately lacks variation and depth to make it stand out to me. 3.5/5
What a great voice!
24/09/2025 I didn't realise Otis had done so much music that I actually know. What a guy, what a hero, what an album. Spotify listeners: 8.6 million
Een bak covers, maar wel op een lekkere manier gebracht. Een tikkeltje makkelijk eigenlijk, maar wel kwalitatief goed. Goede stem. Als ik een zoon had gekregen had ik hem denk ik Otis genoemd. Of Fender. Puur voor de knikjes die je dan krijgt op het schoolplein, van andere enigszins onderlegde ouders die denken: Zo, die man ademt muziek. Maargoed, misschien krijg ik die knikjes ook wel als ik ons Arethatje ga afleveren. In z'n genre vind ik dit wel een goed album. Drie sterren is te weinig, vijf is overdreven. Snelle rekenaars weten dan waar ik op uit kom.
Surprised to like this tbh
Classic Soul vibes from one of the best! Killer song selection (mostly covers) and the backing band smokes( Booker T & the M.G.s)! I never heard this album but I will be playing it again!! 4 stars
fajne 3*
Classico senza tempo
I always enjoy listening to Otis. This is a lovely album.
It’s just so good - ingrained in musical culture
Pas mon style, pas vraiment passé un bon moment.
Plutot sympa, j'aime bien chill mais cool
Ptn j'adore la soul en fait
One of my favorites. There's few singers who are so evocative, I feel. I sing "I've been loving you too long" in the shower a lot.
some hits but not really my thing
An instant and definitive soul classic. I usually would not give a 5* to an album featuring so many covers, but it's just perfectly executed from start to finish, there's not a single weak track. I can put it on a loop and listen all day long. 10/10
Everything he sang can be in my playlist. It's said that the Stones changed their renditiuon of Satisfaction after hearing his.
I am very divided on this album which is very dated when listening (3 stars)... but many of the tracks covered by other artists have been global hits later on (it really deserves the 4th star). Regarding musical influence, just two words: "Respect & Satisfaction" Mr Redding
Once again, after the Stones one, here comes an album made mostly of covers, but with such maturity and instrumentation that it feels completely re-owned, even on classics like Satisfaction. Wild, tender, rocking : an absolute treat.
good vibes
Shh everyone. Otis is singing.
This is exactly what comes to mind when you think of the name "Otis Redding". Nothing more, nothing less. It's good, it's hearty, it's influential. But is it exciting? Does it break any new ground, venture into the musical unknown, give us musical ideas we've never heard? The unfortunate truth of (quasi-)cover albums, particularly those performed by an already established musician who is known to perform in an outdated genre, is that they just aren't that interesting. Otis Blue is one of several famous 60s records that suffer for this reason (others include Beach Boys' Party!, Ella Fitzgerald's Songbook, the Rolling Stones' debut, and A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector). A cover or two is fine, but by 1965 you really need to extend beyond 8 out of 11 being non-originals. That being said, if you're going to pick songs to cover, you can't do much better than this. Satisfaction, My Girl, Wonderful World, Rock Me Baby... man, so many greats. The former in particular nearly lives up to the original. It's missing Jagger's grit and the heavy electric guitar sound, but the razor-sharp brass makes up for it. And Redding's vocal delivery is excellent – nearly unrivalled for his time. There's a good reason why he's a bit of a legend in these here parts. He's great at riffing with absolute nonsense syllables, in the sense that he's clearly having a blast doing it – and that joyful feeling rubs off on the listener too. Good range of emotions, too. I admire that, unlike certain punk entries on this list, Redding rotates between various tempos and moods. It's a really fun listen. 4/5 Key tracks: My Girl, Wonderful World, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Covers
Another ground-breaking recording. Another artist defining soul. Excellent
I think I liked Otis best when he wasn’t pushing so hard in those high energy tunes. “A Change Is Gonna Come” and “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” were standouts for me.
Very enjoyable. Had never heard the germ for Respect before. 3.5/5
This is a solid three, probably a 3.4 as most of them are covers. It does not cross new ground but covers old ground in a solid way. I would listen to this if I needed a good start for a hard day to come. 3.4
Iconic songs sang very soulfully, really nice to listen to
One of the greatest voices, great collection of songs
Great album. Starts really well. Not as good towards the end but pretty good.
Kilka hitów, ale mam wrażenie że też sporo coverów, utworów, które są zapychaczami. Tak, głos jest niepodrabialny. Bezkonkurencyjny. Czysty jak dzwon. Ale całość? Nie poruszyła jak powinna, była trochę monotonna i wtórna. 6/10
Okish
Think I've only ever heard dock of the bay from Otis which seems strange as he's probably got loads of great songs We named our kitten we got 2 years ago Otis (in my.mind after redding) when we got her. Yes we thought she was a boy until the vet told us otherwise but I liked the name so it stuck
(4) well well well if it isn’t otis redding singing a bunch of bops for 32 mins (didn’t listen to extended cut)
Really enjoyed this, will definitely be listening again soon
Best album generated so far.
No era consciente de la cantidad de canciones suyas que conocía pero por versiones que han hecho otros artistas. Que fuerte, me ha encantado!
Great voice, but too many covers for one album.
Du miel dans les oreilles
The album has a picture of what i can only image is a woman pleasuring herself - my eyes doth roll - but in listening to Otis my eyes are still rolling but behind closed eyes like hers. On my patented -100 to 100 scale if judging an album by its cover is -30 but taking the time to discover you were a tit is +40 then this was +70
H: Otis Redding took covers of some of the most popular songs of his time and made them his own. I love that he made them all sound like his originals, the use of horns brings a cohesive sound to the album. 8/10 H fav song: My Girl Z: the main attraction here is Otis’s voice. He has the ability to transform any song, no matter the genre, into his own. The album is mostly covers, however like Hailey said it felt like a cohesive Otis Redding album with the use of horns and how unique and expressive his voice is. The instrumentation left some to be desired, but overall this is soul at its best. 7.5/10 Z fav song: Wonderful World
I really enjoyed this album. Loved his voice, loved the instrumentation. For a few of the songs, there are other versions that I prefer, but it didn’t stop me from loving the album. Really struggled to pick a fav because I enjoyed the whole thing so much. Fav song: A Change Is Gonna Come Least fav: Shake
Feel like this guy just sung so many songs slightly worse than the covers made them. Have to admire that he did it first to be fair. Specific rating - 4.2 Fav song- my girl Least fav- you don’t miss your water
I really enjoy his voice but a lot of these aren't my favourite versions of the songs. However I do have great respect (get it!) for the original songs, even if they went on to have covers I liked more. Favourite song: Wonderful World Least: Rock Me Baby
This album makes me feel religious even though I'm not, incredible
Smooth, soulful covers of some classic soul songs. Having already heard Aretha Franklin’s album, listening to the arrangement Redding picks on these tracks is fascinating, especially when my only exposure to him has been his breakthrough class “Dock of the Bay”. Makes me wonder what other songs we would’ve heard had he lived past the age of 26. …Honestly it’s incredible that he had the voice that he did for as young as he was. Talented, and definitely taken too soon.
You learn something new everyday, I guess the Rolling Stones covered Otis on "Satisfaction". Great song along with Respect and Change Gonna Come.
Lots of covers
Very enjoyable
Interesting that they put a white woman on the cover of this album. Very listenable early soul from one of the masters, who died way too soon. Just not an album I need to hear more than once.
Every. Last. Song. Is 5 stars.
i won't hear any criticism about this actually do not talk to me do not look at me do not pass go
Nie znam sie, klasyczny jazz chyba. Do włączenia w tle jesiennym popołudniem
So well performed and recorded - this is what all bands should try to sound like.
Fav so far:)
offensive reviews . seminal R&B / Soul album
Another one I've heard plenty of times, and one I always enjoy. Shorter review today. Incredibly consistent especially for an album made up primarily of covers. Best tracks: Ole Man Trouble Respect - Aretha made this her own but this is still great in it's own way A Change is Gonna Come - If Aretha made respect her own, then Otis makes this his own I've Been Loving You Too Long My Girl Wonderful World You Don't Miss Your Water Also worth hearing: Down in the Valley Shake Satisfaction Weakest: Rock me Baby but it's still not a bad song. 9/10 on a ten point scale but as we're on 5 stars, it's got to be a 5. (PS like a lot of 60s albums, there are a few differences between the Mono and Stereo versions of this album. Both are worth a listen imo)
Favorite Track: A Change Is Gonna Come
love
Were all the classics originally Otis Redding
Otis Redding has an impressive voice. After an impressive start to the album, I came to the conclusion on further listening that the album didn't excite me. But then it was the hits and the surprising soul version of "I can't get no ..." that made me change my interim judgment. 4/5
Quite good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Crazy that this album is as good as it is being essentially a covers album that was recorded in a day. I guess when you've got the talent that Otis Reading has you can do both of those things effortlessly.
This is a mighty fine soul album, I'll keep this one around. But the opener was the strongest bit for me and I will argue that Aretha Franklin's Respect is the most important cover in history - this one here seems like an imminent call to a domestic abuse line.
Not a huge fan
A lovely listen, bit upbeat with funk and soul sounds
Otis Redding has an incredible voice. Definitely gone too soon. He sings with a heart and energy that I haven’t heard from anyone else.
This is a great album even with all the covers. Redding makes them his own. I've been loving you too long is often cited as the can't miss song. For me it's Change Gonna Come.
Love his voice and his songs, even though some of these songs were covers.
not for me
An amazing cultural artifact, precious and important. It’s not something I’d want to listen to frequently but that doesn’t mean it’s not great.
The GOAT. Other people's songs, but it don't matter.
Et par veldig kule sanger, et par ok
Loved the vibe! I also did not expect this to be a covers album, and it was so enjoyable to re-discover such amazing songs!
This is an album I didn't know I was missing in my life. New almost all the songs without ever realising that they were connected
i was like, eh its alr, and then a change is gonna come starting playing and I got it. rly damn good, his vocals are crazy, nobody sings like this anymore
I never thought I was a soul guy, but I let this loop through a few times while doing some quest cleanup in silksong and goddamn it grew on me.
A great cover album, but nontheless it is still a cover album and I can't give it more than 3 stars Best Song: A Change is Gonna Come Rating: 6/10 Stars: 3/5
really cool stuff!
Great. A few known ones.
good but a lot of the songs were done better by others
What's not to like? Otis is a master of his craft and this is a great selection of songs
So much soul. So much passion. It’s cool to hear the original recording of Respect. Aretha Franklin really made her cover of it, her own.
Banger of the album: Down in the Valley Albums like this make me realise I should listen to more soul.
Listened on a sunny morning walk and it certainly put some swag in my steps. A good mix of up-tempo tracks and some slower numbers. Great to hear some versions of songs I already knew. Learned that Respect was originally written by Otis and covered by Aretha Franklin
This is the kind of stuff I listen to for pleasure. The only reason I don't rate it higher is that it's not very original.
Absolutely wonderful music from a master singer. The only thing holding it back is that only a couple of these are originals (one of which would soon be completely overshadowed by Aretha Franklin's rendition).
I knew a couple of tracks: My Girl (of course) and A Change Is Gonna Come (what an awesome song). The rest was new to me. I love the combination of his emotional voice and the brass backing. There are a couple of covers in this album that I don't love: Wonderful World and I Can't Get No Satisfaction. His rendition isn't as good as the original and his style doesn't work as well here. But the rest is pretty good. All in all it kinda squeaks by as a 4.
Even when the covers don't quite deliver as well as the originals, they are still interesting and hold their own against most songs. And the backing instrumentation is great, knowing both when to swell and add to the vocals and when to just get out of the way. Maybe just a high 4, but rounding up.
Unmatched vocals. Some of the covers don't rise quite to the level of the originals but it's a quibble since I listened to this at least 3 times today.
4/5. Dang, Otis can sing. It comes so naturally to him. I know most, if not all of these songs, and yet it feels like I'm listening to them for the first time. They feel so second-nature to his vocals that it doesn't feel like a cover album. It is a cover album though so I just don't feel right giving it 5 stars, just cause these versions aren't better than the originals, just different. It's still a great album overall, with Otis and his band truly crushing each song, taking it as their own. Interesting that this was the original Respect version. Kind of cringe considering the correct version from Aretha. Best Song: Down In The Valley, Wonderful World, Change Gonna Come
Rating: 9.5/10 One of the best soul albums of all time, Otis Redding sings with so much...soul! Absolutely iconic voice with incredible instrumentals, culminating together to a masterful experience.
Meh. Good blues and nice tones and shi, but like it just doesn't scratch my adhd hyperactive brain. I won't listen to it again, although now I'm a little more versed in the world of blues which is always nice
Catchy blues, definitely encourages dancing. Multiple songs that I'm unsure if they're covers or the original
Otis Redding is one of my favorite vocal performers, and this album showcases a lot of the reasons why. It is also chock full of hits. Really really enjoyable album by a legend.
amazing album
Echt een absoluut heerlijk album. Zijn stem, de variatie. Ik neig opecht naar 5 sterren. Heerlijk.
Great soul, lotta classics, great voice and band
Fantastic album, such a great voice. Packed with classic after classic. What a voice! 4.5, rounded down. Heard before? Yes Owned: Yes. 8/1001, 8/31 (26%) Will I get? Already own Recommend: Yes
So good!!!
Classic Otis Redding album. He did write a few of these tracks, the others are popular R&B covers (except the Stones song). Displays his powerful and emotive voice. One of the best R&B singers of his era. The room reverb on albums of this era really adds to the overall sound. Notables songs include Change Gonna Come, Down In The Valley, I’ve Been Loving You Too Long, My Girl, You Don’t Miss Your Water.
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Beautiful, raw, timeless soul. Powerful vocals. The originals are as incredible as the Sam Cooke covers. Passionate, gritty, gospel fire. The band is perfectly tight. Isaac Hayes on the keys, who knew!? This album is just back to back hit after hit after hit. It is about as easy a listen as you could ever want. Favourite track - Wonderful World. 9/10.
Such a great album. Always liked Otis, but never listened to a full album. Could see myself putting this on regularly
Bit of a classic album 7/10
Even more RESPECT than I had before
9.5/10 It's refreshing to be given an album that there can be no doubt belongs on this 1001 albums list. 'Otis Blue' is a seminal work by one of Soul's very greatest artists, so me rating it feels like a fairly redundant exercise. The rating exercise is made even more difficult by my familiarity with the biggest hits from the album, which tends to lead to fixation on some of the less-known songs on here that I hadn't heard before. Nonetheless, even these are well worth the listen. Perhaps 'Shake' is the only song which I could do without but I'm hardly going to complain about its inclusion here, especially since it forms part of Redding's tribute to Sam Cooke. My favourite from the album is probably 'A Change Is Gonna Come' -every bit as beautiful in Redding's rendition as Cooke's. Incidentally, how tragic is it that Redding recorded this after Cooke's death in an effort to fill the void he had left only to die just two years later in a plane crash. It's strange to hear this version of 'Respect', which I'd always thought was an Aretha Franklin original - lyrically Franklin's version has clearly aged far better, but musically Redding's version is still a good song. All in all, this is a sublime album, an example of one of the greatest soul singers at his very best. Listens: 4
Enjoyed it
Sweet Blues & Soul the Memphis way!This album makes you love everybody!
Pure soul put into this album 8/10
Me gusta mucho Otis Redding y en general los álbumes que le he escuchado me terminan fascinando. Resulta que el presente es un disco de covers de canciones de R&B y aunque me gustó, sí lo sentí tal cual así: Otis Redding haciendo covers. Y pues algo me faltó. Como que no me pegó la magia de Redding como otras veces. Pero vaya, es un muy buen disco.
Solid soul
Бодрые и энергичные каверы со всякими соулами и блюзами. И песня Rolling Stones есть.
Oldieeeee ❤️
A fantastic album! He took what came before and made it something new, something that influenced not only folks in the soul genre, but in all the genres of pop, rock, and blues. So many songs were good before Otis Redding performed them, but after they became standards that have lasted the test of time. Just mind blowing how much he achieved artistically by the time of his death at the tender age of 26.
The best album I’ve listened to so far even taking over Bob Dylan. Just pure class
If anyone can pull off an album of covers it’s Otis. He’s the (love) man!
A great singer and some great tracks here.
Unbelievable transcendent performance by one of the truly great greats. The Stax band is pure smoke, Otis is on top of them all, and the songs are killer: the trifecta of Cooke tribute numbers and his three originals crush. You can make a case this is the greatest soul album ever made. The universe was utterly robbed when he died in that plane crash. No number of stars is enough.
Otis and the Memphis Horns. Automatic 5. This falls just short of desert island rankings. I get that a lot of these are covers and many have been overplayed. Still this formula scratches that certain itch cannot be beat.
I wasn’t expecting covers, but I liked many of his interpretations, especially of “Satisfaction.”
Timeless soul classics!
I was excited to listen to that album but sadly it didn't catch me. It has some interesting stuff here and there but overall it is bland album. I couldn't name favorite tracks from that album sadly. 2/5