Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal figure in soul and rhythm and blues. Nicknamed the “King of Soul,” Redding’s singing style drew heavily from gospel traditions that shaped the genre. His vocal approach influenced many soul artists of the 1960s. Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia, and his family later moved to Macon. He left high school at age 15 to help support his family, working with Little Richard’s backing band, the Upsetters, and performing in talent shows at Macon’s historic Douglass Theatre. In 1958, he joined Johnny Jenkins’s band, the Pinetoppers, touring the Southern states as both singer and driver. An unscheduled appearance at a Stax Records recording session led to a contract and his first hit single, “These Arms of Mine,” in 1962. Stax released Redding’s debut album, Pain in My Heart, two years later. Initially popular mainly among African American audiences, Redding eventually reached a broader American pop audience. He first performed small shows in the American South, later appearing at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles and touring Europe, including performances in London, Paris and other major cities. In June 1967, he performed at the Monterey Pop Festival. Shortly before his death in a plane crash, Redding wrote and recorded “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” with Steve Cropper. Released in January 1968, the song became the first posthumous No. 1 single on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. The album The Dock of the Bay became the first posthumous album to reach No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
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I’ve Got dreams to remember
Sitting on the dock of the bay
When a man loves a woman
These Arms Of Mine
A Change Is Gonna Come
Try A Little Tenderness
Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Sad Song
I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
My Girl/Respect
That’s How Strong My Love Is
A Fool for You
A Hard Day’s Night
A Lover’s Question
Amen
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