Otis Redding's The Soul Album is a significant work in the realm of soul music, released in April 1966. This album marks Redding's fourth studio effort and showcases his unique vocal style alongside a selection of both original songs and covers. The Soul Album features a mix of Redding's own compositions and reinterpretations of songs by notable artists. Key contributors include guitarist Steve Cropper, who co-wrote several tracks and provided guitar work throughout the album. The album includes covers of songs from artists such as: - Sam Cooke ("Chain Gang"… read more
Otis Redding's The Soul Album is a significant work in the realm of soul music, released in April 1966. This album marks Redding's fourth s… read more
Otis Redding's The Soul Album is a significant work in the realm of soul music, released in April 1966. This album marks Redding's fourth studio effort and showcases his unique… read more
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Redding's style of singing gained inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His singing style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s. During his lifetime, his recordings were produced by Stax Records, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia, and at… read more
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in… read more
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a s… read more