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| 1. These Arms Of Mine | |||
| 2. Pain In My Heart | |||
| 3. Mr. Pitful | |||
| 4. That's How Strong My Love Is | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Change Gonna Come | |||
| 2. A Woman, A Lover, A Friend | |||
| 3. Home In Your Heart | |||
| 4. Respect | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Hard To Handle | |||
| 2. Shake | |||
| 3. Knock On Wood | |||
| 4. Tramp | |||
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| Disc: 4 | |||
| 1. Try A Little Tenderness | |||
| 2. Cigarettes And Coffee | |||
| 3. Bring It On Home To Me | |||
| 4. Glory Of Love | |||
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| Disc: 5 | |||
| 1. Love Man | |||
| 2. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher | |||
| 3. Got To Get Myself Together | |||
| 4. A Lover's Question | |||
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
This five-CD box includes almost every track from the studio albums Otis Redding recorded in his four year career with Stax. Since these albums included all the singles, the collection is effectively a "best of" plus more. My own vinyl collection was put together thirty years ago with some difficulty, scouring second hand record shops and paying the price of this whole box for anything resembling a decent disc. I envy lucky newcomers both for the price now required and the experience of listening for the first time to everything that is on offer.
Only one track (Hey Hey Baby) is missing from Otis's first album Pain in My Heart released in 1964. Thereafter every track is included from the four subsequent albums released before his death in December 1967: Otis Blue (his classic 1965 album and Europe breakthrough), Soul Ballads, Sings Soul and Dictionary of Soul. Also included are the best tracks from his joint album recorded with Carla Thomas (King and Queen) and all the tracks from two decent posthumous albums, Sitting in the Dock of the Bay and Love Man.
The only significant recordings missing are those from any of Otis's live albums, some of which are excellent. In this regard, I would particularly recommend Live in Europe and Live at Monterey (a scintillating album shared 50:50 with Jim Hendrix)
One thing to remember is that very few Soul stars of the day got to record albums in this quantity - you had to be right at the top of the tree to do so. Another is that the core personnel for the Stax backing band are the classic lineup of Booker T and the MGs, comprising Booker T Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn and Al Jackson Jnr.
Overall, I recommend this collection to anyone who is interested in Soul or 1960s music. You, can of course, buy a smaller "best of" collection, but you will find many worthwhile lesser-known tracks in this one that you would otherwise be missing.
Only one track (Hey Hey Baby) is missing from Otis's first album Pain in My Heart released in 1964. Thereafter every track is included from the four subsequent albums released before his death in December 1967: Otis Blue (his classic 1965 album and Europe breakthrough), Soul Ballads, Sings Soul and Dictionary of Soul. Also included are the best tracks from his joint album recorded with Carla Thomas (King and Queen) and all the tracks from two decent posthumous albums, Sitting in the Dock of the Bay and Love Man.
The only significant recordings missing are those from any of Otis's live albums, some of which are excellent. In this regard, I would particularly recommend Live in Europe and Live at Monterey (a scintillating album shared 50:50 with Jim Hendrix)
One thing to remember is that very few Soul stars of the day got to record albums in this quantity - you had to be right at the top of the tree to do so. Another is that the core personnel for the Stax backing band are the classic lineup of Booker T and the MGs, comprising Booker T Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn and Al Jackson Jnr.
Overall, I recommend this collection to anyone who is interested in Soul or 1960s music. You, can of course, buy a smaller "best of" collection, but you will find many worthwhile lesser-known tracks in this one that you would otherwise be missing.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The total magnificence and true soul singing of this absolute Legend is awe inspiring. I have enjoyed an Otis Day listening to it all. This is one of the best cd collections, 5 cds, I have bought for years and certainly an all time bargain. Covers all the great albums of the 66-70 period and though he crashed into a lake all those years ago his beautiful soul sings on.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Elvis was the King Of Rock, Otis Redding was the King Of Soul. His death in 1967 robbed Soul music of its' greatest ever male singer. Like Buddy Holly, he died far too young, yet in his brief recording career, Otis recorded more than a few classic songs. They are all here in this collection - Pain In My Heart, Mr Pitiful,I've Been Loving You Too Long, Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa etc sit alongside what to me are his three greatest recordings. Respect, Satisfaction, and (Sittin') On The Dock Of The Bay. At the price, you cannot go wrong buying this. This 5CD set is an absolute bargain, and a reminder of how much of a loss Otis was. Well worth a listen to, even if you are not familiar with his music.
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Crazy! Most of the Otis Redding recorded legacy at a dimestore price....
This is great stuff. The bulk of Otis Redding's recorded legacy (the equivalent of about 8 original albums) for less than a takeaway lunch. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Pearlman
OTTIS REDDING 100 HITS LEGEND
I HAVE ADMIRED OTTIS REDDING FOR THE PAST FIFTY YEARS. THESE CDS ARE OF A VERY HIGH QUALITY AND SHOW OTTIS REDDING AT HIS BEST.
Published 3 months ago by BRIAN
Otis Redding CD
Fantastic value for such a great CD, I will definitely recommend this CD to other Otis Redding fans who want some nostalgia.
Published 4 months ago by adbich
otis redding 100 hits
I was a fan way back in the 60's but lost my collection. This one collection has replaced most of the tracks I had of this great artiste. Read more
Published 11 months ago by don hawkwind
Don't Get Arrested!
I wanted to expand my Otis collection, so I bought this, my jaw dropping at the price.
I have always thought 'Otis Blue' one of the greatest albums ever made by anyone. Read more
I have always thought 'Otis Blue' one of the greatest albums ever made by anyone. Read more
Published 12 months ago by conjunction
What terrific value for money
The thing that always bothered me about Otis Redding albums was his need to record cover versions when his own songs were so brilliant. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Will S
Fantastic Value.
I must admit to being very apprehensive about ordering this boxset because I have been disappointed with the quality of other boxsets in the past which at first glance appeared to... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rob Dylan
Soul legend
This set is excellant value for money and on the whole the transfer to CD is good though there is more than one track where the sound quality ia a little unbalenced. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bruce the Moose
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