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  • Audio CD (26 Sep 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Warner
  • ASIN: B0000032XY
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,987 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. These Arms Of MineOtis Redding 2:32£0.69
Listen  2. Pain In My HeartOtis Redding 2:25£0.69
Listen  3. That's How Strong My Love IsOtis Redding 2:22£0.69
Listen  4. Mr. PitifulOtis Redding 2:42£0.69
Listen  5. I've Been Loving You Too LongOtis Redding 2:55£0.69
Listen  6. RespectOtis Redding 2:09£0.69
Listen  7. I Can't Turn You LooseOtis Redding 2:42£0.69
Listen  8. Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)Otis Redding 2:44£0.69
Listen  9. My Lover's PrayerOtis Redding 3:11£0.69
Listen10. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)Otis Redding 2:43£0.69
Listen11. Try A Little TendernessOtis Redding 3:20£0.69
Listen12. ShakeOtis Redding 2:40£0.69
Listen13. The Happy Song (Dun-Dum)Otis Redding 2:40£0.69
Listen14. TrampOtis Redding & Carla Thomas 3:01£0.69
Listen15. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding 2:44£0.69
Listen16. I've Got Dreams To RememberOtis Redding 3:15£0.69

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It is impossible to overrate Otis Redding. This Rhino compilation, while in no way comprehensive, is nonetheless an outstanding sampler of songs by one of soul music's all-time titans. There's not a dud among these 16 songs, and some, like"These Arms Of Mine", "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", and "Try A Little Tenderness", rank among the greatest pop songs ever recorded.
Redding's performances are mesmerizingand seem to embody the perfect balance between acute sensitivity and sheer overwhelming emotional strength. The combination of Redding's magnetism and the quality of such songs as"Mr. Pitiful", "I Can't Turn You Loose", and "Respect" is almost too good to be true. The album's only shortcoming is that there aren't more tracks to savor. A perfect introduction to this phenomenal singer.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Otis collection, 1 Jun 2006
By Spider Monkey (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Very Best of Otis Redding, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)
This album is the best introduction to Otis you'll find. He sings with such soul it is almost painful at times, yet when he pulls out all the stops and brings the tempo up, you can't help but smile. Songs like 'I've Been Loving You' and 'Change Gonna Come' are sung with such emotion that you fully understand where the phrase soul music came from. This is a great collection showcasing that voice and his amazing song writing. Unsurpassed and essential for any music collection.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Otis CD, 14 Oct 2003
By MISS W PHIPPS (CHATHAM, KENT United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Very Best of Otis Redding, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)
I heard this album for the first time last year. From the moment it was put on it touched me almost violently. I was played disc 2 and every time I hear that first track now, tears well up in my eyes. The whole disc is just one song after the other of deep, almost painful love. It just pours out of his voice.
If you like Soul music, you HAVE to have this album.
I moved house and lost it but I can't live without it so I'm online buying it again.
I recommend you do the same.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why Otis was unique and will never be forgotten, 17 Jun 2007
By Siriam (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Very Best of Otis Redding, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)
If you want to understand why Otis 40 years since he died is still unmatched as a great soul singer, then this excellent compilation of his lifetime recordings (several released after his untimely death in 1967) will provide the evidence.

The collection is well compiled plus transcribed and the running order over both CDs reflects the man's live shows where the changing of pace from outright rockers (Respect, Security, I can't turn you loose, Satisfaction etc.) to emotionally sung tender ballads where every nuance and pitch is perfect (Try a little tenderness, I've been loving you too long etc) kept the levels high. Steve Cropper's quote that recording with Otis was like going to Church in that he inspired you is well evidenced here.

While there are no live tracks here, the 40 tracks are an effective cross section of all his different styles and so provide an otstanding introduction and deserve the tile "The very best of" - I could not think of a studio track I would wish had been included. In addition the set has an excellent set of liner notes covering Otis's recording history.

If suitably aroused by listening to what is contained here, consider looking for the solo albums (especially "Otis Blue") and the DVD "Otis Remembered" which captures him live in performance at Moneterey and in the UK during the Stax/Volt Revue Tour.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This cd deserves more than 5 stars. Forty great tracks from one of the greatest singers of all time. Otis Redding was a great influence on the likes of Paul Rodgers. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Otis Redding's legacy lives on in this album....
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