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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Respect (Single/LP Version) | |||
| 2. Try A Little Tenderness (LP Version) | |||
| 3. Love Man | |||
| 4. Shake (LP Version) | |||
| 5. Mr. Pitiful (Single/LP Version) | |||
| 6. I Can't Turn You Loose (LP Version) | |||
| 7. Pain In My Heart (Single/LP Version) | |||
| 8. You Left The Water Running | |||
| 9. My Lover's Prayer (Single/LP Version) | |||
| 10. Tramp (LP Version) | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. I've Been Loving You Too Long (Single/LP Version) | |||
| 2. These Arms Of Mine (Single/ LP Version) | |||
| 3. Hard To Handle | |||
| 4. That's What My Heart Needs | |||
| 5. Security | |||
| 6. Satisfaction [I Can't Get No] (LP Version) | |||
| 7. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa [Sad Song] (Single/LP Version) | |||
| 8. The Happy Song [Dum-Dum] (LP Version) | |||
| 9. Come To Me | |||
| 10. Change Gonna Come | |||
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The Very Best of Otis Redding is a wonderful 40-track overview of Otis Redding's brief career, and it hits most of the high points, including such classics as "Respect," "Try a Little Tenderness," "Pain in My Heart," and "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." Also included are Redding's near-definitive version of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" and the gorgeous (and heartbreaking) "I've Got Dreams to Remember," a Redding original. --Steve Leggett, All Music Guide
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Otis collection,
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This review is from: The Very Best Of Otis Redding (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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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why Otis was unique and will never be forgotten,
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This review is from: The Very Best Of Otis Redding (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.
52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Otis CD,
By MISS W PHIPPS (CHATHAM, KENT United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Very Best Of Otis Redding (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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