In this Series of Posts, I will writing about the Artist's who are in My "Greatest Ever Soul Singer of All-Time" Poll.
The Poll is over to the Right of the Blog, it has been Running for a Couple of Weeks now, so if You haven't already Voted, Please do so!
In these Post's, I will write a few Facts, Figures, Stats and Interesting Stuff on the Artist in Question, I will also include a Playlist of their 20 Greatest Songs.
I will Write a Post on each Artist in Order of "Top to Bottom" of the Poll!
ARTIST NUMBER 5..............OTIS REDDING
Otis Ray Redding Jr was Born in Georgia, USA on 9th September 1941, He was a Soul Singer, Songwriter, Arranger and Producer.
He left School in 1956 Aged 15 to earn Money and Support His family.
He Worked in Little Richard's backing Band "The UpSetters"
By 1958 He had Joined "Johnny Jenkins Band" The
Pinetoppers and Toured The Southern States of America, He was the Driver and a Musician!
An unscheduled Appearance as a Session Singer, Led to His Turning Point in His Musical Career.
He was Signed to Stax Records and was Making Solo Records by 1964, His First Album was Entitled "Pain In My Heart" which Reached Number 103 on the US Pop Chart and Number 28 on the UK Pop Chart.
His First Single Release was "These Arms Of Mine" which Reached number 85 on the US Pop Chart and Number 20 on the US R&B Chart.
Otis Redding was as Popular with the White Record Buying Public as the Black!
Around the Mid 1960's O.R was one of the Most Popular Recording Artist in the World, He had His Own Backing Back for Recording and Performing "The Barkays" He also had at that Time, what was unheard of, for a Black Artist, He had His Own Private Plane, which He & the Band used to use to travel to Shows etc.
After only about 3 or 4 Years into His Career, on December 10th, 1967, Otis Redding was Travelling to Memphis on the Plane with the Band "The Barkays" to Finish Recording an Album and to Record a TV Show, when Tragedy Struck the Plane Crashed into Icy Waters in Wisconsin!
Otis Redding, 4 members of The Barkays, and Cabin Crew all Died, only One Barkay Survived, Vocalist and Trumpeter "Ben Cauley"
Since His Death "Otis Redding" has Won many Musical Awards Worldwide & been called "The King of Soul" by many people including James Brown.
My Favorite Otis Redding Track is : "Love Man"
Full Otis Redding Discgraphy:
6 Studio Albums
28 Singles
After His Death:
4 Albums
10 Live Albums
5 Compilations
19 Singles
His Biggest Ever Selling Single, which was Not Quite Completed Before His Death was "(Sittin' On) Dock Of The Bay", Released in 1968 and Attained "Gold Status"
It Sold around the World Reaching Both Number 1 on the US Pop and R&B Charts, it also reached Number 3 in the UK.
A Selection of Otis Reddings Greatest Hits
Checkout these Videos on the Death of Otis & The Barkays!
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Otis Ray Redding Jr was Born in Georgia, USA on 9th September 1941, He was a Soul Singer, Songwriter, Arranger and Producer.
He left School in 1956 Aged 15 to earn Money and Support His family.
He Worked in Little Richard's backing Band "The UpSetters"
Pinetoppers and Toured The Southern States of America, He was the Driver and a Musician!
An unscheduled Appearance as a Session Singer, Led to His Turning Point in His Musical Career.
He was Signed to Stax Records and was Making Solo Records by 1964, His First Album was Entitled "Pain In My Heart" which Reached Number 103 on the US Pop Chart and Number 28 on the UK Pop Chart.
Otis Redding was as Popular with the White Record Buying Public as the Black!
Around the Mid 1960's O.R was one of the Most Popular Recording Artist in the World, He had His Own Backing Back for Recording and Performing "The Barkays" He also had at that Time, what was unheard of, for a Black Artist, He had His Own Private Plane, which He & the Band used to use to travel to Shows etc.
Otis Redding, 4 members of The Barkays, and Cabin Crew all Died, only One Barkay Survived, Vocalist and Trumpeter "Ben Cauley"
My Favorite Otis Redding Track is : "Love Man"
Full Otis Redding Discgraphy:
6 Studio Albums
28 Singles
After His Death:
4 Albums
10 Live Albums
5 Compilations
19 Singles
His Biggest Ever Selling Single, which was Not Quite Completed Before His Death was "(Sittin' On) Dock Of The Bay", Released in 1968 and Attained "Gold Status"
It Sold around the World Reaching Both Number 1 on the US Pop and R&B Charts, it also reached Number 3 in the UK.
A Selection of Otis Reddings Greatest Hits
Checkout these Videos on the Death of Otis & The Barkays!
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