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Dec 10, 2017 · Jonathan Gould writes about the life, music, and death of Otis Redding, the legendary African-American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
This was Otis’ final recording before the plane crash that took his life in December 1967. In September 1987, Atlantic Records released “The Otis Redding Story”, a two volume record set featuring Otis’ most unique and rare hits, such as “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.” “Respect,” “Pain In My Heart,” “Satisfaction” and ...
HALL OF FAMEESSAY. By Michael Hill. Otis Redding was, quite literally, sittin’ on the dock of the bay when he began to compose the tune that would become his most enduring hit after his sudden and untimely death in December of 1967.
