album · September 15, 1965

Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding

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This 1965 collection captures Redding in his prime, blending originals with ambitious covers that highlight his singular interpretive power. It remains a definitive statement of his artistry and the soul genre.

• The album was recorded over three sessions in March, April, and May of 1965 at the legendary Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. It features core Stax session musicians Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and Al Jackson Jr. on various tracks. The album reached number 7 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and number 72 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
• Otis Redding cut the album in just three sessions at Stax in Memphis, Tennessee, using the label’s house band, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, for most of the tracks. The album was a critical success and charted at number 7 on the R&B charts and number 72 on the Billboard 200.
• Otis Redding cut the album in just three sessions at Stax in Memphis, Tennessee, using the label’s house band, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, for most of the tracks. The album was a critical success and charted at number 7 on the R&B charts and number 72 on the Billboard 200.

Otis Redding was an influential soul singer from Georgia known for his passionate vocal delivery and songwriting. He was a pivotal artist on the Stax Records roster during the 1960s, bridging R&B and rock.