Sixties singer Otis Redding unknowingly made an indelible imprint in music history. Through Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul listeners get to experience his studio recordings as well as his live music sets on hits he penned like “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Ole Man Trouble” and “Respect,” which Aretha Franklin made a timeless classic. Redding’s striking, gritty sound on Sam Cooke’s “Change Gonna Come” and the Rolling Stone’s “Satisfaction,” is a part of this collection. Unfortunately, “[Sittin’ on] The Dock of the Bay” missed this recording. -soul goddess

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