Apr192024

Otis Redding

Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. Redding's style of singing gained inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. His singing style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s. During his lifetime, his recordings were produced by Stax Records, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Read more on Last.fm

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Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
6085274
2Try a Little Tenderness
2270328
3These Arms of Mine
1774693
4Hard to Handle
1157523
5Stand by Me
1144862
6Cigarettes and Coffee
1134368
7I've Been Loving You Too Long
954761
8My Girl
884844
9Pain In My Heart
761490
10That's How Strong My Love Is
714608

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