Otis Redding's 70th Birthday

[opinionated ow]

Friday marked the 70th birthday of Otis Redding. Just thought it time to celebrate with a little of his music. What's your favourite?
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[Napoleon]

Great singer.

Here in Cleveland, Ohio Channel 5 did a piece on him yesterday (see link below) since he was flying from Cleveland to Madison, WI when he crashed. He had appeared on a nationally syndicated show that was done out of Cleveland. I guess the R&R HOF will be opening an exhibit on him in 2012.

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/celebrating-the-70th-birthday-of-legendary-king-of-soul-otis-redding

[chop456]

I know it's an overplayed song, but the key change/break in Dock of the Bay is one of the best in music.

[JohnHKart]

Damm gone so young. Thanks for sharing. I need to get some of his stuff, since he's just about the number one influence of my favorite singers (like Glenn Hughes, David Coverdale, Paul Rodgers, etc..)