Otis Redding released The Soul Album in 1966. This eleven track album followed his 1965 release Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul , which was considered one of his best. Being the prolific song writer that he was The Soul Album was recorded in the months of November of 1965 to August 1966. It was released on Volt/Stax Records in April of 1966. The Soul Album featured a variety of different styles being juxtaposed within Redding's song writing capabilities bringing together a collection of cover [...]
Folks, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm now doing a weekly show on WFMU's Rock 'n' Soul Ichiban . It streams to your computer, mobile device, internet radio, as well as the tinfoil you've attached to your skull LIVE on Wednesday nights from 8-10PM EST. Or, you can listen to the ARCHIVE at your convenience anywhere, anytime. You can hear my first show from January 25th > HERE < and more as they're added weekly. I'm still working out the kinks and the mic breaks from show #1 are a little rough. [...]
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British singer/songriter Michael Kiwanuka is a fresh cup of coffee for a world of drowsy, early morning, soul music. Michael comes equipped with melodic guitars, light percussion, and a voice that's somewhere between Otis Redding , Miles Davis , Bill Withers , and Robert Pattinson. The title track of his new CD, "Home Again", is an introspective take on the comfort and safety of home, and how you long for it when you're away. Home again , Michael's new album, will be out on March 26th 2012 on Mumford & Sons [...]
Elk jaar vraagt de BBC aan belangrijke mensen in het veld (DJ's enzo) wie ze denken dat er het komende jaar door gaat breken. De afgelopen jaren hebben ze vaak goede voorspellingen gedaan, zoals Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Keane en 50 Cent. Hoewel het natuurlijk twee kanten op werkt en een soort self-fulfilling prophecy is, [...]
Michael Kiwanuka's place on the BBC's 'Sound of 2011' was a pretty safe bet. Somehow, he has managed to capture a strong online audience, as well as an even stronger radio following. A feat far harder than people consider. Much of this could well be to do with his timeless sound. A combination of jazz and soul that harks back unabashedly to some of his early influences of Otis Redding and Bill Withers. It's common to find bands taking a genre and giving it a 'modern twist'. Michael Kiwanuka however seems more than content to reside within the boundaries of [...]
Otis Redding | These Arms Of Mine
Fridays 'round these parts typically see gobs of remixes. Today didn't seem right posting a "Friday Remixes," partly due to the fact that this entire weekend most people will be celebrating Christmas with family, friends and loved ones. I plan on doing the bulk of my shopping today and my procrastinating has taken me as far out as possible. No matter how hard I try to fight it every year, I fall into the same trap. Saturday will be full of football from morning till nighttime. I'm in the championship game of my fantasy league, so I'll be [...]
A week away from Christmas, it is time to really set the mood, and there is no legendary voice better than doing just that than Otis Redding's . He turns the most family oriented time of the year into a love affair. Bing Crosby's version of "White Christmas" may be the best selling single of all time (no joke), but if you really want to feel it, then let Otis give it to you. Of the innumerable renditions, this soulful take actually gives a sense of longing. Redding is alone on Christmas day and looking for someone to share [...]
Filed under: Exclusive , Book Club Henry Diltz, Getty Images For veteran music journalist and author Harvey Kubernik (' Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon ' among other titles ), 1967's Monterey International Pop Festival is an event that rises above all of the other milestone music festivals. A Los Angeles teenager when the monumental festival took place, it had a profound impact on him, even [...]
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Last year we had two compilations of classic Christmas soul (plus one featuring newer stuff); here is a third volume. It kicks off with a spoken intro by The Jackson 5 . Jermaine is crying – and the manner in which that is established always makes my smile – and he needs yuletide comforting. Wonderful stuff. Towards the middle we get socially conscious. Stevie Wonder , still just 17 years old, hopes for no hunger and no tears, but for peace and equality of man. Then the Harlem Children's Choir , who sound rather older [...]
Otis Redding's take on "Merry Christmas Baby" can be found on A Classic Soul Christmas .
Here is some more awesome new music... Michael Kiwanuka has two EPs out in 2011, and has been compared to Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers and Otis Redding I'm Getting Ready by MichaelKiwanuka ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ___________ The Brooklyn based y/y reminds me of Fourtet mixed with Animal Collective. PlayPlay by yyband ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ __________ Check out Snowmine on Shaking Through [...]
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We should maybe just rename this particular feature "Otis Redding Songs You Can Comfortably Press 'Repeat' On." Otis Redding - You Left The Water Running
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Tweet Listen to Michael Kiwanuka 's new song "Home Again" below. In August we tipped London's Michael Kiwanuka to go on to do great things and he's following up on that prediction (thanks, Michael!) with almost every new song he releases. In short, he's like the heartbroken lovechild of Bill Withers and Otis Redding , if two dudes were [...]
Dan Andriano, in his guise as Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room has posted a cover of Otis Redding's 'These Arms of Mine' on his Facebook page . The track was originally released on Redding's debut album, Pain In My Heart , in 1964. It became his first single. Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room released Hurricane Season in 2011
The opener to the stone cold classic "Otis Blue" album. Damn my man can sing!
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The World (Is Going Up In Flames) - Charles Bradley It's now undeniably true that reincarnation exists within our universe. How else could Charles Bradley (@charles_bradley) harness the look, style, and mojo of Otis Redding so innately? Bradley, backed by the Menahan Street Band, is an instant classic. A soul and funk revivalist, Bradley has been referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul", and for good reason. His recent release on Daptone Records, No Time For Dreaming , is a studied review of original [...]
Filed under: News , Video , New Music , Exclusive Sion Fullana Marketa Irglova was thrust into the spotlight after her role in the breakout musical hit ' Once .' One Academy Award and several years later, she's readying her debut solo album 'Anar' for release on Oct. 11, but first she's giving fans a taste of the new material with her video for 'Go Back.' Irglova drew inspiration from the [...]
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