This was another anthology that was definitive for many years, but lost a lot of value once Rhino began with its CD reissues. Atlantic hasn't bothered to reissue it as a CD, so it's only available on cassette. The original sound was decent and the range of selections good, and it still can be a nice introduction to Redding's greatness. There wasn't much information available beyond the minimum details.
You probably know the classic soul track “Try a Little Tenderness,” by Otis Redding. It’s a terrific song that builds from an understated beginning (“She may be weary…”) to an over-the-top enthusiastic barking climax (“You’ve got to try a little tenderness!”).But, did you know that “Try a Little Tenderness” is not an original Otis Redding song? It wasn’t even written for hi
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