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
"Hard To Handle" Is A 1968 Song Written By Allen Jones Al Bell And Otis Redding. Originally Recorded By Redding In 1967 It Was Released In Early 1968 As The B-Side To "Amen" Shortly After The Redding's Sudden Death In 1967 . Numerous Covers Of The Song Exist Notably A 1990 Blues Rock Take On The Track By Band The Black Crowes.