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
Bbcode Background Article Otis Redding's "Love Man" Love Man Is The Third Posthumous Album By American Soul Artist Otis Redding. Released In June 1969 It Features Songs Recorded In 1967 And Was Produced By Steve Cropper With Backing From Booker T. And The M.G.'s. The Album Includes A Blend Of Pop Gospel And Funk. Notable Tracks Include "Direct Me " "I'm A Changed Man " And The Title Track "Love Man " Which Incorporates Lyrical References To The Hippie Culture. Critically The Album Received Mixed Reviews. Robert Christgau Praised It As Redding's "best LP Since Immortal " While Mark Deming Viewed It As Flawed But Acknowledged Redding's Energy And Conviction. Charting At Number 46 On The US Billboard 200 And Number 8 On The R&B Albums Chart "Love Man" Solidified Redding's Posthumous Reputation As A Significant Soul Artist. Key Personnel - Otis Redding Vocals - Booker T. Jones Isaac Hayes Keyboards - Steve Cropper Guitar Producer - Donald Dunn Bass Guitar - Al Jackson Jr. Drums - Additional Musicians On Trumpet And Tenor Saxophone Critical Reception - The Village Voice A - Rolling Stone Favorable - Entertainment Weekly A− - Allmusic Mixed Chart Performance - US Billboard 200 #46 - R&B Albums #8 - Singles "A Lover's Question" And "Love Man" Achieved Notable Positions On US Billboard Charts With "Love Man" Also Charting In The UK. Source /bbcode