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 Released 1998
Sixteen of Redding's more romantically inclined performances, largely taken from minor hit singles and album tracks, although "Try a Little Tenderness," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "That's How Strong My Love Is," and "Pain In My Heart" are all among his most popular (and best) outings. If Redding had not had such a large and varied output and this actually represented his best material, it would certainly deserve four stars, or perhaps even more. It isn't a best-of, of course, which is why it only receives an average rating, although the music is fine. Certainly it's a good disc (and well annotated by David Nathan), with songs like "My Girl" and "I Love You More Than Words Can Say" that will be unfamiliar to many, but it's hard to imagine who needs it. The committed Otis Redding fan probably has it all, and the Otis Redding dilettante will want a greatest-hits package instead, especially considering that this lacks such essential items as "Dock of the Bay" and "Respect." ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. These Arms of Mine
2. That's What My Heart Needs
3. Pain in My Heart
4. That's How Strong My Love Is
5. For Your Precious Love
6. Nothing Can Change This Love
7. I've Been Loving You Too Long
8. My Girl
9. Just One More Day
10. My Lover's Prayer
11. Try a Little Tenderness
12. Lovey Dovey
13. I Love You More Than Words Can Say
14. A Lover's Question
15. Love Man
16. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
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