Deep Memphis Soul
Otis Redding |
 No mere 15-track compilation is enough to do justice to the enduring brilliance of Otis Redding, but the Starbucks-produced Deep Memphis Soul is an otherwise serviceable overview of the singer's classic Stax sides, compiling most of his biggest and most influential hits. Given that the target demographic is Starbucks customers who likely make few trips into traditional record stores, the inclusion of classics "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," "Try a Little Tenderness," and "I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)" should fulfill the quota of your average listener, but audiences familiar only with the hits will find much more to savor here -- Redding did indeed write the dictionary of soul, and records like "Shake," "Hard to Handle," and "Tramp" (his duet with Carla Thomas) are textbook definitions of the form. A solid introductory course, complete with excellent sound and deluxe packaging. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. These Arms of Mine
2. Shake
3. Pain in My Heart
4. A Change Is Gonna Come
5. I've Been Loving You Too Long
6. Respect
7. That's How Strong My Love Is
8. Try a Little Tenderness
9. Tell the Truth
10. I Can't Turn You Loose
11. Hard to Handle
12. Tramp
13. Look at That Girl
14. I've Got Dreams to Remember
15. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
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