251) Dictionary of Soul : Rolling Stone

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Try a little tenderness" was a Bing Crosby hit from the Thirties until Redding turned it into pure Memphis soul. On Dictionary, he does the same with "Tennessee Waltz" and the Beatles' "Day Tripper," as well as his own ballads, "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" and "My Lover's Prayer."

Total album sales: Under 500,000 +

Peak chart position: 73

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