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251) Dictionary of Soul

Otis Redding

Posted Nov 01, 2003 12:00 AM

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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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