"Amen," Otis Redding

Song: "Amen"
Album: The Immortal Otis Redding
Artist: Otis Redding

Thanks to Muzzle of Bees for reminding me that today is the 40th anniversary of Otis Redding's death. The PBS special on Stax Records had a great segment on Otis Redding. Apparently, Otis was working as a roadie for Johnny Jenkins when he was 'discovered' by Stax. Hearing the other musicians describe the day when Otis sang "These Arms of Mine" in the studio for the first time was priceless. They knew it was a seminal moment in musical history by the time the song was over. RIP Otis, you will never be forgotten.

Here's Otis spreading some love and singing "I've Been Loving You Too Long To Stop Now."