Otis Redding - Pain In My Heart

At just 22 years of age, Otis Redding showed incredible maturity in his distinctive gravelly voice that became the vocal benchmark of Soul music. His very first album Pain In My Heart (1964) contained his first hit from 1962, "These Arms Of Mine". His versatility shows in the diverse selection of material, like "The Dog" by Rufus Thomas, "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King, "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke and "Lucille" by Little Richard.

Backing him up are the rhythm section from Stax house band Booker T. & The MG's and the horn players from The Mar-Keys. The album promised a wonderful career of Redding, which unfortunately would only last a mere three years after the release of Pain In My Heart.

 

Side One

Pain In My Heart

The Dog

Stand By Me

Hey Hey Baby

You Send Me

I Need Your Lovin'

Side Two

These Arms Of Mine

Louie Louie

Something Is Worrying Me

Security

That's What My Heart Needs

Lucille

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