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The musical memory of late, great soul icon Otis Redding is living on in a special way with a host of activities celebrating what would've been his 66th birthday -- and commemorating the 40th anniversary of his death.
An acclaimed documentary, titled 'Dreams to Remember: the Legacy of Otis Redding,' arrived on DVD this week, while a major art exhibition went on display at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame last week.
'Dreams,' with a running time of 90-minute, features 16 classic full-length performances by the vocal virtuoso who delivered such 60's hits as 'Respect,' 'Try A Little Tenderness,' 'Satisfaction' and '(Sitting) On the Dock of the Bay.' Interspersed between the performances are more than 40 minutes of exclusive new interviews documenting his incredible life and career.
Redding, considered one of the architects of soul music, was tragically killed in a plane crash at the young age of 26 on Dec. 10, 1967.
The film had the full cooperation of Redding estate, and is the first official DVD anthology of his classic archival television performances.
"To be given the honor to produce this release was an awesome responsibility," producers David Peck & Phillip Galloway said. "Zelma Redding, Otis' widow, has faithfully maintained her husband's legacy for the last 40 years and it was our desire to create a DVD that would both live up to and pay tribute to that legacy."
In addition to the documentary and the year-long memorabilia exhibition, a star-studded musical salute took place last weekend at the Macon City Auditorium -- featuring the Macon Symphony Orchestra, the Bar-Kays, Taj Mahal, Diana DeGarmo and special guest hosts Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore -- to benefit The Big "O" Youth Educational Dream Foundation, which the was established to encourage and empower youth through music and the arts.
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By: Andrea on 9/26/2007 4:37AM
Yes long over due,Otis Redding is one of the best singers from back in the days. I remember as a child my Grandmother would always play some of Otis Reddings music when she was getting her drink on. I have been buying cds with some of his music for years now I have a real jewel here and I do intend to buy it. Thanks to whomever it was that thought of putting his music back out here.
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By: Jackie Johnson on 9/26/2007 12:32PM
I had just gotten out of jail and was living in Anderson, IN . When I heard the announcement on the radio, I and a group of acquaintences were listening to TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS and drinking Ron Rico 151 shots. Might I say, I sobered up too quick!! Redding was a fabulous man, (as all involved were) and he is sorely missed, even now. Zelma, you're a strong woman and an example to all of us. Thank You.
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By: Cheryl Santiago on 9/26/2007 9:55PM
OMG! Don't go ther! Otis was right! Women do get weary! Try a Little Tenderness was sho nuf the jam! I remember my mother and older sister playing that song as i sat day after day under the dining room table playing with my Barbie dolls. I aint sayin how old I was! Other artist who really sang their hearts out without aid of all of this digital equipment that enhances voices need to be celebrated. The guys could really sing, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke and of course The Big O
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By: debbie taylor on 9/26/2007 11:04PM
I WAS YOUNG WHEN OTIS REDDING PASSED AWAY, BUT, I LOVED HIS MUSIC, I THOUGHT "WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO MEET AND MARRY A MAN THAT PUT ME IN MINE OF OTIS REDDING" AND U NO WHAT? I DID!! AND WE BOTH LOVE HIM TILL THIS DAY...
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By: Bishop James R Winfree Sr, on 9/29/2007 8:11AM
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By: Patricia Williams on 9/29/2007 11:46AM
Otis is one of the all time greatest crooners I have ever heard. Each time I hear any music piece by him, I stop and nearly bow down to it. "Try A Little Tenderness" is my personal favorite. I am glad he made it at last. Hats off to anyone who made this possible.
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By: Belinda on 9/29/2007 5:42PM
Otis Redding was one of the few so called cross over artists. His music appealed to a broad audience. He died so young. He was an enormously talented man. When he sang, people were actually making songs about love instead of raw sex like today's artists.
During Otis's reign as soul master, people actually liked great songs and great music. Today's young people like only one kind of music. When I grew up, I liked many, many genre's of music. I like classical, Rock, Country, gospel and others. What happened to music?
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By: Cassandra on 9/30/2007 1:36PM
OTIS REDDING IS STILL VERY SADLY MISSED AND HIS MUSIC LEGACY STILL LIVES ON AND LIVES STRONG. I STILL OWN AN OTIS REDDING "ALBUM" FROM MY TEEN YEARS OF THE 1960'S AND I HAVE AN AWESOME OTIS REDDING GREATEST HITS CD. ONE OF MY FAVORITE O.R. SONG'S IS:
DREAMS TO REMEMBER
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By: david barnes on 10/05/2007 2:10PM
otis redding, my couisn. his mother fannie redding was my grandmother mattie rolle barnes.sister and i love his muisc.and i feel bad for not getting chance to meet him .
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By: Desiree Edwards on 9/30/2007 11:23AM
Otis was the man. I saw him in London back in the day. I cried when he died.
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