The Immortal Otis Redding

by Otis Redding

Released: June 15, 1968

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"The Immortal Otis Redding" is a posthumous studio album by American soul artist Otis Redding, released in June 1968 by Atco Records. The album consists of 11 songs recorded by Redding during an intensive three-week session that ended just days before his tragic death in December 1967. "The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)" is the only track on the album that had been previously released, coming out as a single in April 1968.

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The album remains a poignant reminder of Redding's…

The album remains a poignant reminder of Redding's talent and the music world’s loss following his untimely death.

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I've Got Dreams to Remember

The album includes four charting singles: "The Happy Song," "I've Got Dreams to Remember," "Amen," and "Hard to Handle." "The Immortal Otis Redding" showcases Redding's soulful voice and emotive songwriting, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest soul singers.

The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)

"The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)" is the only track on the album that had been previously released, coming out as a single in April 1968.

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"The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)" is the only track on the album that had been previously released, coming out as a single in April 1968. The album includes four charting singles: "The Happy Song," "I've Got Dreams to Remember," "Amen," and "Hard to Handle."

"The Immortal Otis Redding" showcases Redding's soulful voice and emotive songwriting, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest soul singers. The album remains a poignant reminder of Redding's talent and the music world’s loss following his untimely death.