Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia, and at the age of 2, moved to Macon, Georgia. Redding quit school at age 15 to support his family, working with Little Richard's backing band, the Upsetters, and by performing in talent shows at the historic Douglass Theatre in Macon. In 1958, he joined Johnny Jenkins's band, the Pinetoppers, with whom he toured the Southern states as a singer and driver. An unscheduled appearance on a Stax recording session led to a contract and his first single, "These Arms of Mine", in 1962.
Stax released Redding's debut album, Pain in My Heart, two years later. Initially popular mainly with African-Americans, Redding later reached a wider American pop music audience. Along with his group, he first played small gigs in the American South. He later performed at the popular Los Angeles night club Whisky a Go Go and toured Europe, performing in London, Paris and other major cities. He also performed at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
Shortly before his death in a plane crash, Redding wrote and recorded his iconic "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" with Steve Cropper. The song became the first posthumous number-one record on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. The album The Dock of the Bay was the first posthumous album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. Redding's premature death devastated Stax. Already on the verge of bankruptcy, the label soon discovered that the Atco division of Atlantic Records owned the rights to his entire song catalog.
Redding received many posthumous accolades, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In addition to "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," "Respect" and "Try a Little Tenderness" are among his best-known songs.
Redding has been called the "King of Soul", an honorific also given to Brown and Cooke. He remains one of the genre's most recognized artists. His lean and powerful style exemplified the Stax sound; he was said to be "the heart and soul of Stax", while artists such as Al Jackson, Dunn and Cropper helped to expand its structure. His open-throated singing, the tremolo/vibrato, the manic, electrifying stage performances and perceived honesty were particular hallmarks, along with the use of interjections (such as "gotta, gotta, gotta"), some of which came from Cooke. Producer Stewart thought the "begging singing" was stress-induced and enhanced by Redding's shyness.
Artists from many genres have named Redding as a musical influence. George Harrison called "Respect" an inspiration for "Drive My Car". The Rolling Stones also mentioned Redding as a major influence. Other artists influenced by Redding include Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Doors, and virtually every soul and R&B musician from the early years, such as Al Green, Etta James, William Bell, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Conley. Janis Joplin was influenced by his singing style, according to Sam Andrew, a guitarist in her band Big Brother and the Holding Company. She stated that she learned "to push a song instead of just sliding over it" after hearing Redding.
The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb wrote the song "To Love Somebody" for him to record. He loved it, and he was going to "cut it", as Barry put it, on his return from his final concert. They dedicated the song to his memory.
Chained And Bound
Otis Redding Lyrics
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Can go no further, because you got me chained and bound, oh
Taller than the tallest sky
Sweeter than a grape on a vine, now
Can go no further, because you got me chained and bound, right now, now
So glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad
Oh, I don't have to worry no more
Baby, somebody, somebody
What kind of life is this kind I'm trying living
Oh Lord, what kind of love is she trying to give me
I feel like I'm standing up and telling the word
I'm chained to your love
Darling, oh
Don't break this little heart of mine
There's no greater love than this love of yours and mine, oh
You walk with your head in the sky
Darling don't ever pass me by
I ain't going no further, because you got me chained and bound, oh now
So glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad
Lord, I don't have to worry no more
Oh she got me chained to her love, now
I don't, I don't want to be taken away, baby
I'm chained, I'm chained and a little bound, now, now, now
I'm chained, I'm chained to your love
I don't, I don't know darling I want to to be taken away, now
Oh, just a little bit of soul hm
Just a little bit of soul, now, somebody, somebody
The lyrics of Otis Redding's song "Chained and Bound" describe a feeling of being deeply in love, but also feeling trapped and powerless in that love. The opening lines "Darling, you made me change my mind" sets the stage for the rest of the song, as it speaks to the power that the loved one has over the singer. The repetition of "can go no further" reinforces this feeling of being trapped, unable to move forward or break free.
The second verse adds to this description, with the lines "What kind of life is this kind I'm trying living, oh Lord what kind of love is she trying to give me?" Again, the singer is expressing feelings of confusion and helplessness, questioning the nature of the love that has him feeling both deeply satisfied and deeply trapped. The chorus, with its repetition of "I'm chained to your love," reinforces this idea of being bound and helpless in love.
The final verse of the song introduces a note of hopefulness, as the singer tells his loved one "don't break this little heart of mine" and expresses a belief in their love being the greatest out there. However, this hopefulness is tempered by the repeated refrain of being "chained and bound", showing that the power dynamic in the relationship has not yet shifted.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling you made me change my mind
You influenced me to change my opinions and thoughts
Can go no further, because you got me chained and bound, oh
I cannot progress because you have complete control over me
Taller than the tallest sky
You have an overwhelming presence
Sweeter than a grape on a vine, now
Your affection and love for me is incredibly sweet
So glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad
I am very happy and grateful
Oh, I don't have to worry no more
I have no need for concern anymore
Oh my my my
Expressing intense emotion or surprise
Baby, somebody, somebody
Addressing a person or people in a conversational or affectionate manner
What kind of life is this kind I'm trying living
I am questioning the nature of the life I am living
Oh Lord, what kind of love is she trying to give me
I am uncertain about the affection and love you are giving me
I feel like I'm standing up and telling the word
I have a strong desire to express myself
I'm chained to your love
I am completely under your spell and cannot escape your love
Darling, oh
Addressing the person you love in an affectionate and endearing way
Don't break this little heart of mine
Please do not cause me emotional pain
There's no greater love than this love of yours and mine, oh
Our love is unmatched and incomparable
You walk with your head in the sky
You have a dignified and confident presence
Darling don't ever pass me by
Please do not ignore or overlook me
I ain't going no further, because you got me chained and bound, oh now
I cannot proceed because you have complete control over me
Oh she got me chained to her love, now
I am completely under your spell and cannot escape your love
I don't, I don't want to be taken away, baby
I do not want to be separated from you
I'm chained, I'm chained and a little bound, now, now, now
I am completely under your control
I don't, I don't know darling I want to to be taken away, now
I am uncertain about my desire to be separated from you
Oh, just a little bit of soul hm
Expressing a desire for emotional or spiritual fulfillment
Just a little bit of soul, now, somebody, somebody
Expressing a desire for emotional or spiritual fulfillment and addressing a person or people in a conversational or affectionate manner
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Written by: OTIS REDDING
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@shirleyspaulo2735
|| "Chained And Bound"
Otis Redding
Darling now, you made me change my mind
Can go no further, because you got me chained and bound, oh
Taller than the tallest sky
Sweeter than a grape on a vine, now
Can go no further, because you got me chained and bound, rightnow, now
So glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad
Oh, I don't have to worry no more
Oh my my my
Baby, somebody, somebody
What kind of life is this kind I'm trying living
Oh Lord, what kind of love is she trying to give me
I feel like I'm standing up and telling the word
I'm chained to your love
Darling, oh
Don't break this little heart of mine
There's no greater love than this love of yours and mine, oh
You walk with your head in the sky
Darling don't ever pass me by
I ain't going no further, because you got me chained and bound,oh now
So glad, I'm so glad, I'm so glad
Lord, I don't have to worry no more
She got me chained to her love, now
I don't, I don't want to be taken away, baby
I'm chained, I'm chained and a little bound, now, now, now
I'm chained, I'm chained to your love
I don't, I don't know darling I wanna to be taken away, now
Ou, just a little bit of soul
Just a little bit of soul, now...
(bySabra) 🌻💬
@shirleyspaulo2735
|| "Acorrentado e Amarrado"
(Otis Redding)
Querida agora, você me fez mudar de idéia
Não posso ir mais longe, porque você me acorrentou e amarrou, oh
Mais alto que o céu mais alto
Mais doce que uma uva em uma videira, agora
Não posso ir mais longe, porque você me acorrentou e amarrou, agora mesmo, agora
Estou tão feliz, estou tão feliz, estou tão feliz
Oh, não preciso mais me preocupar
Oh meu meu meu
amor, alguém, alguém
Que tipo de vida é essa que estou tentando viver
Oh PAI ETERNO, que tipo de amor ela está tentando me dar
Sinto como se estivesse de pé e dizendo a palavra
Estou acorrentado ao seu amor
Querida, oh
Não quebre este meu pequeno coração
Não há amor maior do que este amor seu e meu, oh
Você anda com a cabeça no céu
Querida, nunca passe por mim
Eu não vou mais longe, porque você me acorrentou e amarrou, oh agora
Estou tão feliz, estou tão feliz, estou tão feliz
PAI ETERNO, não preciso mais me preocupar
Ela me prendeu ao seu amor, agora
não quero, não quero ser levado, baby
Estou acorrentado, estou acorrentado e um pouco preso, agora, agora, agora
estou acorrentado, estou acorrentado ao seu amor
Eu não, eu não sei querida
Eu quero ser levado, agora
Ou, apenas um pouco de alma
Apenas um pouco de alma, agora...
"Acorrentado e Amarrado!"
Composição: Otis Redding
(bySabra) 🌻💬
@Hugo_AFBG
Oj Simpson Netflix special brought me here, I just couldn't resist the song!!!
@mrs.bochin0420
same bruh xd
@Mr.Iwuagwu
Yes
@danianderson3113
Same here ❤
@matteaale8601
Yasss
@marcusmajors6196
Great songs on the series
@sandrabrown882
What a voice!! I listen to him everyday💙❤️💜💚
@user-lh2py1hh6d
So do l
@josecosta63
Such a voice, so much charisma, loaded with soul!
@irvingdownes4640
Magnificent song , gone too soon R.i.P Mr . OTIS Redding