First time hearing Otis Redding “I've Been Loving You Too Long” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@Jamesscearce]

Otis was dynamite performing live... his performance of this song at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 is one of my favourite concert film experiences. Check it out!

[@sharonspencer2796]

Yes. Monterey Pop Festival version is my favorite version.

[@loadedorygun]

The way he has the band on a string, making them repeat phrases like James brown, soooo cool.

[@Ray1969.]

What James said! Amen!!! Otis has IMO the greatest soulful voice of all time… like warm honey!!

[@patriciadavis1393]

I definitely will have to check it out I never knew he performed at Monterey and this is my favorite song of his although I recently found I've got dreams to remember and I can't get it out of my head❤❤❤❤❤ blessings from Toronto

[@markphillips480]

Man, I wish I was there my brother I was born in 1966. I love Motown I love the blues I love jazz. My all-time favorite is Elvis Presley, but Otis Redding Marvin Gaye you are so lucky my brother. God bless you.

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, You'll love his "Try A Little Tenderness", "These Arms Of Mine" and "I've Been Loving You Too Long" !!! Arguably, the best male soul singer of all-time!

[@ritayprice3510]

Yes, These Arms of Mine

[@raenellefisher8514]

He was great, but I'd still select Marvin Gaye as the best male soul singer of all-time.

[@cshubs]

I sure hope they listen to I've Been Loving You Too Long soon because I can't wait! ;-)

[@solidsimon3501]

I like the live 'Try a little tenderness' where the backing group are all wearing orange/yellow, recorded the day before the crash. His performance is outstanding.

[@raenellefisher8514]

@The Reritee You're probably right. I have rather uneducated tastes. How about this? Best guitar player in history--Jerry Garcia.

[@notquitedone51]

I hope someday you two get to see the footage of his incredible performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, less than six months before his death. Backed by members of Booker T and the MGs, his was one of the most popular acts, and he was warmly received by an auditorium full of hippy rockers, much to his amazement.

[@billmarshall5040]

Otis had that Soul touching “Cry” in his voice! One of the Great!

[@true1evanique]

Exactly!!!...Of all the great soul singers, I haven't got that "touch" feel of Otis until I've heard Josh Teskey of the Teskey Brothers sing "Rain" from the "Color Show."

[@metalmark1214]

Redding wrote this with Jerry Butler ("For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive") in a Buffalo hotel room. The song finds Otis in a predicament: his love affair is going cold, but he's been loving her for so long, he can't stop now. This was Redding's best selling single and biggest hit while he was alive. Redding died in a plane crash on December 10, 1967

[@marshalljackson9796]

When my wife left me years ago, I listened to this song on a loop. Kind of masochistic, but when it comes to love, we can't always control our emotions. My mom caught me listening to it and said that song was her and my fathers dating song. It's one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard. The only thing more powerful is watching him perform it. That video is on you tube.

[@vern1418]

Otis’ voice is the definition of soul. My gosh what a talent. Great reaction

[@jennifermcintosh1602]

When my husband and I got married, he picked out " These Arms Of Mine" for our first dance. It was the most romantic 5 minutes of my life.

[@philpierce2274]

Otis is absolute soul, 100 percent. He didn't have the time to stretch as as far as Marvin Gaye did, and buttery Sam Cooke is still my personal favorite. But try to follow the suggestions to watch Redding's entire Monterey Pop performance, and for that half-hour you will feel like you are watching the greatest soul singer who ever lived.

[@CardiacCat]

Otis Redding is one of the greats. Such a beautiful voice.

[@morrison62]

Otis just made you feel a song and that is so rare now. You can’t teach that, either you got or or you don’t.

[@karenj3611]

So,so true. He made you feel! RIP

[@jeffcooley1861]

He was electrifying in person. I saw him at the Monterey Pop Festival. He drove everybody absolutely nuts.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

There is no other voice like Otis! It was so soulful! We lost him way too soon at 26 years old in a plane crash in 1967! I can only imagine the heights his career would have went if he’d lived! He’s was already a legend in his time!❤❤

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

So much soul!! Love Otis!!!!❤

[@donnamazzella179]

I'm an old woman, so I was a young woman back in the day when all the soul singers were in their heyday. Every turn of the radio dial brought forth the best music ever. With all the wonderful artists to choose from, Otis was at the top of my list. Another artist was Sam Moore of the group Sam and Dave. One of his performances that no one has reacted to is at Atlantic Records 50th reunion when Sam paid tribute to Otis by singing I've Been Loving You Too Long. Sam entered the stage wearing a red suit, looking great. What followed is one of the most iconic Performances EVER! PLEASE, react to this one for me and all your followers that love the best music on the planet. I know what I'm talking about! Btw, I love your reactions. Keep on keeping on guys!

[@mlhesler68]

I never knew who Otis Redding was until I heard he had died in a plane crash. The King of Soul. The release of Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay made me cry. Here was a man who was about to reach superstardom was gone. Six months after his appearance at Monterey Pop in 1967 where 3 unknowns stole the show (Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix) along with Otis playing with the MGs. Otis Redding wrote most of his songs with friend legendary Steve Cropper. His guitar on Otis' song were so beautiful. Whether it is The Dock of the Bay, Try A Little Tenderness, I've Been Loving You Too Long or These Arms of Mine his music was so moving.

[@jamesrowe3606]

Otis Redding was my first musical love. Local bands in rural Scotland played lots of soul music in the mid 1960s when I was a teenager, so I already knew most of his songs when I bought "Otis Live In Europe". Gone too soon.

[@MrsSummerlovin]

My mom used to listen to this and I’ve always loved it. Otis Redding is amazing music.

[@julietate7806]

I'm from Macon, GA, so I've always known about Otis Redding's music. I was 7 years old when he died and I remember my whole family was devastated. My cousins attended his funeral at the Macon City Auditorium. Years later, I met Otis's wife, Zelma, and their daughter Karla (she owned an upscale shoe boutique), Otis III and Dexter. They are all wonderful people, very protective of Otis's legacy, and have just recently opened the Otis Redding Foundation which provides local underprivileged children with instruments and teaching. Though the Reddings could have gone anywhere in the world that they chose, they stayed in Macon.

[@andersonhilliard1940]

Greatest,what a VOICE..PURE..SOUL

[@doriwiljt]

The wonderful Amazing Otis gone too soon RIP.

[@tbone2071]

One of my favorite all time artists and songs! Raw emotion. Otis Redding, Al Green, Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers are my Mount Rushmore of soul singers

[@lisatilley8751]

Mount Rushmore of Soul....love that!

[@jamesjones6359]

If you are going to name any four soul singers, you must, you must include the great Sam Cooke. Period! No Mt. Rushmore without the great, great, great Sam Cooke.

[@tbone2071]

@@jamesjones6359 u are correct

[@jimsealy9489]

The Greatest SOUL Singer ever so much emotion and feeling in his Voice my Fav of all time

[@Eowyn187]

Oh my heart!! ❤💔❤ This man and his voice!! What a thrill to see y'all hear this. Just makes your soul kinda float. Him and Sam Cooke!

[@DavidMcCarron-u3w]

R.I.P OTIS AND THE REST OF THE BAND ,WHO DIED IN THE PLANE CRASH . ALWAYS REMEMBERED. LOVE THE 🎶

[@charlenelesher1198]

Yes, I love how the band accentuates Otis' bursts. The raw emotion just makes your heart go out to him. Good review!

[@lissalois1822]

I remember the first time I heard this song Tom Jones was singing it and he does a hell of a job! I love Otis Redding original version as well! Very heartbreaking! Check out Tom’s version, he sings it live his variety show This Is Tom Jones!

[@donniemaher511]

Otis is a habit for me! Love this song. Played it so much my kids love it too!

[@philfedora495]

One of the greatest voices I've ever heard. This song is as close to perfection as you'll get.

[@OldiesMomma]

You should hear this song song by Stevie wright. He. Performed it in his concert at the Bridge way Hotel in Australia. in the year 1987😂😂😂. It sounded like Otis Redding was singing it🎉❤❤❤

[@rickclink9196]

The most emotional outpouring ever made! Period…

[@feralmario310]

dancing with my❤ love ❤!! thank you Otis

[@alana7259]

There is a memorable video of Otis, accompanied by Eric Burdon and Chris Farlowe singing Shake on the Ready Steady Go show in London in 1966. A one off performance well worth viewing.

[@Purewalite]

What a trio.

[@chanceybooth4537]

As a child I listened to his records on repeat. He is one of a kind and definitely touches your soul with his voice. ❤

[@Gashouse69]

Nobody did Motown better than Otis Redding. Another amazing artist taken from us too early.

[@bman133]

ALL TIME GREAT SONG & SINGER. Thanks

[@elceenomoun8115]

Good music should evoke an emotional response from the listener. That's what makes it art.

[@fmtalks1386]

You're right, BJ. It is a vocal masterpiece!

[@ricoalvarado54]

Love that old school music so Glad my parents played all kinds of music when I was growing up

[@MotivatingInspiration]

The Great Otis Redding. An Incomparable singing "artist" One of a kind.

[@MH-fb5kr]

Otis Redding… always top of the charts… now and forever

[@billieyoung497]

yeah..this rips your own soul out of your body.......he was sooo dang good...I love him..I do,with all my heart...you cant beat ottis at this music...nobody could touch him......this rips me to shreds...thanks for this post..I did have tears....LOL...I honestly did and I needed them tear to remind me that Im human and some things are ok when they touch you this deep.

[@katc.7770]

I first heard this song as part of a movie soundtrack. I long ago forgot the movie but the song has definitely stuck in my head and heart.

[@orlandoprouty7962]

This genius has hundreds of songs this good, no one but no one can sing like this, he was the Best no one comes close!!!!!!

[@donnabannister793]

Ohhh my here I go again!!!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@edithmaxim2041]

The greatest soul singer there ever was. For my top 3 albums to be on a lost island his would be one of them.

[@gregman1715]

Otis Redding One Of The Greatest Male Singer's Of All Time Love His Music RIP Otis✌️

[@frugalseverin2282]

BJ is right about the golden era of soul music, Otis, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Al Green, Gladys Knight, the Three Degrees, so many great groups and singers.

[@timmistorey5989]

Agree Asia " just wow " oooo ooo oooo ooo it brings tears to my eyes and pain in my heart in a beautiful way x

[@ronaldackerman7383]

BJ, watching Asia listening to the song said it all!, That song touches the part of the female that just wants to be loved, to hear it from a man that truly love her thank you for your action this is why I love real love songs like Otis

[@Ladymaskt]

One of the true male artists, you can hear the aching in his voice thru this song, AL Green is another that you can really feel the emotion in all that he sang. Truly real soul music.

[@rogerwilliams5382]

Check out everything by Otis Redding. It's all sooo good because he's the greatest soul man ever. I'm 64 and thank God I been listening to him since I can remember. Where have you'll been. His backing bands are the best R&B bands ever.

[@randygabbert7831]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is the most soulful song I've ever heard. The depth of feeling he puts into this song is off the charts!

[@galenstone9097]

What a great voice. Otis was like good whiskey. A really sweet bite.

[@thedonbeam1]

Besides the love of this man(OATIS) everytime I here his name,Janis Joplin's praise of him made me find every album he every made&played them all Everyone a masterpiece of emotion&talent

[@ralphkern380]

One thing rockers/soul singers/ folkies etc all understood back in the day ---- dynamics --- make - - more ---- emotion.

[@coopm3087]

Otis was a legend for sure Al Green was also great in this genre an awesome performance of his was How can you mend a broken heart( live on soul 1972) Promise you won't be disappointed it's amazing

[@Tijuanabill]

Otis Redding is like the Jimi Hendrix of soul.

[@loadedorygun]

that’s perfect.

[@caramwigdorsky]

XD Asia´s smile!!! you know she will enjoy some otis

[@ohseedee27]

The incomparable Otis Redding. Thank you. Please react to more Otis! Take a look at his catalog. Can you imagine the music he would have given us? Heartbreaking to lose him at 26.

[@Mikeluvdrums]

How great was Otis Redding .. The Man

[@NatalieT_627]

I love the blues 💙 Otis is my favorite 😍

[@stevedennis4197]

Look up Steve Cropper the guitarist at STAX records and how Otis came to record this song. I saw him live in MONTEREY in June of 1967 before I was sent to Viet Nam. Unfortunately, his plane crashed in 1968. I loved listening to his albums since 1965 and do still to this day.

[@Davey1522]

Pure soul!

[@joelliebler5690]

A legend who would have a ascended to even greater heights!👍🏻☮️🥲

[@michaelarrowood4315]

Otis Redding does break my heart with his songs, but they are so beautiful. Thank you for this review! Brilliant soul.

[@tacop11]

I love Otis and I’m proud to say all my grown children know and love Otis.

[@Ritaholden1]

Solid Gold!! He was one of the greatest!

[@browntabproductions]

Otis Redding still IS The MAN. Every Single Recording. Thanks for keeping Him on Peoples ears, & hearts.

[@rettathomas837]

Mine too, love Otis Redding

[@chrishadorn9272]

What an amazing talent that left us all too soon...RIP Otis. Try Cigarettes and Coffee...an OUTSTANDING representation of his raw talent.

[@mustangbill65]

Sitting on the dock of the bay..Was also good..

[@martinking4181]

RIP to Otis, a unique voice and talent...more soul than should be allowed.

[@lydmarl.475]

This is PURE soul!!

[@ralphwatts8993]

Memphis music right there! Booker T and the MG’s backing him up. Great singer!!

[@tylerhackner9731]

What an amazing soul man

[@trixier6505]

I was in college when he died. Everybody was torn up. Some girls drove to his funeral. His music is legendary and timeless.

[@DavidHenley-n4o]

I grew up in Memphis with Stax and Sun. The Stax studio band was Booker T and the MG's and the horn section was The Memphis Horns. They backed artists like Otis who unfortunately died in his prime as well as Isaac Hayes, Sam and Dave, Eddie Floyd and others

[@maxrnb01]

This is the good stuff. More Otis please.

[@davidstathers9534]

Great sound always leads me to Sam Cooke Bring it on back .great reaction guys Otis a real legend

[@mikehall3114]

Keyboards Booker T. Jones , Issac Hayes Steve Cropper guitar , Donald Duck Dunn bass, AL Jackson on drums. The Memphis horns and others . One of the finest songs put together at Stax.

[@kanditraxel]

Otis Redding is THE reason I fell in love with this era in music! This IS music!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Otis was such a soulful singer. Another one that I really love is Donny Hathaway. For All We Know, You Were Mesnt for Me, I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know, A Song for You, Giving Up, Someday We’ll All Be Free for starters. When he died the world lost a great singer.

[@christinesanchez2141]

OMG Someone react to Otis Redding i cannot wait. I love him as a child grew up slow dancing in Belize. This man is fantastic. Keep your loving arms around me, Open the door, That's what my heart needs i can write all his songs and America don't play but maybe. He was just becoming accept in USA when he died. But thank im from Belize a eastern carribean island we where British and he blew up in England, Europe Africa all counties rein by the Queen. Sad American miss this man glory. React to RAIN by Teasly Brothers he sound like Otis reincarnated

[@joshbowen7938]

Sittin on the Dock of the Bay is great but most of his music is pure soul like this. He is soul. Keep listening.

[@deelawson4551]

Love Otis!! Try A Little Tenderness has always been my fave but this song and These Arms Of Mine are sooo smooth and good too.Please explore more!! Keep On Rockin'

[@perrymalcolm3802]

This is one u HAVE to see the live version! His whole set at Monterey Pop Festival was 🔥

[@buckfan1969]

Such a wonderful talent, and by all reports an even better person. So sad that he died so young. Highly recommend you listen to his version of Try a Little Tenderness from the Monterey Pops Concert in 1967. Died in a plane crash not long after that concert.

[@danielmcquillan7627]

One of my favorites! Love and Respect Ontario

[@bonnienero9415]

Great song; haven’t heard in long time!

[@frankiephillips7340]

Finally I been shouting Otis on your live stream. Thank you 🙏

[@julioverne579]

I WISHED FRITZ WUNDERLICH AND OTIS REDDING LIVED LONG ENOUGH AND MET.

[@frugalseverin2282]

You can see why I love the r&b/soul music of the late '60s and '70s, up until disco ruined everything. After wearing out the 6 disc Rhino box set "Can You Dig It? The '70s Soul Experience" I dug back into the soul charts of the period and my 8 more discs on my own. From the best known artists to obscure 1-hit wonders, fantastic music and artistry.

[@jamesmccain4748]

I really felt this song.

[@MyRoom_is_old]

You guys would enjoy one of his live videos, He was a very dynamic entertainer!

[@willieboy3011]

Never was into RB then. I started listening to Otis a few yrs back though. Great voice. "Security" is my favorite.

[@chrisa4695]

Otis Redding was from Macon, Ga as were Ray Charles and Little Richard. The Allman Brothers were also based in Macon. Duane Allman was briefly with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and appeared on records by Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett.

[@billgatt7816]

In my opinion the greatest soul singer ever step foot on this planet

[@RCullis47]

THIS IS SOUL. Accept no substitutes. Otis is the man.

[@richardmodglin3900]

This song had an affect on me since the early 70,s when I first heard it as a 10 year old from a special on TV.