FIRST TIME HEARING Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay REACTION

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[@virginiaaguilar3648]

Another song by Otis that y’all must check out is Try a little Tenderness but watch the video version so you can soak up all of Otis Redding

[@aea061569]

Hey Guys!!! Awesome song to do a reaction to!! Love love Otis!! Love your videos, please continue to make them! Be safe & Be well 🤗♥️🙏🏻

[@donnasavage6703]

No one sings that better than mr redding

[@RockaRolla1971]

Definitely try a little tenderness

[@claudiawilliams8751]

Another Great song to react by "The Big O!" My Lover's Prayer

[@LeahC208]

Yes!!

[@agenttheater5]

This was the last song he recorded. He died in a plane-crash afterwards. His first recorded song was 'These Arms of Mine' - please react to that too if you haven't already

[@teresavaldez506]

I second "These Arms of Mine" 🥰❤🥰

[@terri169]

Otis is a legend 😇

[@huggybunny14]

I third!

[@nature1969]

Oh yes! These arms of mine So smooth and soulful Yes please react to that sound

[@theresapaez513]

These Arms Of Mine, add me to the list of wanting this song to be on the reaction list

[@spcanales]

Story behind the whistle at the end - apparently, he was recording an album, and they recorded this song. However, he hadn’t actually finished the lyrics, so he whistled at the end to fill something in, until he could finish the song, after which he’d come back and record the finished version. Unfortunately, he died before he could finish it, and now that whistle is one of the most recognizable pieces of music ever. Also, I agree with others - check out “Try A Little Tenderness”, which is probably my favourite Otis song!

[@SexeeDIva82]

That always brings tears to my eyes. The whistling fits so well. I'm happy they left it.

[@Ed86Wood]

I had no idea! How incredibly sad :( so young

[@lenarobinson]

Ed86Wood I didn’t know that either. How sad 😢

[@charlessalzman4377]

Wow, I did not know that. At first I thought this was going to be like the "Where do we go" from Sweet Child of Mine. Where they didn't have the lyrics yet and just through in filler "Where do we go, where do we go now" literally in the song because they didn't know where to take it at that point. But worked so well they left it in. His death puts a more somber note on the whistle. Kind of like the Roy Orbison video for "You Got it" video placed on a waving piece of cloth because he died before they could make the video. They had concert footage but it was grainy so they figured out how to make that not a factor. Thanks for the commentary.

[@tinabreen797]

Such a great song! Gives me chills every time I hear it. I love following you two. You make me smile.

[@natalieangelo54]

OTIS WAS THE MAN OF SOUL ,,,,AT THE HEIGHT,OF HIS FAME HE DIED TRAGICALLY IN A PLANE CRASH 💔 😢 HIS MUSIC NEVER GETS OLD , ITS FRESH TODAY AS IT WAS BACK IN THE 60S ,,RIP OTIS 🙏 💔

[@patriciacollins9480]

He never saw the success of this song, as the crash happened shortly after he did this recording.

[@JohnDavis-py1dl]

The plane crashed into Lake Monona in Madison, WI. There's a plaque on the lakefront

[@angelagarutti6118]

I did know know he died thats so sad I was wondering what other master pieces he made thats so sad for all of us 😔

[@angelagarutti6118]

@@patriciacollins9480 thats even more sad

[@matthewbreese6246]

Him and Sam are my favorite singers of all time. Otis had an amazing voice.

[@marco.d.c.]

Yes, more Otis Redding. "Try A Little Tenderness" is a must.

[@maryannturton9830]

Agreed,a definate must! Try a little tenderness!

[@annc3801]

Please Try a little tenderness 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@grape4760]

One of my favorites!! Yes do “Try a little Tenderness”!!!!💜💜💜

[@grape4760]

I was a teenager in the 70’s and these were all my favorites 💜💜💜💜

[@MustShineaLight]

If you listen to “Try a little tenderness” please hear & experience the whole song before you comment. It will be life changing!

[@KTRS]

Great Otis Redding also wrote Aretha Franklin’s classic, Respect. Died tragically young.

[@nopenot2day88]

Interesting fact!

[@jillroyson4589]

I never knew Otis wrote Respect! Thanks for that x

[@sereneamani1713]

@@jillroyson4589 You should listen to his original version too! I actually like it better. THough Aretha is MY MOST favorite singer

[@KTRS]

J Denese his version is great! I meant to say so

[@jillroyson4589]

@@sereneamani1713 I will, thank you

[@ismnotwasm1420]

I was a 15 year old runaway near San Francisco sitting on some nameless dock listening to this song. I made it through, all of it, all the pain and the shame and the fun and the falls and all these years later I still vibe to this song. And now I thrive, surrounded by love. Never give up. Love you two.

[@MarthaReynolds]

💜💜💜

[@patriciamharris5664]

Ismnotwasm 🙏🙏💜

[@Realmotogurl]

🙏🏾🌹💖🌸

[@Wegivesp]

Stay 💪

[@biancavoorn3135]

🧡

[@jenniferh6038]

This song appeals to EVERYONE. Otis' voice is amazing.

[@peggydoyle9543]

I was living in Madison Wisconsin when his plane went down in the lake. I was there when they pulled the plane out. Such an awful day, we were all in shock..and then this song got released. He had so much more left to give and was taken much too soon...

[@peggydoyle9543]

@Faith J. That picture was not published in Madison so we did not see it thank goodness. Seeing them pull up the plane was bad enough.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@Faith J. I was so shocked to see this picture by accident few years ago. Needed some time to believe this was not a fake and that they really published this back then. So horrific and such a disrespectful thing to do to show this. It's so intimate and personal to show a dead person, also for his relatives and friends. People tend to say society back then wasn't as gawping as today - seems wrong.

[@carolynkovacs5412]

Everyone loved him, his voice was pure gold. I am 74 and still remember his death.

[@LearningCurves123]

just thought about a song you NEED to listen to. "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" take a listen please. you'll enjoy it!

Bill Withers

[@chrishodina1478]

Yes yes yes

[@reyandbenfan4life236]

Yes!!!!

[@daciajcksn]

Oh hell yeah.. I'll second that!

[@blackcatt24]

Yes I agree! Bill Withers!

[@nicolecolson182]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE react to Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness!”

[@sereneamani1713]

YES! YES! YES!

[@KLBrady-WriterGadgets]

Yes! A must! OMG!

[@Dspicytarot]

👍👍👍

[@DamselDebICT]

AMEN

[@michaelglavin2347]

Live version yes....GOT TO GOT TO GOT TO... try a little tenderness ...

[@onlyme114]

Sadly this song came out around the same time Otis died. He never knew he recorded one of the biggest best songs EVER. He was killed in a plane crash when he was 26 😥

[@deirdremcmahon5211]

Oh wow, I always assumed (because his voice is so rich) that he was a mature man when this was recorded. How very sad fir thd world to lose such a talent at such a young age.

[@ElectroAnnie]

Wow, I assumed he was older, too.

[@pitredish76]

Me too, I had no idea

[@carollipton4584]

It came out the day after he died.

[@carrielurie4304]

Wow only 26. So sad what a beautiful voice.

[@helenecohn7348]

I don’t remember how I happened to start watching you, but, I’m so happy I did. I have twin grandchildren so that makes you even more special to me. When ever I’ve I had a bad day all I need is to watch you and my heart is happy again. It’s a joy to see that you are being touched by the songs of my youth. Keep it up and know that you are making a difference.

[@danielolson5378]

The co-writer of this song just like many other Otis songs is guitarist Steve Cropper. In a documentary i saw he said that Otis called him in the middle of the night and said this song will be my first #1 hit! Steve said "yeah, ok man let's talk about it tomorrow!" Otis was right it did reach #1 but unfortunately he never got to experience it since he died in a plane chrash before it was released. Another kinda bittersweet story about this song is the horn players were supposed to have joined Otis on that plane.. However in the last minute they had to cancel the flight cause they were ordered to do horn overdubs in the studio on this song.

[@careyarnett1]

I met Steve Cropper many years ago here in Memphis. I was drinking wine, but he still talked to me for about an hour or so. He was so awesome!

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

I never knew he died before release.

[@malefattomalefatto8771]

The heartache of my life as a fan of music is that Otis died so young.

[@donnabailey566]

I am a huge Redding fan and this was his last recording before he died. Check out These Arms of Mine, which is one of the best love songs ever recorded. He's considered one of the best soul singers ever. Thanks guys.

[@773SleepyHollow]

Yep, and it was released a month after he died in that plane crash, and it reached #1 on the charts. (How could it not?)

[@denissterzl]

For me he is definitely the best soul singer ever!!!

[@sharonkay8638]

What a beautiful voice that man had. I love These arms of mine, together with Cigarettes and coffee two of my favourites, Sadly Otis died before the release of this track and never knew how iconic this song would become, definitely gone too soon.🥰

[@90charmedndangerous]

That's how strong my love is, is also one of the best love songs, though I feel that it is often forgotten.

[@cherylbryzgornia2524]

Give The Commodores a listen. One of their biggest hits was “Brick House”, mid 70-ish. Definitely a funky fun beat.

[@clydem]

Easy is a great one too

[@andreblige5758]

@@clydem So is Zoom, Sail On & Jesus is Love

[@realart5995]

Awesome frickin' tune!

[@cherylbell2496]

Just a fact he whistles last chorus because he died b4 it was finished love u guys

[@jeffandrhondaweaver477]

@slarti bartfast LOL!!!@

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

This song is about my birthplace San Francisco and my Daddy’s favorite song. Rest inPeace Otis 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@eimelgilbert7909]

Mine too!!

[@angier5775]

Written while he was in Sausalito 💞

[@alibaba-pi7on]

It was one of my father's favorite songs too. He told me a story that he was listening to it on his 21st birthday when he was in Vietnam. I made sure to play it at his funeral. 🙏🙏

[@adc2327]

Sitting on the dock I always think of him.

[@Irish-Rose]

5th Generation....San Franciscan! Holler! 💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fidel2xl]

Guys, this is actually a sad song about a guy who is very depressed --- nothing is going his way, and he feels like a total failure in life. It's one of those great deep songs.

[@chriscarr1659]

"DEEP LYRICS" 💯 Otis is telling a story about things not really going his way, but sitting on that dock watching the waves will clear his mind 💯🕶️

[@lesliehubertus3207]

Otis Redding was the son of a sharecropper who made good. I adore this song, which was was written while sitting on a houseboat in Sausalito, CA.

[@rivermarco3740]

Oh, Sausalito! I lived in SF 17 years and sat near the bay more than a few times. Traveled all over cali & Sausalito & Marin Headlands are beautiful.

[@sojournerinmind]

ppl also said for years it was prescient. he was foreseeing/talking about his own early demise. yet another Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Patsy Cline, Richie Valens, (and now Aaliyah) tragic plane death. :,(

[@terricooper3678]

I read once that people around Otis Redding advised him not to release this song because it was so different from his other music. He told them he wrote about what he felt and he loved it so he wanted to release it. Still a classic song today. Proof you should be sincere in your songwriting and don't let others tell you what your 'sound' is.

[@Aka_Angel_kayy]

Same for Marvin Gaye and his What's Goin On album.

[@joyceepperson5219]

TERRI To thine own self be true.

[@3DThrills]

Same story for 'Jump', by Van Halen, Bohemian Symphony by Queen and so many more. 'The moral of the story is; Listen to your heart.

[@ericdennis3899]

One Of The Greatest Songs In American History 💯💯💯

[@joycelynmcallister8612]

STILL LISTENING........LOVE YOU BOYS!!!!!! I can say that because I'm 67 yrs old. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@Sandy2016datm]

“Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding

[@GranFelicia]

the way you two play off each other while reacting is so unique and fun to watch!!! Keep it up - now more than ever, I need some joy and you two always bring joy!!!!

[@lorrieh3375]

Well said! In 2020, when the world seems to be going crazy, watching these young men react to all kinds of music makes me smile!!

[@turtusswimus3292]

Exactly! They never get boring. Love these two ❤

[@patriciamharris5664]

Ditto!!! God send.

[@lizzybeth22]

Someone said in another post, You guys are essential workers!! I agree 💕

[@voodoolife]

Oh man. Otis. His voice is butter! You can't get emotion with auto-correct!

[@sojournerinmind]

or autotune.

[@voodoolife]

@@sojournerinmind Oops, long day at work!

[@sojournerinmind]

@@voodoolife no worries.

[@highpsi11]

Otis Redding wrote the lyrics and has the song writing credit for Respect, which he recorded in 1965. Of course, Aretha made it one of the most popular songs the world has ever known in 1967.

[@sereneamani1713]

Aretha is my most favorite singer of all time since a child and forever, BUT I LOVE Otis' Respect the best!

[@pinkrocket13]

Yes. Please do Respect by Ottis Redding. One of my favorite songs.

[@brigadierpratap6588]

@@pinkrocket13 yeah his version is better than Aretha franklin

[@wyattterrones7573]

"And this loneliness won't leave me alone." God daaamn thats a great lyric... fuuuck.

[@pamelabraden5176]

Fellas, you must listen to "Try A Little Tenderness". Lord!! That is one of the most beautiful songs ever written or sung. Love you guys.

[@dinaghikas7933]

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, 'Tears of a Clown' or 'I Second That Emotion'

[@raymondweaver8526]

Pretty much any MoTown

[@Axeman517]

Going to a Go-Go!

[@worldthroughmyeyes8154]

@@raymondweaver8526 Yaasss!

[@lavondadebrito1178]

Yesssss!

[@jennifermitchell1]

Pretty much the entire soundtrack to The Big Chill!

[@soniabaker9790]

Agree ,Commodores,"Easy" "( like a Sunday morning")

[@rebeccajones4stories]

Or, “Brick House.” I cannot sit down whenever I hear “Brick House.”

[@pervysage9310]

Agreee

[@aimeeripley3812]

Easy by the Commodores similar sound, but Otis in this song is awesome

[@debbiem9005]

Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell/ Ain't No Mountain High Enough

[@caretaker158]

They have to have recorded, without doubt, some of the best duets of all time. The way their voices played off of each other... and watching them together.. it just does NOT get any better!

[@marthajane6596]

Marvin Gaye anything.

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

Best duo ever then Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Classic duet

[@yolandasamuels3213]

Marvin and Tammi's voices together was liquid gold!

[@samuelgaskins8468]

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing is another good one to listen to.

[@8kburd]

Oh, yes. They have to listen to this one.

[@luseaann]

There is also a reggae version of sexual healing you should listen to

[@annebeard2362]

Marvin Gaye anything. ♥️

[@sagerauer659]

My wedding song was "that's how strong my love is" Otis Redding. My love. My heart.

[@jgsrhythm100]

For more Soul from this era check. "Wilson Picket" "Midinght Hour" & " Mustang Sally".

[@collyblom2847]

Classics!

[@AL-la1014]

Also his version of “Hey Jude”.

[@teresaraysin8479]

Yes! MUSTANG SALLY!!!

[@juliehofer1940]

Oh yeah midnight hour

[@phel0049]

I'm so thrilled you did this, this was the song I wanted you to review. Listen to it a few more times, you'll get goosebumps - he wrote this song and recorded it, talking about "resting my bones" THREE DAYS before his untimely death in a plane crash in Wisconsin. The song was released after his death, the reason he is whistling at the end is he was leaving that as a placeholder, was planning to write more lyrics, but never got the chance

[@thebiscuitscraps]

Yes, yes, yes. I've been waiting for this one to come up, too.

[@S.Pociecha]

Stanley Booth wrote a fascinating article about Otis & his guitarist Steve Cropper working this track out in the studio right in front of him. It's in his book Rhythm Oil.

[@mastadesse3451]

Thanks for sharing that fact, Marilyn. I just had *no idea* about the whistle being a placeholder. I would always whistle along as a child---thought it was like the opening of the Andy Griffith show.

[@jennyc9360]

My dad was on the dive team that recovered the bodies from Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. This song will always haunt me and has been soothing through hard times.

[@nargii1]

he died 4 days after he recorded this song in a small plane in an icy lake. always considered a classic since it came out in '68.

[@carollipton4584]

December 1967

[@bondgirl41373]

Check out Chris Isaak: Wicked Game or Baby did a bad, bad thing. And pretty much anything from Sam Cooke

[@rebeccajones4stories]

Sam Cooke! Awesome voice

[@jacqui8392]

Wicked games yessss

[@hippyvikki]

San Francisco Days!

[@darcyjanes541]

Yes yes yes ! Not as well known artist but it is guaranteed to blow your mind - wicked game or Baby did a bad bad thing .

[@lielllloyd-hostetter6501]

Rebecca Jones Sam Cooke may have the best voice of all time

[@chrisr8735]

Telling the story with true relatable soul is Otis Redding

[@LelaE34]

You two are so awesome. You have restored my faith in the younger generation. I wish they were all like you two.

[@Lilith6416]

I live in Pensacola, FL and our local radio station 100.7 Jet we’re talking about y’all reactions. He was telling everyone to check y’all out. 😁

[@nellpulaski5298]

Pcola too. What a week. 😱 These guys help get through it all. ✌️

[@Lilith6416]

Nell Pulaski I hope you got through all this crap ok. I lost power Tuesday and it came back Monday. 🥵 they really take my mind off all current crap and remind me of beautiful past memories. #grandmasfortwins

[@nellpulaski5298]

@@Lilith6416 Thanks, you too. I'm in the North Hill area so flooding was not a problem but tremendous tree damage. I have 2 small trees on my van but that's not a big deal compared to the rest of our battered little town. Have friends and family in Perdido. Some had to be rescued by boat, others on the Key had severe flooding and damage. Not Ivan but a serious hit. I'm a grandma too. Lol Keep saying I want to be president of they're OWL fan club. Old White Lady. 😁 I've adopted them like so many others. My twins. So many memories. They have made me laugh, cry and dance. Soundtrack of my life. Take care and stay safe. ✌️n♥️

[@Lilith6416]

Nell Pulaski I’m in the Beulah area so we don’t get flooding either. A lot of wind and down trees. A few of my neighbors had bad tree damage. Luckily I’m a scaredy-cat and had the trees around my house removed after Ivan. Since my daughter and family moved out I’ve been alone. I have enjoyed their videos it is just like they are here and we are all listening to records like when I was young. I love the OWL club. I would be honored if I can become a member. I enjoyed their live bday party last night. I was however surprised by some mean and immature comments But like always the twins were complete gentlemen and handled it. I bow to their mom she has to be one amazing women. She raised some very respectful, intelligent young men. I had one and she’s crazy. Lol.

[@chasetonga]

Lilith We have a town in WI called Pulaski.

[@emilycameron4520]

Love Otis. How about Ain't That a Shame by Fats Domino. He was the pioneer of rock n roll

[@penelopepitstock]

Emily Cameron or Fats Waller he was amazing 👑💎

[@sojournerinmind]

Next to Chuck.

[@designsbycookie]

was lucky enough to see him in concert - amazing!

[@sojournerinmind]

@@designsbycookie RED!!

[@Axeman517]

I’m Walkin’ is another great one by Fats

[@kathrynmitchell4344]

He also did ' Try A Little Tenderness.'. Another classic.

[@robertduran4768]

Strongly recommend Cat Stevens “Father and Son” A very touching song!!

[@jessicashelton967]

When Otis laid down the vocals for this track, he whistled the last verse because it hadn't been written yet. Sadly he passed away before he could record the final verse and they kept it the way it was.

[@lindahardy8713]

A HUGE classic. Also check out “I’ve been loving you too long” & “These Arms of Mine”

[@nr4055]

Linda Hardy These are probably my favourite Otis songs

[@lamstar1]

One of the best most chill songs ever

[@saltinawenchito3927]

This is one of my all time favorite songs! They say the whistle wasn’t planned but just impromptu from Otis... and it it the iconic part that I love the most. ❤️❤️❤️

[@shannonmasterson3138]

If you haven't heard Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home". Same time frame as Otis Redding and so good!!

[@jadasilly]

But the Live recording

[@markhomer2524]

One of my favorites of all time.

[@lisadearing5960]

My mom has always loved Sam Cooke. Great song!

[@twanadenson1293]

"Try a Little Tenderness" , "These Arms" & "I've Been Loving You Too Long ^ are some other great songs from him. Ironically this song was his biggest hit and it wasn't released until after his death.

[@huggybunny14]

I recommend These Arms of Mine by Otis Redding and It's Growing by the Temptations!

[@koala5385]

Yeah guys try this one xxxxo

[@getoffmybiz]

These arms are mine is gonna tear you up.

[@cheekyb71]

Ahhhh you hit the nail on the head, this is my number 1 chill out song if I'm in a funk. I adore his vibe, never came across a bad Otis song 😍 And I'm a 38 year old white woman in New Zealand - music connects us all over the world!!

[@donnastrunk1745]

I had recommended this one a few days ago. Love this song, such a classic. Mellow, relaxing, beautiful, not over done. Perfect cruising song.

[@lisadearing5960]

This was one of the first songs I remember as a child. 50+ years later, still love it!

[@TheTonialadd]

Automatically takes me back to the day when my dad came home from Vietnam. He loved this song! Thanks guys!❤️

[@Mis707]

2 min in, almost 300 comments!! LOVE Ottis Redding!!!

[@corinalisi9311]

I love watching y’all’s faces and hearing your reactions when you hear songs from my generation! I was born in ‘77, and have 4 kids. I brought my kids up listening to classic rock and R &. B. I’m so excited you’re getting to experience it!

[@teresavaldez506]

Ooohhh.....yesss...raising your children with music with heart & soul!!! #Classics ❤

[@kellydevlin2537]

"These Arms of Mine" by Otis. Hands down my favorite of his

[@KatieeParkerA]

I love this song so much.

[@trinitylee3466]

Dude this is one of my favorite songs~ I'm so glad you're checking out out! (°♡°)

[@nancyroth9042]

His voice paired with that dynamic horn section. Marvelous. Super production.

[@TheDivayenta]

Stax Studios in Memphis!

[@allisonnovak500]

Nostalgia... hadn’t heard this song in years. So good.

[@terri8988]

My mom loves this song I grew up with Motown and all of the 70s rock 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@nicholewalker6950]

Solomon Burke “Cry to me” and “Try a little tenderness” by Otis Redding

[@judysoares2417]

Absolutely the best songs

[@RoshawnIfill]

Tears for Fears- Everybody Wants To Rule The World

[@whydoesitmatter6977]

Good call!

[@calebs.9751]

One of my favorite songs ever. Solid choice.

[@katieperry4963]

Yes yes yes 🙏🏾

[@mandyhudson9642]

Everybody been requesting this forever..just like I been requesting bone thugs and harmony and goodie mob and Warren g..ain't gonna ever happen I'm afraid

[@RoshawnIfill]

Lets keep the faith

[@kathysanders6888]

This is one of my faves of all time.

[@littlegal82]

You think this is good? Listen to Otis "I've been loving you too long to stop now"

[@teresavaldez506]

YESSSS!!!!

[@lorrieh3375]

Yess!

[@jessheart4570]

Omg yessss!! Just asked in another comment on here. My favorite!

[@Wegivesp]

That's a banger!

[@kakiegrace]

Yes!!! My favorite

[@debrogers626]

My favorite chill song!

[@paulbramucci7586]

Songs that bring you somewhere are awesome,you guys hit it right away

[@diamondstud322]

You should hear “Cats in the Cradle” by Harry Chaplin. Another great one who died too young.

Absolutely.

[@joyceepperson5219]

I don’t know why God takes these talents so early.

[@beattitude12]

THANKS! I recommended this one. Am so excited to see your reaction. This one hits the gut, the heart, the soul.

[@nvgirl1807]

His vocal tone always gives chills and this song takes you right there

[@christineday2350]

“Try a little tenderness” is a song we really NEED right now. Thanks

[@LeezPgh]

Loved watching you react to this. It’s soooo good. I remember singing this with my dad as a kid over and over. We played it on the little table jukeboxes as the diner we went to every Tuesday. He has more great stuff. I also think you’d love Bill Withers if you haven’t heard Lovely Day.

[@ellieabrams4297]

Incredible, legendary song and artist! Glad you heard it!

[@StevenMaske]

After hearing this song I always want to listen to this next: "Summer in the City" by The Lovin' Spoonful

[@Dspicytarot]

This was 1 of my dad's favs...😍

[@jojosfunkythreads]

Yes, good song from the day.

[@ewolffman]

@@Dspicytarot My parents always had on the oldies station in the car growing up, and this was one of the tunes that would come in and I would have no problems listening to and jammin with.... ah, memories

[@yumieke]

The guy died at 26. Imagine what he could have done. What a voice

[@arlington4508]

Otis was legend. I so glad my Dad introduced me to the classics ❤️

[@nlee2281]

One of the best songs ever!

[@katrinab9440]

Aaron Neville. Tell it Like it Is. I'm curious to hear your opinion on his voice. It's unique.

[@lizzybeth22]

Love me some Aaron ❤️

[@judithcampbell3354]

elizabeth b even better is the video of him singing it!

[@sarahcbrady1571]

YUP! One of my faves.

[@lynetteamos3291]

Aaron Neville is incredible ❤️

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

Love, love, love Aaron. Got to see him and his brother, Charles joined him.

[@jaisanrobb3520]

I love seeing your reactions. Makes me remember the first time I heard these songs.

[@mygodreigns9964]

Nina Simone “black is the color of my true loves hair” one of the most amazing voices ever!

[@karyncroll3235]

Yes to Nina Simone!!! My fave is "The Other Woman"

[@lisafolmar5321]

That one is so good... super sad.

[@NinaBaby210]

You can totally tell the young Man on the left is a “musician!” The parts of various songs that are noteworthy; his reactions are right on time. Certain notes, chord progressions, vocal drops and memorable lines that have become immortalized over the years for their popularity; he seems to recognize their worth, and reacts accordingly. I could watch him enjoy music all day!

[@number1sun]

It takes a special kind of confidence to put a whistling solo in your song - love this so much!

[@kerryhamilton4032]

YES!!! I've been waiting for you to react to this gem.

[@marygoodson4920]

I was just a little girl when this song came out, huge hit, and then heard on the radio that he had been killed in a plane crash. So tragic.

[@embodyingwellness]

Listen to his song "Try a Little Tenderness" It's my all time favorite.

[@tristanestridge6736]

"These arms of mine" is probably just as amazing as this one. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aarongoldstein7614]

The guitar is from Steve Cropper who co-wrote the song & mixed the song after Redding's death. Cropper was a member of Booker T. & The MGs who were best known for the instrumental "Green Onions". Cropper also appeared in The Blue Brothers movie.

[@RobertGuido]

These guys get it even though they're not from the time. Been watching your videos for a while now. It's just shows how The Human Condition continues on from one generation to the next :-)

[@Kitty-ek6br]

Why would you have to be from the time in order to appreciate a song?

[@sawcaw10]

I'd like to see your reactions to Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary | 1971 Love seeing your reactions to all these songs.

[@peggie4272]

Good one Tina is Awesome she is all legs 🦵 its a real good CCR song also

[@jenniferel4]

"Facts thats what you do" Lol🤣🤣 and so true. You guys have made my day. Remembering fishing with my daddy! #1 Otis redding fan. Blessing guys!! Keep making people smile!!

[@lisabacharach1456]

I absolutely wish I could describe the beautiful emotions that y’all have given me !! Y’all have the most amazing souls and it’s a joy to watch y’all discover the music of every genre and decades ❤️ Thank you for sharing 😇

[@nessa2481]

Me & my late honey - damn, I loved that man so much, God rest his soul - had Otis “coffee & cigarettes” as one of our songs. Totally unknown but totally Otis! Great song! Great reaction vid guys!

[@cgsmom824716]

Also The Devil Went Down to Georgia, by Charlie Daniels

[@marthajane6596]

Or, "It's My Life"

[@lynnarthur1411]

"Looks like nothing's gonna change. Everything remains the same. I can't do what ten people tell me to do...so I guess I'll remain the same." This poetic confession of resignation as sung by Otis Redding, has been copied by other artists. But there's a subtle urgency in his voice that has made this song distinctly his own 🥰

[@fleetskipper1810]

You’ve hit the nail on the head. There’s an personal intensity when Otis sings it. That’s what makes this song a cut above most others.

[@snakelite61]

Another great who died in a small-plane crash. So many died that way.

[@oaktree1628]

Buddy Holly and LaBamba guy

[@teddsnyder4712]

snakelite61 The plane crashed about 15 miles from where I live.

[@redwoods7370]

Patsy Cline too. :-(

[@amandapirot1022]

@@oaktree1628 John Denver too.

[@cynthiascrima8557]

Ricky Nelson and Lynyrd Skynyrd too. 😪

[@dsmith3614]

I remember family Thanksgivings at a campground, and my beloved Uncle Jay who would strum this song out on his guitar, singly as sweetly as Otis Redding. Good times, fantastic song, great memories...

[@deedymartin3712]

My 5 year old self heard Otis say ‘ Sittin’ on the doctors leg. lol 😂

[@terryrodriguez6209]

That is hysterical, I love it. 😂

[@antionettemason1617]

🤣🤣🤣‼️ thats cute...

[@nyiaharris1072]

Sooo cute 🥰😆😆