Getting Respect: Louise Redding McClain and Her Brother, Otis Redding. An Oral History.

[@goesjem]

A beautiful, well spoken lady. Her brother is one of my heroes!

[@laserluver1]

Otis Redding is the greatest soul singer of all time.

[@glennmcallister2509]

I remember where I was when I heard Otis had passed away. I was 18 years old sitting in a bar in Glasgow,Scotland . I was really upset because Otis Redding and Sam Cooke were my favourite singers. Still are to this day. I am now 71. Still playing their music most days.

[@dianeedge7876]

Otis Redding is and always will be my favorite singer. ❤️

[@ericlamme6575]

Thanks for this short sweet Otis bit. What a wonderful woman. Her brother lives forever and has songwriting and singing skills gifted by God. We get to hear him forever!

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

She's made an impact on many many many lives in her own right. Entertainment is wonderful, but nothing is as valuable as education. Bless this wonderful woman.

[@joangabriel8111]

Otis looked so much like his dad,so sad to lose him I had always been a huge fan of Otis and still is,very nice of you to share that information, stay blessed and I wish his entire family God's richest blessings. Xxxxx

[@47nola]

The Imortal Otis Redding will live on FOREVER!

[@bathie2636]

Otis was not only a genius, he was innovative, talented and had a complex understanding of black music!… His superb ability for writing simple songs into the highest quality music, was easy to understand, and enjoyable. That’s what genius do into the file they find themselves in. *He was the Soul deep filling inside the music; we call Soul Music.*

[@warrendoris9669]

@Bathie Well said! In tital agreement. I marvel still at how much stuff Otis invented musically! I still say he invented Disco with Cant turn you loose and hip hop with Tramp. Peace!

[@garrettlatham2764]

I was nine when Otis died. I have never heard a artist whisper a entire song better than he can sing the words.

[@johnnyace1954]

Such a beautiful story about the Redding family

[@1Cruzer4u]

Otis Redding, What a voice talent beyond belief. I recall my first time listening to Otis. It's the legendary performance at the Monterey Music Festival. Otis sings Loving You. When he hits that first verse "I've Been Loving You" chills!!!! The Richness of his voice the years of lifes challenges & set backs pour out. His voice connects to your soul. Such heart felt sincerity. It comes from years of pain heartache & joy. RIP Otis Redding

[@elrolo3711]

Thanks Louise.....The Otis name lives on....In 1971, a little boy was adopted in Vancouver BC. His adopting father was an aspiring singer from Cayman. The baby boy was named Otis after your brother. Otis and our daughter produced a little girl, our granddaughter. Otis subsequently died of drug o/d at age 22 when granddaughter was 3 yrs old. Our granddaughter's 4th child (2019) is a little boy and so naturally she named him Otis after her dad that she never got to know. There are lots of stories in every family, sometimes parts of them are sad memories but overall, the good prevails.

[@annieragin1680]

I really appreciate hearing about Otis Redding the person.

[@jordanrioscreations]

Me too, how lovely this is

[@Rebone]

In South Africa, we collected Otis' LPs, and later, tape cassettes and made our own little playlists at friends' houses and clubs, and man his soul explosion helped cushioned us from the ravages of apartheid. You were considered a soul music amateur if your LP collection did not have the Big O's music. Thank you for posting.®®®

[@sherrywoody2142]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. God Bless you🙏❤ Rest In Peace Otis Redding🙏❤

[@richardwood1575]

What a lovely lady, an inspiration. Otis had the voice of an angel.

[@kimh5566]

I love the music of Otis Redding. Now, I love the work of big sister too! Thank you Ms. Louis Redding McClain. You did a beautiful job sharing these stories of your loving family and famous brother. I'm so happy you were able to obtain and thrive from the wonderful education so cherished by your father. May you enjoy your retirement after so many faithful years serving children and the public. Cheers to the LAPublic Library for posting this. Well done.

[@NewWorldRob]

Beautifully she's aging. Loved this lifestory of Mr. Otis Redding

[@esther94619]

Ms McClain. We were 3 Chinese kids in Oakland, Ca 94608 in the 60s & loved Otis Redding. So happy to find this enjoyable video! Thank you!

[@diamantiabalossantospromot3176]

I learned of otis from moms school days & started listening & loved him ever since, im 54

[@elmoelbow]

I too, teach for LAUSD. Otis and the Bar Kay’s spent their last day on earth in our home in Cleveland. My mother, Fannie Lewis, was Carlee Cunningham’s aunt. Carlee was named after his Uncle Carl, my father. The group came to our house before their final performance at Leo’s Casino. Matthew Kelly spent his last day in my room. We were friends from Memphis, and Otis’ valet.

[@baby_boi123]

My favorite of all time. I will continue to share his music with everyone who will listen. R.i.p true king of soul

[@warrendoris9669]

Beautiful! Glad i got to hear this. We loved Otis_ i mean my entire high school class! Still do ! Most evocative and soulful voice ever_and a person who invented new.forms of r&b. The studio band he had t, me was to the.best band period. That format they perfected, with Steve Croppers.s guitar work and that brass! Plus Booker T and Isaac Hayes on piano and organ! I,d never heard anything like it. When i heard fa fa fa i knew.i was going to be a musician. His music was.the.heart and soul of our teenage years. Those were the days! Otis lives! Bless you SIS!🌹

[@cherriphelps0108]

This is awesome! RIP.... I Love Otis Redding! 💖🙏

[@beverlyjohnson4744]

Its was sad when mrs louise passed away Otis looks just like his Daddy

[@jimjackson4111]

.......(Tears!).....I was hoping to contact her.....

[@frankwise4776]

I met one of Otis sister and his wife at U.G.A. along with Jermaine Dupree's dad Michael Maulden

[@lrod2470]

Louise is my aunt (my dads sister).. She didnt pass away. My aunt Christine passed recently if that is who you are referring to..

[@TheBlackTinkerBell]

Thank you for making this video not much about him on KZbin

[@johnarpy]

I was in 8th grade at West Junior High in Downey, CA. It was 1969 and the Librarian was very kind and I loved being in the library because of her. She was unbelievably kind but seemed sad. I was told she was Otis Redding's sister and he had died and that was why she was not as engaging. I don't know if it is true, but that librarian changed my life. My mother had died a few years before, and I thought if she can be so strong I can too. Her name wasn't Redding, but she changed my life.

[@jacquelinehd]

Love it! Thank you Ms. McClain for sharing your story!!

[@californiahiker9616]

Thank you Mrs Redding-McClain for sharing your family history and keeping Otis alive for us! One of the best voices I ever heard, his songs don’t go out of style. You had a wonderful career! What a charming ambassador for Otis you are!

[@allymayful]

Thank you Louise. This is gold!!!! So good to know some of Otis’s background story via his family 😊

[@johnnysalazar2531]

I was only 6 when he past away i still love his music

[@rrsp60]

I know of every song that Otis sang. He is the epitome of soul music.

[@lindalee6279]

thank you so much Loiuse for sharing this information on your father Otis. Will forever Love him & his music. 8-20-18

[@rrsp60]

Otis, the singer was her brother.

[@msladybirddream3451]

Wonderful story thank YOU! ❤

[@walkingtrails7776]

Good looking and talented family.

[@NoYoungCricket]

Thank you so much for providing a backstory of Otis, I have always wanted to know more about him! I love him must to death. Listen to all his songs daily, with no exceptions. The only artist and songs I listen to faithfully. If only he was still alive, would have loved the opportunity to listen to more of his music.

[@russellblampied]

Such a beautiful soul ,loved listening to her stories ,thank you Louise x

[@antoinettegilbert9258]

Mr. Otis Redding was sent from "God"from Heaven too teach ALL something for his short time on earth...😘🙏🏾💞 Rest Well my brotha in Christ thank U for ALL your beautiful music...🥰🌹🙏🏾💛💜💯

[@wblk]

Excellent video

[@LadyTLNM]

This is a blessing. God bless you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@bioux101]

What a truly lovely film.

[@pamelaclark5611]

Thank you hon. Just beautiful.

[@mariasmith7956]

That was well said Miss Otis I was just a baby when Otis started but I grew up on his music with my parents he was the greatest of all may he rest in heaven God bless you

[@Kabkabmbujimayi]

Glad she is here to tell his story

[@MA-yh2ko]

I could listen to her all day.

[@houseofmol6627]

Such a wonderful story!!!

[@LIE11Bldg7]

"THESE... TEARS... OF... MINE.. THEY ARE FALLING" this is how I feel when I hear the great Otis Redding sing. "Stirs the soul and it clutches the heart" Ms. Redding McClain My name is Dave and I would like to personally let you know how grateful it is to hear your brother's music I'm in my mid-fifties I've been an Otis Redding fan for some 35 years. And exactly how Steve Cropper mentioned his hair stood on the back of his neck and on his arms when he first heard Otis sing.. I felt exactly the same Otis naturally had vocal superpowers that will stand the test of time never to be equaled or proceded in any lifetime

[@bobmangal1533]

Maybe He was not known everywhere but Otis is still a legend in all of the Caribbean especially Suriname to date 2020 on every radio station and golden oldies parties and selections

[@merkjanoosterhoff1590]

Otis was world famous!

[@dianagill4950]

My sister heart was broken when he died. She loved listening to him everyday. God bless your family. His memory lives on in his soulful voice.❤🙏

[@joangabriel6718]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT,JOAN WAS AND STILL IS A GREAT FAN OF OTIS RAY REDDING,MAY HIS SOUL RIP

[@TempeSoldier123]

She seems like such a sweet lady. She’s still alive, 87 years young.

[@THENUCODE]

Thank you for sharing the wonderful memories, and don't be afraid of doing another diary, maybe a book

[@partslig123]

Otis Redding is soul music.Plain and simple !!

[@pishquet]

Beautiful ! Thank you 🙏

[@stupendousmusic4190]

Absolutely lovely!

[@camarogoddess1391]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@sprout08able]

Thank you so much for this beautiful film. I am one of Otis's fans. He touched me when I was a young woman and I am indebted.

[@reddeserted13]

Remarkable. Excellent oral history about growing up in the South at that time.

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was so sosososososos gifted

[@dalethfoster4907]

Thank you Louise for your beautiful telling of you family story. You are very lovely, and your story makes me feel a lot of emotions.

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was fantastic

[@sandraatkins2539]

Thank you lovely lady for sharing your family history with us. Your beautiful, soothing voice is a joy to hear.

[@ValerieGriner]

This was just beautiful! I loved the tribute and I LOVE Otis Redding's music!

[@tjvanderloop1686]

Otis Redding was so much like "Chadwick Boseman" as both are in Heaven and left this Earth way too-early; God Bless Otis Redding & Chadwick Boseman - Great Artists in a Christian Lifestyle! Marvelous Leaders & Mentors! Thomas J. Vanderloop, Author, Technology-Educator & Industry Consultant

[@greghoward3435]

What an amazing man and an amazing family!!!

[@paulmakali8254]

Dear mum, I am very excited to watch this clip. How I wish you visit your bigger family in Mombasa Kenya, East Afrika coz we just want to HUG YOU!! More importantly your late brother was a celeb in this part of the world!!God bless!

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was so talented

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was so sosososososos extraordinary

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was so sosososososos bless

[@annlightbourne9522]

This is a beautiful story about the Redding family, pretty family and Otis look just like his dad. I love you Otis. May his soul rest in peace. Thanks for sharing some of y'all life story.. Nice

[@RixRunIt]

Amazing!

[@rrsp60]

I used to get up close to the speakers when Otis sang. It brought chills to the body when he "worried" a line, and don't talk about those horns responding. I was relieved when Ms. Louise didn't discuss his tragic death. I have every Otis album. That photo with Otis on his knees with the horn section in the background is the epitome of soul.

[@berthonpowell7366]

Thank you for this up close narrative of your family life.. ❤

[@kevinwilliams5218]

thanks for this on the Big O from his Sister Ms. Louise a Fan in Georgia Big O was the Man.

[@7th_Heaven]

Valued video. Thank you for so much for sharing it. Thrifty inspirational family

[@barbaramaxwell8876]

Beautiful parents. I enjoyed your inspirational and encouraging words❤

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was so sosososososos brilliant

[@maryzambrana7141]

Thank you so very much for your video. Such great memories that you have shared with us. 🎶

[@Riogi]

What a great honor to view this video.

[@magdielbetancourt5164]

Thanks for your time,my respects to you

[@abdoulka4046]

Thanks Madam. We have very much appreciated your sharing your family ' s story.

[@dolphuscue7492]

Absolutely loved this video. Otis Redding was my idol. I know the flip side of his first record, "these arms of mine," Mary had a little lamb. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@Bertoliable]

My favorit artist all time !!! The album live in Europe offcourse i have that one also. My personel best song .. My lovers prayer ❤️❤️

[@cheryljenkins2872]

I'm in my late fifty listening to Otis Redding as a child . today l have Mr. Redding CD l love to exercise listening to his music his music will live on Forever God bless you and your family always ❣️

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was so sosososososos underrated

[@cookiegilcrest1000]

BLESSINGS FOR OUR WONDERFUL AND POWERFUL HISTORY LESSONS. SO INSPIRATIONAL.

[@cookiegilcrest1000]

GOT ME THROUGH THE VIETNAM ERA. "SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY!" ALL OF HIS MUSIC.

[@diamantiabalossantospromot3176]

Ottis and his dad was twins! Wow what a family i would of loved to of known them

[@joangabriel8111]

Very interesting

[@luvluvbooboo4043]

WOW Thank miss sweetie beautiful pie.💖❣💖 beautiful story about your family and Big🏺0ttis gone but not and never will be forgotten yes ottis was here before because what ottis was singing about back than 26yrs old men mind's was not there the SONG'S he was singing was of a man of 40yrs and older and Beyond he was singing about luv what older men experience and been though no 26yrs old back int those day's was not experiencing luv like that💔💖the heart breaks he sang about luv the goodness of luv it was like a 50yrs old man singing about their past and present luv wow amazing his voice sound like a older man.🔥🔥ottis set the place on fire🔥🔥☜☛we're every he went.

[@zaneturner4478]

Thanks from a fan of the man.

[@lionden406]

In school I used to call myself Otis redding sang all his songs became a muscian cos of his influence still muscian up day ,called daughter zelma Otis was and still is my greatest inspiration.

[@joangabriel6718]

Your mom and dad were very beautiful and handsome no wonder OTIS was a still is everybody's favourite,Otis will remain my favourite,he had an awesome voice which i frequently listen to.RIP.NUFF LOVE TO OTIS'ENTIRE FAMILY ❤❤

[@sheilapalmer224]

Nobody can't never ever take his place

[@rogerwalden6523]

Loved ut!!!! Soulfully, Alan Walden

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

My first Otis Redding album was Otis Redding live at the Monterey Pop Festival it was a two-sided album the great Jimi Hendrix was on side 1 and onside 2 was the great Otis Redding the album was released in 1967 and I'm telling you my mom and dad brought that album home and that's the day they did not get any sleep that album I played it day and night as I was learning to play the drums I'm in my 50s now and I'm still not tired of hearing a Otis Redding Record and yes to all who are fans of Otis Redding he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his hard work and dedication to the music world and I also enjoyed the music of the Son and nephew of Otis Redding r&b group called the reddings I adore that album called The Awakening and it goes to show the talent was passed on and the reading are a talented family and for you miss redding you look just like your mom and yes Otis Redding look just like his dad and thank you for your hard dedication to education this one for you🌹

[@hudsonfair5019]

What a distinguished lady. Love to learn the family background.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Good afternoon my friend I was born in 1955 to Thanks for the family history to Today's music 🎶🎵 is like garbage 🗑️ to I love to thank for giving us the great music 🎶 of your brother otis music to Am still listening to this music in November of 2024 to

[@sheilapalmer224]

This is a masterpiece

[@sheilapalmer224]

Ilove this jam

[@joangabriel6718]

Lovely family,Otis was my favourite simger 🙏🙏🙏

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was a powerhouse