Otis Redding's final performance (1967)

"Upbeat"

[@hizkyahutagalung1611]

Woke up in the morning and i open my youtube and randomly got into this video. God, what a blessing 🙏🏾

[@robertaceves5248]

Me too. He made me tear up. What a voice. RIP brother.

[@jasonu3741]

take a second to remember he was only 2 months removed from his 27th birthday during this performance.

[@jcjohnsong8570]

... One of the Great Great performers of all time ... RIP Otis ...

[@theronharris6961]

Otis! Otis!! Otis!!!❤😂

[@DBishop-bt1dq]

Yes Sir! Who is feeling this song in 2024? ME!

[@alxx1378]

Otis made me own a restaurant in a small island in the Aegean sea for more than a decade. In front of the port 😊. Heard dock of the bay when I was 12. Hello from Greece

[@ss51-857]

None of your business

[@ervina02]

ME 2024 AND FOREVER!!

[@bsmith9506]

Yessirrr!

[@ss51-857]

@@bsmith9506 at ease soldier of soul...:-)

[@lucindamiao722]

Makes me cry watching this knowing he was taken from the world less than a day later😪This great beautiful man (along with sam Cooke) is one of the most emotive passionate raw singers to ever grace this planet...I feel deeply sad his life was cut so short but man oh man what a legacy he left we can only imagine how much more he had to give but I feel so privileged to truly understand what it means to sing with "soul" thanks to Otis and Sam..your music will live on forever thank you for the music ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bobloblawlablabla]

A lot of great musicians from that era went out that way, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Jim Croce come to mind when I think about it 💔 It really is heartbreaking cause so many musicians and singers from back then seemed so authentic, like real people who just happen to be famous, and their music had more soul to it.

[@lucindamiao722]

@@bobloblawlablabla Definitely I always say I was born far too late I wish I had been around in the 60s 70s today as far as I'm concerned there is no such thing as real music..there will never be another Otis or Elvis etc really sad actually

[@bobloblawlablabla]

@@lucindamiao722 I always used to say the same thing too haha 😂 I've preferred music from late 60's, early 70's, to way back into classical. There are only a few modern bands or songs that give me the same feelings as the old school. I don't think we'll get another era like the 60's/70's, where so many talented musicians influenced so many genres of music, but count your blessings that you have the ear to listen to and appreciate music like this 😌

[@lucindamiao722]

@@bobloblawlablabla True I'm thankful I have taste lol but id give anything to be born in the 50s or 60s to be right in the centre of all the greats..a little not very interesting titbit I went to the same infant school as Ringo Starr (st Silas in toxteth Liverpool)and same comprehensive as John Lennon(calderstones formerly known as quarry bank)... Yes you guessed right that's where they got the inspiration for their original band name the quarry men:) just few decades too late damn it🤣🤣🤣

[@user-if1uu9pg6z]

IT DOESN'T!! YOU WOULDN'T BE HERE

[@kareemmartin1456]

This is arguably one of the best live performances ever

[@1061andy]

One of the greatest singers ever. RIP

[@Razzorbakk]

The greatest all of time!

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

The greatest soul singer easily.

[@vapingfastbreak5629]

Top 5 for me easy. Maybe even 3.

[@jerrycurrie7006]

had tickets to see him the next day. still mourning

[@rvandoom]

That’s crazy man damm ! You had tickets ?

[@user-if1uu9pg6z]

​@@rvandoom A DAMN LIE!!

[@chriskimmel7736]

​@@user-if1uu9pg6zeasy to call somebody a liar when you have no proof

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

Gosh I'm sorry to hear that. He should've followed James Brown's advice and paused the flight to the concert you would've been to.

[@afraid2crashrc]

The bassist on the left took a different flight that night and had to ID his friends. Guy on the trumpet 🎺 was the only survivor of the crash that took this amazing group of talent from us. RIP.

[@courtnisaizon4546]

🙏🏽

[@ramsesstafford4640]

The bassist is James Alexander he is Hip Hop and R&B producer Jazze Pha's father. Jazze Pha (Phalon Alexander) was named after Phalon Jones the Bar-Kays saxophonist in this video who died along with Otis who was James Alexander's good friend. ✌🏽

[@vincentbonner3453]

​@ramsesstafford4640 the trumpet player is his father. He was named after the sax pkauer,player, they were best friends.

[@tyronedavis9584]

Yes ..but Ben Cauley did put together another Bar'Kays!!!

[@mechcavandy986]

Willie Hall on drums is still alive. I’m from the Memphis area.

[@stephenluster2571]

I miss him every time I hear him sing. Everybody's got their favorite singer of all time. Every time I weigh that question, the answer is Otis Redding, the greatest ever, period. Amen. See you in Heaven, Otis.

[@ahumanjustbeing2466]

I feel you...I look at how they MOVE me...STIR my soul...from lil Richard to Paul mcartney/john lennon to Percy...to Wilson p to Sam c to George Jones...to modern day singers like MJ/Prince/R Kelly(pre prison)...to infinity n beyond and I come back to otis

[@cattywhompus1012]

I’m very curious of the honorable mentions. I love Otis, but I love Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke as far as singers, but Otis has got vibes that are just infectious.

[@s.t.wise-ballard7833]

Being the baby in a family of 6 kids w/ the majority of my siblings being old enough to be my parents, I was exposed all day every day to SO much music; I lived in a house chock full of teenagers w/ their friends migrating in & out constantly. When I was 5 years old, this man's voice had me mesmerized...i'd fall asleep listening to him. Between Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, & SO many others, he & Sam were my absolute favorites (I cried like I'd known them both when my Mom explained why I'd never see them on TV like I'd seen The Supremes on Ed Sullivan, or ever get to meet them one day. Somehow it felt mean & wrong, like being incredibly cheated out of enjoying what brought me so much peace & joy. Such deprivations to the world of the gifts & treasures they embodied😢.

[@margotbridwell2865]

Still gives me chills in July 2024

[@riverbilly64]

Same!

[@WayneKeith-ou9id]

I got to see him in Birmingham Alabama in the summer of 1967. He played at the Municipal Auditorium and that concert changed my life. I still get emotional when I hear his songs.

[@HalConick]

Wow what an experience. Feels like his voice would be so powerful live.

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

That must've been awesome. I could only imagine what it would've been like hearing his voice live.

[@kenyakeoni]

His voice is amazing

[@robertaceves5248]

I love that soul rasp to his voice. Nobody could engr sing that song any better.

[@Luke-kg7vu]

Absolutely

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

It is scary!

[@dominiqueyoung6131]

No other version of this song will do!!! Not on the radio or anything. What i wouldn’t give as a 34 year old woman to go back in time and have front row seats to witness this unforgettable performance

[@jonathanwhitfield2864]

Hate that I was born in 1995. 90% of the artists I’d pay to see in concert have passed away.

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

I feel the same way and I'm a 2001 kid. I was lucky enough to see Eric Clapton live last year at least.

[@rethaf4747]

I remembered❤ I'm 75 and always keep this music in my heart. Great singers!

[@pasadena1994]

He's an amazing talent with a incredible voice. He does look older than 26 though rest in peace Otis.

[@rosannag.burroughs4563]

His voice is soooooo matured, well beyond his years!!!

[@athorpe630]

One of the great all time performances. Rest in peace everyone. I'm sure your in Soul Heaven.

[@zackzallie8735]

I believe only the guitarist survived the crash and he still performs till this day! RIP to the rest tho

[@Luke-kg7vu]

@@zackzallie8735 wow that’s crazy

[@ronaldmontgomery8309]

@@zackzallie8735the trumpet player is the only one who survived the crash.

[@zackzallie8735]

@@ronaldmontgomery8309 👍

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

@@zackzallie8735 The trumpeter, Ben Cauley was the only survivor of the crash. He passed away back in 2015.

[@frankgalligan9111]

What a monstrous performance ,that’s all he did.His guys too pure magic.

[@TheSpunkyKitty]

I still live in the Madison, WI area and grew up not far from where his plane crashed. Years later, my husband and I used to take our boat through these same waters. Even then, the reality of Redding's death and the other band members didn't hit me as hard as it does now watching this incredible performance. RIP to all who sadly perished that day. Such amazing talent...

[@Cuddly-Cactus]

This man was taken from us far too soon, and yet I'm grateful for the time he was here with us, such a beautiful soul, that will be missed forever, not matter what the year is. RIP Otis Redding Love Forevermore ❤️

[@luuk3918]

I was born 20 years too late unfortunatly :( What a performer he was, RIP Otis, my dude.

[@Rav_Kooch]

Otis Redding is my favourite. Listened to his music all my life, I am 40 next year. Only discovered this video today. 🙏🏽

[@itspossible3381]

You like good music and have SOUL 👊🏾

[@ReelCoast79]

44 and been listening to him since around 20 yo…..not a year goes by that I ain’t blasting Otis Redding! R. I. P. 🫡

[@novadking2319]

I am 40 next year and discovered this video today as well😂

[@rockinrobb4350]

The Immortal Soul Man Otis Redding! No mater how hard others try to imitate The Big O it can't be done ! The Man was a genius! His showmanship skills, musical talent and especially his voice full of soul will never be matched! RIP Big O!

[@charlesfonseca8157]

Great singer... The King and Queen album he made with Carla Thomas is one of the greatest albums ever made by a duet. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, is one of the saddest songs ever recorded. He died way, way too young. Charles Fonseca, Detroit, Michigan

[@mimmoleonardi8643]

Otis redding Forever in my Heart ❤❤❤ very very king of soul 💪💪👌🌷

[@cathypatman1224]

❤❤❤

[@torreador1972]

This poignant performance sends thrills and every other emotion through your soul. How much wonderment and brilliance has the world lost from performers like Otis who left us far too soon 😢

[@Ken1Isis]

24 year old soul sings like he has lived loved and has been so deeply 1000s of life times✨ GOD ✨

[@whitlind]

Used to ride around in Harlem with my dad and my uncle. Mom said I’d come home singing all of his songs!! Said the whole community was devastated when he lost his life!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jeminakellman]

The only music that touches my soul!!!!! ❤❤

[@marlobayham3576]

Me too! You just feel his emotions through is music. That's rare to find!

[@demetriusbrown7207]

Otis was a great singer. May he RIP. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CelesteandMayMay]

Nothing holds a candle to Otis Redding

[@--Allen--]

I can't believe he was only 26. He had the voice maturity of a 40 year old.

[@caydawn5966]

Rest in peace king 😢

[@jameserikmcmurry]

Happy Birthday to the "King of Soul".

[@PhillipGreen-ob2my]

2024 and my wife and me still enjoy this music ❤❤❤❤

[@cherylcooper388]

One of a kind, a voice for the ages which we haven't heard since his untimely passing. Raw, spontaneous, amazing energy, unbridled emotion & the true meaning of soul. You cannot confuse that voice w/any other artist in 55 years, must be the real deal.

[@yvonnepearson1427]

They say the good die young. But boy 26yrs old and his young band so sad. But what a legend 👏🏾 👏🏾🙏🏽

[@bambamsigma]

I only hope that who ever created humans, when they transition/expire they continue??? I'm just lonely around millions of people💙💙💙

[@rosannag.burroughs4563]

I am still in love with this man to this very day!!!!

[@JoDoe1999]

What an amazing voice I pity who ever had to follow him in concert!

[@dominiquejones3805]

Otis hadn't scratched the surface yet

[@jasonu3741]

he just turned 27 this performance was 2 months after his birthday...

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

@@jasonu3741 Actually, he was 26 at the time. Just one year shy of being a 27 club member.

[@ElsaMariaMediumSpirit]

I was 1 yeard old...explain me How I can Know his song and Love him so Much..Well Thanks DAD

[@jeanniehughes1761]

Oh my God I can’t believe this was the last appeared of this great young king may he singing in heaven with the angels he sounds he good live he always give his all so much soul love no one can sing his songs not like the Big O ❤❤❤

[@zackzallie8735]

If I have a time machine, I'd run to him and yell "don't go inside that fcking plane, dude!"

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

James Brown warned him because of the bad weather, but Otis was too loyal to his fans in Wisconsin. That loyalty sadly resulted in his tragic death in a plane crash. James told him "That plane is not big enough to be doing what you’re doing. It can’t carry all those people and all that equipment. You shouldn’t be messing around with it like that." Otis said "Aw, it’s all right Bossman. We’ve had a few problems, but it’s doing okay." James later went on to say in his memoirs that "Somebody was fooling Otis… That plane was an old plane, with a bad battery and a lot of service problems, and it had no business flying in that kind of weather."

[@mr.fantastic1485]

Rest In Paradise Otis Redding 😢

[@mechcavandy986]

I was in the Boulder County (Colorado) jail with Otis’s cousin, Lester Redding, in 1972. He was a good guy.

[@williamparker3328]

Why was he in jail? What happened?

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

Really? What did he do to land himself in jail? Glad to hear was a good guy at least.

[@mechcavandy986]

@@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mxhe (allegedly) stole a PA system. He asked me where I was from, after hearing my accent, and I told him I was from The Memphis area. We got to make one call a night. He’d call (one) “wife”. Then guys who didn’t have any body to call would call another one of his “wives”’for him, and he’d be on the phone a long time calling different “wives. “ I was in there 2 weeks. It was the old jail on Pearl St. .It was like a dungeon. We didn’t see daylight unless we went to court. 🙀🙀 Anyway, he was a great guy! 😎😎😎

[@oliviahackshaw5267]

I eas a student nurse in the UK at the time ,Had found my musical niche in Soul and he was yop of my list , Then suddenly ,he was gone !

[@honeycomb3535]

The best singer ever!♥

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

You're forgetting Elvis Presley as well.

[@shangooya2522]

No one did it better than Mr. Redding rest peacefully, King and I thank you for sharing your gift of soul. ✊🏾

[@JoyceSummerford-sx2te]

Love his music im 66 now been listening to him since I was 12

[@tshwenyegomakhaza9980]

Also feeling the song 31 July 2024. Watching the video in Mahikeng, South Africa.

[@cinnamon2263]

Crazy the whole people in this performance perished a day later.except one

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

Yes, but bassist James Alexander was on a different plane at the time of the crash. He's still alive today.

[@lomeli14217]

Gone way too soon, I can't help but think how much more music he would have created.

[@shorelineboy]

Absolutely brilliant, great artist, incredible talent, 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😎

[@taegaines6334]

THE REASON WHY I SING … PERIOD 🗣 THANK YOU OTIS

[@frobinho2916]

Think of all the great songs,yet to be written and never to be heard,when fate took them away from the world that day.

[@bobloblawlablabla]

God this has one of the best buildups for a song I've ever heard ♥️

[@jeremyballard9972]

Some people God holds his hands on a little bit longer…what an absolutely unbelievable voice and talent. Thank the Lord we have his music. Gone far to soon

[@khepraanu8291]

Ain't no God...what the violent, tragic and sad death of him and members of the Barkays were a part of your God's plan? Same for starving and sexually assaulted children in this world.

[@barrywilliamsjr5390]

From what I knew about the plane crash, Ben Cauley the drummer in the band, was the only survivor of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding. He was interviewed on the TV show Inside Edition and talked about the crash many years ago. After the plane crashed Ben said he heard some band members screaming for help while they were in the water He was rescued while the other band members drowned. The body of Otis Redding was recovered a few days later.

[@saltwell80]

Correction it was the trumpet player,that survived the crash not the drummer,,the bass player had to take another plane,so two of the band members lived,the bass player is still alive his name is mr Alexander, the trumpet player died a few yrs ago

[@barrywilliamsjr5390]

Thanks for the correction. I thought Ben was the drummer in the band for whatever reason Instead of the trumpet player. I should have googled him or tried to find his interview he gave on Inside Edition where he talked about the plane crash in great detail with a large picture of Otis and the other musicians that passed away on KZbin before giving my initial comment so that was my mistake.@@saltwell80

[@TheSpunkyKitty]

@@barrywilliamsjr5390 I think I read somewhere that Cauley said he didn't know how to swim and that he was saved just as he was about to go under. There is a very grim photo of Redding out there, still strapped into his seat, as the Dane County coroner, Clyde 'Bud' Chamberlain, looks sadly at the camera. Twenty years later, Chamberlain was murdered by a young man who went into the downtown courthouse and shot several people before being detained and sent to prison.

[@barrywilliamsjr5390]

In the Inside Edition story where Cauley was interviewed there was a black and white photo of Otis Redding being brought out of the water a few days after the crash by 2 divers who had him standing straight up and were on opposite sides of him holding on to his arms and leading him ashore.

[@TheSpunkyKitty]

I see the picture you're talking about...I think it's a bit misleading in its presentation as he was still strapped into the seat. There was also footage - probably not shown on TV then - of Redding's body being removed from Lake Monona. Whatever the details, it's still incredibly sad. And more bizarre yet that the coroner who dealt with the case also became a victim of tragedy. The date of the Redding crash was December 10 meaning that the water was well-below freezing even if the lake itself wasn't frozen over. I don't think they had much of a chance, so it's amazing that anyone managed to survive.

[@ReelCoast79]

That band tho!!! 🙏🏾🫡💯

[@focused4841]

Exactly

[@ramsesstafford4640]

That's Jazze Pha's daddy on the bass James Alexander.

[@jeffreyhill9337]

This man’s voice and energy is exceptional!

[@deey132]

Omg ❤️ I was searching for this version which was taken off of KZbin for whatever reason so I gave up but it’s back…. Thank you!!

[@brisrecords8663]

Otis was a genius a great singer and performer. Best of the best here .1967 dressing style with the pants is like 2021 &2022

[@TheKatdawg65]

If your final performance is filmed, you hope it could be as amazing as this.

[@user-or6dh6jy3t]

I can't believe this is his last performance footage. Look at the dude in your screen. Does he look like someone who's ready to die? He was dead about 40yrs before I was even born but I'm so grateful for this time where we have KZbin and we can come back to this page and see this absolute legend singing about my life

[@davidpargade7763]

j'adore.....s'est sur ses chansons que j'ai connu ma " PETITE MARIE" et sa dure depuis 50 ans......merci otis sons

[@endermalloy6397]

One of the greatest, love him! RIH!!

[@amarauzo7650]

i used to listen to his music when i was like 8 years old and i've realized how graceful and authentic he was with his love songs and music in general. amazed by him!

[@oppchoppashotta]

My fav song and I’m 28 ,not that it matters

[@nickb5391]

I have never been into Soul but Otis was someone completely different & I do have a cd of his popular tracks, R.I.P Otis

[@alicescott4260]

The perfect one i found so far thank you so much its a very clear one yet

[@tishokv8906]

You're so welcome! I was always disappointed when I couldn't find it on KZbin so I thought I'd better just upload it myself!

[@colleenm8067]

Absolutely beautiful

[@littlebastard06]

Greatest live performance of all time. No question.

[@itsnice420]

Otis damn near made you wanna shout when he got into it

[@billtyler4440]

I seen Otis in person. What a great singer

[@stevenwitt1812]

God, he was the absolute best. Tragic what happened to him and his bandmates. Incredible performer. What a voice! I read that Rod Stewart had said seeing Otis Redding perform live brought tears to his eyes. He was that great.

[@manuelafernandez5537]

Absolutamente fabuloso ! Me encanta desde niña , mi padre amaba la música y escuchaba todo tipo de música , le encantaba el “ Soul “ y tenía a todos los grandes de la época pero mi favorito desde tan pequeña fue “ OTIS REDDING “ ES EL REY DEL SOUL !!!!!!!! Sin ninguna duda …….. 🎼❤️

[@riverbilly64]

!El Rey! Absolutamente.

[@jennyjones3978]

Beautiful voice!❤️❤️❤️

[@joshuabecker6799]

Maybe the biggest What if? from that era, I've read he wrote songs for numerous groups.

[@C-LoC60]

He was the spitting image of my second cousin george resting peace to both rest and peace to both of them

[@pj2614]

Wow.....I was in the 7th grade and remember this like it was yesterday. Watching this make me sad that he left us at such an early age but, I'm overjoyed that I witnessed such a phenomenal talent in my lifetime.....I'm now retired and spend most of my time sitting on the dock of a bay.......yeah........imagine that.

[@angelahotgirlinsd]

When music was real to the bone. What a beautiful voice. ❤

[@johnargyropoulos8713]

The real deal. RIP Otis.

[@danielbautista4757]

This video has two incredible songs. Rip .

[@dextermcgrubbin]

Sam Cooke passed in Dec 64, then Otis in Dec. 67.

[@janvermeer88]

Thanks for the humanistic soul that uploaded this video again.

[@PatriciaAyers-hx9fh]

He passed away when I was only three months old😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@brigitte6236]

Como me fascina Otis su voz su música y el mismo es tan sexy ❤️

[@thetophecartier3460]

Thé king , c'est ceci de la vraie musique, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

[@Q................]

Masterclass Otis and the band the Bar Kays....oh boi.🥶🥴 So controlled, I felt every silable. RiPower..! And perfect peace.❤

[@KevyNova]

Just hours after this performance, Otis, Jimmie King (guitar), Ronnie Caldwell (organ), Phalon Jones (saxophone), and Carl Cunningham (drums) would all be dead. The bass player was the only one not on that plane. The trumpet player was the only survivor of the crash.

[@anthonykimball7463]

You are correct. Trumpeter Ben Cauley survived the crash, but he died in 2015. Don't know if the bass player is still alive.

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

@@anthonykimball7463 The bass player is James Alexander and he’s still alive and kicking. He’s the father of Jazze Pha.

[@anthonykimball7463]

@@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx Really appreciate that info....thanks! 👍

[@AlTilleyTheBum-pt4mx]

@@anthonykimball7463 You’re welcome.

[@nathanpalmer5273]

Otis will always be in my heart and soul ♥️ ❤️ 💓 💛

[@B1970TBronze]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@305youtuber]

the horns on this was just epic!!! 👏

[@jesssands5349]

What a dynamic performer 🎉 Amazing

[@Let-the-music-takeUthere]

18? You have the best video on the entire site! Keep on Rockn the music

[@Sofiaa164]

There is a picture of him online dead I thought that was tacky. Wish they take it down

[@dougie6886]

Wonderful ❤❤

[@bobbyjamesjr7817]

Very sad that happened... I think about my granddaddy to this song 😔

[@francoislopez1150]

beautiful ❤👍

[@nursethibodeaux]

My absolute favorite ❤️