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Monday Morning Video – Otis Redding

Monday, September 18, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

If I could go back in time, Otis Redding is one of the performers that I’d most like to see. Here he is in 1966 performing a cover of The Temptations’ “My Girl” (written by Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracle Ronald White) followed by Redding’s own “Respect” (most notably covered by Aretha Franklin). One great […]

Filed Under: Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Otis Redding

Monday Morning Video – The 1967 Stax Volt Soul Revue!

Monday, March 09, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

Need a powerful pick-me-up for a Monday morning? It won’t get much better than this classic set of performances from 1967. Booker T. & the MGs, Sam and Dave and a host of stars from the legendary Stax label. And did I mention Otis Redding? It doesn’t get much better than this. Performances include: Booker […]

Filed Under: Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: arthur conley, Booker T & the MGs, Booker T Jones, eddie floyd, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, the Mar-Keys

Amy Black — The Muscle Shoals Session

Thursday, October 17, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Remember a few weeks ago when Amy Black wrote about her experience recording at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals? Well, now you can hear the results for yourself. Even better, Black is sharing the ep — for free — via her web site. Black recorded four songs in Muscle Shoals. The tracks span […]

Filed Under: Americana, Reviews, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Amy Black, Arthur Alexander, Black Keys, Otis Redding, Spooner Oldham, Will Kimbrough, Wilson Pickett

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2009, Part 1

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

I’ve got some catching up to do. A heavy travel schedule has kept me from my monthly playlist duties. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had the pleasure to visit some impressive places. Even better, I’ve had plenty of great new music to keep me company along the way. Well, it’s time to make up for […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Cory Chisel, Disciplines, Eric Ambel, Everyday Visuals, Frank Turner, Greg Trooper, Julie Peel, Lucero, Otis Redding, Sharon Little

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