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Otis Redding is captured on camera performing in a variety of locations across the globe on DREAMS TO REMEMBER. Sixteen musical performances of songs such as "Pain in my Heart" and "Try a Little Tenderness" are included and so is the very last appearance Otis made on television which was shot the day before his tragic death. Also featured are interviews and testimonials from people who knew the late soul singer including Otis's wife and daughter. DREAMS TO REMEMBER is a fine testament to this wonderfully talented musician and has been compiled to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Otis's death.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 888072703193 |  | | | |
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Rating :  - Otis Redding: The Definition Of Soul
I fell in love with Otis Redding during the summer of 1970, 2 1/2 years after his tragic death. I was 12 years old. In 1967, my sister invited me to the Apollo to see Otis. I declined. At that stage in my life, I didn't want to see anyone but the great Jackie Wilson perform. To this day, I wished I had seen him perform. But, after all, it was a decision that a 9-year-old made. But I sure made up for it during the summer of 1970. I listened to all of his albums--which my sister had purchased after seeing his Apollo concert--incessantly. My favorite two being his live performance in Europe, where he was absolutely revered, and the posthumously released "Dock of the Bay." His Monterrey performance was also a favorite. Rolling Stone called his performance there the best of the festival. A number of years ago, I purchased the video of the Monterrey performance, which featured interviews of many of those interviewed on this DVD. However, more than any other work, Dreams To Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding, brings Otis to life. It is magical, as it captures the greatest soul singer ever. Hauntingly, when asked about his plans, Otis preferences his answer by saying, "If I am living..." He died shortly afterwards.
Were I to recommend one work to introduce Otis to the world, this would be it. In fact, my sister watched it at my house (my gift to her for turning me on to Otis) and was astonished. An awesome work on a great man.
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