@mrhoffame this is not directed to you but just in general. A lot of people seem to think Ottis Reddings sung the original but he did a cover of his own in 1965. O.V. Wright is the original artist and maybe not by far but his is the best.
@annemarie18121957 No...Taj is not a better artist than Otis by far. Now way! lol. I just think Taj's version of this song is better than Otis's version.
Are you a big Otis fan? If so, and I have not idea where you live, but I recently went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they have some pieces of Otis's Plane in there. They had the panels that had his name written on it. It was so creepy and so moving to be that close to that.
@SatchmoProductions Stop talking your foolishness! yes this is a very good rendition,,,,,,,but dear one it does not touch the Big "O" version. not even in the ball park....
@SatchmoProductions hahahaha...i must say his rendition does move me, and i'm a 76 year old great-grandmother!!!...in fact next week i'm gonna have one of the grand pick me up a taj mahal cd. i had until now heard of the bloke! cheers Jollysincere.
Does anyone know if Taj sings a song about a girl with hairy knees? "if you were my girl, i wouldn't care if you had hair on your knees", something like that.... i heard it once before but i can't remember and i can't find it :(
In addition to all these versions of a great song, check out the Dave Specter version as sung by Tad Robinson. I've only found it on "Midnight Blues," a compilation album. It's my favorite, especially the last ten seconds.
nobody else is otis redding but taj has them leathery lungs... one of the few people who can do justice to the material....
ralphreeseart 3 weeks ago
Otis sang it better period.
FALLENMURDA 1 month ago
i like it better this way.
annemarie18121957 3 months ago
i prefer Steve Marriott - Humble Pie
scripto64 6 months ago
A most beautiful R & B classic.
NancyMcgill1 1 year ago
Otis is the man, but Taj ruled this song! Incredible!
mrhoffame 1 year ago
@mrhoffame this is not directed to you but just in general. A lot of people seem to think Ottis Reddings sung the original but he did a cover of his own in 1965. O.V. Wright is the original artist and maybe not by far but his is the best.
mano8p 1 year ago
@mano8p Intresting. Never looked into that. I have to search that version out. Thanks for the heads up!
mrhoffame 1 year ago
@mrhoffame He is not better than Otis
annemarie18121957 6 months ago
@annemarie18121957 No...Taj is not a better artist than Otis by far. Now way! lol. I just think Taj's version of this song is better than Otis's version.
Are you a big Otis fan? If so, and I have not idea where you live, but I recently went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they have some pieces of Otis's Plane in there. They had the panels that had his name written on it. It was so creepy and so moving to be that close to that.
mrhoffame 6 months ago
Love this version!
chicbrook 1 year ago
private Taj
mojohannah2000 1 year ago
Much as I love Otis Redding, I've got to say that this tops his version. Just fantastic.
SatchmoProductions 1 year ago
@SatchmoProductions Stop talking your foolishness! yes this is a very good rendition,,,,,,,but dear one it does not touch the Big "O" version. not even in the ball park....
jollysincere 1 year ago
@jollysincere Hey, don't get me wrong, I love Otis- he's my favorite singer. That's what makes this cover so extraordinary in my mind.
SatchmoProductions 1 year ago
@SatchmoProductions hahahaha...i must say his rendition does move me, and i'm a 76 year old great-grandmother!!!...in fact next week i'm gonna have one of the grand pick me up a taj mahal cd. i had until now heard of the bloke! cheers Jollysincere.
jollysincere 1 year ago
More great music from Taj Maha! You never cease to surprize me with your music. Always great and your soul shines through. Thanks Man!
strat8383 2 years ago
Does anyone know if Taj sings a song about a girl with hairy knees? "if you were my girl, i wouldn't care if you had hair on your knees", something like that.... i heard it once before but i can't remember and i can't find it :(
FeefintheNight 2 years ago
that's how strong my love is for taj and phantoms...
KJPRAR1 2 years ago
heard this song on Boston Legal and have loved it ever since....can't seem to find it being song by Otis Reading...
Pookieporker1 2 years ago
I just got back from hearing mick sing it and I had to switch back to taj. Taj sings with so much feeling and his band rocks.
nrobnas43 2 years ago
In addition to all these versions of a great song, check out the Dave Specter version as sung by Tad Robinson. I've only found it on "Midnight Blues," a compilation album. It's my favorite, especially the last ten seconds.
med909z 2 years ago
Obviously, you gotta give props to Otis Reading, but overall I think this is the best version of this song.
theunderstudiesrock 2 years ago
A great song with a terrific interpretation
ivocoser 2 years ago
Ooooooooooh man do i ever love this song thank you,awesome song.
donnacarrina 2 years ago 3
ooh ! a big thank you Roolika for this OTIS 's song........Taj Mahal is super
Bise ........Marie de France
marifredou 2 years ago
Fantastic!
Great post, thank you!
santamara 3 years ago
This is a great version but Otis Redding's is still the best.
thesmellman 3 years ago
Try OV Wrights version,,,,,,,,,,,,
avenuesutton 3 years ago 6
Nice, Steve Youngs version is great too!
frejwestberg 3 years ago
I agree: great version. Taj Mahal... wonderful voice, rhythm in the blood, blues in the soul... this is a man of music
Folossi 3 years ago 3
clearly the best version of this song...
angryaccoustic 3 years ago 5
What do you think of Rolling Stone's version? I like it best!
mananka55 1 year ago
@mananka55
I like the Otis Redding and Stones versions best.
psychkoala 1 year ago
@angryaccoustic
mananka55 1 year ago
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What do you think of Rolling Stones' version? I like it most of all.
mananka55 1 year ago