God, does it get much better than this, really? I think I might end up taking out my tweeters playing this at full blast. Those horns! Righteous noise.
I got my first exposure from my parents of OTIS of course..In this performance he clearly shows us what a true artist does with a live band, with a song meant for him to sing, he ownes his audience from the first note..Pure raw talent soul, r and b, grounded with GOSPEL* This is my lovers prayer and I want it to get to you....I feel I can do anything listening to this track...I love the band too..OTIS singing in HEAVEN and the ANGELS swaying back and forth .....
People remember where they were when they heard Kennedy died but I remember where I was when I heard Otis died. I was lucky to see Otis life on the Stax show in the UK in north London - what a show - Otis, Eddie Floyd, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, Markeys backing, Arthur Conley, Carla Thomas. Hid under the seats to try and get to see a later performance but was found.
@martinrdg LOL. WOW!! you dont get shows like THAT any more! I saw Sam & Dave and Eddie Floyd on stage many moons ago. i always regret not seeing Ike and TinaTurner live in their prime
High school music for me from the 60's. Was the first song played at my wedding in 1975. My wife died in 2005 and this was played at the funeral. Attitudes seem to be different now.
@grayj52 I wa introduced to Otis Redding by my dad as a kid, and he's haunted me (in the best way) ever since, thank you for sharing something so personal on a place like this... reading your words touched me... respect xx
Why do these motherfucking bitches always delete the cd versions :S This is a guy who has been dead for over 40 years now.. Who the FUCK is still making money on this? Its called heritage, it doesn't belong to anyone!
I just wrote the most amazing stuff about this song and how amazing Otis Redding was and when i just finished my masterpiece, I accidently pressed some other link and lost it all before sending it and I'm too damn drunk to remember and now I'm damn pissed off.
What's remarkable is that he was in his 20's when he was singing (he died at 26). Think of all the 20 something singers out today. How many 20 year olds these days have mature voices like this?
I had the opportunity of seeing Otis Redding in the "60's at the Peppermint lounge on 45th Street in the Times Square area.Great Band on stage Dancing The Philly Dog To Satisfaction. The Days of the Go go girls.Great time
I heard this song on The Sopranos, they played it three times in one episode, I had to find it. Now I love it. Amazing when I read the lyrics and could actually relate to it. The soul is just amazing. Music just ain't good like this anymore. R.I.P. Otis.
putin,je vous met celle là,écoutez moi ça et en live svp,c'est ce que l'on appel( un chanteur avec une voix)quand je vois ce qu'ils font maintenant comme zik ça me fais gerber,tout n'est qu'une pale copie de ce qui à déja était fait depuis bien longtemps en matiére de musique,aprés y'aura tjr un connard pour me dire oui mais il fau vivre avec son temps???et je lui répondrai,bin écoute si tu aimes la merde en boite et payer pour ça c'est ton probléme,y'a pa écri dugland sur ma chetron,mdr,mdr,
@ooodeviousgeeooo so true, the only other singer who can match the emotion of Otis is Mr. James Carr out of Memphis Tennessee the most obscure soul singer of all time.
Otis Redding, for all the good, bad, up, and down in his life, was the "Herald of the Heart". There never was any doubt that this man-from the moment he took the microphone-was about to tell you his "heart". You were about to hear the heart announced as if from Gabriel's trumpet. No other male vocalist has ever equaled the sincerity of his voice rendering the pain of a lost love, the depth of love, or the playfulness of a romance in a way to remind every soul of the emotions involved with each.
I can't remember any song literally who has moved me and carried me away like My Lover's Prayer. I feel like crying my heart out listening to this man.
I am only 22 years old, but i know for a fact that Otis Redding is a hidden treasure, the uncrowned king of music. Thanks for moving me, may you rest in peace, you have left this earth with more than a simple human could wish for.
what can i say this song is so masterfully put together.no one else could have sing this song except MR OTIS REDDING.RIP.I hope GODis letting you perform this while you are up here
marifredou nous avons plus que trois chanteurs en commun j'ai zappé votre chaine. Dans les nouveaux avez vous remarqué aloé black i need a dollar et des reprises de sam cook qu il a faites si non vite vite sur you tube d ailleurs merci de nous rassembler pour écouter toutes les musiques et je m associe peace and soul
je vois que vs habitez en France...j'en suis ravie car mon anglais n'aurait pas été assez riche pour vs dire un grand merci pour cette vidéo....."é pous tou flante"....
la 1ère d'Otis que je vois de si près ....je suis très émue...merci+++
"What you gonna do tonight when you need my loven arms to hold you tight,tell me what you were gonna do tonight when you need my heavy voice to tell you goodnight"Fuck!!
Sing It Otis!!!! Redding had a legendary sound!!!! It was so soulful, yet smooth as silk! RIP to one of the greatest of all time!!!! Thanks for this winizepou!!!!
God someone please give this man the respect he deserves. As being the first black man to have his own show, he is unknown except to fans. Make a movie please. I love you Otis!!!!
@TheVegasgirl26 if only all blacks would be like him, too bad most of them now-days sing shitty hip hop and sing about prostitutes, drugs, money, and homicide.
@RafaelM94 Running your mouth about something you obviously know nothing about. About 10 companies own most of radio stations in USA and a handful of companies on recording companies. They put this garbage out. Plenty of talented singers, rappers in Black community. And too bad all whites couldn't be like John Brown.
Okay! Hey, you got any more? I am building a website for soul classics. I am starting by posting Otis Redding, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye clips...then I will follow with the other artists...
Anyway, I'll check your videos, but I'll be including this on the website!
@IkeDyson i tried to upload a video of Carla Thomas singing Comfort Me on my channel SiccShirt, but WMG blocked it from other users. but you can check out some Gatemouth Brown videos i posted on that channel, he was the leader of the television show's backing band.
Damn. Got the chills. They just don't make good music like this anymore.
YourWife2008 1 week ago
man, this is Otis' best live song ever. my favorite.
JimmySmithWesson 3 weeks ago
God, does it get much better than this, really? I think I might end up taking out my tweeters playing this at full blast. Those horns! Righteous noise.
talktoangels 1 month ago
SOUL MUSIC. We have allowed this type of music to be hidden by supporting these none-singers today.
northayden 1 month ago
Otis Redding.. Pure real soul.. what else can you say.. Period.
sweetpee278 1 month ago
This is the best Otis vocal I've found of him live on youtube. There are a alot of great singers, but his soul was unmatched in his vocals.
swardle77 2 months ago 2
Otis you'd be 71 years old now. We love you just as much as we would if you were still alive. R.I.P.
JimmySmithWesson 2 months ago 3
R.I.P. he died 44 years ago today.
UntchA 2 months ago 2
@UntchA Oh my. Was it that long ago?
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JimmySmithWesson 3 months ago
MY FAVORITE OTIS REDDING SONG I WISH IT WAS LONGER!!!!
ThaRealMrsNephew 3 months ago
if i was an artist i would study ths dude....the blueprint....
rdrake460 4 months ago
wow the real deal.....
bluesoulady 4 months ago
He's 1 of the best!
curtiswilliams1000 4 months ago
i want to fuck mrs soprano now
marv126p 5 months ago
My love for RBM....brought me here.
ProperStuff 5 months ago
Oh my goodness is this the shit.
fishbonebuba 5 months ago
Otis' pants.
gregghoekstra 5 months ago 3
@gregghoekstra
are badass
passiveMenis 4 months ago
wow the half tones!! holly shit!
MrDlobMusic 6 months ago
whoever doesnt like this they have never experience true love...
thesonyakyleshow 6 months ago
I got my first exposure from my parents of OTIS of course..In this performance he clearly shows us what a true artist does with a live band, with a song meant for him to sing, he ownes his audience from the first note..Pure raw talent soul, r and b, grounded with GOSPEL* This is my lovers prayer and I want it to get to you....I feel I can do anything listening to this track...I love the band too..OTIS singing in HEAVEN and the ANGELS swaying back and forth .....
rdrake460 6 months ago
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rdrake460 6 months ago
@at559 True to that! I am sure it will happen in our lifetime. If you are in the U.S, PBS showed a documentary of his life some years ago.
marmurry 6 months ago
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rdrake460 6 months ago
The horn section is incredible! There's a tuba playing back there....amazing!
MrLittleoldlady 6 months ago
Watched the BET awards and the best performance was Patti LaBell
silentseeker1 7 months ago
People remember where they were when they heard Kennedy died but I remember where I was when I heard Otis died. I was lucky to see Otis life on the Stax show in the UK in north London - what a show - Otis, Eddie Floyd, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, Markeys backing, Arthur Conley, Carla Thomas. Hid under the seats to try and get to see a later performance but was found.
martinrdg 7 months ago 2
@martinrdg LOL. WOW!! you dont get shows like THAT any more! I saw Sam & Dave and Eddie Floyd on stage many moons ago. i always regret not seeing Ike and TinaTurner live in their prime
zezt 6 months ago
this is my lover's prayer, Amazing footage, i was not alive for this but i can understand it otis amazing
positivenergy88 7 months ago
The real king of soul
TANGOO010 8 months ago
@grayj52, oh that breaks my heart, my heart goes out to you. I always loved that song, its a beautiful song and I'm sure your wife was as well. = (
poopoodkh 8 months ago
High school music for me from the 60's. Was the first song played at my wedding in 1975. My wife died in 2005 and this was played at the funeral. Attitudes seem to be different now.
grayj52 8 months ago
@grayj52 I wa introduced to Otis Redding by my dad as a kid, and he's haunted me (in the best way) ever since, thank you for sharing something so personal on a place like this... reading your words touched me... respect xx
hypnodelica 7 months ago in playlist MUSIC :OTIS REDDING
I just NEED to find the one who dislike this song and i just need to kick him in the balls
obikandred 9 months ago 4
Otis is the king
Espantapajar0sMusic 9 months ago
I'd like to take the person that disliked this down to my hometown of Macon, Ga and throw them off the Otis Redding Memorial Bridge!
nashtndawg 9 months ago
bon sang ,que de moments forts ......
mrcathy21 10 months ago
Why do these motherfucking bitches always delete the cd versions :S This is a guy who has been dead for over 40 years now.. Who the FUCK is still making money on this? Its called heritage, it doesn't belong to anyone!
TTFLS 11 months ago
@TTFLS oh, they still sell many records by him
pearsnockie 7 months ago
Lmaooooooo @ BBA
frita67 11 months ago
One person had his screen upside down when he voted
bbavinck 11 months ago 21
This man had more SOUL in his pinky finger than others had in their whole body. He was simply the best.
knightd12 11 months ago 2
the dude that disliked this song is so alone, i so don't wanna trade place with him right now lmao!
dossokoroba 11 months ago 3
THIS MAN IS THE KING
nimaman 1 year ago 3
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Klipmode 1 year ago
1 person who disliked aint got a soul..
Klipmode 1 year ago
@Klipmode
aint that the truth, Otis must be rolling over in his grave for the shit that gets passed as "soul" & "R&B" these days
jackisrantingagain 1 year ago 3
@jackisrantingagain AMEN..I FEEL U...THERES NO SUCH THING AS REAL SOUL MUSIC TODAY..NOPE..SORRY..NO WONDER THE WORLD IS IN KAOS...LOL
XXXXLOWRIDERXXXX 11 months ago
I just wrote the most amazing stuff about this song and how amazing Otis Redding was and when i just finished my masterpiece, I accidently pressed some other link and lost it all before sending it and I'm too damn drunk to remember and now I'm damn pissed off.
JimmySmithWesson 1 year ago 3
fantastic!
GraniteQuarrier 1 year ago
just amazing..probley my favorite song by otis
zackertack 1 year ago
He's got my respect and that some
Sarah44296 1 year ago
Thumbs up if The Sopranos brought you here.
Wdntkwb1 1 year ago 82
What's remarkable is that he was in his 20's when he was singing (he died at 26). Think of all the 20 something singers out today. How many 20 year olds these days have mature voices like this?
krisnobles 1 year ago 3
Otis Redding is a soul king. Long live the king!
virgosquad 1 year ago 2
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JimmySmithWesson 1 year ago
I had the opportunity of seeing Otis Redding in the "60's at the Peppermint lounge on 45th Street in the Times Square area.Great Band on stage Dancing The Philly Dog To Satisfaction. The Days of the Go go girls.Great time
Bronxjames 1 year ago
a true romantic!
mirandasmom30 1 year ago
sopranos
BIGGS245 1 year ago
I heard this song on The Sopranos, they played it three times in one episode, I had to find it. Now I love it. Amazing when I read the lyrics and could actually relate to it. The soul is just amazing. Music just ain't good like this anymore. R.I.P. Otis.
JimmySmithWesson 1 year ago 2
putin,je vous met celle là,écoutez moi ça et en live svp,c'est ce que l'on appel( un chanteur avec une voix)quand je vois ce qu'ils font maintenant comme zik ça me fais gerber,tout n'est qu'une pale copie de ce qui à déja était fait depuis bien longtemps en matiére de musique,aprés y'aura tjr un connard pour me dire oui mais il fau vivre avec son temps???et je lui répondrai,bin écoute si tu aimes la merde en boite et payer pour ça c'est ton probléme,y'a pa écri dugland sur ma chetron,mdr,mdr,
johann840 1 year ago
I love this song... Each time I hear it, a tear roll down my eyes... :_)
MatrixBear 1 year ago
No one else van make you feel the pain in his voice like Otis, he's probably the best soul singer ever, can you believe he died at 26!!!
ooodeviousgeeooo 1 year ago
@ooodeviousgeeooo so true, the only other singer who can match the emotion of Otis is Mr. James Carr out of Memphis Tennessee the most obscure soul singer of all time.
mrstanbmw 1 year ago
Their should be 41,797 likes right now.
bockybalboa 1 year ago
Otis Redding, for all the good, bad, up, and down in his life, was the "Herald of the Heart". There never was any doubt that this man-from the moment he took the microphone-was about to tell you his "heart". You were about to hear the heart announced as if from Gabriel's trumpet. No other male vocalist has ever equaled the sincerity of his voice rendering the pain of a lost love, the depth of love, or the playfulness of a romance in a way to remind every soul of the emotions involved with each.
armetisius1216 1 year ago
I listen to this song ,and you can,t help but feel the soul ,and the passion that this song delivers ,very touching .
soultwister53 1 year ago
otis was a genius and he sang from his heart and soul. i agree with mr blues. i love him. gone too soon!! thanx soso much for posting!!
dogcat126 1 year ago
This is a bad man...that's all I can say.
thamathmatic 1 year ago
Otis was a genius. As to pure soul, he was the best.
Straight ahead not gospel not blues pure soul.
You can get a PhD listening to the Big O.
His plea was pure heart felt.
and went straight to your heart.
No one has or ever will touch him.
RIP Mr. Redding
Sincerely Mighty Mo Rodgers
MrBlues1942 1 year ago
Powerful--thank you for this
jay1beaux 1 year ago
What you gonna do tonight when you need my loving arms to hold you tight?
rekerelover 1 year ago
Maravilhoso! Ele é o maior, sabiam... rs
rpbarreto 1 year ago
I love the fact that there are 0 dislikes right now.
For those who have no taste in soulful music, don't bother clicking the red thumb, go to another song :)
austensvids 1 year ago
What a talent! I can't recall how old he was when he was taken away from us, but it was way way too young.
jki9275 1 year ago
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soul music lost much of its soul 1967. this is simply amazing!
rillish 1 year ago
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rillish 1 year ago
can you imagine going to a concert featuring the two big o's.orbison and redding.
coolidgepark 1 year ago
Amazing song.
JayWildRider 1 year ago
I can't remember any song literally who has moved me and carried me away like My Lover's Prayer. I feel like crying my heart out listening to this man.
I am only 22 years old, but i know for a fact that Otis Redding is a hidden treasure, the uncrowned king of music. Thanks for moving me, may you rest in peace, you have left this earth with more than a simple human could wish for.
Zandesh 1 year ago
I love this song, it grab your attention, it will be with me for life.
lilmissnovic 1 year ago
you feed my soul Otis
Alicja136 1 year ago
what can i say this song is so masterfully put together.no one else could have sing this song except MR OTIS REDDING.RIP.I hope GODis letting you perform this while you are up here
MyNatboy 1 year ago
Sing it Redding ohhhhh!!
SwaggerLikeUz 1 year ago
Great performance, Otis was no doubt one of the best soul singers 2 ever do it.
like2seeit86 1 year ago
Sends chills all through me.....
Big "O"-
Although I was born too late to see him perform he is My favorite male artist
wisegal01 1 year ago
telling otis no one knows music like u do back n da days and still carring on even tho u r r i p....
kittycat1733 1 year ago
This was on The Sopranos season 2 when Chris got shot and was in the hospital
AsanteglnWire 1 year ago 2
Beautiful. Awesome voice. Not sure this could be any more of a perfect song.
Stratoblastor 1 year ago
One of the mostly overlooked genius of soul!
MrKyte 1 year ago
sends chills down the spine
briankleeschulte 1 year ago
All these years later and still no one can come close to this man. What a void he left in the music industry. RIP Mr. Redding.
FunnyGirlFan74 1 year ago
This is my song!!!!
lgrayonvox 1 year ago
Live`Otis is a rare treat on youtube, the real king!!
sluggie6883 1 year ago
marifredou nous avons plus que trois chanteurs en commun j'ai zappé votre chaine. Dans les nouveaux avez vous remarqué aloé black i need a dollar et des reprises de sam cook qu il a faites si non vite vite sur you tube d ailleurs merci de nous rassembler pour écouter toutes les musiques et je m associe peace and soul
regine5762 1 year ago
Winizepou....
je vois que vs habitez en France...j'en suis ravie car mon anglais n'aurait pas été assez riche pour vs dire un grand merci pour cette vidéo....."é pous tou flante"....
la 1ère d'Otis que je vois de si près ....je suis très émue...merci+++
Peace and Soul
marifredou 1 year ago
Thank you
jay1beaux 1 year ago
R.i.P OTiS REDDiNG ! YOU ARE MiSSED
nyhoneygirl21 1 year ago
Always Otis. Always forever.
Sharsie 1 year ago
wow i didnt know this was on video....wow
anthp007 1 year ago
WOW I cant believe I actually found a live version o this song, all my respect for Ottis and the uploader.
Thank you a milion :)
cltn55 1 year ago 2
"What you gonna do tonight when you need my loven arms to hold you tight,tell me what you were gonna do tonight when you need my heavy voice to tell you goodnight"Fuck!!
24mc1 1 year ago
Otis Redding = Greatest of All Time
tallcoolbeauty 1 year ago 3
this is like going to church.
madshadows830 1 year ago
so incredible. i love otis,
usernamesarebanal 1 year ago
Sing It Otis!!!! Redding had a legendary sound!!!! It was so soulful, yet smooth as silk! RIP to one of the greatest of all time!!!! Thanks for this winizepou!!!!
MyRiseToHonor 1 year ago
Good Lawd ....
jerseymarv 1 year ago
Fkn TEARS, ( A hard Aussie Bloke in tears ), Otis .......... Speechless every time ! !
Bless your sound and my, (being) for your beautiful gift... Your voice speaks life in me ! ! ! ! !
Mcbombardierbeef 1 year ago 2
Angie Angel~~~>$upergirl!!!
Ruff version!
come we Rocksteady 1000% Rocksteady!!!
i luv u 2
TerryMarineBMF 1 year ago
God someone please give this man the respect he deserves. As being the first black man to have his own show, he is unknown except to fans. Make a movie please. I love you Otis!!!!
TheVegasgirl26 1 year ago 53
@TheVegasgirl26...Otis is the man, but i'm pretty sure Nat King Cole was the first black man to have his own show.
BlackCatCadillac 1 year ago
@BlackCatCadillac You are right! I forgot about him. He had a show in "56
TheVegasgirl26 1 year ago
@TheVegasgirl26 I agree!!Greatness your hearing seeing
24mc1 1 year ago
@TheVegasgirl26 kinda makes u want to grab ur baby and hold them tight> this man nows his shit! DAMN?
mikemiranda7786 1 year ago
@TheVegasgirl26 My favourite soul artist and one of the best musicians to have lived in my opinion.
As a film director if i ever get given a decent budget il happilly make a movie.
rollingstone100 1 year ago 2
@TheVegasgirl26
Why is it that it's always the wrong people who have the money
and resourses and not able to the right thing . You would think
with all of the successful Blacks in this country who could be so
helpful in the promotion of our all of our historical contributions to
the world and in the end ,they are totally impetant in doing anything about it.
kwilly54 1 year ago 2
@TheVegasgirl26
OTIS IS THE BEST, the sexiest, the most soulful, the greatest!!!!!
MrLittleoldlady 1 year ago
@TheVegasgirl26
OTIS IS THE GREATEST, THE SEXIEST, THE MOST SOULFUL, one of the best soul singers ever!!!! I am enraptured by this song!!!
MrLittleoldlady 1 year ago
@MrLittleoldlady ....you got that right!
smujer1 1 year ago
@TheVegasgirl26
I believe that Nat King Cole was the first to have his own show
2Diamonds1Pearl 10 months ago
@TheVegasgirl26 if only all blacks would be like him, too bad most of them now-days sing shitty hip hop and sing about prostitutes, drugs, money, and homicide.
RafaelM94 8 months ago
@RafaelM94 Running your mouth about something you obviously know nothing about. About 10 companies own most of radio stations in USA and a handful of companies on recording companies. They put this garbage out. Plenty of talented singers, rappers in Black community. And too bad all whites couldn't be like John Brown.
luvureally 7 months ago in playlist the fellas
@RafaelM94 Who gives a shit about white people?
BlacknesUnforgivable 7 months ago
He was truly great.
Girlshine 1 year ago 3
I love this song because it is simply his soul over song.
Such emotion!
1981jjones 1 year ago 17
Omg...i LOVE this man
SupaStarry 1 year ago 3
I Love this song
Quieta26 1 year ago 2
just smoked a cigarette, while listenin it!
Brutas10 1 year ago
Magnificent!!!!!
UncleSevvy 2 years ago
Que grande Otis...
silversatchmo 2 years ago 2
Otis was the Best !!!!
Trublife 2 years ago 2
winizepou quel plaisir des images, d'une grande qualité, inédites d'otis j'espère que tu en as d'autres en réserve the king of soul is back
regine5762 2 years ago 3
@regine5762
hello...ns avons à 2 ans près le même âge, et 3 apprécions 3 chanteurs en commun aussi....Otis , Elvis ....et Ben...!!!
Peace and Soul
marifredou 1 year ago
This was a 60's song with a 70's flare.
bwall002 2 years ago
@bwall002 NONSENSE - this song is all 60's...!
IkeDyson 1 year ago
winizepou - where did you find this great clip?
IkeDyson 1 year ago
@IkeDyson it's from a tv show called The Beat!!!!
BeatsYouCanDig 1 year ago
@BeatsYouCanDig
Okay! Hey, you got any more? I am building a website for soul classics. I am starting by posting Otis Redding, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye clips...then I will follow with the other artists...
Anyway, I'll check your videos, but I'll be including this on the website!
IkeDyson 1 year ago
@IkeDyson i tried to upload a video of Carla Thomas singing Comfort Me on my channel SiccShirt, but WMG blocked it from other users. but you can check out some Gatemouth Brown videos i posted on that channel, he was the leader of the television show's backing band.
BeatsYouCanDig 1 year ago
He was soooo awesome....
Susieq2b1g 2 years ago 3
Amazing!! Raw emotion...
AtomicAbility 2 years ago
One soul-soaked performance
HoneyHoneyBaby 2 years ago
I listened to this song so much when my ex and I broke up
ROBJULES0205 2 years ago