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# 277. COMPLETE AND UNBELIEVABLE:  THE OTIS REDDING DICTIONARY OF SOUL by Otis Redding
- URL: https://www.auditorymusings.net/complete-and-unbelievable-the-otis-redding-dictionary-of-soul-by-otis-redding/
- Published: 2024-10-22T10:00:26.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-22T10:00:28.000Z
- Author: Pulin Kothari
- Tags: soul

It's been [awhile](https://www.auditorymusings.net/you-got-my-mind-messed-up-by-james-carr/) since I've covered a great soul record. A couple months ago I went down a Stax Records rabbit hole after having watched the great documentary series [Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A](https://staxrecords.com/news/stax-soulsville-usa-hbo-original-series/?ref=auditorymusings.net). Seeing what an influence Otis Redding had on Stax and vice versa, I knew I had to write about one of his albums.

Although this particular record isn't the first to come to mind when thinking of Otis Redding, I picked it because of the lead off single, 'Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song).' You'll understand why when you watch the video down below (even if he's lip syncing the vocals). Not only is it a great Otis original, but the joy that emanates from his face and voice puts a smile on my face every time I watch / listen to this. This 1966 record was his last before he died in a small plane crash in 1967\. If only picking Otis originals to recommend you listen to, I would continue on with 'She Put The Hurt On Me' then 'Ton Of Joy' and finally 'I'm Sick Y'All.'

Otis with the Memphis Horns y'all