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#3
Posted 06 November 2011 - 11:08 AM
from the depths of the site articles section...
Otis Clay - Notes taken from a dutch 80/90s album
Otis Clay
Although he was on the brink of nationwide stardom in 1972 while on the same Memphis based Hi label that launched Al Green, Otis inexplicably never reached the same heights thatGreen did. But with his driving seven-piece band {featuring the unparalleled Chicago Fire horn section),
Clay continues to epitomize the very finest in raw, emotionally supercharged soul.Like so many of his contemporaries, Otis Clay found his early inspiration in the gospel music he heard around his Waxhaw, Mississippi birthplace. His initial appearance on wax came as lead vocalist of the Gospel Songbirds, one of many such aggregations he joined after he moved to Chicago in 1957.
But the secular scene beckoned, and after an unissued session for Columbia, Otis signed with Chicago's One-der-ful Records in 1965. Often working with writer-producers Jimmy Jones and Eddie Silvers, Clay debuted with an intense soul ballad, "A Flame In Your Heart," and solidified his reputation with brisk sellers such as "I'm Satisfied," Cash McCall's "That's How It Is" and the hard-charging "Got To Find A Way." Otis switched to the Atlantic Records combine in mid-'68, inaugurating their Cotillion subsidiary with a Rick Hall-produced Muscle Shoals cover of the Sir Douglas Quintet's "She's About A Mover," eventually cutting three more singles for the firm.
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#4
Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:15 PM
One of the last few remaining Real Soul artists still performing.
But then he's always been one of the greats, even when competition was much more fierce.
Sean
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#5
Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:17 PM
Have played this beauty out for many years.
Hi Studios PERFECTION!
Sean
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:18 PM
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#7
Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:19 PM
On the Deeper side, one from my own channel, featuring 'authentic' Memphis & Muscle Shoals tour footage :0)
Sean
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:23 PM
Another Winner from this GIANT of a Soul Singer.
Sean
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#9
Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:26 PM
One of the best LIVE performers I've ever seen.
Remember him coming on stage once to this OV Wright tribute.
Incredible.
Sean
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#10
Posted 06 November 2011 - 01:59 PM
Sean Hampsey, on 06 November 2011 - 01:23 PM, said:
That's what I'm talkin' about!
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 02:52 PM
Edited by John Reed, 09 November 2011 - 02:53 PM.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:38 AM
#18
Posted 27 January 2012 - 04:13 PM
Phenomenal singer, right up there with the all-time greats.
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#19
Posted 01 February 2012 - 11:24 AM
garethx, on 27 January 2012 - 04:13 PM, said:
Phenomenal singer, right up there with the all-time greats.
Can Buzz All Night Long,
I Can make Honey Baby,
Let Me Come Inside.
#20
Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:31 PM
Hopelessly involved in a one-way love affair with O.V.Wright ..... but also got my eye on Otis Clay
#22
Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:41 PM
Arkwright, on 01 February 2012 - 12:31 PM, said:
That "I Lost Someone" AWESOME! "propper" stuff Dave
why ain't it on a nice little One-Der-Ful 45?
steve
#24
Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:45 PM
garethx, on 27 January 2012 - 04:13 PM, said:
Phenomenal singer, right up there with the all-time greats.
Aww Gareth, some things are better unsaid.
Been on my wants list for ages, have never seen one other than the usual guy in Japan selling a few years ago but price was too high for me (i.e. it wasn't in shillings)
Awseome singer, his Live LP being a leader in that Genre, and his beat ballads on One-Der-Ful are some of the finest of that genre, the 3 greatest are
That's How It Is (When You're In Love)
A Lasting Love
Tired Of Falling (In And Out Of Love) - 1966
One of my finer moments as a DJ was playing Tired of Falling out in a Northern spot, the dance floor played musical statues for 3 minutes but it was worth it for the sheer visceral pleasure of hearing that moment of beauty blasting out the speakers.
Great artist and my biggest wish I had seen him live regret!Q
#25
Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:49 PM
Rbman, on 01 February 2012 - 11:24 AM, said:
Oopps you beat me to it. Hope your recovery is going well, and you are looking after yourself young man.
I feel I should point out that this record may be too exciting for your new health regime so feel free to pass it on to me, being such a nice guy I would obviously accept grudgingly!
#27
Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:52 PM
jocko, on 01 February 2012 - 12:45 PM, said:
Been on my wants list for ages, have never seen one other than the usual guy in Japan selling a few years ago but price was too high for me (i.e. it wasn't in shillings)
Awseome singer, his Live LP being a leader in that Genre, and his beat ballads on One-Der-Ful are some of the finest of that genre, the 3 greatest are
That's How It Is (When You're In Love)
A Lasting Love
Tired Of Falling (In And Out Of Love) - 1966
One of my finer moments as a DJ was playing Tired of Falling out in a Northern spot, the dance floor played musical statues for 3 minutes but it was worth it for the sheer visceral pleasure of hearing that moment of beauty blasting out the speakers.
Great artist and my biggest wish I had seen him live regret!Q
nice one Jocko, would that be at Shotts?
steve
#28
Posted 01 February 2012 - 12:55 PM
Soul-Integrity, on 01 February 2012 - 12:49 PM, said:
stuff like that really getting me in the mood for Essence's back room! (the music of course!)
looking forward to catching up Dave
steve
Hopelessly involved in a one-way love affair with O.V.Wright ..... but also got my eye on Otis Clay
#29
Posted 01 February 2012 - 01:47 PM
jocko, on 01 February 2012 - 12:49 PM, said:
I feel I should point out that this record may be too exciting for your new health regime so feel free to pass it on to me, being such a nice guy I would obviously accept grudgingly!
M
Can Buzz All Night Long,
I Can make Honey Baby,
Let Me Come Inside.
#30
Posted 05 February 2012 - 06:11 AM
Rbman, on 01 February 2012 - 01:47 PM, said:
Spotted a couple of copies on the shelves recently, but they didn't have their 'obi' paper strip, and when you add on the postage I didn't think they were worth picking up...curse the strength of the Yen when selling to the UK!!
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