45cellar Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Otis Clay Discography (Soulful Kinda Music Link) >>> OTIS CLAY <<< Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 my offerings - two awesome slabs of Soul !! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 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. full article here https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-articles/otis-clay-notes-r276 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Have played this beauty out for many years. Hi Studios PERFECTION! Sean 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thumper! Different takes aswell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 On the Deeper side, one from my own channel, featuring 'authentic' Memphis & Muscle Shoals tour footage :0) Sean 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Another Winner from this GIANT of a Soul Singer. Sean 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz6bxMTE4Xs One of the best LIVE performers I've ever seen. Remember him coming on stage once to this OV Wright tribute. Incredible. Sean 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Another Winner from this GIANT of a Soul Singer. That's what I'm talkin' about! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kris Holmes Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I love Otis Clay, so many great tunes. dig this Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest jerrio Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Baby Jane on Dakkar for me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Reed Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) After first hearing Bob Jones play the only way is up on his radio show in the mid 80's, little did I know how much pleasure his music would give me over the following years. Don't think there's a record I don't like of his, with his Hi period being my favourite. Saying that his live version of Love Don't Love Nobody takes some beating, 8 mins of soul heaven. Edited November 9, 2011 by John Reed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kris Holmes Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Baby Jane on Dakkar for me oh hell yeah, the first Otis 45 I ever owned, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest jerrio Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 oh hell yeah, the first Otis 45 I ever owned, I first heard it in the late 70s when my mate bought a 300+ collection for £300 of an ex wheel/ torch goer, all on British with the odd exeption.He had this on Red Atlantic.Nice. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Dekka Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I love Otis Clay, so many great tunes. dig this I have this in my collection along with A flame in your heart - one-derful, they need to be heard out more Amazing voice, Amazing artist Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The P-Vine album "Got To Find A Way" contains an absolute monster unissued track "I Don't Know What I'd Do". I wonder if it's ever had Northern scene spins as it's an absolute belter. Phenomenal singer, right up there with the all-time greats. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rbman Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The P-Vine album "Got To Find A Way" contains an absolute monster unissued track "I Don't Know What I'd Do". I wonder if it's ever had Northern scene spins as it's an absolute belter. Phenomenal singer, right up there with the all-time greats. Still on my wants list..... Dave Flynn has my standing order.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Some great clips put up guys. An absolute legend of SOUL music and some really good gospel as well. Just so many, many great tracks to choose from. There aren't many artists I can listen to singularly for hours on end but Otis Clay is one of them (and his old mate OV). A few more fine tracks from the man ------- Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Edgar Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Some great clips put up guys. An absolute legend of SOUL music and some really good gospel as well. Just so many, many great tracks to choose from. There aren't many artists I can listen to singularly for hours on end but Otis Clay is one of them (and his old mate OV). A few more fine tracks from the man ------- That "I Lost Someone" AWESOME! "propper" stuff Dave why ain't it on a nice little One-Der-Ful 45? steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Same old story Steve -- I just post 'em to piss you off mate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The P-Vine album "Got To Find A Way" contains an absolute monster unissued track "I Don't Know What I'd Do". I wonder if it's ever had Northern scene spins as it's an absolute belter. 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Still on my wants list..... Dave Flynn has my standing order.... 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! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Edgar Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Same old story Steve -- I just post 'em to piss you off mate 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Edgar Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 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 nice one Jocko, would that be at Shotts? steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rbman Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 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! Thanks, Jocko, I'm resting well. If i ever get two copies of the LP I'll give you a shout. M Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 If i ever get two copies of the LP I'll give you a shout. 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!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thumper! Different takes aswell. Got a nice mint demo spare if anyone wants one, sorry to hijack post Dave lol Mark. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
45cellar Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Artist of the Week revisits Otis Clay On 06/11/2011 at 12:18, Guest said: Thumper! Different takes aswell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Douglaschip Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Brilliant artist! I have always loved 'if I could open up my heart' fantastic tune. Adam 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Shinehead Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Great track from a great artist and a great lp . Otis cut wonderful tracks across all the decades a sadly missed artist Edited January 11, 2020 by Shinehead 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tsu Tomatoes Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I'm not usually a fan of live recordings, but his take of Love Don't Love Nobody from his Soul Man Live in Japan CD is just sheer brilliance 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Colnago Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Jan barker put me onto this when the album came out , never tire of it , the whole album is terrific as of a couple more tracks been posted from it earlier by someone. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Colnago Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 01/02/2012 at 11:31, Guest Dave Turner said: Some great clips put up guys. An absolute legend of SOUL music and some really good gospel as well. Just so many, many great tracks to choose from. There aren't many artists I can listen to singularly for hours on end but Otis Clay is one of them (and his old mate OV). A few more fine tracks from the man ------- Gonna take my heart....... super soul 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulman58 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 06/11/2011 at 10:00, Mike Lofthouse said: my offerings - two awesome slabs of Soul !! Started with my 2 favs from Otis a true soul giant in my eyes 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Colnago Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 06/11/2011 at 12:17, Sean Hampsey said: Have played this beauty out for many years. Hi Studios PERFECTION! Sean Awesome track memories of pitches ( for me ) 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Another winner from Otis , love this . 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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