Otis Clay R.I.P

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Edited January 9, 20169 yr by kevinsoulman

R.I.P otis

Here we go again....

RIP soul man.

A favourite artist of mine.

A fine legacy remains, thank you Otis, R.I.P.

Very sad news indeed ,he made some stunning music. R.I.P. Otis

This one always does it for me

 

 

 

Yet more sad news

Can read archived sleeve notes from a 1980/90s album here 

 

 

Very sad news amazing artist. R.I.P Otis

R.I.P. Otis

45 minutes ago, smudger said:

Very sad news indeed ,he made some stunning music. R.I.P. Otis

This one always does it for me

 

 

 

And me, a masterpiece of soul. 

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An absolute giant of our music.

He will be sadly missed.

1 minute ago, Jaco said:

An absolute giant of our music.

He will be sadly missed.

'll second that Mike, thoughts with his family at this time R.I.P. Otis

Kev

Oh sod it! We've had a horrible couple of years with so many of our favourites passing.

Otis was a hero of mine, and I'm sure many others, who made consistently strong, soulful music for over 50 years.

He was a real Soul man whose marvellous catalogue should be treasured.

the man had a awesome voice and a big part of or music "the only way is up" still love this today even after yazz version spoiled it. thought and prayers to his family at this sad time RIP 

RIP Otis. Truly an all-time great.

Terrible news. Rest in peace. 

 

Really sad news one of the few remaining Soul greats.  R.I.P. Otis.

R.I.P. Otis

Really sad news, our thoughts go out his family and friends. Val & myself have met Otis at gigs and socially during our many visits to Chicago and we will surely miss him. A soul legend we will never forget.

https://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-01-03/entertainment/ct-ott-0104-otis-clay-20130103_1_recording-studio-gospel-inez-andrews

David & Val Box

Such sad news , Otis has brought me such joy with his music over the decades a truly one off and a great of our music.

R.I.P Otis .

Dug this out few months ago, played it again and discover the magnificence of it for good ! R.I.P.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKMgBO-u2I8

More sad news for fans of the real stuff……He made so many top notch records as well didn't he ?

Like this one,a personal favourite.    R.I.P.Otis Clay

 

R.I.P Otis Clay.  Remember seeing him live at Colne Municipal hall back in the 90t's.  He sure could sing. Proper Soul singer.

R.I.P Otis.  One of the few artists who consistently delivered throughout a long career.  Highlights are numerous but 'You hurt me for the last time' and  'Live in Japan' CD have gained maximum speaker time and  one of the best I have had the pleasure to see live.

Very sad news indeed R.I.P. Mr Clay.

 

This is sad news, it greeted me yesterday on 9th Jan by a text message from close friend Andy Martin and again a F/Bk message from Tony Rounce. I didn't believe it at first, because not sure how the rest of you on  Soul Source do it but I have a crazy habit of thinking my soul heroes will live on forever. Otis like the late George Jackson , the mighty Sam Dees and the late great Terry Callier have been close friends of mine for 30 odd years of my near 50 years in black music. I've been truly blessed to not only meet these guys, but also to spend quality time in their company away from the spotlight and recording business.

Otis I met in the UK when interviewing him for Black Echoes and he was such a 'special, gentle spirit' totally respectful of my roots and upbringing as I of his music and career. We swapped stories and music  and after about an hour I felt I had known him all my life. His talent was monumental, his phasing and delivery of ballads quite overpowering to the listener and yes the real soul scene worldwide will a sad place without his might southern vocals that brings a smile to our faces. He that that special gift of putting pure emotion into those vinyl grooves.

My sincere thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time. R.I.P. big man I can honestly say the soul world just won't be the same without you. And thank you so much for your music legacy which will definitely go on forever.

A clip put up on youtube (by a Southern Soul member) of Otis singing live back in his gospel days (with Cash McCall) .........

 

 

On 09/01/2016 at 17:38, Ivor Jones said:

More sad news for fans of the real stuff……He made so many top notch records as well didn't he ?

Like this one,a personal favourite.    R.I.P.Otis Clay

 

I was going to mention this one as well - a proper lost treasure, one of my favourite 45's full stop.

Also love 'Show Place' from around the same time - banging tune

 

 

The visitation and funeral details follow:

 

Visitation Friday Jan 15th 4pm-10pm

 

Leak & Sons Funeral Chapel

7838 South Cottage Grove Av

Chicago, IL 60619

708-206-0860

 

January 16th

 

Family Fellowship Hour 10:00 am -11:00am 

Celebration of Life - Home Going Celebration11:00am - Noon

 

Liberty Baptist Church

4849 King Dr

Chicago, IL 

773-268-6757

 

Immediately following 

 

Oak Woods Cemetery

1035 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60637

(773) 288-3800

Another youtube clip (very short) put up by a SouthernSoul member .....

... Otis standing up @ Buddy Guy's Legends Club (he was in the audience) to sing a couple of verses of the song ... this was shot just weeks before he passed ....