Dreams To Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding (2007)

Dreams To Remember: The Legacy of Otis Redding features 16 complete performances filmed throughout America and Europe showcasing why Otis is considered one of the greatest soul singers of all time. Interspersed between the songs are 40 minutes of interviews filmed exclusively for this DVD with Steve Cropper (Booker T. and The MGs), Jim Stewart (founder of Stax Records), Wayne Jackson (Memphis Horns), and Otis Redding's wife Zelma. Includes staggering versions of "I Can't Turn You Loose", "Respect", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", "Try a Little Tenderness" (filmed the day before Otis's tragic death) and more, all in re-mastered sound and video. Produced by Reelin' In The Years Productions, the acclaimed team that produced the Motown "Definitive Performances" series including the The Temptations- Get Ready: The Definitive Performances 1965- 1972, Marvin Gaye - The Real Thing In Performance: 1964- 1981 and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles: Definitive Performances 1963 - 1967 as well as the Grammy nominated American Folk Blues Festival DVD series (four volumes); this 90 minute DVD is the first full-length program to commemorate the legacy of Otis Redding and paints a stirring portrait of an artist whose music remains as powerful and influential as it was 40 years ago.

Complete Performances:
Pain In My Heart (1965)
Mr. Pitiful (1965)
Just One More Day (1965)
I Can't Turn You Loose (1966)
I've Been Loving You Too Long (1967)
Satisfaction (1967)
My Girl (1967)
Don't Mess With Cupid (1966)
Any Ole Way (1966)
My Lover's Prayer (1966)
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) (1967)
Tramp (1967)
Shake (1967)
Glory Of Of Love (1967)
Try A Little Tenderness (1967)
Respect (1967)

 Otis Redding
i liked the disc, learned a little about Otis the man as well as Otis the musician, the footage was good quality as was the sound. April 28, 2008

 Otis Redding DVD-A Must Buy For Otis Redding Fans
The new Otis Redding video is very cool. I bought this initially because as a big Otis fan, I typically would buy anything by him. That is why I must have 3 different copies of Otis at the Monterrey Festival. However, this video contains new video clips of Otis that were very cool and that I had never seen before. Dick Clark interviewing Otis Redding on Bandstand was a first for me. The insight that Steve Cropper gives about Otis and the process of songwriting together was also very informative.

Rare video clips, interviews with Otis's widow and Jim Stewart from Stax Records, make this video a must buy. You will dig it! So says Dave the Rave of Relics & Rarities. www.davetherave.com April 23, 2008

 great viewing of this great soul man
great for music fans of all kinds but more over baby boomers that grew up listening to his music as I did. March 3, 2008

 Otis is a Dream
This DVD gives us wonderful insight into the life of Otis Redding. What a precious talented man. I have always loved his music and now can see the man behind the music. What a joy. February 16, 2008

 The Big O
This is a great retrospective. Let's you into Otis' world and lets you see the effect he had on those around him and on Stax Records. I just wish the survivors of the Barkays were in on it. I would like to hear their storie.
February 6, 2008

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