Dictionary of Soul

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With its somewhat grandiose title, the legendary Otis Redding's fifth album maintained much of the same formula that had been used on his previous recordings for the Stax subsidiary label Volt, combining some fine Redding-penned originals with the stylized vocalist's interpretations of others' material. While Redding always lent his own special raw, gospel-edged stamp to everything from the Beatles' perky "Day Tripper" to a slowed-down, unparalleled reading of the pop standard "Tennessee Waltz," it was on his own songs--such gems as "Fa- Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" (his 15th R&B hit single), the plaintive "Ton of Joy," and the bluesy "Hawg for You"--that Redding was at his soulful best. That said, nothing quite compares to how he turned another pop classic, "Try a Little Tenderness" into an emotive opus that became a showstopper wherever he appeared during his tragically short-lived four years as a hit-making recording artist. As an example of the horn-driven Memphis sound, Dictionary of Soul is an excellent reference, and Redding is in peak form as a true American original, whether he's giving '50s hit man Chuck Willis's "You're Still My Baby" a workover or breezing through his own almost-joyful "She Put the Hurt on Me." For the benefit of those with limited "knowledge" of Redding's specialized vocal vocabulary, the original album included some sidesplitting definitions of terms such as "gotta-gotta" ("not able to do without it") and "ou" ("ouchless excitement"), and they are reproduced in full on this reissue of what is easily one of Redding's finest recordings. --David Nathan

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Dictionary of Soul

Dictionary of Soul
The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul : Complete & Unbelievable
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Otis Smokes!
  • that ain't no hogwash.
  • Singing " Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa".
  • A Soul Classic
  • The Definition of Soul
 The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul : Complete & Unbelievable
Otis Redding
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002JO2
Release Date: 1991-06-11

Tracks:

  1. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
  2. I'm Sick Y'All
  3. Tennessee Waltz
  4. Sweet Lorene
  5. Try A Little Tenderness
  6. Day Tripper
  7. My Lover's Prayer
  8. She Put The Hurt On Me
  9. Ton Of Joy
  10. You're Still My Baby
  11. Hawg For You
  12. Love Have Mercy

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With its somewhat grandiose title, the legendary Otis Redding's fifth album maintained much of the same formula that had been used on his previous recordings for the Stax subsidiary label Volt, combining some fine Redding-penned originals with the stylized vocalist's interpretations of others' material. While Redding always lent his own special raw, gospel-edged stamp to everything from the Beatles' perky "Day Tripper" to a slowed-down, unparalleled reading of the pop standard "Tennessee Waltz," it was on his own songs--such gems as "Fa- Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" (his 15th R&B hit single), the plaintive "Ton of Joy," and the bluesy "Hawg for You"--that Redding was at his soulful best. That said, nothing quite compares to how he turned another pop classic, "Try a Little Tenderness" into an emotive opus that became a showstopper wherever he appeared during his tragically short-lived four years as a hit-making recording artist. As an example of the horn-driven Memphis sound, Dictionary of Soul is an excellent reference, and Redding is in peak form as a true American original, whether he's giving '50s hit man Chuck Willis's "You're Still My Baby" a workover or breezing through his own almost-joyful "She Put the Hurt on Me." For the benefit of those with limited "knowledge" of Redding's specialized vocal vocabulary, the original album included some sidesplitting definitions of terms such as "gotta-gotta" ("not able to do without it") and "ou" ("ouchless excitement"), and they are reproduced in full on this reissue of what is easily one of Redding's finest recordings. --David Nathan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Otis Smokes!.......2006-07-15

Otis Redding is smokin' hot with his wonderful retinue of songs! If you are looking for burning soul with horns,flourishes and classy crooning then this is the one for you!
My favorite, Try A Little Tenderness squeezes out every possible high note there is, Sad Song is a great gut bustin' fa fa fa fa fa fabulous venue for the master of soul. Buy it and you won't regret one single instant.

5 out of 5 stars that ain't no hogwash........2005-02-20

i don't want to spoil anyone's listening experience but if you've never heard the first song on this album before then turn your stereo up really loud before you do 'cause the first words out of his mouth are so funny you will laugh.

4 out of 5 stars Singing " Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa"........2004-09-10

Otis Redding was one of the greatest soul singers of all time. He could rock like Little Richard, and then turn around and sing a ballad like Sam Cooke. This was his fifth album, from 1966. It contains a mixture of some classic hits like "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa" and "Try a Little Tenderness", and fine lesser known songs like "Hawg For You". But what really showcases Otis's unique talent is the cover songs here. He could take a country song like "Tennessee Waltz", a standard like "Try a Little Tenderness", a Beatles song like "Day Tripper" and and old R&B song like "You're Still My Baby" and when he got through with them they sounded like Otis Redding songs. Fans of classic sould should dig this album.

4 out of 5 stars A Soul Classic.......2003-12-24

This was my 2nd Otis CD, after "Otis Blue", and it is a great companion to that great record. I love the Memphis horn sound; much of the greatness of these recordings is the backing of Booker T and MGs. I really find these CDs to be fun, just fun to listen to, tap your feet to, sing along with. Otis has loads of personality and a distinctive voice. Good stuff.

5 out of 5 stars The Definition of Soul.......2000-05-09

As Otis Redding's individual albums go, this disc is one of the best, second only to the excellent "Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul." Over half of the tracks are Redding originals, including the funky "I'm Sick Y'All" and "Sweet Lorene," the wonderful "Ton of Joy," and "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)," which Otis said was inspired by the theme from the TV game show, "The $64,000 Question." The usual handful of cover tunes are exceptional as well, such as the memorable renditions of "Try A Little Tenderness" and "Tennessee Waltz." The Beatles' "Day Tripper" gets completely reworked in an energetic Memphis treatment, complete with the punchy horns of the Mar-Keys. Guitarist Steve Cropper and the rest of Booker T. & the Mg's add their signature sound behind Otis' voice, crafting a classic soul record. The original liner notes, featuring a humorous glossary of his unique singing phrases, are fortunately reproduced in the CD booklet. For those curious about where to begin among the numerous releases in his catalog, this album is an aptly named example of Otis Redding and crew in fine form. Recommended.
Standard Dictionary: Body & Soul
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    		Standard Dictionary: Body & Soul
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Universal
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000CBNZAY
    Release Date: 2006-01-30

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    Wildlife Dictionary
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • buy it at amazon . de for less
    • Maybe not all approve of Garland's groove (but I do)
    • Nice, but not Garland's best...
    • clear good quality
    • Big letdown
    		 Wildlife Dictionary
    Garland Jeffreys
    Manufacturer: Bmg
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000024LBE
    Release Date: 1997-04-01

    Tracks:

    1. That's My Lover
    2. Original Lust
    3. Sexuality
    4. Temptation
    5. Boys and Girls
    6. Wildlife Dictionary
    7. Happiness
    8. Love Jones
    9. Afrodiziak
    10. Wet Money
    11. Gotta Get Away from This World
    12. Oceana
    13. Lovetown Serenade

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars buy it at amazon . de for less.......2007-03-25

    What kind of sharks are out there offering this for $54???
    get it for a normal price from amazon . de
    also garland jeffrys has a great dvd out did you know that??

    5 out of 5 stars Maybe not all approve of Garland's groove (but I do).......2005-07-27

    It's hard for me to read short but misleading reviews like a couple of those below. Garland Jeffreys is a unique and talented creative artist...therefore, he won't necessarily adhere to the "box" or formula some of his (former) fans want to put him into. I consider this CD to be amongst Garland's best (on par with the the brilliant "Ghostwriter" from 1976 - unfortunately never re-released on CD). Why? It breaks new ground. The voice is strong - the lyrics as poetic as he has ever written - and the music is very, very sexy. At worst, this is a great CD to get laid to...at best, it is an absolutely overlooked gem. Best song: the beautiful, haunting ballad "Oceania".

    Yes, this is a CD that came out in Europe and is damn near impossible to find in the US now (but check the Amazon European sites). It is worth the search.

    And Garland, it has been over 5 long years now since this came out...when can we expect something new?

    4 out of 5 stars Nice, but not Garland's best..........2001-08-15

    This album was a European release, with the only US airplay being "Sexuality" in an Armani perfume TV ad. While not nearly as great as his albums from the 70's, 80's and 90's (with Buckwheat being one of his best efforts), it should be purchased for any Garland fan. This guy is one of the seriously most underrated performers of the last 25 years, and unfortunately many of his best albums - Garland Jeffreys (his first), Ghostwriter (one of the best balanced pop-rock albums of all time), and One Eyed Jack - never making the vinyl to CD transition. But he is a major singer-songwriting talent not to be missed, one of the best New York poet-singers. His other CDs won't disappoint fans of Jagger, Springsteen, Lou Reed, and Elvis Costello...

    4 out of 5 stars clear good quality.......2001-02-04

    I don't know what kind of work he did before, but I like this CD. Its relax en is well composed, clear good quality!

    2 out of 5 stars Big letdown.......2001-01-27

    I've got to echo the previous reviews. Very disappointing follow-up to the brilliant "Buckwheat." Garland has mined, very successfully, a narrow sliver of musical formats, but he's off on uncharted territories here, and it simply doesn't work for him. The album was out for quite a while in Europe, unavailable here during that time. That might have said something about what the label thought of its viability in Garland's native States. You can pass this one up, but none of the others, most notably "Buckwheat" and "Ghost Writer."
    THE TAKE OVER MIXTAPE
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      		THE TAKE OVER MIXTAPE

      Manufacturer: Lyrical Threatz
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000C4EV9K
      Release Date: 2006-01-01

      Tracks:

      1. INTRO
      2. TAKE OVER
      3. ALL NIGHT
      4. BOMBS
      5. SOMETHING BAD
      6. THE GAME
      7. FAME FREESTYLE
      8. HATER RADIO
      9. WANNA HATE
      10. WHAT IT DO
      11. SUCK
      12. FREESTYLE
      13. DON'T WANT IT
      14. 187
      15. FREESTYLE
      16. DUO
      17. ICE SHOW
      18. GET IT READY
      19. FREESTYLE
      20. GET LIKE ME
      21. OUTTRO

      Product Description

      this is the lyrical threatz mixtape album. this is what they are known for....str8 ripping tracks. wet is featured on this album, he is on fire. lil reese is also on the album this is her debute. check out this album. also check out the website www.lyricalthreatz.com 20 tracks on this album (we give you your money worth) guaranteed to be the best mixtape of the year! free threatz take over t-shirt with purchase of 2 or more albums. (limited time only) We got the chopped and Screwed version for sale on the site www.lyricalthreatz.com
      Pain in/Otis Blue/Dictionary..
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        		Pain in/Otis Blue/Dictionary..

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
        R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B0000CDEPW
        Release Date: 2003-08-19

        Album Description

        Aussie box-set includes three albums, 'Pain In My Heart' (1964), 'Otis Blue - Otis Redding Sings Soul' (1966), & 'Dictionary Of Soul'. Three standard jewel cases housed together in a slipcase. Warner.
        Wildlife Dictionary
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Live & well on the pop scene�
        		 Wildlife Dictionary
        Garland Jeffreys
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0000564K7
        Release Date: 2004-01-20

        Tracks:

        1. That's My Lover
        2. Original Lust
        3. Sexuality
        4. Temptation
        5. Boys and Girls
        6. Wildlife Dictionary
        7. Happiness
        8. Love Jones
        9. Afrodiziak
        10. Wet Money
        11. Gotta Get Away from This World
        12. Oceana
        13. Lovetown Serenade

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Live & well on the pop scene�.......2003-06-18

        This CD is great. I canýt stop playing it. A departure from the usual guitar heavy recordings prior to this, itýs a contemporary sound without sounding gimmicky. Smooth and sexy to foot stomping bouncy rock with some tender personal moments. After a listen or two, when you finally ýhearý the songs, they are unmistakable Garland Jeffreys at his best. The title track and ýHappinessý will be stuck in your head for days.
        Now that his sabbatical is finishedý
        Heýs back. Heýs playing and heýs better than ever. G and Allan Freedman along with the Coney Island Playboys are playing small venues and thereýs no better live music to be heard. He loves his crowd and a great time is had by all ...

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        Pain In/Otis Blue/Dictionary
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          		Pain In/Otis Blue/Dictionary
          Otis Redding
          Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000DERL4
          Release Date: 2003-08-12

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