Album: King & Queen by Otis Redding (1967)
Genre: Soul | Style: Blues | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Stax
Format: Album

Description: King & Queen, released in 1967 by Stax Records, is a duets album by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, two of the label's most successful artists. The LP was Redding's sixth album, and Thomas's fourth, and the final studio album released by Redding before his death. Influenced by Marvin Gaye's duets, the album features ten covers of soul classics and the eleventh finishing song co-written by Redding.

The album includes crossover hits "Tramp" and "Knock on Wood". Following Redding's death in December 1967, the single "Lovey Dovey" was also released. The original LP's liner notes were written by Tennessee Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr.

Artist Background: Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 - December 10, 1967) was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul music and rhythm and blues (R&B), and one of the greatest singers in popular music. His open-throated singing was an influence on other soul singers of the 1960s, and he helped to craft the lean and powerful style of R&B that formed the basis of the Stax Sound. After appearing at the 1967 Monterey P... Part of the Georgia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Blues style.

Music Scene: Part of the Georgia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Soul, Blues, Happy, 1960s, Album, Stax

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King & Queen, released in 1967 by Stax Records, is a duets album by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, two of the label's most successful artists. The LP was Redding's sixth album, and Thomas's fourth, and the final studio album released by Redding before his death. Influenced by Marvin Gaye's duets, the album features ten covers of soul classics and the eleventh finishing song co-written by Redding.

The album includes crossover hits "Tramp" and "Knock on Wood". Following Redding's death in December 1967, the single "Lovey Dovey" was also released. The original LP's liner notes were written by Tennessee Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr.

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