In the artist’s words: “This mural was inspired by Otis Redding, who performed his last shows in Cleveland before his tragic passing. The venue was Leo's Casino, a jazz club located in the Midtown neighborhood. Through rough times, this venue was one of the first allowing for racial integration as it brought people together through music. Looking at the current state of the world, with so many overwhelming circumstances creating helplessness and division, 'Try a Little Tenderness' seemed like an appropriate and necessary title.”

“You got to squeeze her… Don’t tease her… Never leave her… You got to try, na. na… na. na. na… Try a little tenderness!” - Otis Redding Otis Redding one of the greatest recording stars in history. He wrote hits, such as “Try A Little Tenderness,” “These Arms Of Mines,” “I’ve been Loving You,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “(Sittin’ on) The Dock Of The Bay” and “Respect” (performed by Aretha Franklin). Otis prowess as a businessman led him to form his own label, Jotis records, in 1965. In addition to his many business interests in fields related to music, he was engaged in other business interests in his native state such as real estate, investments, stocks, and bonds. His business acumen meant that Otis knew how to earn and invest his money. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #staywoke #carter #otisredding #cartermagazine #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #blacktwitter https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl-5xqmOHER/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Snow day 2022….now THIS is a snow day. No make up, leggings, cookie making, dancing in the kitchen music and what feels like endless snow!!!!

Otis Redding was right. Watching the tide come in and watch it go out again. Is a thing. And therapeutic, too. #otisredding #thetide https://www.instagram.com/p/COz41r4rpZj/?igshid=1s6f4etdj6yqc

On this day 80 years ago, the heavens opened, a lightning bolt bursting with pure electricity shook the earth, and out from that sizzling strike emerged a magical, magnetic, musical superhero. . He blazed across stages around the world, igniting a musical movement based in the pure power of love. And in the blink of an eye, he returned from whence he came, leaving behind a legion of disciples who would preach the gospel of #OtisRedding for generations to come. The tenets include: -Try a little tenderness - Respect - Don't be afraid of love - Security - Dreams [are] to [be] remember[ed] - Don't mess with Cupid - Tell the truth - Got to get [Yourself] together - Stay in school and so much more . Among the many lessons to be learned by his example is that the passion that burns within all of us can be harnessed to light up the world around us. . The theme for the coming months is YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. As individuals and collectively, we can light up a darkened world. HARNESS YOUR PASSION AND BECOME THE LIGHT . #staxrecords #memphissoul #soulmusic #60sSoul @otisredding @staxrecords https://www.instagram.com/p/CTm6qgJpfyx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Record 2481. #OtisRedding #OtisGold The album cover was absent when I bought this, just a plain white cover, but Otis is worth a mint with or without the cover. Every track truly is pure gold, what a voice and a groove, the horns and rhythm section on these tracks are amazing too. Too many amazing songs to mention. #soul #funk #rhythmandblues #vinyl #records #nowspinning #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #vinyligclub https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvMv12s6CY/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Birthday #OtisRedding https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7cPzwAqoB/?igshid=5k7hv7vnffd4