Ep 15 - Otis Redding, The Holies and Beyond

Wise Choice

This episode takes a look at Otis Redding and two of his signature tracks which then leads to some interesting versions and connections.

Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.

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If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.

Tracklist:

That’s How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding

That’s How Strong My Love Is - O. V. Wright

That’s How Strong My Love Is - The Rolling Stones

That’s How Strong My Love Is - Candi Staton

That’s How Strong My Love Is - The Hollies

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother - The Hollies

Hope - Allan Clarke

I Can’t Make It - James Carr

Try A Little Tenderness - Bing Crosby

Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra

Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding

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