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Who sang Try a Little Tenderness?

Otis Redding released the song Try a Little Tenderness. Date of release: 14/11/1966.

Release date: 14/11/1966

Duration: 03:22

Writer(s): Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, and Henry Woods

Producer(s): Jim Stewart, Isaac Hayes, and Booker T and the MG’s

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Otis Redding - Short Biography

- Otis Ray Redding Jr. is an American singer and songwriter born on September 9, 1941.
- He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a major artist of soul music and rhythm and blues.
- Known as the "King of Soul," Redding's singing style was inspired by the gospel music that preceded the genre. His singing style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s.
- Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia, and at the age of two moved to Macon. Redding left school at age 15 to support his family, working with Little Richard's band, the Upsetters, and performing in talent shows at the local school.

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The song "Try a Little Tenderness" was written in 1932 by Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly and Harry M. Woods. It was popularized by Otis Redding in 1966. The song is about a man trying to win back a woman he has hurt. He tells her that he is sorry and that he will try to be more tender in the future.

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