Music Trivia Question for the Day
My last question from what seems like weeks ago (and was):
Q: Who wrote and recorded the first version of “Respect“?
We all know the very famous version by Aretha Franklin (shown here is a live version from 1968 in Stockholm, Sweden)
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The answer though is, Otis Redding. He wrote and recorded this in 1965. You can find it on his album “Otis Blue“. The song was not released as a single. When Otis heard Aretha’s version, his comment was “That little girl stole my song”.
Here is Otis singing his song.
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Now for a new trivia question to ponder until I pop in again with a new one.
Q: Everyone knows the George Harrison song “Got My Mind Set On You”. Who originally recorded it. For bonus points, who wrote it.
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Posted on August 24, 2012, in Early Rock, Live Music, Music History and tagged Aretha Franklin, Entertainment, Music, Otis Redding. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.
Reblogged this on Music is Life and commented:
We had no idea! Always wondered what it would be like to have lived back in those days of real instruments, real passion for music…. so unlike today, Great post!!!! #MUSICisLIFE
I was a kid when this was all happening, and I think back to those days with awe. It was all new to them and us. Amazing time when everything music was fresh and intense. This was a great example and watching the live clips really says it all bout the passion. Phenomenal, both of them, and both songs are as well.
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