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Otis Redding — I've Been Loving You Too Long
Album: I've Been Loving You Too Long
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Released: 1965
Length: 2:50
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I've been loving you too long to stop now

You are tired and you want to be free
My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me
Ohh, I've been loving you too long
I don't wanna stop now

With you my life has been so wonderful
I can't stop now
You are tired and your love is growing cold
My love is growing stronger as our affair, affair grows old
I've been loving you oh, too long
I don't want to stop now, ohh, ohh, ohh

I've been loving you a little too long
I don't wanna stop now, ohh, ohh, ohh
And don't make me stop now
Oh baby
I'm down on my knees
Please, don't make me stop now

I love you, I love you, I love you with all my heart
And I can't stop now
Please, please, please don't make me stop now
Talkin' 'bout heart and soul
That I love you
I love you
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Posted 10 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 sailorgirl wrote:

Can a man actually feel that deeply?  I love men, for sure, but to hear Otis's pain and love - can it be true?



i believe so. i've not run across one lately who talks about it, though.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
All due respect to Steve, Duck, Booker T and company, it's the Memphis horn section that makes this tune stunning and righteously heavenly.   
Posted 1 year ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
It is so nice to hear otis reddings other stiuff
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
This song makes me so happy for Norma and Big Ed.
Posted 2 years ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
excellent energy !
Posted 5 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 ploba wrote:
I notice that no one has rated this below 5, but come ON!  If a song ever deserved a 10, its surely this one.

 
It's got a 10 from me, plouba.  Unbelievable talent too soon taken from us.  And I'm also fond of some Sam Cooke, would love to hear his stuff here too (hint hint BillG) - PEACE and Long Live RP!!
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Otis is unequaled, but this song is better with The Rolling Stone. It is a bit slower and  guitars are the most appropriate background to express the sadness...
Posted 6 years ago by welja    [ Reply ]
Got to be back stage with him.  22 year old in frat boy in the south, told him he could move in next to me any time, he still  signed a head shot to me with respect to Bob, A true gentelman, he will be missed.
Posted 6 years ago by cdemon    [ Reply ]
 boxofrain wrote:
This song is the epitome of REAL love.  Loved this since I was 18 years old.

 
Yes. Great really.
Posted 7 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
This song is the epitome of REAL love.  Loved this since I was 18 years old.
Posted 7 years ago by boxofrain    [ Reply ]
9
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967.  Died in a plane crash at age 25.  
Posted 8 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Real man, Real      (damn! : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Perfection.  Feel it in your bones.
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Oh, so fine.

Check out the In Person at the Whisky a Go Go album for a fantastic live version. Ho man... If there ever was, this was.
Posted 8 years ago by k-man    [ Reply ]
Don t make me stop now! Otis, I ve been loving you and this song since I was 17. 
This is the definition of Soul. 10 
Posted 8 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Bill, ya gotta dig out "Tramp" by Otis & Carla
it'll wake 'em up

thanx 4 playing this  
love Otis and his soul shouting 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]

I've got this on the Soul album - what a great album.


Posted 8 years ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:
To all of the latest generation this is what is called ''SOUL'' Note there is no Thumping Bass/Drum ..And he is ''SINGING'' from his Soul, not mumbling/speaking a written score.  

I know what you mean, but Otis Redding recorded quite a few tunes with thumping (or at least "prominent") bass and drums.  Having those elements does not negate them being "Soul" to me.  Then again, who gets to define what "Soul Music" is anyhow?
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I notice that no one has rated this below 5, but come ON!  If a song ever deserved a 10, its surely this one.
Posted 8 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
I have an issue with this song.
There's no  11/10 score available in the RP pulldown rating system. 

This song is beyond perfect.
Posted 8 years ago by Shmelo    [ Reply ]
100% Class!  Wow.  Easy 10
Posted 9 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]

10

Enough said


Posted 9 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:
To all of the latest generation this is what is called ''SOUL'' Note there is no Thumping Bass/Drum ..And he is ''SINGING'' from his Soul, not mumbling/speaking a written score. 
 
I think that there should be some kind of automatic thingy in this thread that keeps this post at the top regardless of anything else that may be written after it.  Utterly Godlike piece of music.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I drop everything I'm doing to listen to him. What a voice. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Oh, my word.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 sailorgirl wrote:
Can a man actually feel that deeply?  I love men, for sure, but to hear Otis's pain and love - can it be true?

 

the reason we sing about pain, write poetry about pain and live with pain (see:  Zevon, Warren  "Accidentally Like A Martyr") is that if we were to express it everyday conversation most women would consider us weak.

jmoho 
Posted 11 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
I can still see him and feel him live, can't recall what venue in SF, I think he may of been with the Chambers brothers? or Country Joe / Fish.
This man was the pinnacle of the times. Another disciple of the Electric Church.  
Posted 11 years ago by greg4067    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:
To all of the latest generation this is what is called ''SOUL'' Note there is no Thumping Bass/Drum ..And he is ''SINGING'' from his Soul, not mumbling/speaking a written score. 

 
{#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Amen. Lord have mercy.

Toke wrote:
Probably the Greatest Soul voice ever to come to have come to the music scene.
 


Posted 11 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 sailorgirl wrote:
Can a man actually feel that deeply?  I love men, for sure, but to hear Otis's pain and love - can it be true?
 
Yes.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 sailorgirl wrote:
Can a man actually feel that deeply?  I love men, for sure, but to hear Otis's pain and love - can it be true?
 
And some of us know how to use a vacuum too.
Posted 11 years ago by citybiker    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:
To all of the latest generation this is what is called ''SOUL'' Note there is no Thumping Bass/Drum ..And he is ''SINGING'' from his Soul, not mumbling/speaking a written score. 

 
Absof*****lutely man!
Posted 12 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Knocked them dead at the Monterey festival in the 60s.....sadly died In a plane crash!
Posted 12 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
I've always disliked this kind of music, but man, this is good stuff!
Posted 12 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
not much better than this.
Posted 12 years ago by nancyt    [ Reply ]
ohhh. it's perfect.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
Yummy goodness.Nobody should try to cover this.

 
 
Agreed! There should be on a list of untouchable songs.
Posted 12 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
I live down the street from the bridge named after him in Macon, GA.  Macon has to be one of the most prolific cities for music talent in the US with a population under a million.  It is unreal who rolled out of here.  
Posted 13 years ago by unclemrbig    [ Reply ]
Ohhhhhhhhhh. Yes.
Posted 13 years ago by randyblew    [ Reply ]
Yummy goodness. Nobody should try to cover this.

 

Posted 13 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
To all of the latest generation this is what is called ''SOUL'' Note there is no Thumping Bass/Drum ..And he is ''SINGING'' from his Soul, not mumbling/speaking a written score. 

Posted 13 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
This is what the "godlike" rating is for.
Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Always loved this song.  Another great talent taken away too soon.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Otis Redding vs. Sam Cooke. Who wins?
 
Their styles were quite different, for one thing, but as previously mentioned, we all win.
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
Otis, my man!  Sing it.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]

11


Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
 sailorgirl wrote:
Can a man actually feel that deeply?  I love men, for sure, but to hear Otis's pain and love - can it be true?
 
Yes.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
WOW!!!!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
a b s o l u t e l y   f ' i n g   a m a z i n g...........
Posted 13 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Painfully beautiful.{#Kiss}{#Sorry}
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
Can a man actually feel that deeply?  I love men, for sure, but to hear Otis's pain and love - can it be true?
Posted 13 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
yes yes yes oh my goodness yes
Posted 14 years ago by dcdude    [ Reply ]
HazzeSwede wrote:
One song that even must have made GOD shared a tear!!
 Xeric wrote:
Oh, c'mon, now. It isn't quite that irritating.
  OKey then,misty eyed ?{#Undecided}


Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Timeless and yes, Godlike.
Posted 14 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Otis Redding vs. Sam Cooke. Who wins?
  I have to give the edge to Sam Cooke, but I don't really think it's a 'versus' issue. I think they'dve loved to share a stage and riff off each other. Who wins? WE do.


Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Wow, this song is just sooo good!
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
Probably the Greatest Soul voice ever to come to have come to the music scene.
Posted 14 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Probably the only 11 on my list.
Posted 15 years ago by a2    [ Reply ]

Otis is the MAN!{#Notworthy} This is my fav song from him too!{#Yes}


Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 oufason wrote:
The way he uses the inflection in his delivery to bring home the emotion is just brillant. It makes me sad when I hear to one of todays singers who seem to use inflection for inflections sake and it has no connectioin to the emotion of the song, they should be required to listen to Otis and Ray for a couple of hours.
 
Absolutely agree. Aaron Neville does it to annoying effect. He has such an incredible voice, but he layers on so much extra carp that it loses all emotional impact.

Otis Redding = Godlike.

Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]

Goose bumps!


Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Just...

WOW!
♥

Posted 15 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
 Hairfarmer wrote:


Have you heard JJ Grey?
  And there is always Aaron Neville ......


Posted 15 years ago by lyn    [ Reply ]
 cstetler wrote:
Otis is our hero here at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis!  Come visit!!
 
{#Clap} I'll second this! (gotta support the home team) I've been several times.


Posted 16 years ago by Hairfarmer    [ Reply ]
 wferrier wrote:
A lot more Stax (and not Dock of the Bay) would help any radio station.
 

fixed your typo {#Wink}
Posted 16 years ago by Hairfarmer    [ Reply ]
Otis is our hero here at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis!  Come visit!!
Posted 16 years ago by cstetler    [ Reply ]
 sugarbaby wrote:
God...no one sings like this today. No great soul singers anymore. Everyone is all Hip Hop all the time...Plastic{#Frustrated}
 

Have you heard JJ Grey?


Posted 16 years ago by Hairfarmer    [ Reply ]
God...no one sings like this today. No great soul singers anymore. Everyone is all Hip Hop all the time...Plastic{#Frustrated}
Posted 16 years ago by sugarbaby    [ Reply ]
A little more Stax (and not Dock of the Bay) would help any radio station.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
what they said {#Arrowd}

i so love otis.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
definition of a GODLIKE vocal
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
HazzeSwede wrote:
One song that even must have made GOD shared a tear!!
Oh, c'mon, now. It isn't quite that irritating.
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Otis Redding vs. Sam Cooke. Who wins?
i don't know, but i'd like to be there for the contest. 10s all around!
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Very few regrets in life - one of them is missing Monterey Pop where Otis stole the show backed by Jones, Cropper, Dunn & Jackson. Epic.
Posted 16 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Otis Redding vs. Sam Cooke. Who wins?
we're all winners when it comes to these two
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
oufason wrote:
The way he uses the inflection in his delivery to bring home the emotion is just brillant. It makes me sad when I hear to one of todays singers who seem to use inflection for inflections sake and it has no connectioin to the emotion of the song, they should be required to listen to Otis and Ray for a couple of hours.
Amen!
Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
It will be 40 years ago next Monday (12/10/1967) that he died when his plane crashed in Lake Monona.
Posted 16 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Otis Redding vs. Sam Cooke. Who wins?
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
starfishNcoffee wrote:
Now that's what I'm talking about!
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Wow! Amazing. 10. As is Frankie Miller's version.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Now that's what I'm talking about!
Posted 17 years ago by starfishNcoffee    [ Reply ]
The way he uses the inflection in his delivery to bring home the emotion is just brillant. It makes me sad when I hear to one of todays singers who seem to use inflection for inflections sake and it has no connectioin to the emotion of the song, they should be required to listen to Otis and Ray for a couple of hours.
Posted 17 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
stevo_b wrote:
Ok, you have me, what is plotz?
PLOTZ: To burst, to explode, "I can't laugh anymore or I'll "plotz." To be aggravated beyond bearing as opposed to PUTZ: A vulgarism for penis but most usually used as term of contempt for a fool, or an easy mark. This completes your Yiddish lesson for the day...
Posted 17 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
What is this, Break My Heart Day? First "Pictures of You" and now this . . . you're raking my heart over the coals of long-dead affairs. Keep it up and I'll plotz!
Ok, you have me, what is plotz?
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
What is this, Break My Heart Day? First "Pictures of You" and now this . . . you're raking my heart over the coals of long-dead affairs. Keep it up and I'll plotz!
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
fretman wrote:
Otis! My man!
Can we dance with your dates?
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
Words fail me. I love this artist and this song so much, it's painful!!!
Posted 17 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
man...just awesome. timeless emotion, timing, phrasing...perfection.
Posted 17 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
Otis! My man!
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
taking it way back huh?.. so soo sooooo good
Posted 17 years ago by sixxstrings    [ Reply ]
We miss ya, Otis.... So much soul, lost so soon.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
i love this, but i've always loved anything by otis...
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Got to meet him backstage in 67, told him he could move in next door to me any time. Yeah what a jerk I was . He still signed my picture" with respect" . What a giant , gone to soon.
Posted 17 years ago by cdemon    [ Reply ]
I have always enjoyed watching the movie that was made from the 1967 Monterey Pop festival put on by John Phillips. One of the most compelling performances in that movie was Otis Redding singing this song. The emotion, heart and sould that pours out of Otis Redding in this performance is almost unmatched by any other live performance that I have ever seen. (another amazing performance came from Janis Joplin and Big Brother & the Holding Company from this same movie/concert performing "Ball & Chain").
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
One song that even must have made GOD shared a tear!!

Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
I saw him in concert in 1967 in Jacksonville Fl. I think I bought an album with this number on it in 65 or 66. Anyway, when I saw he was coming to town, I was there. Back then in the south I had to sit upstairs in the worst seats in the "whites only" section. God it was great music !!! And way insightful to see the tables turned.
Thanks for the story, that's great! I would give my left one to have seen Otis in concert. Just the very definition of "Soul."
Posted 17 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
The almighty O?
Ah yes, the Mighty O!!!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
The same god whose name you call out when you're having sex!
The almighty O?
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
This really is one singer who makes you wonder what he would have produced if he had not passed away so soon.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
The same god whose name you call out when you're having sex!
What's that?
Posted 18 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
I saw him in concert in 1967 in Jacksonville Fl. I think I bought an album with this number on it in 65 or 66. Anyway, when I saw he was coming to town, I was there. Back then in the south I had to sit upstairs in the worst seats in the "whites only" section. God it was great music !!! And way insightful to see the tables turned.
Posted 18 years ago by heypop    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
It's no theological, it's colloquial.
The same god whose name you call out when you're having sex!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
lynncorry1964 wrote:
As much as I love this, I have to say the Etta James cover is my favourite. Otis a nine...Etta 10 +
Nicely put.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLuggage    [ Reply ]
SoundsGoodToMe wrote:
RP - the only radio station on the planet that would play The Cure and Otis Redding back to back. Love it!
Amen!
Posted 18 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
RP - the only radio station on the planet that would play The Cure and Otis Redding back to back. Love it!
Posted 18 years ago by SoundsGoodToMe    [ Reply ]
As much as I love this, I have to say the Etta James cover is my favourite. Otis a nine...Etta 10 +
Posted 18 years ago by lynncorry1964    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
Of course Otis deserves his "10" here for the purity and passion of his performance. But it seems odd that the selection option describes "10" as "Godlike" in the little box. Couldn't we come up with a better superlative, or do we have to get all theological?
It's no theological, it's colloquial.
Posted 18 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
The first time I heard this was as a cover on a Stones album, "Got Live If You Want It" from '66. As a kid, I thought that Jagger & Richards had written it.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Crocky likes.
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
sumbitch thats gooooooooood
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
I love this man.
Posted 18 years ago by Windowwall    [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote wrote:
OH, Yeah, TAKE IT TO THE BRIDGE
Take it past the bridge... Take it to the Post Office!
Posted 18 years ago by Gorky    [ Reply ]
Thankyou Bill for playing that. I needed it.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Vogelfrei wrote:
Those first two words, unaccompanied, followed by a brief pause... it makes my heart swell. Then in come the MGs and the Bar-Kays, and I'm swept away. Bless you Otis. I wish that plane had landed safely.
I'll third the "well said"!!
Posted 18 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
The very sound a heart must make when it aches.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]