[PAR] [TLE] Otis Redding [SEP] Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout.  He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues.  Redding's style of singing gained inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre.  His singing style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s, such as James Carr and Freddie Jackson.  (Woodstra and Elewine) During his lifetime, his recordings were produced by Stax Records, based in Memphis, Tennessee. [PAR] [TLE] Down in the Valley (Solomon Burke song) [SEP] "Down in the Valley" is a 1962 R&B song written by Bert Berns and Solomon Burke and originally recorded by Solomon Burke.  It was released on Atlantic as a B-side to "I'm Hanging Up My Heart For You".  It was covered by Otis Redding on his album "Otis Blue".  Burke's original version is a classic example of early country soul with booming vocals.
[PAR] [TLE] Otis Redding [ SEP ] Otis Ray Redding Jr. ( September 9 , 1941 – December 10 , 1967 ) was an American singer , songwriter , record producer , arranger , and talent scout . He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues . Redding 's style of singing gained inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre . His singing style influenced many other soul artists of the 1960s , such as James Carr and Freddie Jackson . ( Woodstra and Elewine ) During his lifetime , his recordings were produced by Stax Records , based in Memphis , Tennessee . [PAR] [TLE] Down in the Valley ( Solomon Burke song ) [ SEP ] " Down in the Valley " is a 1962 R&B song written by Bert Berns and Solomon Burke and originally recorded by Solomon Burke . It was released on Atlantic as a B - side to " I 'm Hanging Up My Heart For You " . It was covered by Otis Redding on his album " Otis Blue " . Burke 's original version is a classic example of early country soul with booming vocals .
"Down in the Valley" was covered by Otis Redding and originally written and performed by which singer?
" Down in the Valley " was covered by Otis Redding and originally written and performed by which singer ?
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke