Otis Redding - Hard To Handle Amen
Review by asri ergianto
Otis Redding's album Hard To Handle Amen, released in 1968, is a true soul masterpiece. This album features some of his most iconic tracks, including "Hard To Handle" and "Amen." With his powerful voice and raw emotion, Redding delivers a collection of songs that are both uplifting and heart-wrenching.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "I've Got Dreams To Remember," a song that showcases Redding's ability to convey deep emotion through his music. The slow, soulful melody combined with Redding's powerful vocals creates a truly unforgettable experience.
Another highlight of the album is "Amen," a gospel-inspired track that features a powerful choir and Redding's signature voice. This song is a testament to Redding's ability to blend different genres and create something truly unique.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Hard To Handle | 2:18 | |
| Amen | 3:00 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 45-4152
- 45-6592
- 6592
- AK-2425
- 584-199
- 68.535
- 584199
Labels
- ATCO Records
- Atlantic
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- Single
- 45 RPM
- PL Pressing
- WM
- Promo
- Stereo
- Styrene
- MO
- 3 pronged fixed centre
- Mispress
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Specialty Records Corporation |
| Published By | East |
| Record Company | Atlantic Records |
| Lacquer Cut At | Atlantic Studios |
| Manufactured By | Melodi Plak Ve Ses Endüstrisi |
| Licensed From | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Mastered At | Longwear Plating |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Steve Cropper |
Notes
- White label with Amen as "plug side".
- From Atco Lp Otis Redding - The Immortal Otis Redding
- This issue does not have "45" at the start of the catalogue number.
- Promotional copy
- From Atco LP 33-252
- Large hole.
- Different font on label and a hyphenated cat. number.
- Picture Sleeve Made in Turkey
- Another label variant, most noticeable is text "Mfg. By Atlantic Recording Corp..." instead of "Division of..." as on submission Hard To Handle / Amen at bottom edge of label
- ℗ 1968
- 'Amen' B side label on both sides.
- Address variation on label:
- Division of ATLANTIC RECORDS, 1841 B'way., N.Y., N.Y.
- From Atco Lp 33-252
- Columbia Pitman pressing variant, with differences in label typesetting and layout from pressings by Specialty Records Corporation and Plastic Products including:
- Absence of pressing plant code suffix after matrix number on center labels
- Publishing and rights society info wrapping more in line with Plastic Products pressing
- Artist name set in same large bold font as song titles
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A): 68C-14488 SP
- Matrix / Runout (B): 68C-14494 SP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Label A): 68C-14488-PL
- Matrix / Runout (Label B): 68C-14494-PL
- Matrix / Runout (A side etched): 68C-14488-11 WL AT W
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B): 68C-14494-11 WL AT W
- Pressing Plant ID (Label): PL
- Matrix / Runout (A side label): 68C-14488-WM
- Matrix / Runout (A side deadwax - hand etched): 68C-14488-1
- Matrix / Runout (B side label): 68C-14494-WM
- Matrix / Runout (B side deadwax - hand etched): 68C-14494-41
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A): 68C-14488-11 LW AT W
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B): 68C-14494-11 LW AT W
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): MX-27676
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): MX-27675
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): 68 c 14488 SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): 68 c 14494 SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 68C-14488 SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 68C-14494 SP
- Matrix / Runout (A): 68C-14488 MO
- Matrix / Runout (B): 68C-14494 MO
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped in run out on A side): 584199 A 1 1 2
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped in run out on B side): 584199 B ▽ 1 1 1 13
- Matrix / Runout (Printed, inverted on both A/B labels): 584199B
- Matrix / Runout (A side label): 68C-14488
- Matrix / Runout (A side deadwax - stamped): CP 68C-14488-1A p
- Matrix / Runout (B side label): 68C-14494
- Matrix / Runout (B side deadwax - stamped): CP 68C-14494-1A p
- Matrix / Runout (runout A, hand-etched): 68C-14488-II
- Matrix / Runout (runout B, hand-etched): 68C-14494-II
- Matrix / Runout (Vinyl label, side A): 68C-14488-PL
- Matrix / Runout (Vinyl label, side B): 68C-14494-PL
- Other (runout hand-etchings, both A and B sides, written backwards): M AT LW
About Otis Redding
American soul singer, songwriter, producer and arranger.
Married to (1961), cousin of .
Influential figure for 60s American popular music and considered a seminal artist of Soul and R&B.
Of his compositions, best known are the hits Respect and (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay.
Inducted to Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (Performer) and Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994.
Born: September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, USA
Died: December 10, 1967 near Madison, Wisconsin, USA in a plane crash
Real Name
- Otis Ray Redding
- Jr.
Amen (1968)
Transcript lyrics 20210113
0:00
Amen, uh
A ... Amen, nh
A ... Amen, Amen, Amen
with the horn now
0:22
Amen
0:27
with the rhythm now
Hey, Amen
A ... Amen
A ... Amen, Amen, Amen
Everybody now
0:47
A ... Amen
A ... Amen
A ... Amen, Amen, Amen
Hh
1:05
This little light of mine
I'm gonna, let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna, let it shine, yeah yeah
This little light of mine
I'm gonna, let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
To show my love ah
one thing my Papa used to say
he said that:
1:42
"Even in my home, son"
I said: "What, Dad?"
"I'm gonna, let it shine"
you tell me, he said
"Even in your home, son"
"You've got to let your little light shine, yeah ha"
"Even in your home, son"
"what?"
"You've got to, let it shine"
"Just, let it, shine"
"Just, let it, shine"
"To show your love"
2:14
And then I said: "Daddy help me
saying this line one time"
A ... Amen
(you help me)
A ... Amen
Hh, with a feeling
A ... Amen, Amen, Amen
Everybody together now
A ... Amen
little light of mine
A ... A-Amen
Everybody sing
A ... Amen, Amen, Amen
2:59
Amen
I'm the man on the scene
I can give you what you want
But you gotta come home with me
I've got some good old lovin'
And I got some more in store
When I get through throwin' it on you
You gotta come back for more
Boys and things that come by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drugstore lovin'
Hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle now, gets around
Action speaks louder than words
And I'm a man of great experience
I know you got another man
But I can love you better than him
Take my hand, don't be afraid
I'm gonna prove every word I say
I'm advertising love for free
So you can place your ad with me
Boys will come along, a dime by the dozen
That ain't nothing but ten cent lovin'
Hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle now, gets around
Yeah
Hard to handle now
Oh, baby
Baby, here I am
I'm the man on your scene
I can give you what you want
But you gotta come home with me
I've got some good old lovin'
And I got some more in store
When I get through throwin' it on you
You gotta come runnin' back for more
Boys will run along, a dime by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drugstore lovin'
Hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle now, gets around
Hard
Hard to handle now
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Boys will run along, a dime by the dozen
That ain't nothing but ten cent lovin'
Hey little babe, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle now, gets around
Yeah
So hard to handle now
Oh, yeah
Baby
Good lovin'
Baby
Baby
Oh, good lovin'
I need good lovin'
I got to have, oh yeah
Yeah
So hard to handle, now, yeah