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King & Queen
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
King & Queen · Producer Jim Stewart came up with this duet album. He thought that the roughness of Otis Redding and the refinement of Carla Thomas would go well together. He also looked at Marvin Gaye, who had had success with his duets. Redding agreed: Thomas, after all, also came from Memphis. They recorded the record in January 1967, while Thomas was studying for a master's degree in English at Howard University.
The work went quickly, in six days or perhaps only three. Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Isaac Hayes and the Memphis Horns played. Ten songs are covers of soul classics; Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis was written by Redding together with Al Bell. Tramp and Knock On Wood became hits. King & Queen became Redding's last studio album before his death in December 1967. Later reviewers praised the chemistry between the two singers and the light, humorous character of the record.
Listening
Track list
- 1Knock On Wood2:55Apple Music ↗
- 2Let Me Be Good to You2:57Apple Music ↗
- 3Tramp3:04Apple Music ↗
- 4Tell It Like It Is3:17Apple Music ↗
- 5When Something Is Wrong With My Baby2:50Apple Music ↗
- 6Lovey Dovey2:36Apple Music ↗
- 7New Year's Resolution3:24Apple Music ↗
- 8It Takes Two3:09Apple Music ↗
- 9Are You Lonely for Me Baby3:13Apple Music ↗
- 10Bring It On Home2:35Apple Music ↗
- 11Ooh Carla, Ooh Otis2:32Apple Music ↗
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