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I think I should have suggested this topic for the 30th of March 1967 when Otis Redding played Glasgow backed by Booker T and The MGs and The Mar-Keys. Thursday night at the Locarno in Sauchiehall Street with support from Arthur Conley, Eddie Floyd and local outfit Studio Six. Otis topped the bill but had to follow double dynamite Duo Sam and Dave who had been a knockout with the 1700 strong Glasgow audience. They'd paid 17/6 for a ticket. Otis was sensational and endeared himself to the crowd by engaging with them. Too closely as he was dragged off the Locarno's low revolving stage and had to be rescued by stewards. The balcony in the Locarno went all around the hall and bridged over the stage. Otis was fascinated by this and spoke to a group of girls who seeking to touch him almost fell over the rail and joined Al Jackson on drums. There's a recording of the London and Paris Gigs from the tour available on Hit The Road Stax and Otis in Europe as well as recently refurbished video filmed in Oslo. My suggestions for songs would include Mr. Pitiful and his reading of Sam Cooke's A Change is gonna come. There are good covers of Otis Redding's songs and Not just Aretha's version of Respect but Etta James singing Mr. Pitiful.

Dexter St. Clair from Langley

Well Bryan, this truly buggers up song number 4 out of my 12 for the Ultimate Mix Tape as it was going to be Sittin On the Dock of The Bay!! Love that track obviously but also a big fan of I've Been Loving You Too Long. Lets be honest anything by Otis is great. Looking forward to a great show.

Maria from Stirling

Now what was that girl's name in Middle of the Road?? She was Scottish. Sally something? Showing my age here......

Alan from Aberdour

Don't Drive My Car by Status Quo for Wednesday -the last single to feature Rick Parfitt on lead vocals - was a double A-side with Lies. And for nonsense songs, do you remember Green Tambourine by the Lemon Pipers?

Stewart Fisher from Houston

I would like to hear the original version of 'Respect' by Otis Redding please.

Stephen from Invergordon

I'm ill in bed and need cheered up. Could I request Try A Little Tenderness or Knock On Wood? Thank you please. CD from B.bridge

CD from High Bonnybridge

Answer for Alan is Sally Carr. Think the lady was also once married to El Chico Young!!

djmac from Stirling

Ok Bryan here goes, my fave track is 'These Arms of Mine', Dock of the Bay not a fave, in actual fact was released after his death and cobbled together in the studio in order to 'cash in' Thats the story anyway. However i did see otis live at the Locarno Ballroom, the Stax Volt Road show in 1967, along with Sam and Dave, Booker T And the MGS, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, The Bar Keys, Arthur Conley, ET AL. I would love to meet anyone who was at that gig, perhaps you could announce if anyone is listening to leave a message on your blog and I will contact them. I've never met anyone who was at that gig apart from the friends that were there with me that night.

bob from sunny govan

Great to read Bob and Dexter's memories of the gig. If you want to share your memories, then post a comment online. Don't put your e-mail on it though as we can't include them on the blog.

Bryan from Get It On

Thanks for playing Etta James and reading my e mail out. I've just received this from John Macdonald a friend in Dundee. It wasn't till a couple of hours ago when I looked at the calendar I realised that today is the 40th Anniversary of the passing of Otis Redding aged just 26. Also on board the plane were members of Stax session group, The Bar-Kays - Jimmy King, Ronnie Caldwell, Phalon Jones and Carl Cunningham (Ben Cauley survived the crash and James Alexander missed the flight). I believe his last appearance was on the Up Beat TV Show and it was from here they left to on the ill-fated flight to a gig in Madison. (Also on the bill for Otis Redding's last appearance on Don Webster's UpBeat Show was Mitch Ryder). 4,500 turned out for Otis's funeral and the cream of the "Soul" world turned up to pay their respects. I think Joe Simon may have sung at his funeral. Maybe Otis didn't have the slick dance moves of Jackie Wilson, or the smooth tones of Sam Cooke but he had enthusiasm, talent and raw emotion in spades. Musically my tastes have changed, I listen to a lot more sixties Detroit, Chicago and New York soul now - but I regularly go back and dig out one of his albums and crank up the volume (never forget your roots). Without Otis I probably wouldn't have explored soul music at all. To have achieved so much in such a short lifetime is some feat in itself ... so, if you're at a loose end stick on a track by Otis, close your eyes and crank up the volume - you won't regret it :-). Dexter

Dexter St. Clair from Langley

Chic Young!?! You have to be kidding....... aren't you?

Alan from Aberdour

For Wed: Bruce Springsteen -Thunder road, Pink Cadillac; Proclaimers - King of The Road; Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go; Arcade Fire - No Cars Go; Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars; Moris Mino and The Majors - Stutter Rap; Canned heat - On the Road again; Simon & Garfunkel - Baby Driver

Stephen from Invergordon

Alan, Er, no!! (Do a Google search!)

djmac from Stirling

For Tues 11th (I wish I'd written that) I'd like to request 'A land fit for zeroes' by The Proclaimers because I said 'I wish I could write lyrics like that' to my daughter when it came on my car's CD player.

Richard Wilson from Sunderland

"Stardust" or "I Get Along Without You very Well" - Hoagey Carmichael (versions by just about everyone!), "Shiver Me Timbers" - Tom Waits, "Complainte Pour St Catherine" by kate & Anna McGarrigle ('cos that would mean I can speak French which I don't do nearly well enough!).

Julie from Edinburgh

For Tuesday's theme i suggest If You Could Read My Mind- Gordon Lightfoot. I know lots of people think Johnny Cash's version is better,but i think we should give credit to the guy who wrote it and play his version.

Davy from Inverness

Nowt to do with anything blogged so far but, you know how things pop into your head (well they do into mine anyway!). I began wondering ealier on whilst watching our new puppy circling encouragingly on the lawn, does Jesse Rae still have his hat on? I know he vowed never to remove it until Scotland was free and wondered how his resolve was holding up. You could play some Jesse too. It might even be as good as I think I remember it. On the other hand....

Big Neil from Dumfries

For the show about cars I would like "No Cars Go" by Arcade Fire. Full volume, whilst driving on the motorway. Excellent.

Jeana Gorman from Edinburgh

car songs brand new cadillac - the clash racing in the street - bruce darkness on the edge of town - bruce cars and girls - prefab sprout highway 61 - dylan return of the greivous angel - gram and emmylou wheels - flying burritos

gordon from ayr

Hi Bryan,for Weds how about "One Piece at a Time" by Johnny Cash ? Thanks

Ian Tinsley from Pontypool S.Wales

Thursday CAR theme; Traffic - Hole In My Shoe; Grandmaster Flash- White Lines; The Chevrons- Lullabye; also Chris Spedding's -Motorbikin,and Get In My Car. Tracy Chapman-Fast Car. Vennessa Parradis- Joe Le Taxi. Something Else - Sid Vicious version( its on the B side of Friggin In The Riggin by the Pistols)....there's a car just built for me, to own a car would be a luxury.....

Davy from Inverness

Too busy trying to rise to the challenge of the whole-show-thingy to think much about the cars theme but..."Fun, Fun, Fun" or "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys, "Cadillac Ranch" - Springsteen, "No Particular Place To Go" - Chuck Berry or there's always Connie Francis's "CARolina Moon"!!!

Julie from Edinburgh

Been overseas this week so missed the first two shows. However, not a big soul fan and the second theme is too abstract for me. The only song I wished I'd written is Happy Birthday to...if only for the royalties. Some car suggestions from left field (which typifies my driving). The Beatles - Bluebird: Kraftwerk - Autobahn: The Doors - Roadhouse Blues: Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley: Tom Waits - Ol' 55: Jackson Browne - Running on Empty: Jonathan Richmond and the modern Lovers - Roadrunner: Is there room for The Housemartins and Caravan of Love? Can I also suggest a future theme of Crime and Punishment, if it's not already been done? A couple to start off with might be The Clash - I Fought the Law, and Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives. Cheers.

Vambo's Plectrum from Kilmarnock

my first car 26 years ago was a 1969 Cortina. No one here in Colorado knew what the heck it was but I LOVED that car!!! Thanks for the tunes!

Debbie from Grand Junction, Co.

As a dedicated listener to the Brand New Country Christmas show could I recommend some Christmas Soul Suggestions Otis Redding Merry Christmas Baby Smokey Robinson & the Miracles Christmas Everyday Kim Weston I wish you a Merry Christmas The Staple Singers - Who took the Merry out of Christmas Johnnie Taylor - Please come home for Christmas Honey and The Bees - Jing Jing a Ling The Gems - Love for Christmas The Funk Brothers - Winter Wonderland Darlene Love - Christmas Baby won't you Please Come Home (Check this on youtube) Clarence Carter Back Door Santa Carla Thomas All I want for Christmas is you (BTW Carla did not play the Locarno as she had to return to the States for a longer standing booking) Marvin Gaye I want to come home for Christmas

Dexter St. Clair from Langley

Hi Bryan, Cannot believe that with all the puns flying about on Wednesday nights car theme that no-one came up with VIVA espana or is it just me thats warped!!! A suggestion for Thursday nights show how about David Bowie with the Laughing Gnome cheers Brian keep up the excellent work.

Mike Ross from Aberdeen

Just realised that i got my days mixed up. For Thursday's night theme "Drivel" The Spice Girls zig a zig a zig a zig a wanna say za, is pure drivel, but it you want to bring a smile to your listeners what about the Goons- Ying Tong Song, not drivel but 100% silly.

Davy from Inverness

Roger Miller - "My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died", Little Richard - Tutti Frutti, Don Mclean - Up The Amazon, Tom Waits - The Piano Has Been Drinking, Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway.

Julie from Edinburgh

NO SENSE: Forgot all about "Canyons of Your Mind" by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

Julie from Edinburgh