I find it fascinating on a number of levels that this is the debut secular recording from Otis Clay; after spending a number of years singing in gospel groups, Otis, at 23, had already been recording for nearly 8 years! Otis cut a secular session in 1962 that went unissued. I also find it fascinating how incredibly RAW this record is; it sounds like it was cut in a garage with one microphone and Otis shouting on top of it all- and if you're a fan of this blog, I assume you'll be with me and agree that that is a very good thing indeed.
from 1965...
OTIS CLAY - THREE IS A CROWD
6 comments:
Killer stuff! I'd love to hear that 1962 session. W.
this is great and funky. thanks.
A beautiful number. Thanx
Holy crap dude, this things SMOKES!!
Sounds like Black Joe Lewis, and that's a very good thing too!
I'd love to hear the rest of this session, I have a few of his soul LP's, and there's nothing like this.
Second that wish for the 1962 session. This is one great cut.
I see you have the edited version (which I prefer). The first pressing begins with a "doorbell" sound effect, then another sound effect with a group of people talking, then a door slam. THEN the record starts! Either way, it's a killer!!
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