Soul Dance Song – Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle”

Soul vocalist Otis Redding co-wrote the song “Hard to Handle” and released it as a “B” side to the single “Amen” in 1968.

The aggressive, percussive delivery Otis sings with was copied almost exactly by the Black Crowes on their 1990 release Shake Your Money Maker.

It was a hit for the rock band, but Otis still does it best.

You can find the full write-up on my favorite male vocalist – Otis Redding – here. Listen to more songs by Otis for free at otisredding.com.

Tune in to DJ Michele Myers Friday nights at 9pm on KEXP 90.3FM Seattle, kexp.org. Music historian and producer, Michele’s made over 200 radio stories for KEXP Documentaries. She’s also written scripts, lesson plans and features for Experience Music Project, the University of Washington and NPR.