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Fans and Media around the world celebrate Otis Redding’s Birthday

September 9, 2019

Otis Redding’s birthday is September 9, and this year, celebrations occurred all over the world. From a special three-record set on Jim Ladd’s Sirius XM show, to specials at restaurants and bars all around Macon, The King of Soul is bigger than ever. Click below to read some of the shout-outs for Otis’ special day.

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Happy Birthday Otis Redding: Covering The King Of Soul

In honor of @OtisRedding's birthday, read why we named Otis Blue one of the best albums of the 1960s → https://t.co/kLL3nuIhBv pic.twitter.com/PICtKnfxeB
— Pitchfork (@pitchfork) September 10, 2019

On what would have been his 78th birthday, we celebrate @OtisRedding. Listen to our A-Z playlist, including his influential hits like "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" and "Try A Little Tenderness": https://t.co/0SZG8t0dyb ????️ pic.twitter.com/XvEFGH78fH
— Pandora (@pandoramusic) September 9, 2019

Celebring the life today of the one and only @OtisRedding on what would have been his 78th birthday. Love you always, Otis. #OtisRedding https://t.co/uIYj1g8obh
— Stax Museum (@StaxMemphis) September 9, 2019

We're celebrating Otis' Birthday ALL DAY, ya'll! Here are some Soul Classics from @TIDAL to keep the party going: https://t.co/IGISYP6PJx #OtisRedding #KingofSoul #NowPlaying #SoulMusic pic.twitter.com/0iCwh7MIwz
— Otis Redding (@OtisRedding) September 9, 2019

“As a singer, songwriter, & producer, #OtisRedding managed to change #soulmusic forever in just five short years.” – @AppleMusic

Turn up these OTIS ESSENTIALS from @AppleMusic today to celebrate Otis’ big day! Happy Birthday, Otis Redding! https://t.co/WGOo4KinAd #KingofSoul
— Otis Redding (@OtisRedding) September 9, 2019