That's How Strong My Love Is
Otis Redding
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If I was the sun way up there I'd go with love most everywhere I'll be the moon when the sun goes down Just to let you know that I'm still around That's how strong my love is, whoa That's how strong my love is That's how strong my love is, baby, baby That's how strong my love is I'll be the weeping willow drowning in my tears And you can go swimming when you're here And I'll be the rainbow after the tears are gone Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm That's how strong my love is, darling That's how strong my love is, baby That's how strong my love is, whoa That's how strong my love is I'll be the ocean so deep and wide And catch the tears whenever you cry I'll be the breeze after the storm is gone To dry your eyes and love you warm That's how strong my love is, baby That's how strong my love is That's how strong my love is, darling That's how strong my love is, again now That's how strong my love is, so deep in Well, that's how strong my love is So much love, yes so much love, whoa Yes so much love, yes so much love Anything that I can do, I'll be good for you Any kind of love you want, I'll be with you
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Written by: MILTON CAMPBELL, ROOSEVELT JAMISON
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16 facts about this song
Creation"That's How Strong My Love Is" was originally penned by soul music songwriter Roosevelt Jamison in 1964.
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Cover VersionsDespite being popularized by singer Otis Redding, this song has been covered by various artists including The Rolling Stones, Taj Mahal and Humble Pie.
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Otis Redding's VersionThe powerful arrangement by Redding was released in 1965 as part of his album "The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads."
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Importance"That's How Strong My Love Is" is considered one of Redding's standout tracks and is highly regarded in the soul music genre.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a staple part of Redding's live shows and his performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival is particularly celebrated.
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Not the OriginalAlthough Otis Redding's version is the most famous, the song was actually first recorded by O.V. Wright in 1964.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a testament to unending love, with Redding promising to do anything to keep his lover happy.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not chart remarkably high, yet it received vast critical acclaim and has since become a standard in soul and blues music.
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LegacyThe song has since been named one of the top tracks of the 1960s by critics and continues to be held in high regard.
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In the MediaOtis Redding's "That's How Strong My Love Is" has been featured in several movies and TV series, including "Mad Men."
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GenreThe song falls into the Deep Southern soul genre which is characterized by strong emotive vocals and rich musical arrangement, often involving a horn section.
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InfluenceOtis Redding's rendition of “That’s How Strong My Love Is” continues to inspire and influence artists and musicians worldwide.
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TriviaAlthough the song's lyrics speak of an unconditional and powerful love, the song was released before Otis Redding's tragic death at the age of 26, giving it a bittersweet significance to many fans.
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Rolling Stones' VersionThe Rolling Stones' version of “That's How Strong My Love Is” was included in their 1965 album, “Out of Our Heads.”
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Awards/NominationsDespite its popularity and significance, the song not not receive any specific awards or nominations.
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Link to Redding's Personal LifeRedding was deeply in love with his wife, Zelma, to whom he was married for seven years until his premature death. It's possible that songs like "That's How Strong My Love Is" were in part inspired by his feelings for her.
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