These Arms of Mine

Otis Redding

About These Arms of Mine

"These Arms of Mine" is a song written by soul musician Otis Redding. Redding was at that time a member of Pat Teacake's Band, consisting of lead guitarist Johnny Jenkins, bassist Pat Teacake and vocalist/songwriter Redding, who also served as driver for Jenkins, who did not have a driver's license. Atlantic Records artist representative Joe Galkin showed interest in Jenkins and proposed to send him to a studio. On the way to a gig, Redding had the opportunity to perform the songs "Hey Hey Baby" and "These Arms of Mine" as Jenkins and house band Booker T. & the M. G.'s ended their sets earlier than scheduled. The performance of the latter song was highly praised; Jim Stewart was so impressed that he offered Redding a contract to record for Stax Records of Memphis, Tennessee, which Redding signed soon afterward. "These Arms of Mine" became Redding's first-released Stax Records single, with "Hey Hey Baby" on its B-side. After a series of unnoticed numbers, the song "These Arms of Mine" became Redding's first successful single and sold around 800,000 copies. The song was also included in Redding's 1964 (Atlantic Records) Atco label debut album Pain in My Heart. 


Year:
1989
2:30
984 
#1

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These arms of mine, they are lonely,
Lonely and feeling blue.

These arms of mine, they are yearning,
Yearning from wanting you.

And if you would let them hold you,
Oh how grateful I will be.

These arms of mine, they are burning,
Burning from wanting you.

These arms of mine, they are wanting,
Wanting to hold you.

And if you would let them hold you,
Oh how grateful I will be.

Come on, come on baby
Just be my little woman.
Just be my lover.

I need me somebody, somebody to treat me right.
I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight.

I need your, I need your tender lips, to hold me,
To hold me together when I'm around you.

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Otis Redding

Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. Considered one of the major figures in soul music and rhythm and blues, and one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music, his singing style influenced other soul artists of the 1960s, and he helped to craft the short-living and powerful style of R&B that formed the basis of the Stax Sound. After appearing at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, he wrote and recorded "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" with Steve Cropper, which became the first posthumous number-one record on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts after his death in a plane crash. The Dock of the Bay reached number one on the UK A… more »

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"These Arms of Mine" is sung by Otis Redding, known as the "King of Soul". He is famous for his emotive and powerful singing style that has influenced many artists across different genres.
Debut Single
The song "These Arms of Mine" is Redding's debut single, marking the beginning of his storied career. He introduced his emotive, raw voice to the world with this release.
Release Date
"These Arms of Mine" was released in 1962 under the Stax Records label.
Songwriting
Otis Redding wrote the song himself, demonstrating his skills not just as a singer but also a songwriter.
Spontaneous Creation
Redding actually came up with "These Arms of Mine" spontaneously during a recording session. He was initially at the session with Johnny Jenkins and his band, but when the session ended ahead of schedule, Redding was given a chance to perform two songs. One of them was "These Arms of Mine".
Chart Success
The song reached number 20 on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 85 on the pop chart, marking it as a significant success for a debut single.
Legacy
"These Arms of Mine" continues to be one of Otis Redding's most beloved songs, known for its simplicity and emotional resonance.
In Film
The song has been used in numerous films and television shows, including "Dirty Dancing" and "Road House".
Revenue
Despite its success, Redding didn’t earn much money from the song because he didn’t own the publishing rights.
Tribute
Michael Bolton, a Grammy Award-winning American singer and songwriter, covered "These Arms of Mine" in a tribute to Redding in 1991.

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