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Background Article: Otis Redding's "Love Man"
Love Man is the third posthumous album by American soul artist Otis Redding. Released in June 1969, it features songs recorded in 1967 and was produced by Steve Cropper, with backing from Booker T. and the M.G.'s.
The album includes a blend of pop, gospel, and funk. Notable tracks include "Direct Me," "I'm a Changed Man," and the title track "Love Man," which incorporates lyrical references to the hippie culture.
Critically, the album received mixed reviews. Robert Christgau praised it as Redding's "best LP since Immortal," while Mark Deming viewed it as flawed but acknowledged Redding's energy and conviction.
Charting at number 46 on the US Billboard 200 and number 8 on the R&B Albums chart, "Love Man" solidified Redding's posthumous reputation as a significant soul artist.
Key Personnel:
- Otis Redding: Vocals
- Booker T. Jones, Isaac Hayes: Keyboards
- Steve Cropper: Guitar, Producer
- Donald Dunn: Bass Guitar
- Al Jackson Jr.: Drums
- Additional musicians on trumpet and tenor saxophone
Critical Reception:
- The Village Voice: A
- Rolling Stone: Favorable
- Entertainment Weekly: A−
- Allmusic: Mixed
Chart Performance:
- US Billboard 200: #46
- R&B Albums: #8
- Singles "A Lover's Question" and "Love Man" achieved notable positions on US Billboard charts, with "Love Man" also charting in the UK.
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