100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. This post: I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG. Continues tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…

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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

1965

💥23 I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)

Otis Redding

Among the soul vocalists influenced by Sam Cooke was Otis Redding. In 1965, he released his landmark album ‘Otis Blue’. The album included covers of 3 Sam Cooke songs. The singer had recently died. Redding penned 3 of the album’s songs. One was “Respect”, which would become a signature song for Aretha Franklin. “Ole Man Trouble” opened the LP. Side One concluded with the ballad “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)”. Redding co-wrote the song with Jerry Butler. Its lyrics were tender but it was Otis’ vocals that made the track special. He sang it with grit and raw passion. This was no sweet song. It was a man pleading to a lover that is departing. Otis injected depth and masculinity that provided the song with authenticity. His approach would be emulated by countless others. As producer, Steve Cropper knew how to best utilize the skills of the Stax house band. His own guitar work stands out, alongside the pure magic served up by fellow session musicians drummer Al Jackson and bass player Donald “Duck” Dunn. ‘Otis Blue’ was a watershed album for the soul genre. Sadly, Redding was killed in a plane crash 2 years later. Despite being covered by numerous others, the Otis take on “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” is still regarded as the definitive version.

1964-  You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’

           You Really Got Me

           The House Of The Rising Sun

           Where Did Our Love Go

1963-  I Want To Hold Your Hand

           Blowin’ In The Wind

           Be My Baby

1962- Misirlou

1961- Crazy

1960- The Twist

          Cathy’s Clown

1959- There Goes My Baby

          What’d I Say (Parts 1 & 2)
1957- Great Balls Of Fire
          Jailhouse Rock

          You Send Me

          That’ll Be The Day

1955- Tutti Frutti

           Maybellene

1955- Rock Around The Clock

1954- That’s All Right Mama

1951- Rocket 88