Otis Clay & Johnny Rawls: "Turn Back The Hands of Time, Toronto 2014

Welcome to my 'Monday Memories' where I hope to share a personal story about my interaction with or my inspiration about each of the singers/bands performing...I've filmed over 1300 to choose from...I'm looking forward to digging up some memorable performances and hidden gems to share with everybody! My favourite Soul singers of all time originate from the 1950's and originally sang in the church...so I was absolutely thrilled to go see these 2 singers even though I wasn't really familiar with either one...I wasn't going to take my video camera because I wasn't really expecting much...Wow was I ever wrong! I loved these guys especially Otis Clay...what a sweet man with a sweet smile and fabulous voice...I recorded 9 songs that night..I chose to share this one because it's received the most 'hits' of the 9 on my UA-cam channel...my fave one is his version of 'Walk A Mile In My Shoes'...it's got thousands of hits...I may be responsible for a couple thousand of them.
Otis Clay is one of the premier deep soul and gospel singers working today. His raw, fiery vocals drive an energetic and danceable blend of soul, r&b and blues in the tradition of such deep soul singers as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Solomon Burke. A master showman, Otis Clay stays in demand for festival and concert appearances in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
Born in Waxhaw, Mississippi, Clay began his career in gospel singing with groups such as The Pilgrim Harmonizers, The Gospel Songbirds and the legendary Sensational Nightingales. As a singer and producer, Otis Clay remains very active in gospel. Walk A Mile In My Shoes, a new cd featuring Otis' version of this classic song has been released on his own Echo Records label.
Clay launched and established his career as a deep soul singer with his first recordings made in the mid-60s for George Leaner's One-derful label in Chicago. A series of hit singles including "Trying To Live My Life Without You" produced by Willie Mitchell in Memphis for Hi Records followed in the '70's. The intensity and passion of his live shows are captured on Soul Man: Live in Japan (Rounder) and Respect Yourself (Blind Pig) recorded live at The Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland.
FOR MORE INFO: otisclay.net
I MUST APOLOGIZE FOR GETTING SOME NAMES OF MUSICIANS INCORRECT OR MISS-SPELLED. I TRY MY BEST and EVERY WRONG CREDIT ONLY MAKES ME TRY HARDER.
THE BASS PLAYER'S NAME IS JOE PRATT
and
THE KEYBOARD PLAYER'S NAME IS DEDRICK BLANCHARD.
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[@suzanneswanson7528]

God's blessing for Otis' family and friends.Thank you for the times you shared your thoughts with me. Johnny, your talent and presence has inspired many. You will continue to bring the real meaning of the music for many years to come. Great show!!

[@geraldjohnson848]

My "Throwback Thursday" bonus pick...I love the 'old heads,' keepin' it alive. Thanks for the upload. Blessings

[@melissaschroeter161]

love the one that lived and moved on..... to a place... beyond.............. a never dreamed of... that would be.. an on in time... would change... everything....

[@ellishousehold2671]

Melissa Schroeter lm

[@zina8360]

Fantastic Johnny, You were right

[@nitarobinson9511]

Thanks for sharing.....this is awesome