These Arms of Mine
Otis Redding
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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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Written by: OTIS REDDING
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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.
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Debut SingleThe 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.
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Release Date"These Arms of Mine" was released in 1962 under the Stax Records label.
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SongwritingOtis Redding wrote the song himself, demonstrating his skills not just as a singer but also a songwriter.
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Spontaneous CreationRedding 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".
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Chart SuccessThe 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.
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Legacy"These Arms of Mine" continues to be one of Otis Redding's most beloved songs, known for its simplicity and emotional resonance.
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In FilmThe song has been used in numerous films and television shows, including "Dirty Dancing" and "Road House".
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RevenueDespite its success, Redding didn’t earn much money from the song because he didn’t own the publishing rights.
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TributeMichael 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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