On this day 80 years ago, the heavens opened, a lightning bolt bursting with pure electricity shook the earth, and out from that sizzling strike emerged a magical, magnetic, musical superhero. . He blazed across stages around the world, igniting a musical movement based in the pure power of love. And in the blink of an eye, he returned from whence he came, leaving behind a legion of disciples who would preach the gospel of #OtisRedding for generations to come. The tenets include: -Try a little tenderness - Respect - Don't be afraid of love - Security - Dreams [are] to [be] remember[ed] - Don't mess with Cupid - Tell the truth - Got to get [Yourself] together - Stay in school and so much more . Among the many lessons to be learned by his example is that the passion that burns within all of us can be harnessed to light up the world around us. . The theme for the coming months is YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. As individuals and collectively, we can light up a darkened world. HARNESS YOUR PASSION AND BECOME THE LIGHT . #staxrecords #memphissoul #soulmusic #60sSoul @otisredding @staxrecords https://www.instagram.com/p/CTm6qgJpfyx/?utm_medium=tumblr
