- Down in the Valley (Solomon Burke song)
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"Down in the Valley" Single by Solomon Burke from the album Solomon Burke's Greatest Hits (1962) A-side "I'm Hanging Up My Heart For You" Released 1962 Format 7" single Recorded 1962 Genre R&B, Soul Length 2:33 Label Atlantic
2147Writer(s) Bert Berns/Solomon Burke Producer Bert Berns Solomon Burke singles chronology "Cry To Me"
(1961)"Down in the Valley"
(1962)"I Really Don't Want To Know"
(1962)"Down in the Valley" Song by Otis Redding from the album Otis Blue Released 1965 Recorded Stax Studios, Memphis, Tennessee: 1965 Genre Soul Length 3:02 Label Volt/Atco Producer Steve Cropper Otis Blue track listing - "Ole Man Trouble"
- "Respect"
- "A Change Is Gonna Come"
- "Down in the Valley"
- "I've Been Loving You Too Long"
- "Shake"
- "My Girl"
- "Wonderful World"
- "Rock Me Baby"
- "Satisfaction"
- "You Don't Miss Your Water"
Down in the Valley is a 1962 R&B song written by Bert Berns and Solomon Burke and originally recorded by Solomon Burke. It was released on Atlantic as a B-side to "I'm Hanging Up My Heart For You". It was covered by Otis Redding on his album Otis Blue. Burke's original version is a classic example of early country soul with booming vocals and a dramatic approach.
The song's theme is of a "valley" through which man passed as he struggled with love for the soul of his woman.
“ Down in the valley, valley so low
Hang your head over
And hear the wind blow
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