Audrey II arrived at the Florida Rep scene shop in a shipping pod. She was too big to fit in the Rep's normal rehearsal hall. She had to be compressed just to fit through the scene shop's bay doors.

There's nothing quite like a thrilling "overnight success" story. But when it comes to soul superstar Otis Redding, his meteoric rise to the top ended almost as quickly as it started.

One of the most beloved songs in music history reached the top of the charts 58 years ago today. Tragically, the song's legendary singer never lived to see the success.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Catherine O'Hara of "Schitt's Creek" speaks during the Pop TV segment of the 2020 Winter TCA ...