The Dock of the Bay – The Definitive Collection
Otis Redding · 1987
57 min · 20 tracks · soul · gospel
Soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, capturing the essence of love, longing, and resilience.
Why this album works
The compilation includes some of Redding's most iconic tracks, significantly impacting the soul genre and influencing countless artists that followed. Notably, '(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay' became an anthem of its era, achieving critical acclaim and commercial success by reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart posthumously in 1968.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo soulful vibes heartfelt lyrics about love for reflective afternoons
- Context
- Released in 1987, this collection came more than twenty years after Redding's tragic death in 1967. It serves as a comprehensive retrospective of his influential career, showcasing his evolution from a gospel-inspired artist to a cornerstone of soul music. This album solidified Redding's legacy as one of the genre's most important figures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nancy Sinatra· Sparks· Dean Martin· Kelly Rowland· Crystal Gayle· Fergie· MC Hammer· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Respect Standout 2:09
- 2 Mr. Pitiful 2:40
- 3 Love Man 2:19
- 4 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 2:47
- 5 Security 2:35
- 6 I Can’t Turn You Loose 2:39
- 7 Shake 2:41
- 8 Hard to Handle 2:20
- 9 Tramp 2:57
- 10 Fa‐Fa‐Fa‐Fa‐Fa (Sad Song) 2:42
- 11 My Lover’s Prayer 3:08
- 12 These Arms of Mine 2:34
- 13 That’s How Strong My Love Is 2:28
- 14 Cigarettes and Coffee 4:01
- 15 My Girl 2:57
- 16 A Change Is Gonna Come 4:19
- 17 I’ve Been Loving You Too Long 3:15
- 18 Try a Little Tenderness Standout 3:51
- 19 Pain in My Heart 2:24
- 20 (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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