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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo soulful vibes
- heartfelt lyrics about love
- for reflective afternoons
- sing-along classics with friends
- cathartic moments of longing
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Sam Cooke· Wilson Pickett· James Brown
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Respect 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 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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