Otis Redding – The Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection)

Otis Redding – The Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection)

Otis Redding – The Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection) brings together some of the greatest recordings from one of the most powerful and influential voices in soul and R&B. From raw early performances to the timeless final hit "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", this collection provides an excellent introduction to Redding's remarkable career.

The album opens with the explosive "Shake", followed by the soulful "Mr. Pitiful" and Redding's commanding interpretation of "Respect". "Love Man", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "I Can't Turn You Loose" highlight his extraordinary ability to transform songs into intensely physical, gospel-infused soul performances.

The first side continues with the classic "Hard To Handle" and "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)", before side two moves into some of Redding's most celebrated ballads and vocal performances. "My Girl", "I've Been Loving You Too Long" and the magnificent "Try A Little Tenderness" showcase the emotional range that made Redding such an extraordinary performer.

The collection also features "That's How Strong My Love Is", "Pain In My Heart" and the stirring "A Change Is Gonna Come", culminating in the song that became Redding's signature recording: "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay".

Recorded shortly before his death in December 1967, "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" was released posthumously in 1968 and became his biggest commercial success. Its relaxed acoustic guitar, whistled melody and contemplative lyrics represented a striking departure from the raw Southern soul for which Redding was best known, while retaining the unmistakable warmth of his voice.

Redding's recordings for Stax Records and its Volt imprint helped establish the Memphis label as one of the defining homes of Southern soul. His passionate vocal style, rooted in gospel, blues and R&B, influenced generations of singers and helped shape the sound of soul music during the 1960s.

For collectors of Otis Redding, Stax Records, Southern soul, classic R&B and essential 1960s vinyl, The Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection) is an outstanding overview of one of soul music's most important artists.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Shake – 2:41
2. Mr. Pitiful – 2:40
3. Respect – 2:09
4. Love Man – 2:19
5. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction – 2:47
6. I Can't Turn You Loose – 2:39
7. Hard To Handle – 2:20
8. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) – 2:42

Side B

1. My Girl – 2:57
2. I've Been Loving You Too Long – 3:15
3. Try A Little Tenderness – 3:51
4. My Lover's Prayer – 3:08
5. That's How Strong My Love Is – 2:28
6. Pain In My Heart – 2:24
7. A Change Is Gonna Come – 4:19
8. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay – 2:41