{"product_id":"otis-redding-the-dock-of-the-bay-the-definitive-collection","title":"Otis Redding – The Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOtis Redding – The Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtis 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\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedding'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\u0026amp;B, influenced generations of singers and helped shape the sound of soul music during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Otis Redding, Stax Records, Southern soul, classic R\u0026amp;B and essential 1960s vinyl, \u003cem\u003eThe Dock Of The Bay (The Definitive Collection)\u003c\/em\u003e is an outstanding overview of one of soul music's most important artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake – 2:41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMr. Pitiful – 2:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect – 2:09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Man – 2:19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction – 2:47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can't Turn You Loose – 2:39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard To Handle – 2:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) – 2:42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Girl – 2:57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've Been Loving You Too Long – 3:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry A Little Tenderness – 3:51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Lover's Prayer – 3:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat's How Strong My Love Is – 2:28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePain In My Heart – 2:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Change Is Gonna Come – 4:19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay – 2:41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UCmUhYSr-e4?si=gtUND2tZYcuSo1ML\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55067138457942,"sku":"241 117-1","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fbaaaa18-facf-484c-8f66-e4586540d231.jpg?v=1787411258","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/otis-redding-the-dock-of-the-bay-the-definitive-collection","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}