Otis Redding

Released shortly after his tragic and untimely death, The Dock of the Bay became one of Otis Redding's highest-selling and best-known albums. His emotional, soul-drenched vocals shine on every track, supported by gritty instrumentation from choice session players (including Isaac Hayes and Booker T.). A classic record from a true musical legend.

When Stevie Winwood first heard the single after which this album is named, he said "Is it a
Dylan song? Eric Burdon? Sounds like Otis." Stevie's credentials are excellent, and his
answer is very revealing. "Dock of the Bay" does sound very much like something that
Dylan could have written. Both he and Otis were headed in the same direction. As it is, it is
Otis' last single (Stax-Volt thinks they have enough good unreleased tapes to mak... More >