Album: The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding (1968)
Genre: Soul | Style: Blues | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Stax
Format: Album

Description: The Dock of the Bay is the first of a number of posthumously released Otis Redding albums, and his sixth studio album. It contains a number of singles and B-sides dating back to 1965 and one of his best known songs, the posthumous hit "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay". In 2003, the album was ranked number 161 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Artist Background: Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 - December 10, 1967) was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul music and rhythm and blues (R&B), and one of the greatest singers in popular music. His open-throated singing was an influence on other soul singers of the 1960s, and he helped to craft the lean and powerful style of R&B that formed the basis of the Stax Sound. After appearing at the 1967 Monterey P... Part of the Georgia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Blues style.

Music Scene: Part of the Georgia, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Soul, Blues, Happy, 1960s, Album, Stax

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The Dock of the Bay is the first of a number of posthumously released Otis Redding albums, and his sixth studio album. It contains a number of singles and B-sides dating back to 1965 and one of his best known songs, the posthumous hit "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay". In 2003, the album was ranked number 161 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

The Dock of the Bay

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