Otis Redding

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time, Otis Redding's all-too-brief career made an indelible impact; notably with the classic single (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay which earned him the sobriquet "King of Soul". Growing up in Macon, Georgia, Redding first sang in the choir at his local church and, inspired by Little Richard, became singer with Macon band Johnny Jenkins & the Pinetoppers. In 1962 he recorded his first solo single, the ballad These Arms Of Mine, and went on to have hits with Mr Pitiful, Try A Little Tenderness and the original version of Respect, later a smash for Aretha Franklin. Unusually for the time he wrote his own material and other notable songs from the time include I've Been Loving You Too Long and Tramp, a duet with Carla Thomas. His emotional vocals attracted a mainstream audience with a memorable performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, but tragedy struck a few months later when his plane crashed in Wisconsin following a gig in Cleveland. Recorded three days before his death, (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay ensured his immortality.

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Top Tracks

15
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:46
Composers: Otis Redding - Steve Cropper
01
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:34
05
I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue (Mono)
03:00
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
07
My Girl (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
02:55
Composers: R. White - Ronald White - William Robinson
18
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding
Soul
02:41
02
Tramp
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
03:01
01
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:43
Composers: Otis Redding - Steve Cropper
11
Try A Little Tenderness
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
03:50
03
Stand By Me
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:52
02
Hard To Handle
Otis Redding
Rhino Hi-Five: Chart Hits: R&B
02:21
06
Love Man
Otis Redding
Love Man
02:19
Composers: Otis Redding
05
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
03:14
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
06
Respect
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:12
Composers: Otis Redding
01
Sittin'on the Dock of the Bay
Ottis Redding
Soul
02:44
04
Mr. Pitiful
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:44
Composers: Steve Cropper
03
That's How Strong My Love Is
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:26
Composers: Roosevelt Jamison
02
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
05
Try A Little Tenderness (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
03:49
07
I Can't Turn You Loose
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:35
Composers: Otis Redding - Redding
08
Satisfaction
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:56
01
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding
[Sittin' On] The Dock Of The Bay / Sweet Lorene [Digital 45]
02:41
Composers: Otis Redding - Steve Cropper
09
My Lover's Prayer
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
03:12
Composers: Otis Redding
16
I've Got Dreams To Remember
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
03:15
07
My Girl
Otis Redding
60s: The Collection
02:55
Composers: R. White - Ronald White - William Robinson
05
I've Been Loving You Too Long (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
03:01
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
13
The Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-De-Dum-Dum)
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:41
Composers: Steve Cropper
10
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:46
Composers: Steve Cropper
03
Change Is Gonna Come (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
04:14
Composers: Sam Cooke
12
Shake
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:41
Composers: S. Cooke
01
Demonstration
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:24
04
Give Away None Of My Love (LP Version)
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:54
06
It's Too Late
Otis Redding
The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads
03:03
14
Knock On Wood
Otis Redding
Stax/Volt - The Complete Singles 1959-1968 - Volume 8
02:52
Composers: Fulsom - Mc Cracklin
07
For Your Precious Love
Otis Redding
The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads
02:55
09
Cigarettes And Coffee
Otis Redding
Together-The Very Best Of
04:00
08
Wonderful World
Otis Redding
Otis Blue (Mono)
03:11
Composers: Sam Cooke
03
White Christmas
Otis Redding
Soul Christmas
03:02
Writer: Irving Berlin / Composers: Irving Berlin
02
I Love You More Than Words Can Say
Otis Redding
Dock Of The Bay
02:52
12
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Ottis Redding
Baladas Inolvidables. Música Romántica de Siempre Vol. 1
02:53
09
Security
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:38
Composers: Otis Redding

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  • Discography
Albums
2017 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company.
19-05-2017

Stax Classics

01
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
02:46
Composers: Otis Redding - Steve Cropper
02
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
02:34
03
Try A Little Tenderness
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
03:21
04
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
02:56
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
05
Mr. Pitiful (Single Version)
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
02:44
Composers: Steve Cropper
06
Respect
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
02:11
Composers: Otis Redding
07
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
Otis Redding
Stax Classics
02:46
Composers: Steve Cropper
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2016 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company.
07-10-2016

Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)

01
Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) [Mono] (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
02:45
Composers: Steve Cropper
02
I'm Sick Y'All (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
02:57
03
Tennessee Waltz (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
02:56
04
Sweet Lorene (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
02:29
05
Try A Little Tenderness (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
03:49
06
Day Tripper (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
02:34
07
My Lover's Prayer (Mono) (Remastered)
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition)
03:08
Composers: Otis Redding
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2015 Rhino Entertainment Company, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved
30-10-2015

Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970

01
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
02
The Dog
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
02:36
03
Stand By Me
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
02:52
04
Hey Hey Baby
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
02:47
05
You Send Me
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
03:15
06
I Need Your Lovin'
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
02:53
07
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
02:34
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2015 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-06-2015

The Complete Studio Albums Collection

01
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
02
The Dog
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
02:36
03
Stand By Me
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
02:52
04
Hey Hey Baby
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
02:47
05
You Send Me
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
03:15
06
I Need Your Lovin'
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
02:53
07
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
The Complete Studio Albums Collection
02:34
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2014 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
03-02-2013

The King Of Soul

01
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:34
02
Hey Hey Baby
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:45
03
That's What My Heart Needs
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:39
Composers: Otis Redding
04
Mary's Little Lamb
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:35
05
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
06
Something Is Worrying Me
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:29
07
Come To Me
Otis Redding
The King Of Soul
02:47
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2012 Rhino Entertainment Company, A Warner Music Group Company.
27-07-2012

Together-The Very Best Of

01
Respect
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
02:27
Composers: Otis Redding
02
I Say A Little Prayer
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
03:32
03
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
02:39
Composers: Jerry Wexler - Carole King - Gerry Goffin
04
Think
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
02:18
Composers: Aretha Franklin - Ted White
05
Son Of A Preacher Man
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
03:16
06
Spanish Harlem
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
03:31
07
Chain Of Fools
Aretha Franklin
Together-The Very Best Of
02:43
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2010 Rhino Entertainment Company, A Warner Music Group Company.
13-01-2012

Original Album Series

01
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
02
The Dog
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
02:36
03
Stand By Me
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
02:52
04
Hey Hey Baby
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
02:47
05
You Send Me
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
03:15
06
I Need Your Lovin'
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
02:53
07
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
Original Album Series
02:34
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2008 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
21-04-2008

Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]

01
Ole Man Trouble (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
02:36
02
Respect (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
02:10
Composers: Otis Redding
03
Change Is Gonna Come (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
04:14
Composers: Sam Cooke
04
Down In The Valley (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
02:59
05
I've Been Loving You Too Long (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
03:01
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
06
Shake (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
02:40
Composers: S. Cooke
07
My Girl (Remastered Mono)
Otis Redding
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul [Collector's Edition]
02:55
Composers: R. White - Ronald White - William Robinson
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2006 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company. Made In The U.S.A.
05-02-2007

Definitive Soul: Otis Redding

01
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:34
02
That's What My Heart Needs
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:39
Composers: Otis Redding
03
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
04
Come To Me (Single Version)
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:46
05
Security
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:38
Composers: Otis Redding
06
Chained And Bound (Single/)
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:39
Composers: Otis Redding
07
Mr. Pitiful (Single Version)
Otis Redding
Definitive Soul: Otis Redding
02:44
Composers: Steve Cropper
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2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
08-02-2005

Pain In My Heart

01
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:23
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
02
The Dog
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:36
03
Stand By Me
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:52
04
Hey Hey Baby
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:47
05
You Send Me
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
03:15
06
I Need Your Lovin'
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:53
07
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
Pain In My Heart
02:34
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1998 Atlantic Recording Corp
09-01-1998

Love Songs

01
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
Love Songs
02:34
02
That's What My Heart Needs
Otis Redding
Love Songs
02:39
Composers: Otis Redding
03
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
Love Songs
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
04
That's How Strong My Love Is
Otis Redding
Love Songs
02:24
Composers: Roosevelt Jamison
05
For Your Precious Love
Otis Redding
Love Songs
02:55
06
Nothing Can Change This Love
Otis Redding
Love Songs
03:01
07
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Otis Redding
Love Songs
02:56
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
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1992 Atlantic Recording Corporation.
06-11-1992

The Very Best Of Otis Redding

01
These Arms Of Mine
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:34
02
Pain In My Heart
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:26
Composers: Aaron Neville - Naomi Neville
03
That's How Strong My Love Is
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:26
Composers: Roosevelt Jamison
04
Mr. Pitiful
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:44
Composers: Steve Cropper
05
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
03:14
Composers: Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
06
Respect
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:12
Composers: Otis Redding
07
I Can't Turn You Loose
Otis Redding
The Very Best Of Otis Redding
02:35
Composers: Otis Redding - Redding
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1970 Atlantic Recording Corp., marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
15-05-1992

Tell The Truth

01
Demonstration
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:24
02
Tell The Truth (LP Version)
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
03:11
03
Out Of Sight
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:18
04
Give Away None Of My Love (LP Version)
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:54
05
Wholesale Love
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:28
06
I Got The Will
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:51
07
Johnny's Heartbreak (LP Version)
Otis Redding
Tell The Truth
02:28
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1968 Atlantic Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
08-12-2014

The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)

01
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:43
Composers: Otis Redding - Steve Cropper
02
I Love You More Than Words Can Say
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:52
03
Let Me Come On Home
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:56
04
Open The Door
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:25
05
Don't Mess With Cupid
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:30
06
The Glory Of Love
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
02:38
07
I'm Coming Home To See About You
Otis Redding
The Dock Of The Bay (Mono)
03:00
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1968 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
08-10-1991

The Immortal Otis Redding

01
I've Got Dreams To Remember
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
03:15
02
You Made A Man Out Of Me
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
02:07
03
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
02:22
04
Hard To Handle
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
02:21
05
Thousand Miles Away
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
02:10
06
The Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-De-Dum-Dum)
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
02:41
Composers: Steve Cropper
07
Think About It
Otis Redding
The Immortal Otis Redding
03:02
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