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Shortly after his breakthrough appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival, Otis Redding began talking of making a record that would be to soul music what Sgt. Pepper's was to rock. Sadly, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was the only song he recorded for this project before his untimely death, and so The Dock of the Bay wound up being a mixed bag of non-LP singles and previously unreleased material. Of course, Redding was such an amazing singer that even a ragtag collection of his stuff is worth checking out, and this album certainly has its fair share of high points, including "Tramp", a sassy duet with Carla Thomas; the funky "Don't Mess with Cupid"; and the unbelievably poignant "Ole Man Trouble". --Dan Epstein
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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay', surely one of the most recognisable tunes of all time with its carefree whistling bringing it to a close. However, dear Otis has so much more to offer than just this one track released after his tragically premature death. Otis possessed one of, if not the, greatest soul voices of all time and this album is a joy to listen to from start to finish. From the uplifting horns of 'Shake' at the start through to the witty dialogue between Otis and Carla Thomas on the fantastic 'Tramp' you can't help but get involved in the music and share some of the passion Otis put into it. You may have heard many of the songs , 'Hard to Handle' in the film The Commitments and The Rolling Stones 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction' being two of the most obvious, but, in my opinion, Otis' version is simply always the best, whether it be an original or a cover. Its almost impossible to pick out highlights on an album so full of classic sounds and lyrics but if I had to choose one favourite track I think I would have to go for another song that appeared in The Commitments, the outstanding 'Try A Little Tenderness'. This song starts at a casual pace gradually building up to a moving finale with Otis' voice at its most awe inspiring. You feel he could go on forever and, in kind, you could listen forever. Whilst I admit to knowing very little about soul music surely Otis is what its all about. As Carla says in the aforementioned 'Tramp', "You know what Otis, you're country, your straight from the Georgia woods", to which he replies "That's good". And that seems to be the thing about Otis and his music, its real.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I don't have a lot to add to the other reviews of this excellent CD. However; Buyers and listeners should be aware that the mix of "Dock of the Bay" which appears on this collection is - as on so many other compilations - the rather gutless stereo mix that was created in the 1970s and which unfortunately gets most airplay. I have a 1968 mono single and although the "Dock..." track on this CD is undoubtedly the same performance, it's definitely not the same mix - it's an inferior one!
The original mix, which is, in a musical sense far more powerful, is available still on CD. If you buy (from Amazon of course!) an excellent album called "The Definitive Sound of Atlantic Soul" you will get the original mix, which has a heavier beat and makes much more of Steve Cropper's great guitar backing. You'll also get a great many other excellent Atlantic cuts.
I just wish that the copyright owner would stop peddling the gutless mix of "Dock..." and get back to the original.
The rest of this album is definitely classic and original stuff though - so do buy this one too.
The original mix, which is, in a musical sense far more powerful, is available still on CD. If you buy (from Amazon of course!) an excellent album called "The Definitive Sound of Atlantic Soul" you will get the original mix, which has a heavier beat and makes much more of Steve Cropper's great guitar backing. You'll also get a great many other excellent Atlantic cuts.
I just wish that the copyright owner would stop peddling the gutless mix of "Dock..." and get back to the original.
The rest of this album is definitely classic and original stuff though - so do buy this one too.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Truly amazing talent sadly lost so early. This man had so much more to give as this compilation shows. No record or CD collection is anywhere near complete without this one!.I'm sure Mick and Keef were well pleased when Otis transformed the Stones classic (I can't get no)Satisfaction into the most amazing soul classic,just one of 20 classics on this CD. I never get tired of hearing Otis Redding.No need to say anymore, just buy it you will be glad you did!.
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top of the bay!
Purchased this after hearing one track! Absolutely love this album and never tire of hearing it so I always put it on repeat. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Worlashape
A Great Work Left Behind an Untimely Passing
The single "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" was recorded by the late, great Otis Redding three days before his death. Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Stephanie DePue
So Much More to Otis Than 'Dock of The Bay'
Everybody knows 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay'. It still gets lots of airplay. There is so much more to Otis than that, and this cheapie is the perfect introduction to a great... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2008 by David R. Bishop
Very good
I bought this album recently, having only heard "sitting on the dock of a bay", and i must say he has many better songs. This is a great collection. Read more
Published on 12 July 2008 by Ms. Harriet L. Fisher
fab cd !
this is a fantastic cd. Fantastic voice, from a great soulful gorgeous man ! can listen to this all day ! His voice is second to none, you must buy it !!! Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2008 by looby
Soul Legend
Ironically, the tune for which Otis is best known is untypical of his work. He had made his reputation as the No 1 Soul man with gritty Southern Soul, and had begun to appeal to... Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2007 by Andy Edwards
The music `sails` on
Otis Redding was one of the front men of 1960`s soul music. His untimely death only added creedence to his legacy. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by Mr. A. Craddock
Great CD
This cd has some great songs on it and shows how talented Otis Redding was. A must have for people looking to get an Otis Redding cd as it has his best songs on it, such as... Read more
Published on 29 July 2005 by R. K. Harvey
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