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(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding
January 8, 1968
First recording on December 7, 1967 Who covers Sittin on the Dock of the Bay?In honor of Otis Redding, who died 54 years ago today, Black Pumas have released a gorgeous cover of “(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay.” “Otis Redding is one of my live performance heroes, especially for his vocal tone and general stage presence,” says Eric Burton.
Which singer had a hit song with the cover of Otis Redding Sittin on the Dock of the Bay?Sting recorded a laid-back cover of Otis Redding's “(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay.” The release marks the first installment of the Alzheimer's Association's “Music Moments,” a project where artists tackle songs they appreciate on an emotional level.
Who played guitar on Sitting on the Dock of the Bay?Steve Cropper
What is the theme of Sittin on the Dock of the Bay?“Dock of the Bay” is so universal, about trying to find the beauty in life despite the hopelessness and despair we all have dealt with. The lyric speaks to the human condition, the emotional turmoil so common to all of us, with lines like I've had nothing to live for/Look like nothing's gonna come my way…
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