(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

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(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding

About (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding, co-written with guitarist Steve Cropper, is a soulful reflection stemming from Redding's experiences and feelings while staying in Sausalito, California. The song, recorded just days before Redding's tragic death in 1967, was his first posthumous #1 single in the U.S. and a significant shift in style, aiming for a more pop feel. Its enduring legacy, marked by universal acclaim and Grammy Awards, underscores Redding's immense talent and the song's profound impact on music history .

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay Lyrics

[00:09.20] Sittin' in the mornin' sun
[00:12.60] I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
[00:17.63] Watching the ships roll in
[00:21.76] And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
[00:27.36] I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
[00:30.79] Watching the tide roll away
[00:35.52] Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
[00:40.19] Wastin' time
[00:45.98] I left my home in Georgia
[00:50.36] Headed for the 'Frisco bay
[00:55.03] 'Cause I've had nothing to live for
[00:59.43] And look like nothing's gonna come my way
[01:03.54] So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
[01:08.27] Watching the tide roll away
[01:13.45] Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
[01:17.69] Wastin' time
[01:23.98] Look like nothing's gonna change
[01:28.43] Everything still remains the same
[01:32.86] I can't do what ten people tell me to do
[01:37.60] So I guess I'll remain the same, yes
[01:42.27] Sittin' here resting my bones
[01:46.18] And this loneliness won't leave me alone
[01:50.51] It's two thousand miles I roamed
[01:55.17] Just to make this dock my home
[01:59.40] Now, I'm just gonna sit at the dock of the bay
[02:04.25] Watching the tide roll away
[02:08.84] Oooo-wee, sittin' on the dock of the bay
[02:13.66] Wastin' time
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Summer Holiday by The Shadows , Cliff Richard ,
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Alfie by Dionne Warwick ,
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Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley ,
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Crimson and Clover - Single Version by Tommy James & The Shondells ,
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Gloria by The Shadows Of Knight ,
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Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin ,
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