Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay (Official Music Video)

When "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was released in January of 1968, it heralded a change in direction for the King of Soul (TM), Otis Redding. Sadly, it was released posthumously, as Otis perished in a plane crash on December 10, 1967. 50 years on, we celebrate all that Otis achieved with this unforgettable tune. This new video hints at the references made throughout the song as Otis considered where he came from and where he was going - and what he wanted to do with his life as he wrote it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

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Lyrics:
Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
Watchin' the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide, roll away
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time
I left my home in Georgia
And I headed for the Frisco Bay
'Cause I've got nothin' to live for
Looks like nothin's gonna come my way, so
I'm just come sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time
Looks like nothin's gonna change
Everything seems to stay the same
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same
I'm sittin' here restin' my bones
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
This two thousand miles I roamed
Just to make this dock my home
Now I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I'm wastin' time

Songwriters: Otis Redding / Steve Cropper
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the King of Soul - Otis Redding. As one of the most influential and powerful singers of the 1960’s, his songs “Sittin on the Dock of the Bay,” “Try a Little Tenderness," “Hard to Handle,” and albums ‘Pain in My Heart,’ ‘Otis Blue’ and ‘Tell the Truth’ are beloved across generations and remain classics to this day.

Born in Georgia, Redding began his career at a young age in school choirs and bands and developed his raw and expressive voice. Redding signed with Volt Records in 1962 after they heard his rendition of “These Arms of Mine” during a recording session with Johnny Jenkins. Over the next few years, Redding released a string of hits, became a tireless live performer, and honed his songwriting abilities before his 1967 death in an unexpected plane crash. Redding became even more famous after his death with the release of his most popular track to date, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” and his legacy as the King of Soul lives on.

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[RobertoZadik]

The top before his tragic end. The planecrash in the same bay, he died so young. Immense talent for an immense Lost

[zackzallie]

This song is a therapy for my depression and loneliness. Thank you, Otis.

[tomcampbell]

Otis was a relatively unheralded genius ! He was already worthy of the hall of fame, when this song was released posthumously.

[khenfrifarida]

Aller les gens cliquer pour Otis Redding 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💓💓💓💓c est meilleurs chanteur 💓💓💓🌹🌹😘😘😘

[derekanderson]

This song resonates with me…resurrects some long gone memories.

[jeremymanning]

Brilliant song, brilliant singer. Otis turned me on to soul music in the late 1960's, still love the old songs in 2021.

[PietjeM]

This song kept me sane in dark moments

[Paul-thvr]

Love this tune so much I just want to play it again and again. Wasting time lol 😂❤❤

[mariejosevieira]

Pour toi Antonio que j'ai toujours aimé et que j'aime encore malgré notre séparation. ❤😂

[karlpainter]

Everytime I hear the song I think of my wonderful mother

[TruthHipHopAndSoul]

Rest forever in peace on the bay of the great lakes! Asalamalaikum Otis

[cathywhitman]

Such a great talent. Gone way too soon. Rip

[janetc]

A chill song I’ve sang lots of times. You were great, Otis! RIP

[elarrioguajardo]

Otis is such a truly amazing musician. From David Lynch to everyone here who's listening to this song, let it be known that you're phenomenal

[jameserikmcmurry]

How can you dislike this song??? They're different not Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.

[earlenem]

That was one of the best songs in its day

[malcarrasco]

My favourite song by the legend and King of Soul!!! Otis Redding tragically passed away so young like so many famous artists of the period in plane crashes. Will always be in our thoughts & prayers!!

[kristinanadobny]

Si può rilassare anche così...in piena civilizzazione, no? Il brano veramente un Sano Rilassamento.Otis si sta rasando...e canta. Io lo vedo così.Geniale.❤️

[georgefleblanc]

i really enjoy this song. i played it so many times i don't have enough fingers & toes to count the times i played it on juke boxes.

[beverlyjohnson]

Tuesday was my mom birthday it's was a hard day I just kept sing the dock of the bay all day long i guess everyone have a sick of the bay moment mom left me Dec 26th 2005 life haven't been the same since but God keeps me moving from day to day everyone that have a mom please forgive her love her when the day come you can't see or hear her voice it's very hard