Otis Redding is celebrated for his distinctive voice and deeply emotional delivery, making him one of the foundational figures in soul music. His catalog includes some of the most iconic tracks in the genre.
Some of the best-known Otis Redding songs include:
- (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay[1][4]
- Try a Little Tenderness[1][4]
- These Arms of Mine[1]
- I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)[1]
- That’s How Strong My Love Is[1]
- Respect[4]
- Hard to Handle[1]
- Mr. Pitiful[1]
- I Can’t Turn You Loose[1]
- Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)[1]
- My Lover’s Prayer[1]
- Love Man[1]
- Pain in My Heart[1]
- Tramp[1]
- I’ve Got Dreams to Remember[1]
- Cigarettes and Coffee[1]
Other popular tracks and live favorites include “Shake,” “Good to Me,” “Chained and Bound,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” and a dynamic cover of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”[2]
Redding’s posthumous releases contributed to his legacy, with “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” becoming the first posthumous number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.[4][5]
Collections such as The Very Best of Otis Redding and popular streaming playlists continue to highlight his most essential tracks for new generations.[7][6]
References
- [1] 22 Best Otis Redding Songs – Nextbop Jazz Blog
- [2] Otis Redding – Spotify Top Songs – Kworb.net
- [4] Otis Redding – Wikipedia
- [5] Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Music Video)
- [6] OTIS REDDING Greatest Hits Playlist – YouTube
- [7] The Very Best of Otis Redding – Apple Music
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