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Otis Redding - The Dock of the Bay Audio CD

A fair review of the Otis Redding "The Dock of the Bay" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Otis Redding reviews here, or go back to the Otis Redding tabs.

Otis Redding Band: Otis Redding
Title: The Dock of the Bay
Rating:
Release Date: 2008-09-24
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay 2: I Love You More Than Words Can Say 3: Let Me Come on Home 4: Open the Door 5: Don't Mess with Cupid 6: Glory of Love 7: I'm Coming Home 8: Tramp 9: Hucklebuck 10: Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out 11: Ole Man Trouble

****1/2


Perhaps surprisingly, it's also one of his best albums. "The Dock of the Bay" sadly became Otis Redding's last album, and it's a bit of a haphazard collection as well, gathering various singles and B-sides and including tracks recorded as far back as 1965. The famous title track from 1968 sticks out stylistically; there is really nothing here quite like it.
The rest of the album is more traditional soul, spanning emotional ballads like "I Love You More Than Words Can Say" and the gospel-like "The Glory Of Love", swaggering soul stompers like "I'm Coming Home To See About You" and "Let Me Come On Home", and dance-friendly R&B like "The Huckle-Buck" and "Tramp", the classic duet with Carla Thomas.

Even the lesser-known songs are good, or even great. The arrangements are excellent, relatively sparse but fittingly muscular, utilizing the small horn section to great effect. This is one classic soul record, and one of the ver ybest places to experience the great Otis Redding. It's sad that it came out under such circumstances.


"COULD HAVE BEEN CALLED 'AT HIS BEST, Vol. 2'
Well put together collection finds Otis in various settings. The bulk of the Tracks here included Previously Released Singles, B-Sides, And a handful of of Unreleased Gems from the vaults. Album includes the Title #1 R&B/Pop Hit, Plus Hit Singles: "Tramp" (With Carla Thomas), "The Glory Of Love". Also included is the Album Favorite "I Love You More Than Words Can Say" that could have/should have been released as a Single "I Love You More Than Words Can Say". There is a couple of "Best Of's", a Box Set, but if you're seeking out getting ALL of Otis Redding's Albums (C. D. 's). . . This IS a Must Have. .


A true soul legend in every sense of the word.
Otis Redding most definitely left his mark on the music industry before departing away from this earth. Talk about a sho nuff soulful voice. This cd is a must have for anyone who loves music. .


Time Has No Power
It has a thoroughbred history. This album had a mongrel begining. A soul landmark. Don't live without it.


More than words can say
Recently, I gave this one a chance and it exceeded my expectations. I stayed away from this CD for years simply because 'Dock of the Bay' was so overexposed. I still think 'Immortal Otis' is the essential Otis Redding album. However, this one will blow you away too. He just has a way of owning a song and making it completely his. Otis has covered a few songs and they all take on new meaning, like 'Respect. '- just totally Otis. People have tried to take on Otis, as cover material, but his style is simply too unique, too much soul for any mere mortal. .


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