(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper.
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Michael Bolton
American singer and songwriter.
American singer and songwriter.
One of his first major hits was his 1987 interpretation of the Otis Redding classic "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay".
Booker T. & the M.G.'s
American instrumental R&B/funk band that was influential in shaping the sound of Southern soul and Memphis soul.
American instrumental R&B/funk band that was influential in shaping the sound of Southern soul and Memphis soul.
In 1993, Booker T. & the M.G.'s toured with Neil Young, backing him on his own compositions; the set list often included a cover of "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" (the original recording by Otis Redding had of course featured Booker T. & the M.G.'s).
Steve Cropper
American guitarist, songwriter and record producer.
American guitarist, songwriter and record producer.
He became a founding member of the Stax house band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, along with Hammond organ player Booker T. Jones, bassist Lewie Steinberg (who was replaced by Donald "Duck" Dunn soon thereafter) and drummer Al Jackson Jr. As a house guitarist, he played on many recordings such as "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay", co-written with and performed by Otis Redding and Sam & Dave's "Soul Man" on which he was mentioned by name.
The Hunger (Michael Bolton album)
Fifth studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton.
Fifth studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton.
It became his breakthrough album, producing his first two Top 40 hits, the ballad "That's What Love Is All About" and the Otis Redding cover "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay".
Sausalito, California
City in Marin County, California, located 1.5 mi southeast of Marin City, 8 mi south-southeast of San Rafael, and about 4 mi north of San Francisco from the Golden Gate Bridge.
City in Marin County, California, located 1.5 mi southeast of Marin City, 8 mi south-southeast of San Rafael, and about 4 mi north of San Francisco from the Golden Gate Bridge.
Otis Redding, musician, wrote "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" while staying on a houseboat at Waldo Point in Sausalito in 1967.
The Reddings
American funk, soul and disco band, founded by Otis Redding's sons Dexter and Otis Redding III (guitar) together with Mark Lockett (drums, keys, and lead vocal).
American funk, soul and disco band, founded by Otis Redding's sons Dexter and Otis Redding III (guitar) together with Mark Lockett (drums, keys, and lead vocal).
Their most well-known songs include "Remote Control" (1980) / "Doin' it" / "Funkin On The One" / "Class (Is What You Got)" (1981) / "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" (1982) / "Hand Dance" (1983) and "The Awakening" (1980), a bass-drums-duet which is often performed live by Les Claypool (Primus) and on his album Highball with the Devil.
Sammy Hagar
American singer, guitarist, and entrepreneur.
American singer, guitarist, and entrepreneur.
However, Hagar felt that Carter did not play to his strengths as "a heavy-metal guy" and instead tried to generate Top 40 hits (such as a cover of Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay") with little success.
Runnin' Blue
Song written by guitarist Robby Krieger and performed by the Doors.
Song written by guitarist Robby Krieger and performed by the Doors.
The lyrics also reference Redding's song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."