Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering his music, here are ten must-listen Otis Redding songs that showcase his unparalleled talent. 1. (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay Few songs ...

OTIS REDDING songs and albums, peak chart positions, career stats, week-by-week chart runs and latest news. Otis Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia on September 9, 1941 and was an American singer ...

On this day in 1968, this first-ever no. 1 hit posthumous record was released by beloved late singer/songwriter Otis Redding.

And in every last one of the cases, the songs have taken on whole new meanings after their creators died. On a December night in 1967, Otis Redding was flying in his own small private plane from ...

world but was primed for a crossover to the mainstream. Redding’s state of mind at the time of the recording is evident in the calm, languid feel of the song. He’d been a huge success as the ...

Otis Redding III, who played alongside brother Dexter in The Reddings, died of cancer on Tuesday in Georgia Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working ...