{"product_id":"otis-redding-dock-of-the-bay-sessions","title":"Otis Redding – Dock of the Bay Sessions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOtis Redding – Dock of the Bay Sessions (2018)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive capture of the final recordings by the King of Soul, featuring his first posthumous #1 hit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDock of the Bay Sessions represents the final creative evolution of Otis Redding, recorded in the weeks leading up to his tragic death in December 1967. The sessions document a move away from the high-energy Stax stompers toward a more introspective, folk-influenced soul sound, exemplified by the whistled outro of the title track. Backed by the peerless Booker T. \u0026amp; the M.G.'s, the recordings sound organic and intimate, highlighting Redding’s unparalleled ability to convey raw emotion. It matters because it provides a glimpse into the sophisticated direction his career was taking. On vinyl, the rich analog production of the Stax studios is delivered with a warmth and punch that digital streams often compress. The format allows the brass sections to ring out with natural clarity while preserving the depth of the rhythm section. This pressing ensures that Redding’s gritty, powerful vocal remains the focal point, providing a soulful and deeply moving listening experience. It is an essential collection for anyone looking to understand the full arc of the greatest voice in soul music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlbum Highlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal studio recordings from 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the timeless '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine soul production featuring the M.G.'s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink About It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard To Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Happy Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've Got Dreams To Remember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChampagne And Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePounds And Hundreds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm A Changed Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGone Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips fast from Noosa Heads. Proudly curated by Noosa Records—the Sunshine Coast's premier destination for expert-grade vinyl.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otis Redding","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464859599068,"sku":null,"price":66.22,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/3695\/7404\/files\/d7e99953f92efdcae97caaaa519a6505_700x700_264407ff-260e-4ab1-841f-34b0e7d6d911.webp?v=1768717583","url":"https:\/\/www.noosarecords.com\/products\/otis-redding-dock-of-the-bay-sessions","provider":"Noosa records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}