Historical Artist Profile
Otis Redding
Biography & Overview
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"
Entered Charts: 1968
#1 HIT
"I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #21
"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #21
"Try A Little Tenderness"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #25
"The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
14 Charted Tracks
"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #3
"My Girl"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #11
"Hard To Handle"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #15
"Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #23
"The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #24
"Shake"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #28
"I Can'T Turn You Loose"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #29
"Satisfaction"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #33
"My Lover'S Prayer"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #37
"Day Tripper"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #43
"Love Man"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #43
"Try A Little Tenderness"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #46
"Let Me Come On Home"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #48
"(Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay"
Entered Charts: 2012
Peak: #60