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Songs Like “(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding

If you love “(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay” from The Very Best of Otis Redding, here are 20 songs with a similar feel from 13 artists — including Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke, James Brown. Press ▶ for a 30-second preview.

Based on(Sittin' On) the Dock of the BayOtis Redding
  1. I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You cover
    RespectAretha FranklinFans of Otis Redding also listen to Aretha Franklin
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  2. Sings Just One Look And Other Memorable Selections cover
    Just One LookDoris TroySame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  3. Blue and Soulful cover
    Cry to MeSolomon BurkeFans of Otis Redding also listen to Solomon Burke
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  4. 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of James Brown cover
    I Got You (I Feel Good)James BrownFans of Otis Redding also listen to James Brown
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  5. Night Beat cover
    Mean Old WorldSam CookeSame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  6. The Definitive Wilson Pickett cover
    Land of 1000 DancesWilson PickettFans of Otis Redding also listen to Wilson Pickett
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  7. Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 cover
    I'll Come Running Back To YouThe Soul StirrersSame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  8. Soul Man / May I Baby cover
    Soul ManSam & DaveSame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  9. Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions (Remastered) cover
    I Got You BabeEtta JamesSame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  10. The Definitive Collection (Deluxe Edition) cover
    Blowin' In The WindStevie WonderSame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  11. Workin' Together cover
    Proud MaryIke & Tina TurnerFans of Otis Redding also listen to Ike & Tina Turner
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  12. The Hi Records Singles Collection cover
    Take Me to the River (Bonus Track)Al GreenSame sound as Otis Redding's radio
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  13. Soul Queen cover
    I Say a Little PrayerAretha FranklinFans of Otis Redding also listen to Aretha Franklin
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  14. The King of Rock 'N' Soul: The Atlantic Recordings (1962-1968) cover
    Everybody Needs Somebody to LoveSolomon BurkeFans of Otis Redding also listen to Solomon Burke
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  15. 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of James Brown cover
    It's A Man's, Man's, Man's WorldJames BrownFans of Otis Redding also listen to James Brown
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  16. In the Midnight Hour cover
    In the Midnight HourWilson PickettFans of Otis Redding also listen to Wilson Pickett
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  17. A Change Is Gonna Come cover
    A Change Is Gonna ComeSam CookeFans of Otis Redding also listen to Sam Cooke
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  18. The Gospel According To Ike And Tina cover
    Glory, GloryIke & Tina TurnerFans of Otis Redding also listen to Ike & Tina Turner
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  19. The Very Best of Otis Redding cover
    (I Can't Get No) SatisfactionOtis ReddingMore from Otis Redding
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  20. King & Queen cover
    Knock on WoodOtis ReddingMore from Otis Redding
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Why these songs?

Songs from Doris Troy, Sam Cooke, The Soul Stirrers come from the same sonic “radio” as Otis Redding — similar production, tempo and mood. Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke, James Brown, Wilson Pickett are the artists Otis Redding's listeners play most, so their biggest songs tend to land with the same audience. We removed remixes and duplicate versions and kept at most two songs per artist.

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FAQ

What songs sound like (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay?

Top picks include “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, “Just One Look” by Doris Troy, “Cry to Me” by Solomon Burke. The full list of 20 songs is above, with previews.

Which artists are similar to Otis Redding?

Listeners of Otis Redding also play Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke, James Brown, Wilson Pickett.

How was this list made?

We blend Deezer's artist radio (similar sound) with the top songs of artists the same fans play, then remove duplicates and remixes.

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