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"One of the hardest things I ever had to do was mix that song": A music professor breaks down Steve Cropper and Otis Redding's (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

Following Cropper's passing at the age of 84, we explore the songwriting genius behind one of his most beloved collaborations ...
American Songwriter

Steve Cropper, Grammy-Winning Guitarist for Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dead at 84

Celebrated guitarist Steve Cropper, who played with Otis Redding, Booker T, and the Blues Brothers, died Dec. 3, 2025, at age ...
American Songwriter

The Haunting Explanation for the Ending of “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay,” Which Hit No. 1 on This Day in 1968

“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is far and away the most famous song in Otis Redding’s lengthy discography. The breezy single came out on January 8, 1968, and R&B stations around the country ...
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Snoop Dogg covers 'Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay' 57 years after Otis Redding's death

Southern California rap superstar Snoop Dogg and his mentee Jeremy Beloate surprised a live audience with a performance on Tuesday night for The Voice. Snoop Dogg showed off his rarely seen singing ...

Steve Cropper dies at 84; legendary musician co-wrote ‘(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay’ and played with Booker T. and the M.G.’s

The guitar great’s name was immortalized in the 1967 smash “Soul Man,” and he appeared in the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers” with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.