Otis Redding quotes

Otis Redding was an influential American soul singer and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in the history of popular music. His passionate singing style and timeless hits, such as "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," left a lasting mark on soul and R&B genres. He continues to inspire generations of musicians with his legacy and unforgettable voice. Here are 13 of his quotes:

You call me Mr. Pitiful; Baby that's my name now, oh. They call me Mr. Pitiful; That's how I got my fame. But people just don`t understand, now What makes a man feel so blue, now Ooh, they call me Mr. Pitiful; Cause I lost someone just like you, now.

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What you want, Honey you've got it. And what you need, Baby you've got it.All I'm asking Is for a little respect when I come home.

Otis Redding

Sittin' in the mornin' sun, I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes. Watchin' the ships roll in; And I watch 'em roll away again. Sittin' on the dock of the bay, Watchin' the tide roll away. Sittin' on the dock of the bay, Wastin' time.

Otis Redding

I love England from head to toe. I love the weather, the people. I was there in the summer and it was nice. The people are so groovy.

Otis Redding

As I was growing up, I did a lot of talent shows. I won fifteen Sunday nights straight in a series of talent shows in Macon. I showed up the sixteenth night, and they wouldn't let me go on any more. Whatever success I had was through the help of the good Lord.

Otis Redding

These arms of mine, They are lonely. Lonely and feeling blue. These arms of mine, They are yearning. Yearning from wanting you. And if you would let them hold you, Oh how grateful I will be.

Otis Redding

There were times and you want to be free My love is growing stronger, as you become a habit to me. Oh I've been loving you a little too long I don't wanna stop now, oh. With you my life, Has been so wonderful. I can't stop now.

Otis Redding

[Huh]I can't turn you loose now. If I do I'm gonna loose my life. [Ooh]I can't turn you loose now. If I do I'm gonna loose my life. I can't turn you loose to nobody I love you baby, yes I do. Give shakin' mama, I told ya I'm in love with only you. [Gotta] Baby do it baby why don't ya I'll give ya everything you want.

Otis Redding

Ole man trouble Go find you someone else to pick on. I live my life now you see. Ole man trouble, Please stay away from me, now.Oh I look like I'm down in my luck. Please send faith to help pick me up. I've lived this way so many years Ole man trouble, Please wash away all my fears.

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Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa I keep singing them sad sad songs, y'all. Sad songs is all I know. I keep singing them sad sad songs, y'all. Sad songs is all I know. It has a sweet melody tonight Anybody can sing it any old time. What's in your heart puts you in a groove And when you sing this song, It'll make you're whole body move.

Otis Redding

If you want to be a singer, you've got to concentrate on it twenty-four hours a day. You can't be a well driller, too. You've got to concentrate on the business of entertaining and writing songs. Always think different from the next person. Don't ever do a song as you heard somebody else do it.

Otis Redding