Otis Redding: The Best of Otis Redding is a compilation album by American soul singer Otis Redding, released in 1964. The album features some of Redding’s most popular songs, including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” and “Respect.” It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Redding as one of the most popular soul singers of the 1960s. It has been praised for its raw emotional power and Redding’s passionate vocals. The album was also significant for its inclusion of “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” which was Redding’s only number-one hit single and has become one of the most iconic songs of all time.