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Remembering Otis Redding: How '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' Became a No. 1 Hit 58 Years Ago
The beloved song was also the first posthumous single to reach the top of the American charts.
There's nothing quite like a thrilling "overnight success" story. But when it comes to soul superstar Otis Redding, his meteoric rise to the top ended almost as quickly as it started.
One of the most beloved songs in music history reached the top of the charts 58 years ago today. Tragically, the song's legendary singer never lived to see the success.
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