Not Forgetting Otis Redding

As you might already be aware, I am a huge sucker for white hot covers. I honestly don't know what it is—the novelty of something familiar packaged differently or the thrill of discovering someone else's interpretation of something that I've always enjoyed. To me it's almost like watching my prom date come down the stairs all dolled up like I've never seen her before.



I've got to thank my friend Lana for this one. I've always loved (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay. Not only is it a great song, but it was the first ever posthumous No. 1 single in U.S. Chart History. Otis Redding and Steve Cropper recorded it in 1967 shortly before Otis' death. The record wasn't released until the following year.

Here, Sara Bareilles sings an acoustic version of the 1968 hit. Let me know what you think.