Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1427594

By Otis Redding. By Otis Redding and Steve Cropper. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. 20th Century,Contemporary,Pop,Soul,Standards. 12 pages. Scott S. Stewart #1008331. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.1427594).

“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” (1967) by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper, was inspired by the summer California sunlight sparkling like diamonds on the calm water of bay, as seagulls circled overhead, and fishermen worked their nets on the dock.  It was a time of reflection for Redding as he started to musically evolve from his ‘emotional’ R&B style to this example that was most exquisitely soulful and laid back.  A couple of months after recording this song Redding died in a plane crash, leaving one to wonder where would his art have taken him…
This arrangement is scored for 4-part SATB ensemble with piano accompaniment.  Performance time: 3:15+-.