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It’s been nearly a decade since the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Otis Redding’s iconic “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, and the reverberations of that grand event are still felt today. In 2018, the Otis Redding Foundation partnered with Princess Cruises and Playing for Change to produce a star-studded music video that showcased the timelessness of Redding’s classic hit. This was no ordinary tribute, but a global celebration filmed in port cities the world, featuring renowned -on-bet” target=”_blank”> like Jack Johnson, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Aloe Blacc. Let’s look at this spectacular celebration and its continuing impact on the music industry as we approach its 10-year anniversary.
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Global Celebration of Otis Redding’s Iconic Hit
The Estate of Otis Redding, Princess Cruises, and Playing For Change collaborated to produce a monumental video celebrating the 50th anniversary of Otis’ hit, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”. The video was filmed in numerous port cities visited by Princess Cruises including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, Hawaii, Jamaica, and Barcelona.
All-Star Tribute to Otis Redding
As part of Playing For Change’s “Songs The World” series, the video features an all-star track including Jack Johnson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Aloe Blacc, Dexter and Otis Redding III, James Gadson, Louis Mhlanga, students from the Otis Redding Foundation Music Camp, Claire Finley, Irie Love, Mar Sanchez, and the Rass Brass Extension.
Benefiting Music Education
Proceeds from the video, which was on YouTube and screened onboard Princess Cruises’ fleet of cruise ships, benefited the Otis Redding Foundation and the Playing For Change Foundation. Both organizations are committed to youth empowerment through music education.
A Lasting Legacy
“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” remains one of the most beloved songs of all time, with over 200 million streams. The song’s 50th-anniversary celebration continues to inspire and influence the music industry, as we commemorate its enduring legacy.
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