Bolton, Michael - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay Lyrics






Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
Watchin' the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide, roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Left my home in Georgia
Headed for the Frisco Bay
I had nothin' to live for
Looks like nothin's gonna come my way
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time

Looks like nothin's gonna change
Everything, everything remains the same
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll just remain the same

I'm sittin' here restin' my bones
Two thousand miles, I roam
Just to make this dock my home
I'm just gonna sit, on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time





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  1. P.... F....

    Love this version. Love everything he does.❣❣

  2. R.... ....

    Love Otis but this is magic!

  3. C.... R....

    Yeah, but can he cover Mungo Jerry’s In the Summertime?

    C.... R....

    Love the song ... but why would he want to!? Could be interesting!?

  4. L.... H....

    Great 👍

  5. M.... R....

    Love and respect Michael Bolton he is gorgeous and has a phenomenal voice and his music helps me

  6. s.... d....

    Neal Schon on guitar ! Amazing.

  7. a.... ....

    Michael Bolton's tone and phrasing. Neal Schon's tone and phrasing. Fantastic.

  8. H.... P....

    This is very bad. I sorrow for Otis Redding

  9. K.... B....

    That voice,i have no words to express how much it touches my soul.

  10. W.... G....

    Bill Hicks was right absolute sh!t...should've left Mr. Reddings song alone!

  11. S.... B....

    💖✨ to all the sun's on the Dock of the Bay.

  12. A.... B....

    Звука нет. Ну все ровно приятно смотреть....!!!!

  13. c.... v....

    Me fascina esta canción
    Agradezco la compartan y mas con Michael Bolton , pues todos sabemos que pertenece a Otis Redding y en ambos se oye maravillosamente
    Saludos cordiales desde Chile

  14. V.... ....

    As a singer myself influenced by him, his voice is truly off the charts. Incredible vocal ability.

    V.... ....

    Nice
    R.I.P Otis

    V.... ....

    @Newel77 Oh Yeah, study Otis, Sam Cooke, Levi Stubbs, Jackie Wilson, all of them, all influences, Wilson Pickett, and so, so many more.

    V.... ....

    @VIDEOHEREBOB Word
    Bro :)

  15. A.... B....

    Не сколько не меняется , что тогда ,что сейчас 2019 всегда прекрасен , всегда хорош...!!! Прекрасный голос...!!! Браво....!!!

  16. E.... B....

    Yes michael bolton you can sing anything and it comes out perfect for me,,love ya forever and always

  17. W.... W....

    Cool how he's got Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain of Journey playing guitar and keyboards, respectively on this! This probably took place after Journey broke up initially after the Raised on Radio tour, as this is from '87.

  18. J.... H....

    Imagine being this phony.

  19. P.... S....

    WOW! Brother Got Soul and a powerful anointing! 🧜🏾‍♀️😁😊😂😊🙏🏿

  20. P.... K....

    Phenomenal Performance Michael Bolton. ♡♡♡

  21. L.... M....

    🎤🎵🎶Sing it Michael Bolton love💖 your soulful voice You sang this song🎸🎶🎸

  22. T.... I....

    Is that journey playing? Lol

  23. I.... R....

    AMAZING 🏂

  24. D.... P....

    👍😘😘

  25. P.... B....

    this video only has 1.5 million views as of today. . That means that at least 298,500,000 in America have never heard good soul music.

  26. d.... b....

    Oh man I so love this version, after all these years I still love it

  27. T.... W....

    Cover of Otis Redding put him on the map like i said !! Thanks

  28. a.... ....

    One of my favorite....sitting'on the dock of the bay….watching the ships,sea…...wind….and just breathe….and enjoy…..

  29. B.... D....

    3:06 "I'm sittin' here resting my balls".

  30. J.... W....

    This does Otis proud. I think he’s smiling...... 😎

  31. E.... T....

    I love it

  32. J.... C....

    Otis Redding good ...props to him..
    But before I knew it was a cover version it was one of the greatest songs for me of all time...still is

    J.... C....

    Jamaican Choice tv M. B wouldn’t be in business if it wasn’t for this cover . Originally written by Otis and the Walden men them selves bro!! Do your research.

    J.... C....

    Damn right I edited ttt24

  33. S.... F....

    dove avrei vissuto la mia vita

    in questa maniera

  34. M.... i....

    Love the original but I can say Michael Bolton did a phenomenal job.

    M.... i....

    he revolutionalized this song.

    M.... i....

    No doubt about that mate. 💯👍

  35. M.... F....

    Beautiful voice.

  36. G.... G....

    Nothing beats the original Michael did a good job but otis is the voice

    G.... G....

    This is by far the best version ever done, sorry. 😊

    G.... G....

    Are u crazy or just don't know real shit

    G.... G....

    @Giddy Gadzilla I'm guessing you're black 😝

  37. T.... S....

    Amo muito 🇧🇷❣2019

  38. 0.... 0....

    I love the wild version of michael bolton..

  39. L.... B....

    I'd have to say my opinion of this cover is about the same as Bill Hicks'

  40. d.... ....

    Jesus. Bill Hicks was so right.

  41. j.... ....

    listening @ x1.25

  42. J.... S....

    neil shon and the keyboard player from journey are on this track, just makes it sound that much better

  43. T.... L....

    Does anyone know if this was - or was not - filmed in Sausalito, California?

    Thank-you in advance for any assistance provided.

  44. T.... L....

    The woman between 3:12 and 3:16 gets it. Oh boy. 3-4 of the best seconds in music video history.

  45. G.... F....

    I BEEN LOVING, THIS MAN, **MICHAEL BOLTON**, FOR MANY, MANY, YEARS

  46. N.... D....

    the man has sang with percy sledge... u all need to get a grip hes a cover singer ...... jes never said this is hos music...

  47. M.... R....

    name of this guitarist please!

    M.... R....

    Neal Schon from Journey

  48. M.... R....

    Amazing solo version! i like, like like!!!

  49. A.... C....

    Florida Theater Jacksonville Florida
    Soon to Appear
    Good Singer

  50. d.... ....

    I never realized that Michale Bolton was black! Tiny mind blown.

  51. T.... D....

    I love this jam,it actually came out when I was years old,so I imagine I was soothed to sleep by this mellow piece of artistry more than a few naps.
    Michael does a good job with it here. 🌊🌊🌊🌊

  52. H.... J....

    L7llollll Lo 9 Lo 😂 lol l lll ##

  53. J.... ....

    This is an epic cover. The guitar solo ALWAYS blew me away.

  54. 7.... ....

    This version of Otis Redding's song destroyed any respect I might have had for both Michael Bolton and for those who can find any joy in such rubbish.

  55. J.... W....

    just chillin

  56. O.... Q....

    still not beating the original by Otis Redding

  57. A.... C....

    Bill Hicks was right as always.

  58. r.... n....

    2018 Michael still on top

  59. J.... A....

    This is probably the only cover that’s actually better than the original.

  60. P.... n....

    Yes but what a cover

  61. a.... ....

    One of the very few times a cover version beats the original. This one is truly awsome......

  62. T.... L....

    I understand why they poke fun at Michael Bolton in the movie, 'Office Space' (1999). That stated, I also think that this was a cover worth doing; it is, by far, Bolton's best song. Redding's original is philosophical and I do think that it is the better song. Bolton's cover, however, expresses the frustration that the song is referring to. The lady from 3:11 to 3:16 nails it. Those five seconds are a piece of art in themselves. In short, thank-you Otis Redding and well done Michael Bolton.

  63. R.... P....

    A withe Man withe a black Soul in his Voice.

  64. T.... ....

    Have to say this is way way better than Otis's version.

  65. L.... V....

    Wonderful

  66. D.... C....

    I remember this song it brings tears to my eyes every time lot of memories of my brother laying in Hospital . After a very bad motor Bike acciedent plaid it over and over to him.

  67. m.... g....

    Simplemente me encanta!!!

  68. R.... K....

    Not a Micheal Bolton fan per se but this whole album "the hunger" absolutely kicks ass. Most of the songs were either written or co written by Cain and Schon

    R.... K....

    Indeed!

  69. D.... H....

    This Man can sing ANYTHING!! GREAT VOICE!!

  70. S.... M....

    So beautifully sung by Michael Bolton

  71. C.... ....

    What voice do you want? Michael Bolton. I guarantee you it's what men and boys whisper to themselves first thing in the morning. It's just 1 thing missing and that's FroggyFresh

  72. A.... C....

    1987?! I thought it was a 1990 release!

  73. R.... M....

    Michael Bolton's Version Of This Song Went To Number 11 On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart In 1988.

  74. J.... H....

    Great song. Marty ray just did a amazing cover as well

  75. P.... ....

    Thank you Neal Schon!

  76. L.... M....

    This will always be Otis Reddings song, but I like Michael Boltons version too. It's a rather sad song really, about just feeling hopeless and desperate, and feeling like you can't seem to hold down a job. I'm so feeling that way, I'm barely surviving on disability and I WANT to work, but it seems so difficult for me to try to work full time, I tried to get a college degree and never obtained that either. Very frustrated to say the least.

  77. T.... F....

    this version always really saddens me.the intro is hauntingly beautiful when he starts singing

  78. m.... ....

    i do prefer this version,to otis reddings version being honest.Michael was vocally incredible!

  79. M.... A....

    Why do i feel like it's better than the original?

    M.... A....

    Mathis: there isn't a logic reason for, but who cares ..some are loving Justin Timberlake performing this song.... it's good that a lot of people is singing this song, for their fans it is often the first time to hear this song and then they want to hear the original ...and after hearing the original -it would take maybe a few times- they will ask themselves "Why did I feel like it must be better than the original?"

    M.... A....

    You are probably a fuckwit

    M.... A....

    @Shannon Van schooten nope, just has better hearing than you :)

  80. g.... g....

    This suff rockz

  81. M.... T....

    Precious,, voice is amazing sings like an angel full of love. Michael BOLTON,, U are a blessing more than you know 💕💙💜🖒

  82. S.... L....

    Music and Vocals will NEVER have and NEVER will have "racial barriers".. I don't give a flying fuck Michael Bolton is white,

    I just love the voice, and he's one of the few dudes brave enough to tackle songs by Ray Charles or Otis Redding...

    Official Seal of "Savage Life" Approval.... Congrats!!!!! Respect For LIFE!!!

  83. a.... o....

    now I could say fuck time! but at some point I must have agreed to be universally placed! and geography  placed. And clocked!!  to see if I have the ability to be here. and  I AM!!

  84. a.... o....

    time is the operating system and we are the Apps,  thank you!

  85. a.... o....

    awesome man! when your wasting time be aware of it! then waste some more.. okay = don't waste time time time time time time because we cant stop it..its kinda smarter than us in some way!!

  86. K.... R....

    Ottis Redding's widow wrote a letter to Michael Bolton thanking him for recording this song, she told him that Ottis would of loved it.

  87. K.... R....

    Ottis Redding's widow wrote a letter to Michael Bolton thanking him for recording this song, she told him that Ottis would of loved it.

  88. M.... A....

    bad ass

  89. E.... E....

    Listening to this song that my Mum always played as I paint...a beach scene (what else?).

  90. E.... M....

    BEST OF!

  91. J.... S....

    C Dock at the Crescent City Harbor. D CAB? or C BAD?

  92. F.... L....

    BTW. .. I am an Otis fan.

  93. F.... L....

    epic. losers go away.

  94. P.... K....

    what a powerful voice i remember buying the records back then.... love Michael's music

  95. G.... B....

    As soon as the drums and git-tar kick in then the arrangement fucking sucks, and Bolton stops making any effort.

  96. K.... H....

    I have always had a ball listening to different singers sing the same song. Especially Christmas. Especially when they don't try to sing it JUST like the original singer. In the old days every singer sang the "standards". And Sinatra was almost always better than the others. Listen to Stevie Wonder sing "For Once in My Life" and then listen to Sinatra. Who is better? They are totally different and I love them both. And if you prefer one version, that's ok too.

  97. C.... T....

    great video and great voice Michael Bolton forever! :)

  98. j.... ....

    Bill Hicks anyone?