Otis Redding
Otis Redding lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 18 Otis Redding songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay (the calmest here, 20) to Hard to Handle (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1964–1968.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to I've Been Loving You Too Long.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Otis Redding
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Otis Redding song?
Of the 18 Otis Redding songs we've measured, “Hard to Handle” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Otis Redding song?
“Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 88 BPM. The songs here span 20–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Otis Redding overall?
Otis Redding averages 50/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Otis Redding?
The Otis Redding songs we've measured average about 96 BPM — midtempo.
Which Otis Redding songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay”, “That's How Strong My Love Is”.
The Wall — Fan Stories
Share your storyNo stories yet.
Click any song and share what it means to you. Be the first voice on this wall.
Add your story to the wall
Looking for artists with a similar feel?
See Artists Like Otis Redding →Know a Otis Redding song we haven't decoded?
Analyze a SongDon't see your favorite artist?
Request an ArtistMusic I Want earns a small commission on eBay purchases through these links. Nothing changes for you; the page costs no more than visiting eBay directly. We only link to categories that fit the page you are reading.