It’s always interesting to me when a kids book can show deeper emotion… there’s a line in the song that says “I can’t do what ten people tell me to do So I guess I’ll remain the same.” On the opposite page, there’s an illustration of ten different fingers pointing at the cat, and the cat is clearly suffering. (As a dog person, they still made me love the cat – the cat was just too cute- so job well done!) Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay is a picture book with just the lyrics from this song, and it’s quite amusing, because it makes a cat the star of the story. This book is a great way to share with young kids a song from another time. Kids today really aren’t exposed to music that is so simple, that holds up over time. Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay is a picture book with just the lyrics from t Have you ever heard the Otis Redding song, “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay”? Did you know that he actually wrote this song while he was sitting on the dock of a bay? Who knew that a song about something so simple could become such a well-loved, enduring classic.
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Have you ever heard the Otis Redding song, “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay”? Did you know that he actually wrote this song while he was sitting on the dock of a bay? Who knew that a song about something so simple could become such a well-loved, enduring classic. (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay is the perfect picture book for parents wanting to share a classic song with their children, allowing both to find joy in it along the way.more With lyrics by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper and illustrations by Kaitlyn Shea O’Connor, this picture book imagines a lonesome cat fishing off a dock and hoping the fish will bite soon. The song was one of the last Redding recorded, and ranked number four on Billboard’s year-end Hot 100 chart, going on to win two GRAMMYs and be certified triple-platinum. (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay is a charming picture book set to one of the King of Soul’s™ greatest hits. Then I’ll watch ’em roll away again, yeah. (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay is the latest from LyricPop, a children’s picture book collection by LyricVerse and Akashic Books. Sittin’ in the mornin’ sun I’ll be sittin’ when the evening comes Watching the ships roll in Then I’ll watch ’em roll away Otis Redding and Steve Cropper’s timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book. The Canadian real estate broker recently shared a song he co-wrote about wife Linda Phan, which he recorded and presented to her on their wedding day.Otis Redding and Steve Cropper’s timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book. But until that can happen, I’m going to keep on singing this Otis Redding classic.” Sharing his cover of “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay” with fans on Twitter, Scott wrote: “I’d love to actually be sittin’ on a dock this afternoon. But until that can happen, I'm going to keep on singing this Otis Redding classic.
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Happy Friday, folks! I'd love to actually be sittin' on a dock this afternoon. HGTV Canada’s “The Property Brothers“ star picked up his guitar to record a special rendition of one of Otis Redding’s most well known songs. RELATED: Drew Scott Performs Original Song He Co-Wrote For His Wedding To Linda Phan Drew Scott - Twitter renovations isn’t his only talent.ĭrew Scott is making fans swoon over his silky smooth vocals in his latest cover performance.