(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding spent 17 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 6 (week 11 of 1968). It entered in week 8 of 1968 and was last in the chart in week 24 of 1968. On points it is number 20 in the 1968 year chart. In the collection it is on the album NOW Presents... Classic Soul (2023).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (17)
- week 8, 1968 38 new
- week 9, 1968 20 ▲ 18
- week 10, 1968 12 ▲ 8
- week 11, 1968 6 ▲ 6
- week 12, 1968 6 =
- week 13, 1968 6 =
- week 14, 1968 7 ▼ 1
- week 15, 1968 9 ▼ 2
- week 16, 1968 8 ▲ 1
- week 17, 1968 10 ▼ 2
- week 18, 1968 15 ▼ 5
- week 19, 1968 19 ▼ 4
- week 20, 1968 28 ▼ 9
- week 21, 1968 35 ▼ 7
- week 22, 1968 35 =
- week 23, 1968 35 =
- week 24, 1968 39 ▼ 4
On the album
Also by Otis Redding in the Top 40
All 8 records- 8I've Got Dreams to Remember196814 weeks
- 18The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)19686 weeks
- 18Papa's Got A Brand New Bag19696 weeks
- 19Tramp196712 weeks
- 20Hard to Handle196811 weeks
- 20Eye Know19896 weeks
- 24A Lover's Question19693 weeks
- 35My Girl19662 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 6, in week 11 of 1968.
How long was (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay in the Top 40?
In total 17 weeks, from week 8 of 1968 to week 24 of 1968. That adds up to 369 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay enter the Top 40?
In week 8 of 1968, at number 38.
How does (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 20 in the 1968 year chart.
Which album is (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay on?
In the collection on NOW Presents... Classic Soul by Various (2023).
Can I listen to (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (2:44); the recording was released on 1 January 1968.