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Records show that Tom Jones admired Otis Redding immensely. Though the two never performed together, Tom often credited Otis as one of the most influential voices of the era. Choosing to sing this song so soon after its creator’s passing was Tom’s way of keeping Otis’s legacy alive in front of millions of viewers.

The Song Otis Redding Never Finished — And The Unexpected Tribute Tom Jones Gave on TV in 1969 When Tom Jones performed “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” on…