I Can't Turn You Loose
"I Can't Turn You Loose" is a song written and first recorded by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was released as the B-side to his 1965 single "Just One More Day". The up-tempo song became a bigger hit on the US R&B chart than its A-side and was one of Redding's signature songs and often appeared in his live performances.
| "I Can't Turn You Loose" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Otis Redding | |
| A-side | "Just One More Day" |
| Released | 1965 |
| Genre | Soul |
| Length | 2:46 |
| Label | Atco |
| Songwriter(s) | Otis Redding |
Chart history
| Chart (1965) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles[1] | 11 |
Cover versions
- In 1968, the Chambers Brothers' version of this song reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.[2]
Popular culture
- The 1968 version of the song was used as the opening music for the 1968 American TV series, the Ann-Margret Show.
- The sped up version was also used as the introduction music to live performances by The Blues Brothers.
- The song serves as the entrance theme for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team.
References
- "Otis Redding Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- "The Chambers Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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