This amazing single was recorded in 1967, but was shelved for nearly two years after Redding's death in a plane crash on 12/10/67. It was eventually released on the album of the same name in May of '69. The song saw a second wave of success after it was included in the 1987 film \"Dirty Dancing\".
Debuted 5/69
#17 R&B; #72 Hot 100
This is the original HIT MONO MIX released on Atco 6677 when this was a HUGE hit on AM Top 40 radio stations in the spring and summer of '69.