Chart History
- Original version
| Chart (1968) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles | 1 |
| UK Singles Chart | 3 |
- Cover versions
In addition to the original Otis Redding version, several other versions have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. King Curtis' version charted for five weeks from 9 March 1968 and peaked at #84 (during the same month the original was #1). A year later, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66's version charted for five weeks from 28 June 1969 and peaked at #66. Sammy Hagar's version charted for five weeks from 7 April 1979 and peaked at #65. The Reddings, who included two of Otis Redding's sons, released a version which charted for nine weeks from 12 June 1982 and peaked at #55. Michael Bolton's rendition charted for 17 weeks from 23 January 1988 and peaked at #11 making it the highest charting version other than the original.
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