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.

Parts of the melody were used by the Blues Brothers to both open and close their shows, including their performances in The Blues Brothers movie and their performance on SNL.

Chart history

Cover versions

• In 1968, the Chambers Brothers' version of this song reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.^[2] In Canada it reached number 29.^[3]

References

1. "Otis Redding Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
2. "The Chambers Brothers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
3. "RPM Top 100 Singles - January 6, 1969" (PDF).