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

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.