Context: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper. It was recorded by Redding twice in 1967, including once just days before his death in a plane crash. The song was released on Stax Records' Volt label in 1968, becoming the first posthumous single to top the charts in the US. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.\n\nQuestion: who wrote the song dock of the bay?
Please answer and provide answer explanation.
soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper
The relevant information to answer the above question is: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper.

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So, the answer is soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper