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
Otis Redding singles chronology
"Just One More Day" (1965) "I Can't Turn You Loose" (1965) "My Girl" (1965)

"I Can't Turn You Loose"
Single by The Chambers Brothers
B-side	"Do Your Thing"
Released	1968
Recorded	1968
Genre	Psychedelic rock
Length	4:50
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Otis Redding
Producer(s)	Tim O'Brien
The Chambers Brothers singles chronology
"Time Has Come Today" (1968) "I Can't Turn You Loose" (1968) "Shout! - Part 1" (1968)

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 Saturday Night Live.

Chart history

Chart performance for "I Can't Turn You Loose" by Otis Redding

Chart (1965)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles[1]	11

Cover versions

• The Chambers Brothers worked with producer Tim O'Brien, and released their version of this song in 1968. It reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.^{[2][3][citation needed]} In Canada it reached number 29.^[4]