VINYL FORMAT. 180-gram vinyl! Not only is this one of the greatest live soul albums ever released, it also reveals a rougher, rawer, and more immediate side to Sam Cooke that his singles only hinted at, good as they were. Working with a merged band that included guitarist Cliff White and drummer Albert "June" Gardner from Cooke's regular touring outfit and saxophonist King Curtis and his band, Cooke brings a gospel fervor to these whirlwind versions, which are fiery, emotionally direct, and hit with uncomm...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. The release of this album marks the culmination of a series of achievements which have astounded the world of music! On Songs by Sam Cooke, the man further demonstrates his versatility with his stimulating renditions of a varied selection of ballads from "Fats" Wallers classic jazz standard "Ain't Misbehavin'" to the traditional favorite "The Bells of St. Mary's." Also includes faves like "You Send Me," "Summertime" and "That Lucky Old Sun."

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This 12-song release splits its time between Cooke's early gospel sides as a member of the Soul Stirrers ("The Last Mile of the Way," "Were You There," "Touch the Hem of His Garment") and his early attempts at crossing over into pop music, including "Lovable," which was originally issued under the name of Dale Cooke to avoid upsetting his gospel fans. A major highlight is "Jesus Gave Me Water," Sam's first recording, done when he was 19 years old. Top-notch liner notes from {$Bar...   [ read more ]

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