Songwriter and performer Sam Cooke (1931-1964) was one of the most popular and influential black singers to emerge in the late 50s. Much like his contemporary Ray Charles, Cooke successfully synthesized a blend of gospel music and secular themes that provided the early foundation of soul music. Cookes pure, clear vocals were widely imitated, and his suave, sophisticated image set the style for soul crooners for the next decade. This LP contains 20 of the finest moments and most celebrated songs of Sam Cookes career. All of these fabulous tracks continue to stand the test of time. Theres no better proof of Cookes genius than these soulful, joyous, exuberant, stylish and passionate recordings. 20 TRACKS – 180-GRAM VIRGIN VINYL – INCLUDES SPECIALLY PREPARED ESSAY BY JAZZ WRITER BRIAN MORTON – LIMITED EDITION 1. (What A) Wonderful World 2. You Send Me 3. Bring It On Home To Me 4. Chain Gang 5. Win Your Love (For Me) 6. Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha 7. That S It, I Quit, I M Movin On 8. No One (Can Ever Take Your Place) 9. Shake 10. I Ll Come Running Back To You 11. Twistin the Night Away 12. Another Saturday Night 13. Good Times 14. Summertime 15. Nothing Can Change This Love 16. (Ain T That) Good News 17. Love You Most of All 18. A Change is Gonna Come 19. That S Where It S At 20. Having a Party
