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.
Cooke’s 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 Cooke’s career.
All of these fabulous tracks continue to stand the test of time.
There’s no better proof of Cooke’s genius than these soulful, joyous, exuberant, stylish and passionate recordings.
Tracks:
Disc 1
01 - (What A) Wonderful World
02 - You Send Me
03 - Bring It On Home to Me
04 - Chain Gang
05 - Win Your Love (For Me)
06 - Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha
07 - That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On
08 - No One (Can Ever Take Your Place)
09 - 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 - Cupid
20 - Having a Party
