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Nov 28, 2020 · 29 Greatest Hits of Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers. Soul Stirrers / Sam Cooke (Contributor) Format: Audio CD. 4.6 27 ratings. $1297. See all formats and editions. Audio CD. $12.97 1 New from $12.97. Editorial Reviews. Track Listings: 1. Come, Let Us Go Back To God. 2. Peace In The Valley. 3. I'm Gonna Build On That Shore. 4.
- The Gospel Hits
- Sam Cooke, The Romantic Soul-Crooner
- Mr. Soul, The Party Starter
- The Standards
- A Showman Like No Other: Best Live Tracks
- A Change Is Gonna Come
Born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Samuel Cook (he added the “e” once he began performing) grew up a minister’s son. He began singing with Gospel groups at an early age. He began to attract national attention when he joined The Soul Stirrers in 1950 at the young age of 19. Cooke was an immediate sensation, arriving with impressiv...
Sam Cooke’s decision to move away from gospel was met with controversy and created a fork in the road for long-time fans. Whatever fans he lost, however, were more than replaced once he made a splash in the pop world. The single that started it all for Cooke as a pop artist was “You Send Me.” Written by Cooke and released in 1957, the song is a gre...
Sam Cooke’s transition to the world of pop music was a huge success, with 20 singles in the Billboard Top 10 R&B and Black Singles charts. Many of those uptempo singles reflected the “rebellious” attitudes of the youth. Songs like “Twistin’ the Night Away” and “Havin’ a Party” tapped into the almost primal need for young people to get together and ...
One of the most instructive tests for a vocalist is how they handle selections from The Great American Songbook. Sam Cooke updated some of these songs in thrilling ways that would make you never want to hear the originals ever again. Cooke’s performance of the George Gershwin penned “Summertime” and the 40s hit “(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons...
Any sort of introduction to the best Sam Cooke songs needs to include highlights from his live releases At the Copa and One Night Stand: Live at the Harlem Square Club. Recorded over two nights in the celebrated New York City club in 1964, Sam Cooke At The Copais tailored to the room, with his band favoring jazzy swing over groove. You can also hea...
One of the most important songs that Sam Cooke ever wrote was “A Change Is Gonna Come.” In 1963, as he was writing his RCA album Ain’t That Good News, Cooke was in a transition moment. He had moved from gospel to dance pop, and was now thinking about how to move pop toward more meaningful themes. Cooke had been deeply moved after hearing “Blowin in...
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Jan 23, 2007 · Must have 3-CD collection of Sam Cooke's greatest work! Amazon.com While the pop classics by the grit-and-honey singer reached a broader audience, Sam Cooke's formative music with the Soul Stirrers, recorded for the Specialty label, ranks with both his best and gospel's best.
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Listen to The Complete Specialty Recordings by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers on Apple Music. 2002. 84 Songs. Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes.
1. Peace In The Valley (feat. The Soul Stirrers) Sam Cooke 800K plays. 2:43. It Won't Be Very Long. Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers 672K plays. 2:34. 3. How Far Am I From...
The Soul Stirrers. 30 Greatest Hits: Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964. 02:21. Composers: William Cook. 01. Come, Let Us Go Back To God (Album Version) Sam Cooke. The Complete Specialty Recordings. 03:01. Composers: Thomas Dorsey. 03. Be with Me Jesus. Sam Cooke. Gospel Music Anthology (Be with Me Jesus) 03:50. Writer: S. Cooke / Composers: S. Cooke.
