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Description
20 track – limited edition 180g virgin vinyl – includes specially prepared essay by music writer Brian Morton.
Songwriter and performer Sam Cooke (1931-1964) was one of the most popular and influential 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 these fabulous tracks continue to stand the test of time. There is no better proof of Cookes genius than these soulful, joyous, exuberant, stylish, and passionate recordings.
Sam was the best singer who ever lived, no contest. – Jerry Wexler
A voice clear as water, rich and expansive… bending syllables like staircases in a dream, disappearing under your feet as you try to climb them. – Greil Marcus (US author and music journalist)
Track Listings
Disc: 1
1 (What A) Wonderful World
2 You Send Me
3 Bring It On Home To Me
4 Chain Gangr&b
5 Win Your Love (For Me)
6 Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha
7 Thats It, I Quit, Im Movin On
8 No One (Can Ever Take Your Place)
9 Shake
10 Ill Come Running Back To You
Disc: 2
1 Twistin The Night Away
2 Another Saturday Night
3 Good Times
4 Summertime
5 Nothing Can Change This Love
6 (Aint That) Good News
7 Love You Most Of All
8 A Change Is Gonna Come
9 Thats Where Its At
10 Having A Party
