Release Date: 26 March 2021
Label: Hoo Doo Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436559468114
Genres: R&B
Release Date: 10 May 2024
Label: Hoo Doo Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8435723701279
Genres: R&B
Release Date: 01 November 2024
Label: Number One Essentials
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436563185830
Genres: R&B
Description
30 great tracks, collectors' Deluxe digipak presentation, updated liner notes.
The legendary Sam Cooke (who died tragically at the age of 33) left an indelible mark on the face of popular music. 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. This excellent CD contains 30 of the best moments and most celebrated songs of Sam Cooke's career.
It includes secular pop classics such as "You Send Me," "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang," "Win Your Love," "Having a Party," "Bring It On Home to Me," and "Twistin' the Night Away," just to name a few. Besides being widely regarded as the finest smashes of Sam Cooke's discography, all of these remastered gems are among the greatest songs in soul history.
"Sam Cooke was the best singer who ever lived, no contest." - Jerry Wexler (record producer)
SAM COOKE, lead vocals, plus: Cliff White, René Hall, Tommy Tedesco (guitar), Red Callender (bass), Ernie Hayes (piano), Hugo Peretti (organ), Earl Palmer (drums), Jack Costanzo (percussion), Plas Johnson, Jewell Grant, John Ewing (saxophone), among others.
Description
CD EDITION - 30 TRACKS - 16-PAGE PAGE BOOKLET WITH MEMORABILIA AND UPDATED LINER NOTES. Much like Ray Charles, the legendary Sam Cooke successfully synthesized a blend of gospel music and secular themes that provided the early foundation of soul music.
This excellent CD collection contains the most celebrated songs of Cooke's career; secular pop classics such as You Send Me, Wonderful World, Chain Gang, Having a Party, Bring It On Home to Me, and Twistin' the Night Away, just to name a few.
Besides being widely regarded as the finest smashes of Sam Cooke's discography, all of these remastered gems are among the greatest songs in soul history.
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. 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 these fabulous tracks continue to stand the test of time. There is no better proof of Cooke's 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)
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Joao Gilberto
Billie Holiday
Elmer Bernstein
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
John Coltrane Quartet
Sam Cooke
Chet Baker
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Various Artists
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
