- Audio CD (8 Sep 1990)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: RCA
- ASIN: B000026F9R
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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15,007 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #74 in Music > R&B and Soul > Classic R&B
- #75 in Music > Miscellaneous > Gospel & Spiritual
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Such has been the longevity of Sam Cooke's music that it can look as if there are enough compilation albums of his material available to provide every man, woman and child on God's green earth with a different one. However, this exhaustive 28-track collection is really the only one anybody need own, and one everybody should certainly want to--Sam Cooke was a superlative singer who would have become a genuine superstar had he not been shot dead by the manageress of a Los Angeles hotel in December 1964, aged 33. Like all the very best soul singers, Cooke sounded like a man torn between the edicts of heaven and the temptations of earth, devoted in equal measures to his women and his God. His voice was capable both of a holiness you could swear an oath on ("Touch The Hem Of His Garment", "A Change Is Gonna Come") and a fervid sensuality that would cause anyone to hesitate before playing it to maiden aunts ("Soothe Me"; "You Send Me"). The Man & His Music is an all-too-rare case of a raging talent being done posthumous justice by its record company. --Andrew Mueller
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is positively breaming with life and happiness. Whenever I listen to it I cannot help but start movin. If you are a first time listener or buyer, then I assure you that after listening to this album you will be a devoted fan. A fantastic array of songs from the highs of 'another saturday night' and 'wonderful world' to the gracefull harmonies of 'A change is goanna come', I cannot find the words to tell the world how good this music makes you feel...
Possibly the best song on this album and one which I have yet to hear or see anywhere else at all is 'good times',which is a truly awe inspiring peice of art...unbelievable
If people buy and play Sam's music then he will never die, with his tunes he lives on in everyone of us who feels the glory in the words and rythem of his work. I listen to a broad variety of music and artists, and never have I ever felt such a moving and compelling feeling from other music as when I play Sam Cooke, and this album really illustrates those thoughts...
Thankyou for taking the time to read the Colonels notes and I can guarantee you will not be dissapointed...........
Possibly the best song on this album and one which I have yet to hear or see anywhere else at all is 'good times',which is a truly awe inspiring peice of art...unbelievable
If people buy and play Sam's music then he will never die, with his tunes he lives on in everyone of us who feels the glory in the words and rythem of his work. I listen to a broad variety of music and artists, and never have I ever felt such a moving and compelling feeling from other music as when I play Sam Cooke, and this album really illustrates those thoughts...
Thankyou for taking the time to read the Colonels notes and I can guarantee you will not be dissapointed...........
Buy it.... Hear it.... Feel it.... Become it...
The Colonel
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Whether Sam really was the first soul singer, I'm not sure, though he has a strong claim to the title. In any event, this is an excellent collection of his music.
Sam made his breakthrough with You send me, which went all the way to number one in America (where it sold a couple of million) though it barely made the top thirty in Britain. In the fifties, when music was often racially segregated, this was quite an achievement. Sam was well aware of the problems, as is clear from his song, A change is gonna come. The change did come (to some extent, at least) though Sam, murdered aged just 33, did not live to see it.
Another important American hit, Only sixteen, fared slightly better than You send me in the UK despite being covered by Craig Douglas who took the song to the very top of the UK charts. Sam's version of Wonderful world, another huge American hit, again only registered in the UK top thirty at the time of its original release, though Brits grew to love this song, with Louis Armstrong and Herman's Hermits both having big hits in the sixties. Sam's version made number two in the UK when re-issued in 1986.
Sam finally achieved success in the UK when Chain gang, Cupid and Twisting the night away all made the top ten. Only two more UK hits followed - Another Saturday night (which Cat Stevens covered in the seventies) and Frankie and Johnny (not included here), both of which made the top thirty. However, Sam had many more (and bigger) hits in his homeland, where his music was better appreciated. There are many other great songs here, too numerous to mention.
I bought this originally on vinyl and later replaced it with the CD. It provides a great selection of Sam's music but there is now an even better compilation titled Portrait of a legend, featuring extensive liner notes and even better sound quality. Many of the songs are the same but there are a few differences, although all the essentials are on both collections.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this compilation has been unavailable for so long, itÂ's mostly found in zshops - if somebody is foolish enough to sell it. This is one of the truly great records in soul music, containing the remarkable voice of mr. Sam Cooke (who passed away in -63). It has all the great hits and some others. Only complaint: where is "Little Red Rooster"? That splendid track was a top 20 hit for him in December -63, and should have been included. Otherwise who can argue with true classics like "Chain gang", "Sad mood", "TwistinÂ' the night away" etc.? If you find this record somewhere (I found mine in Goa, India), donÂ't hesitate, just buy it. YouÂ'll never regret it.
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A Music Legend
I love this collection of classic soul tracks, by the legandary Sam Cooke. A fine collection of music, great tracks to chill out to.
Published on 4 April 2010 by Mr. Barry Ferguson
nice singer, mediocre composer
Sam Cooke first attracted my attention in the 1970's with his Twistin' the Night Away on a compilation album. Read more
Published on 12 April 2007 by JJA Kiefte
THE COLONEL IS AGAIN LEADING US ON THE RIGHT PATH......
This album is positively breaming with life and happiness. Whenever I listen to it I cannot help but start movin. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2003
Captures Cooke's magic in all its glory
Given the fact that this album seems to be hard to find these days, I am very happy to have picked it up when I did some years ago. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2003 by Daniel Jolley
the world's sweetest voice
this will cheer you up and relax you, smooth and sweet i have never heard a better voice.
Published on 21 Dec 1999
Brilliant
Without doubt the best CD in the history of the Universe !
Wibble On !!
Published on 4 Nov 1999
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