Sam Cooke – The Man And His Music
Sam Cooke – The Man And His Music
Sam Cooke – The Man And His Music
A definitive overview of one of the greatest voices in popular music history, The Man And His Music traces Sam Cooke’s extraordinary evolution from gospel prodigy to soul pioneer and crossover superstar. Spanning his early spiritual recordings through to his timeless soul classics, this collection captures the warmth, elegance, and emotional depth that made Cooke one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
The compilation highlights every side of his artistry - the smooth romantic balladeer, the joyful pop innovator, the gospel-rooted vocalist, and the socially conscious songwriter whose influence shaped generations of soul and R&B musicians. Early recordings like Touch The Hem Of His Garment and That’s Heaven To Me showcase the spiritual intensity of his beginnings, while hits such as You Send Me, Cupid, and Wonderful World reveal his effortless crossover appeal and melodic brilliance.
Elsewhere, dancefloor favourites including Twistin’ The Night Away, Having A Party, and Another Saturday Night demonstrate Cooke’s gift for infectious rhythm and timeless songwriting. The collection closes with the monumental A Change Is Gonna Come - a deeply moving and historically important recording widely regarded as one of the greatest songs ever written.
Beautifully sequenced and packed with essential recordings, The Man And His Music serves as both an ideal introduction and an essential centrepiece for any soul collection.
Tracklist:
Side A
- Touch The Hem Of His Garment
- That’s Heaven To Me
- I’ll Come Running Back To You
- You Send Me
- Win Your Love For Me
- Just For You
- Chain Gang
Side B
- When A Boy Falls In Love
- Only Sixteen
- Wonderful World
- Cupid
- Nothing Can Change This Love
- Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
- Love Will Find A Way
Side C
- Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha
- Another Saturday Night
- Meet Me At Mary’s Place
- Having A Party
- Good Times
- Twistin’ The Night Away
- Shake
Side D
- Somebody Have Mercy
- Sad Mood
- Ain’t That Good News
- Bring It On Home To Me
- Soothe Me
- That’s Where It’s At
- A Change Is Gonna Come
Record Details
| Label | RCA Records |
| Catalogue Number | PL 87127(2) |
| Year of Release | 1986 |
| Country of Pressing | Europe |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1960's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP, 2xLP, Gatefold, Compilation |
Details
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