Released 1963
3 Great Guys
Sam Cooke3 Great Guys: the story Sam Cooke wants to tell
3 Great Guys- Album Overview Released in 1962, "3 Great Guys" is a unique album by legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, k…
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Released 1964
Ain’t That Good News
Sam CookeInside the atmosphere of Sam Cooke's Ain’t That Good News
Ain’t That Good News- Album Overview Sam Cooke's "Ain’t That Good News," released in 1964, stands as a seminal work i…
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Released 1960
Cooke's Tour
Sam CookeListening guide: Sam Cooke's Cooke's Tour
Cooke's Tour- Album Overview Released in 1960, "Cooke's Tour" is Sam Cooke's third studio album and marks a significa…
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Released 1960
Cooke’s Tour
Sam CookeListening to Cooke’s Tour by Sam Cooke
Cooke’s Tour- Album Overview Released in 1960, "Cooke's Tour" is the debut studio album by the legendary singer-songw…
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Released 1958
Encore
Sam CookeExploring the sound of Sam Cooke: Encore
Encore- Album Overview "Encore" is a posthumous compilation album by legendary soul artist Sam Cooke, released in 196…
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Released 0
Heaven Is My Home
Sam CookeReview of Sam Cooke – Heaven Is My Home
Heaven Is My Home- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Heaven Is My Home" is a posthumous album by the legendary soul a…
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Released 1959
Hit Kit
Sam CookeHit Kit: discovering Sam Cooke's artistry
Hit Kit- Album Overview "Hit Kit," released in 1962, stands as a significant compilation album by the legendary soul …
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Released 1960
Hits of the 50’s
Sam CookeHits of the 50’s: exploring the world of Sam Cooke
Hits of the 50’s- Album Overview Released in 1990, "Hits of the 50’s" is a compilation album by the legendary America…
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Released 1960
I Thank God
Sam CookeI Thank God by Sam Cooke: expectations vs reality
I Thank God- Album Overview Released in 1956, "I Thank God" is Sam Cooke's debut studio album, showcasing his remarka…
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Released 1963
Mr. Soul
Sam CookeSam Cooke returns with Mr. Soul
Mr. Soul- Album Overview Released in 1965, "Mr. Soul" is a landmark album by the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, mar…
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Released 1961
My Kind of Blues
Sam CookeListening to My Kind of Blues by Sam Cooke
My Kind of Blues- Album Overview Released in 1963, "My Kind of Blues" is an album that showcases Sam Cooke's incredib…
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Released 1963
Night Beat
Sam CookeListening guide: Sam Cooke's Night Beat
Night Beat- Album Overview Released in 1963, Sam Cooke's "Night Beat" stands as a seminal piece in the landscape of R…
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Released 1957
Sam Cooke
Sam CookeAlbum spotlight: Sam Cooke – Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke- Album Overview The self-titled album "Sam Cooke" was released in 1958, marking a significant moment in the…
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Released 1961
Sam’s Songs
Sam CookeDiving deep into Sam’s Songs by Sam Cooke
Sam’s Songs- Album Overview "Sam’s Songs" is a remarkable compilation album by legendary soul artist Sam Cooke, relea…
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Released 1965
Shake
Sam CookeCheck the vibes: Sam Cooke – Shake
Shake- Album Overview Released in 1965, "Shake" is a seminal album by legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, brought forth …
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Released 1958
Songs By Sam Cooke
Sam CookeIs Songs By Sam Cooke Sam Cooke's best work yet?
Songs By Sam Cooke- Album Overview Released in 1964, "Songs By Sam Cooke" is a pivotal album in the discography of on…
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Released 1960
Swing Low
Sam CookeSwing Low by Sam Cooke: expectations vs reality
Swing Low- Album Overview "Swing Low," released in 1960, stands as one of Sam Cooke's most compelling albums, showcas…
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Released 0
The One and Only
Sam CookeIs The One and Only Sam Cooke's best work yet?
The One and Only- Album Overview Released in 1965, "The One and Only" is a landmark album by the legendary Sam Cooke,…
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Released 1995
The Rhythm and the Blues
Sam CookeThe Rhythm and the Blues: discovering Sam Cooke's artistry
The Rhythm and the Blues- Album Overview Released in 1965, "The Rhythm and the Blues" is a pivotal album by the legen…
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Released 1960
The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
Sam CookeInside the atmosphere of Sam Cooke's The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke- Album Overview Released in 1960, "The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke" is a landmark a…
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Released 1959
Tribute to the Lady
Sam CookeFrom intro to finale: what Tribute to the Lady delivers
Tribute to the Lady- Album Overview "Tribute to the Lady," released in 1965, is a poignant homage by Sam Cooke to the…
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Released 1965
Try A Little Love
Sam CookeSam Cooke raises the bar with Try A Little Love
Try A Little Love- Album Overview "Try A Little Love" is a seminal album by the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, rele…
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Released 1962
Twistin’ the Night Away
Sam CookeIs Twistin’ the Night Away Sam Cooke's best work yet?
Twistin’ the Night Away- Album Overview "Twistin’ the Night Away" is a seminal album by the legendary soul artist Sam…
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