Sam Cooke - 61 Essential Recordings CD

The Sam Cooke - 61 Essential Recordings CD is a must-have for any fan of soul music. Released in 2014 on CD format, this album is a comprehensive compilation of Cooke's best work throughout his career.

Sam Cooke was an American singer-songwriter who brought soul music to mainstream audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his smooth and silky voice, Cooke's music continues to inspire artists of all genres today.

The album includes all of Cooke's biggest hits, such as "A Change Is Gonna Come," "You Send Me," and "Twistin' the Night Away," as well as lesser-known tracks that showcase his versatility as an artist.

One interesting fact about Cooke is that he was a civil rights activist and used his music to advocate for change in society. In his own words, "Ain't that good news? Well, it's all right, 'cause we're gonna sing, we're gonna shout, we're gonna tell all about the new world."

Overall, the Sam Cooke - 61 Essential Recordings CD is a fantastic collection of songs that will have you tapping your feet and singing along. The track list includes:

1. You Send Me
2. Summertime
3. For Sentimental Reasons
4. Desire Me
5. Lonely Island
6. That's All I Need To Know
7. Win Your Love For Me
8. Love Song From "Houseboat"
9. Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha
10. No One Can Take Your Place
11. Only Sixteen
12. With You
13. I'll Come Running Back to You
14. Stealing Kisses
15. You Were Made For Me
16. There I've Said It Again
17. I'm Just A Country Boy
18. Chain Gang
19. Sad Mood
20. Cupid
21. Bring It On Home To Me
22. Nothing Can Change This Love
23. Sugar Dumpling
24. (Ain't That) Good News
25. Twistin' The Night Away
26. Having A Party
27. Somebody's Gonna Miss Me
28. Send Me Some Lovin'
29. Baby, Baby, Baby
30. A Whole Lotta Woman
31. Everybody Loves Somebody
32. Little Red Rooster
33. Tennessee Waltz
34. Frankie And Johnny
35. Another Saturday Night
36. Good Times
37. Driftin' Blues
38. Get Yourself Another Fool
39. Trouble Blues
40. Love Will Find A Way
41. Ain't Misbehavin'
42. That's Heaven To Me
43. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
44. Someday
45. Basin Street Blues
46. Twistin' In The Kitchen With Dinah
47. But Not For Me
48. Ee-Yi-Ee-Yi-Oh
49. I'm Gonna Forget About You
50. Feel It
51. One More Time
52. You Belong To Me
53. Twistin' The Chain
54. Somebody Have Mercy
55. Bring Your Love To Me
56. Having A Party (Live)
57. Only Sixteen (Live)
58. Having A Party (Overdub Version)
59. Nothing Can Change This Love (Overdub Version)
60. Chain Gang (Overdub Version)
61. A Change Is Gonna Come