Sam Cooke

Songs By Sam Cooke

This LP contains Cooke's debut album, the highly acclaimed Songs by Sam Cooke originally issued by the Keen label in 1957. This fantastic record boasts some of his finest songs, with accompaniment by The Bumps Blackwell Orchestra (featuring fabulous musicians such as guitarists Cliff White and René Hall, bass player Ted Brinson, and drummers Earl Palmer and Chris Blackwell). In addition to the original album, this Vinyl Lovers collector's LP includes 3 bonus tracks from the same sessions: "All of My Life," "You Were Made for Me," and "Stealing Kisses." There's no better proof of Sam Cooke's genius than these soulful, passionate, stylish and exuberant recordings.