Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 [Live]

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Most of Sam Cooke's pop hits were sugary, blanched affairs. This album was the real deal, giving us the church-reared R&B singer who liked to tear up the clubs along the Southern chitlin circuit. Recorded in Florida in 1963, Live at the Harlem Square captures the man at his sanctified, sandpapered best--the voice worshipped by disciples from Otis Redding to Rod Stewart. No syrupy glissandos or polite Hollywood chorales here: this is sweat-drenched, back-to-basics R&B, with Sam tearing up "Feel It" and "Chain Gang," and rasping his way through "Somebody Have Mercy" and "Bring It on Home to Me." This set only makes it seem sadder that Cooke never lived to reign in the soul era he inaugurated. --Barney Hoskyns

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Average customer rating: A Mature Sam Cooke An Unforgettable Live Album One of the greatest live performances ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER! should get more than 5 stars!

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Tracks:

1. Soul Twist/Introduction
2. Feel It (Don't Fight It)
3. Chain Gang
4. Cupid
5. Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
6. Twistin' The Night Away
7. Somebody Have Mercy
8. Bring It On Home To Me
9. Nothing Can Change This Love
10. Having A Party

Customer Reviews:

A Mature Sam Cooke.......2007-07-26

I can categorically say this album was the cream of Sam Cooke. The reason for saying this, is to counteract the previous comment made by A. Sturley. Sam did not change his voice for this concert. Sam was getting more mature. His voice was breaking. Which I preferred. Had he lived longer, he would'nt be too far of Bobby Womack or a more polished soul singer. Also him moving with the times, who knows how he would really sound like had he lived longer. A. Sturley, if you do not believe me,buy and listen to the album (Keep Moving On).Both albums will always make music listeners take notes. The One Night Stand: Live at the Harlem Square Club was Sam Cooke delivering at his very best!

An Unforgettable Live Album.......2007-04-17

This album is a priceless gem that you will treasure forever! Sam Cooke metaphorically rolls up his sleeves and really works up a sweat in this amazing live concert at the Harlem Square Club, giving an earthy, gritty performance that is spellbinding. Sam's delivery crackles with raw energy! He belts out the songs with an emotional intensity and sense of urgency that whips his audience into euphoric frenzy.

Some favourite, well-loved songs (such as "Cupid," "Chain Gang," "Bring it on Home to Me," etc.) have been thumpingly and effectively re-worked to give them an edginess which causes the temperature to soar in that highly charged, festive atmosphere.

You can feel the electricity in the air! Sam teases and cajoles an attentive and adoring audience who eagerly comply with the call to party. The tempo intensifies and reaches a crescendo at the end of a totally exhilarating and riveting musical experience!

One of the greatest live performances.......2007-01-12

Sam Cooke delivers an unbelievable performance in this one. When I first got it, it was difficult for me to appreciate this live album. But as time passed by, the more it grew on me. And now, it's truly one of my favorite albums. Any soul music fan has to have this one.

The way Sam Cooke works the crowd is a thing of beauty. Those people that attended this performance are some lucky folks. He gives it his all and the crowd appreciates it. My personal favorite was "Chain Gang" because of the way he works the crowd at the end and because his voice is just electrifying with his "oh yeah" screams. Sam Cooke may not be my favorite artist but I believe he's the greatest artist of all-time. This record is one of the many testaments of that.

ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER!.......2006-11-21

This is soul at its very best! No matter how many times I listen to this album, I NEVER get tired of it. Sam Cooke went on to inspire thousands of musicians and, after hearing this album, you'll know why. Since the new movie "Ali," starring Will Smith, has been released on DVD and VHS, a lot of people wonder about the beginning where the actor portraying Sam Cooke is performing. Well, this recording is exactly where they got the idea for the beginning of the film.
Of course, my favorite is "Bring It On Home To Me." Sam delivers his music with all the fervor of a gospel sermon and beat of a pop/doo wop song. Then, there are also the usual hits, from "Cupid" to "Twistin' The Night Away."
If you're looking for a soul album to start a collection, this IS the ONE!!! It'll keep you moving!!! The sound is no longer mono, making it all the more enjoyable. The fact that Sam could get the place jumpin' is exactly why he was such a great entertainer. You can feel the high energy and the fun of that evening back in 1963 oozing out of the stereo every time you listen to this album. James Brown may be the Godfather of soul, but Sam Cooke is the father!!!

should get more than 5 stars!.......2006-08-19

This is the live album to outdo all other live albums. I am a head banging, rock and roller, guitar nut and this is still the best live album ever!

The main reason that it is great is b/c Sam Cooke works the audience. The cd builds up steam as the songs go by. This is a snowball rolling down a hill that gets bigger and bigger.

He talks to the audience, works the ladies, entices the men, pumps up his band, etc. The songs are almost a "best of" situation. Chain gang, having a party, twisting are all awesome!

You know how great the cd is? The recording has serious limitations. There are no highs and no lows. Horns, guitar, bass, drums are all mixed way towards the back but Cooke's singing and talking are way towards the front. It does not matter and should not influence anyone's listening pleasure.

A great comparison is to Otis Redding live at the Whiskey a Go Go. That is a good concert, fantastic sound recording and the band seriously rocks. This blows that away.

This is not only the best concert cd but also, it is obvious how other entertainers and djs modeled themselves afer Sam Cooke's style.

What a shame that this tremendous performer died in his prime.

Whoever reads this take note...I am no soul music fanatic. I am a Lez Zep. Who, Nirvana, guitarnut type of guy. THAT is how powerful that this work is b/c it most definetly rocks more than "live at leeds", "get your ya yas out", "Song remains the same", etc.

Average customer rating: Cooke cooks The BEST oh God The young man you've all been waiting for, Mister Soul! Almost churchy!

Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 Sam Cooke Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Classic R&B | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: In Person at the Whisky a Go Go Sam Cooke at the Copa Call Me Live at the Apollo One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 ASIN: B000002W7N Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Feel It
2. Chain Gang
3. Cupid
4. Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
5. Twistin' The Night Away
6. Somebody Have Mercy
7. Bring It On Home To Me
8. Nothing Can Change This Love
9. Having A Party

Amazon.com essential recording

Most of Sam Cooke's pop hits were sugary, blanched affairs. This album was the real deal, giving us the church-reared R&B singer who liked to tear up the clubs along the Southern chitlin circuit. Recorded in Florida in 1963, Live at the Harlem Square captures the man at his sanctified, sandpapered best--the voice worshipped by disciples from Otis Redding to Rod Stewart. No syrupy glissandos or polite Hollywood chorales here: this is sweat-drenched, back-to-basics R&B, with Sam tearing up "Feel It" and "Chain Gang," and rasping his way through "Somebody Have Mercy" and "Bring It on Home to Me." This set only makes it seem sadder that Cooke never lived to reign in the soul era he inaugurated. --Barney Hoskyns

Customer Reviews:

Cooke cooks.......2007-06-18

I gave this a 4 only because it's a live album [which I didn't pay enough attention to when buying] and I'm not a big fan of live albums. If you're into live albums, this would be a 5 for sure. Sam's rapport with the crowd in between songs is excellent too. The most famous songs [must be famous because I know them tho Sam was murdered years before I was born] are here: Chain Gang, Cupid, Twisting Night Away, Having a Party, and some others too. All in all, a good way to spend almost an hour. Who knows what Sam could've done if he hadn't been killed when only in his 30s?

The BEST.......2006-08-31

Many consider this to be the best live soul recording made to date. After listening to this album, you will know why this is the case. I have NEVER heard energy from a recorded live performance like the energy that is bottled up in these recorded songs. Sam Cooke was as good a soul singer as there ever was and we are so lucky to have a glimpse into how good he was, even if we weren't around to witness it in his heyday. You can close your eyes and really feel like you were in that club in Miami in 1963 -- it's a magical thing. Get this and you won't be sorry!

oh God.......2006-07-19

The Sam Cooke of Live at the Harlem Square Club always does the right thing. He believes that people are basically good, and that everything's going to turn out okay. He believes in humanity, and with the audience singing along all over this album, you almost get the idea that humanity is backing him up on that. If you want to hear an honestly hopeful album, then buy this one.

The young man you've all been waiting for, Mister Soul!.......2006-01-24

Sam Cooke is revered as the definitive soul singer. This is a great recording of Sam in concert at a black nightclub. Sam holds the audience in the palm of his hand for the whole show. He sings in a grittier, more "urban" style than he used on his hit records. Amazingly, this great recording was unreleased at the time it was recorded, and didn't come out til over 20 years later. But it's available now, and all Sam Cooke fans should get it.

Almost churchy!.......2006-01-11

It's too bad that Sam Cooke died so young because he could have been a great gospel singer. His songs were heavy laden with church music rhythm. The song "Feel It" will just about make you get up and start shouting. Even though the lyrics to his R & B songs are secular, you can feel an inspirational spirit underneath. It's weird! But if you listen to his songs you will know what I am talking about because you will feel something strange in your soul. It's like he had the soul of a preacher, but was swayed over to R & B. Kind of like Al Green. And the house band of King Curtis and Co. could have rocked any charismatic church!

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