The Best of Sam Cooke

1. You Send Me

2. Only Sixteen

3. Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha

4. For Sentimental Reasons

5. Wonderful World

6. Summertime

7. Chain Gang

8. Cupid

9. Twistin' the Night Away

10. Sad Mood

11. Having a Party

12. Bring It on Home to Me

13. Summertime [Alternate Take]

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Average customer rating: Sam Cooke Gone But Not Forgotten Classic Collection Bonus Tracks Still Leave Artist Shortchanged

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Tracks:

1. You Send Me
2. Only Sixteen
3. Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha
4. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
5. (What A) Wonderful World
6. Summertime
7. Chain Gang
8. Cupid
9. Twistin' The Night Away
10. Sad Mood
11. Having A Party
12. Bring It On Home To Me
13. Win Your Love For Me
14. You Were Made For Me
15. Nothing Can Change This Love

Customer Reviews:

Sam Cooke.......2007-06-13

I purchased this for the more popular hits, like "Cupid." All in all a good CD, some of the other songs are a little too dated.

Gone But Not Forgotten.......2007-02-20

Sam Cooke should be considered like Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis as an expert of soul and pop. With an occasional format on oldies' stations, Sam Cooke's legacy deserves a revival for uninitiated audiences. Remarkably, the production of his songs is clear and smooth, fitting for his voice. The instrumentation and backing vocals did the soul singer proud. He could do pop crooner songs with prefection on "Only Sixteen," "What a Wonderful World," and "Cupid". But his festive party numbers could still bring the kids onto the dancefloor, including "Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha," and "Twistin' the Night Away,". To further his repertoire, "Bring It on Home to Me" showcases a rockabilly start and a soulful piano for a substantive hidden nugget waiting to be rediscovered. The engaging lyrics are quick to please, but "Chain Gang" increases the scope to social commentary. The three bonus tracks sound like they belonged there in the first place, rather than tiresome encores. Only one complaint is deserved, with the quality and quantity of great Sam Cooke songs, they don't include "Another Saturday Night," one of his greatest songs. I can only conjecture that there were some copyright disputes, but this omission doesn't stop the album from its high stature.

Classic Collection.......2005-10-03

when I was a Kid this was my first introduction to Sam Cooke.His Vocals&Writing are timeless.His Voice covered a wide range of styles&Continues to Influence Generations upon Generations of Artists.His Tone alone was so clear&Clean.He was a Singer's Singer.He is a Mount Rushmore Artist.truly One of a Kind.

Bonus Tracks Still Leave Artist Shortchanged.......2005-09-23

For more than two decades, the original 12-track release of 1962's THE BEST OF SAM COOKE (see my review) was the most complete collection of his hits. In 1986, it was replaced by the double-LP THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC (now out of print). In 2003, ABKCO released the definitive 30-track PORTRAIT OF A LEGEND (see my review).

Now, two years later, RCA upgrades THE BEST OF by adding three bonus tracks: "Win Your Love For Me" (No. 22, 1958), "You Were Made for Me" (No. 27, 1958) and "Nothing Can Change This Love" (No. 12, 1962). Unfortunately, this collection still ends with 1962 which means it is still missing major hits like "Another Saturday Night," "Shake" and the posthumously released classic "A Change Is Gonna Come."

The bottom line is this: Sam Cooke is the most influential soul singer of the past half century, and any serious music collection must include at least one Sam Cook album. But the album to get is PORTRAIT OF A LEGEND. Why? It includes all 15 tracks from THE BEST OF, plus 15 more (including the three mentioned above). The three-star rating isn't for the music (that's five-star!), it's for shortchanging such an influential artist.

Average customer rating: Not The Final Word But An Introduction.

Best of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke Manufacturer: Hypnm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000006XS5 Release Date: 1996-07-27

Tracks:

1. Wonderful World
2. Happy in Love
3. Love You Most of All
4. Forever
5. Mary. Mary Lou
6. That's All I Need to Know
7. Ol' Man River
8. Loveable
9. Around the World
10. I Don't Want to Cry
11. You Send Me
12. I'll Come Running Back to You
13. Only Sixteen
14. Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha
15. Danny Boy
16. Win Your Love for Me
17. Summertime
18. What a Wonderful World

Customer Reviews:

Not The Final Word But An Introduction........1999-08-20

This recording gives a listener a tour of some early samplings as well as some well known favorites.

Cooke seems to take great joy in delivering the message in the songs he's written -- he comes alive!

With the exception of Mary, Mary Lou and his most popular hits, (i.e. Summertime, Only Sixteen, and Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha), the covers and work written by others are to the letter. Cooke doesn't add his signature touch. He carried the note perfectly, but as a fan, I look for Sam.

What is Sam? Well, words can't describe him. You just know it when you feel it, and if you don't feel it, perhaps it's a bottled version of Sam.

(Hint, you'll catch Sam on the HARLEM SQUARE. . and THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC CDs. Sadly, the last one is out of print.)

In essence, this anthology is not the final word but an introduction to those, who missed out. For the hungry fans, such as myself, a few rare tracks such as Loveable, Mary, Mary Lou, and I don't Want to Cry only teases the craze. Yet, these gems are a blessing for any fan of Cooke's music. This CD deserves an "A" just for putting a bonus track on the plate. Not just another song, but two versions of Wonderful World and the raw and slightly renamed WHAT A Wonderful World.

He follows those songs, with Happy in Love, which you will be, because you'll get a glimpse of how much this man loves what he does.

When you hear the often heard Wonderful World and the rarely heard What a Wonderful World -- back to back, you get a sense of fun. It's literally contagious. You just know, that Sam loved these jam sessions and spiking the arrangement.

Until, Sam Cooke gets the boxed set that he deserves, the connoiseurs of good taste will have to dig up little treasures like these.

Average customer rating:

The Best of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEOFN Release Date: 2003-07-09

Tracks:

1. You Send Me
2. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
3. You Were Made for Me
4. Win Your Love (For Me)
5. Love You Most of All
6. Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha
7. Only Sixteen
8. Wonderful World
9. Chain Gang
10. Sad Mood
11. That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On
12. Cupid
13. Twistin' the Night Away
14. Having a Party
15. Bring It on Home to Me
16. Sugar Dumpling [Original Version]
17. Nothing Can Change This Love
18. Somebody Have Mercy
19. Send Me Some Lovin'
20. Frankie and Johnny
21. Little Red Rooster

Average customer rating:

Best of Sam Cooke Manufacturer: Paradiso ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000066SEE Release Date: 2002-04-29

Album Description

Featuring 21 original hits including 'You Send Me' & 'Chain Gang'. BMG. 2001.

Average customer rating:

Best Of: Wonderful World Sam Cooke Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00003IQLV Release Date: 1989-06-01

Average customer rating:

Best of ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000CFWP06 Release Date: 2006-01-31

Album Description

Japanese pressing has been remastered and includes 3 bonus tracks. RCA. 2006.

Average customer rating:

The Legend of Sam Cooke: 24 Greatest Hits [Best Of] Sam Cooke Manufacturer: The Entertainer [ECC] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000QCO30K

Product Description

24 greatest hits

Average customer rating: Get the remastered edition This album brings back a lot of memories Avoid this CD! Buy Sam Cooke-Greatest Hits instead. This is a great CD. A Solid 1957-1962 Overview

The Best of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Man and His Music The Very Best of Otis Redding Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection Vol. 1/The '60s (The Best of the Temptations) ASIN: B000002W5U Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. You Send Me
2. Only Sixteen
3. Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha
4. For Sentimental Reasons
5. Wonderful World
6. Summertime
7. Chain Gang
8. Cupid
9. Twistin' The Night Away
10. Sad Mood
11. Having A Party
12. Bring It On Home To Me
13. Summertime (Alternate Version)

Customer Reviews:

Get the remastered edition.......2006-01-16

A remastered edition of this album was released in 2005, with three bonus tracks, but with the alternate version of "Summertime" removed.

This album brings back a lot of memories.......2002-05-29

When I was a teen growing up in Kansas City in the 70's this was the only Sam Cooke lp available for years. I think for that whole decade this was the only album available of Sam's secular recordings. RCA or should I say Allen Klein just didn't bother releasing anything else except this album. Consequently when I purchased these albums I played the heck out of them and after they got real poppy and scratchy sounding I would go back to the record store and buy another copy. This one album was always available with no problem. But it served it's purpose for me-songs like You send me,Chain Gang,Sad mood,I love you for sentimental reasons,Twisting the night away, all turned me into a major Cooke fan and regardless of the quality it sure feels good to still see that ole yellow background with Sam's smiling face. I come from the hunger period of record collecting where quality never was paramount over just plain being able to find the record and being able to listen to it.That my friend was the pure joy of it all. This cd is still worth the price of admission.

Avoid this CD! Buy Sam Cooke-Greatest Hits instead........2001-02-04

Sam Cooke recorded wonderful music but these recordings are not given justice on this CD. This is almost the same track listing as the LP of the same name and layout. This CD was put out when CD's first hit. Consequently, it is not really mastered for CD (although it says it is remastered). The volume on this CD is very, very, very low. There are no dynamics. There are only 13 songs (one is an alternate recording). Clearly, this disc does not take advatage of the sonic possibilities of the the CD, nor does it take advantage of the amount of music CD's can accomodate. The 1998 release, Sam Cooke-Greatest Hits, has 20 songs and is really mastered for CD.

This is a great CD........2000-12-20

Nearly all the best here (at least one hit is missing). One thing I don't like about this cd is that is needs to be remastered. The volume is very low! No liner notes.

A Solid 1957-1962 Overview.......2000-07-14

There's a timeless quality to Sam Cooke's music. And while he's been imitated from Dr. Hook and the Animals to Rod Stewart and Art Garfunkel, they've never matched the soulfulness of these originals. It's too bad the 2-disc collection The Man And His Music (1986) is out of print. While The Best Of does a fine job of covering his early commercial peak (1957-1962), it overlooks his gospel music and his post-1962 output. This is a fine collection and I have it on vinyl, but if you're upgrading to a CD release, go with 1998's Greatest Hits which includes everything on this album (except "Summertime") plus an additional nine songs.

Average customer rating:

Best of Sam Cooke ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A29A36 Release Date: 2002-03-12

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