Portrait of a Legend , 1951-1964

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 3rd Floor, CDs 2-week checkout	CD R&B Cooke Portrait	2-week checkout	Due 05-08-2024

This dual layered disc can be heard on any CD player or any SACD-compatible player.
Compact disc.
Program notes by Peter Guralnick, inserted.
Touch the hem of his garment -- Lovable -- You send me -- Only sixteen -- (I love you) For sentimental reasons - Just for you -- Win your love for me -- Everybody loves to cha cha cha -- I'll come running back to you -- You were made for me -- Sad mood -- Cupid -- (What a) Wonderful world -- Chain gang -- Summertime -- Little red rooster -- Bring it on home to me -- Nothing can change this love -- Sugar dumpling -- (Ain't that) good news -- Meet me at Mary's place -- Twistin' the night away -- Shake -- Tennessee waltz -- Another Saturday night -- Good times -- Having a party -- That's where it's at -- A change is gonna come -- Jesus gave me water.
Sam Cooke, vocals ; with assisting musicians.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Incredible Emotional Range submitted by Meginator on June 17, 2023, 11:47pm This compilation of Sam Cooke’s music is notable both for Cooke’s smooth vocals and for the way that it reveals the early history of R&B and soul as the tracks progress. Cooke’s vocals have a seemingly effortless delivery and a unique sound that help draw out the emotions in the lyrics, assisted by various backing groups who provide just the right amount of support to highlight his talents. The tracks have a nice variety to them in their tempo, style, and tone, showcasing Cooke’s range and his ability to find the heart of a particular song. Anyone who enjoys early soul music, or who is interested in the history of the genre and/or the development of R&B in this era, should enjoy this collection.