Sunday, May 13, 2012

Saturday Night Sam

Two of his more obscure recordings. Both brilliant. Sam Cooke could read the phone book and have more soul than a gospel choir.

  Unchained Melody




 Summertime

5 comments:

  1. It's Tuesday Night Sam for me, Fay. What great phrasing, I could actually understand what he is singing. I'm not at all familiar with his music, thanks for posting these selections.

    (I think the person who does the Fox News crawler did the lyrics to Summertime...dady and momy... ;-)

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    1. Wow florrie I'm shocked that you are not familiar with Sam Cooke. You must have heard his version of A Change Is Gonna Come...it's brilliant. Check it out here.

      Plus he's pretty easy on the eyes...

      Shot dead at 33, too sad.

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    2. TY, Fay, I enjoyed it! Of course, I have heard of Sam Cooke, just didn't know his music; I know the 3 Dog Night cover of that song.

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  2. Tonight Noah and I have planned an evening at home, just the two of us. A nice dinner on the deck, sipping an adult beverage, and Sam Cooke. Perfect!

    Thanks Fay; these will be the first two selections we enjoy. :)

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