Sam Cooke (album, cover, track, quote, songs)

hookers with machineguns · 04-11-2006, 05:53 PM

We don't have a soul forum, but we now have a Sam Cooke thread, which is closer than we've ever been before.

I know there aren't many Soul fans out there, especially losers like right-track and Gentleman Johnny, but I figured everyone could learn to appreciate Sam Cooke, the hookers proclaimed godfather of soul.

Songs with hookers seal of approval:

(What A) Wonderful World (no, not the song you are thinking of)
Cupid
Chain Gang
You Send Me
She Was Only Sixteen
A Change Is Gonna Come

Please check.

**right-track** · 04-11-2006, 06:12 PM

Sam Cooke was a true Soul pioneer. Great choices Hookers, my favourite being 'A Change Is Gonna Come'. Perfectly describes the black civil rights movement at the time and the changes it aspired to.

hookers with machineguns · 04-11-2006, 06:26 PM

I have a funny story about that song actually. It was played on repeat in this home-video documentary on Hurricane Katrina (almost to nausea). The person who made the video said it was one of her favorites performed by a group called "Rooster." I was really confused and was almost going to speak out and say "No that's Sam Cooke." I tried looking for info on Rooster, to see maybe if Sam was in a group with that name, or if they did a cover of the song... do you have any insight on this?

**right-track** · 04-11-2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hookers with machineguns

I have a funny story about that song actually. It was played on repeat in this home-video documentary on Hurricane Katrina (almost to nausea). The person who made the video said it was one of her favorites performed by a group called "Rooster." I was really confused and was almost going to speak out and say "No that's Sam Cooke." I tried looking for info on Rooster, to see maybe if Sam was in a group with that name, or if they did a cover of the song... do you have any insight on this?

It's got me beat. Unless it's some kind of tribute outfit. Maybe a play on Little Red Rooster?

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sleepy jack · 09-19-2008, 02:52 AM

Holy shit A Change Is Gonna Come is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. "It's been too hard living / but i'm afraid to die" shit.

**jackhammer** · 09-19-2008, 03:11 AM

Sam Cooke-One Night Stand live album has been doing the rounds on MB lately and is a legendary Soul album.

**right-track** · 09-19-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepy jack

Holy shit A Change Is Gonna Come is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. "It's been too hard living / but i'm afraid to die" shit.

If you think that was melancholy, you should hear Otis Redding's version;

@jackhammer...click on the screen and you should find a Prince Buster version.

sleepy jack · 09-20-2008, 06:38 PM

Jesus thats amaze.

Clamz · 09-22-2008, 09:39 PM

A Change is Gonna Come is one of the greatest soul songs ever, and overall greatest songs ever. it's simply humbling and beautiful. even with the context of the civil rights movement, it's so much more. I can't begin to describe how much that number means to me. :*)

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04-11-2006, 05:53 PM
hookers with machineguns Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,758	Sam Cooke We don't have a soul forum, but we now have a Sam Cooke thread, which is closer than we've ever been before. I know there aren't many Soul fans out there, especially losers like right-track and Gentleman Johnny, but I figured everyone could learn to appreciate Sam Cooke, the hookers proclaimed godfather of soul. Songs with hookers seal of approval: (What A) Wonderful World (no, not the song you are thinking of) Cupid Chain Gang You Send Me She Was Only Sixteen A Change Is Gonna Come Please check. __________________ last.fm

04-11-2006, 06:26 PM
hookers with machineguns Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,758	I have a funny story about that song actually. It was played on repeat in this home-video documentary on Hurricane Katrina (almost to nausea). The person who made the video said it was one of her favorites performed by a group called "Rooster." I was really confused and was almost going to speak out and say "No that's Sam Cooke." I tried looking for info on Rooster, to see maybe if Sam was in a group with that name, or if they did a cover of the song... do you have any insight on this? __________________ last.fm

09-19-2008, 02:52 AM
sleepy jack Vote Unfan For Mod '08 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,709	Holy shit A Change Is Gonna Come is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. "It's been too hard living / but i'm afraid to die" shit. __________________ I'm not blind, I believe in you.

09-19-2008, 03:11 AM
jackhammer and he goes like one too Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 6,917	Sam Cooke-One Night Stand live album has been doing the rounds on MB lately and is a legendary Soul album. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

09-20-2008, 06:38 PM
sleepy jack Vote Unfan For Mod '08 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,709	Jesus thats amaze. __________________ I'm not blind, I believe in you.

09-22-2008, 09:39 PM
Clamz Groupie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 38	A Change is Gonna Come is one of the greatest soul songs ever, and overall greatest songs ever. it's simply humbling and beautiful. even with the context of the civil rights movement, it's so much more. I can't begin to describe how much that number means to me. :*)