Live At The Harlem Square Club, 1963 is a Soul & Funk album by Sam Cooke, originally released in 1985. On Gatefold: 59 pressings tracked, owned by 12 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- gritty
- frenzied
- soulful
About
Not officially released until 1985, these live recordings from Miami's Harlem Square Club on Jan. 12, 1963, showcase Sam Cooke as a tough, demanding R&B singer, far from the smooth pop stylings of his singles. Playing with his road band and saxophonist King Curtis, Cooke has all-star accompaniment at every turn. But the true star here is Cooke. It's his gritty delivery that reinvigorates the once-mild offerings of "Cupid" and "For Sentimental Reasons" and takes his soul classics like "Chain Gang," "Twistin' the Night Away," "Bring It on Home to Me," and "Having a Party" and turns them into passionate, personal expressions of spiritual power. Cooke brings his gospel best to the material, and his influence on Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, and an entire generation of rock 'n' roll singers can be traced to his interpretations' phrasings and energy. Even the audience gets involved. With this much excitement, it'd be impossible to not get in the spirit.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Feel It3:51
- A2Chain Gang3:19
- A3Cupid2:46
- A5Twistin' The Night Away4:20
Side B
- B1Somebody Have Mercy4:38
- B2Bring It On Home To Me5:42
- B3Nothing Can Change This Love3:40
- B4Having A Party4:09
Credits
Performers
- Jimmy LewisBASS
- Albert "June" GardnerDRUMS
- Clifton WhiteGUITAR
- Cornell DupreeGUITAR
- George StubbsPIANO
- King CurtisSAXOPHONE
- Tate HoustonSAXOPHONE
- Sam CookeVOCALS
12 collectors on Gatefold own this · 59 pressings tracked on Gatefold