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The Man Who Invented Soul

Sam Cooke

2000 · Funk / Soul

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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The Man Who Invented Soul by Sam Cooke

The Man Who Invented Soul is a Soul & Funk album by Sam Cooke, originally released in 2000. On Gatefold: 5 pressings tracked.

About

Sam Cooke's decision to shift away from The Soul Stirrers' gospel and blend R&B with pop music meant Cooke indeed "invented" soul music for the '60s. This extensive career survey starts with his early pop successes, such as "You Send Me," "For Sentimental Reasons," and select album tracks. It ends with the complete <i>Night Beat</i> and <i>Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963</i> albums. Though contractual reasons prevent "A Change Is Gonna Come" and other material from Cooke's final year of recording from being included here, there's no shortage of great songs to uncover. Quite simply, Cooke could sing anything and make it a meaningful experience. While pop hits like "Only Sixteen," "Havin' a Party," and "Twistin' the Night Away" are obvious and joyous performances, it's heartening that lesser-known cuts such as "Let's Go Steady Again," "I Lost Everything," and the alternate takes of "Another Saturday Night" and "Sad Mood" are also featured. The amount of material Cooke recorded ensures that it takes several decent collections to capture the full spectrum of his achievements. However, <i>The Man Who Invented Soul</i> is an essential centerpiece.

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Tracklist

  1. 1-1You Send Me2:42
  2. 1-2Summertime (Pt. 1)2:20
  3. 1-3For Sentimental Reasons2:37
  4. 1-4Desire Me2:24
  5. 1-5Lonely Island2:28
  6. 1-6You Were Made For Me2:56
  7. 1-7Win Your Love For Me2:31
  8. 1-8Love You Most Of All2:16
  9. 1-9Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha2:40
  10. 1-10No One Can Take Your Place2:19
  11. 1-11Only Sixteen2:11
  12. 1-12With You2:35
  13. 1-13Crazy She Calls Me2:32
  14. 1-14I Got A Right To Sing The Blues2:31
  15. 1-15Comes Love2:28
  16. 1-16Ain't Nobody's Business2:24
  17. 1-17Little Things You Do2:14
  18. 1-18There, I've Said It Again1:58
  19. 1-19When I Fall In Love2:42
  20. 1-20Let's Go Steady Again2:30
  21. 1-21(What A) Wonderful World2:05
  22. 2-1Chain Gang2:39
  23. 2-2I Belong To Your Heart2:16
  24. 2-3Teenage Sonata2:40
  25. 2-4Love Me2:20
  26. 2-5Sad Mood (Unreleased Version)2:31
  27. 2-6If I Had You (I'd Be Happy)2:22
  28. 2-7You Belong To Me2:43
  29. 2-8Sad Mood2:36
  30. 2-9Tenderness2:19
  31. 2-10That's It - I Quit - I'm Movin' On2:36
  32. 2-11Hold On2:46
  33. 2-12Cupid2:34
  34. 2-13Tenderness (Unreleased Version)2:24
  35. 2-14Don't Get Around Much Any More3:10
  36. 2-15Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out3:23
  37. 2-16Baby Won't You Please Come Home2:11
  38. 2-17Trouble In Mind2:58
  39. 2-18Out In The Cold Again2:23
  40. 2-19Exactly Like You2:07
  41. 2-20Since I Met You Baby3:02
  42. 2-21I'm Just A Lucky So And So3:14
  43. 2-22But Not For Me2:31
  44. 2-23You're Always On My Mind2:15
  45. 2-24(Don't Fight It) Feel It1:59
  46. 2-25It's All Right2:44
  47. 2-26Twistin' The Night Away2:39
  48. 2-27One More Time2:24
  49. 2-28Don't Cry On My Shoulder2:42
  50. 3-1Somebody's Gonna Miss Me2:45
  51. 3-2Somebody Have Mercy3:03
  52. 3-3Sugar Dumpling (Original Version)2:15
  53. 3-4Nothin' Can Change This Love (Unreleased Version)2:13
  54. 3-5Talkin' Trash2:12
  55. 3-6Movin' And Groovin'2:53
  56. 3-7Soothe Me2:16
  57. 3-8Having A Party2:33
  58. 3-9Bring It On Home To Me2:42
  59. 3-10A Whole Lotta Woman2:30
  60. 3-11I'm Gonna Forget About You2:27
  61. 3-12Nothin' Can Change This Love2:36
  62. 3-13Baby, Baby, Baby2:27
  63. 3-14Send Me Some Lovin'2:45
  64. 3-15All The Way3:27
  65. 3-16Smoke Rings3:23
  66. 3-17I Wish You Love2:22
  67. 3-18Driftin' Blues3:15
  68. 3-19Little Girl2:34
  69. 3-20Cry Me A River2:46
  70. 3-21These Foolish Things3:58
  71. 3-22Frankie And Johnnie2:43
  72. 3-23I Ain't Gonna Cheat On You No More2:22
  73. 3-24Another Saturday Night (Previously Unreleased Take)2:43
  74. 3-25Love Will Find A Way2:15
  75. 3-26Cool Train (First Stereo Release)2:31
  76. 4-1Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen3:22
  77. 4-2Lost And Lookin'2:10
  78. 4-3Mean Old World3:45
  79. 4-4Please Don't Drive Me Away2:12
  80. 4-5I Lost Everything3:22
  81. 4-6Get Yourself Another Fool4:04
  82. 4-7Little Red Rooster2:50
  83. 4-8Laughin' And Clownin'3:35
  84. 4-9Trouble Blues3:21
  85. 4-10You Gotta Move2:37
  86. 4-11Fool's Paradise2:32
  87. 4-12Shake, Rattle & Roll3:26
  88. 4-13Intro / (Don't Fight It) Feel It3:46
  89. 4-14Chain Gang3:12
  90. 4-15Cupid2:46
  91. 4-16It's All Right / For Sentimental Reasons5:13
  92. 4-17Twistin' The Night Away4:17
  93. 4-18Somebody Have Mercy7:16
  94. 4-19Bring It On Home To Me3:03
  95. 4-20Nothin' Can Change This Love3:46
  96. 4-21Having A Party5:25

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Classic Soul
  • velvety
  • tender
  • soulful

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