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The discography of Sam Cooke, an American singer and songwriter, consists of fourteen studio albums (including one collaborative album and two notable posthumous releases), two live albums, 49 singles, 13 compilations and 2 box sets.
Title(a-side / B-side)YearPeak Chart Positions(us[1])Peak Chart Positions(us R&b[1])"You Send Me""Summertime"19571811—"I'll Come Running Back to You""Forever"195718601—"(I Love You) For Sentimental ...195717471517"That's All I Need to Know""I Don't Want ...1958————Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits. List of songs with Songfacts entries for Sam Cooke.
Crossover pop success. Cooke had 30 U.S. top 40 hits between 1957 and 1964, plus three more posthumously. Major hits like "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Cupid", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", "Another Saturday Night", and "Twistin' the Night Away" are some of his most popular songs.
Sam Cooke originally did The Song from Moulin Rouge, I'm Walking Behind You, You, You, You, London by Night and other songs. Sam Cooke wrote Bring It on Home to Me, You Send Me and Wonderful World.
- January 22, 1931
- December 11, 1964
- Ain’T That Good News
- # 9– I’ll Come Running Back to You
- Wonderful World
- Twistin’ The Night Away
- # 6– Chain Gang
- You Send Me
- Another Saturday Night
- That’S Where It’S at
- Shake
- # 1- A Change Is Gonna Come
Kicking off this list is the single taken from the album of the same name released in 1964. It reached number eleven on the Billboard and topped the Cashbox R&B charts. It is actually an updated version of an old gospel song. Cooke’s version has been covered by a number of artists including Otis Rush, The Supremesand King Curtis.
This early track was a single released in 1957. It was an early number one R&B hit for Cooke and reached number eighteen on the Billboard. It was recorded in New Orleans under the supervision of Bumps Blackwell. It was very quickly released following the success of the previous single “You Send Me.”
Up next is an absolutely brilliant song released in 1960 that was never included on any of Cooke’s original studio albums. It reached number one the R&B charts and number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. Herman’s Hermits had a big hit with their cover in 1965. Other artists to have covered it include Otis Redding, Art Garfunkel, Don Mclean, and Mic...
Continuing with our top 10 Sam Cooke songs list we turn to one of our favorite Sam Cooke songs. Jumping aboard the twist craze made popular by Chubby Checker, Sam Cooke’s Twisting The Night Away was a pop gem released in 1962. It was also the title track of Cooke’s eighth album. It reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was another ...
At number six on our Sam Cooke songs list is another of Cooke’s most successful singles released in 1960 from his sixth album Swing Low.It peaked at number two on both the R&B and Billboard charts, as well as toping the UK for the first time, marking his debut in the top ten over there. Eight years after its release, it was recorded by Jackie Wilso...
Charting at number five is an early Sam Cooke single released in 1957. It was later featured on his debut album Songs of Sam Cooke released the following year. The song is without a doubt one of the most successful debut singles of all time, reaching the top of not just the R&B charts but also the Billboard Hot 100 as well.
At the number four spot on our top 10 Sam Cooke songs list is Cooke’s 1963 hit single from his album Ain’t That Good News. It was very successful commercially, topping the R&B charts, as well as reaching number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It also did well in the UK, reaching number twenty-three on the UK Music Charts. In 1974, Cat Stevensrecorded...
In third place is a single that was released in 1964. Despite being recorded in 1963, it was not released until the following year. It is one of Cooke’s most unsuccessful singles, peaking at the shockingly low position of ninety-three on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, the song has received much acclaim over the years from critics, often being...
Just off the top spot is a cut that was recorded at the last recording session before Cooke’s death in 1964. It was a posthumous hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard and number two on the cashbox R&B charts. Artists to have covered the song include The Animals, Otis Redding, Ike and Tina Turner, Rod Stewart and The Supremes.
Topping this list is a song from Ain’t That Good News released in 1964. The song is one of the most poignant records ever made and widely regarded as an anthem of the civil rights movement. Although it is not one of Cooke’s most commercially successful, reaching number nine on the R&B charts and number thirty-one on the Billboard, it is widely cons...
He had over 30 top 40 hits during his lifetime, with three more after his untimely death. His most famous songs include “Chain Gang”, “A Change Is Gonna Come”, and “Cupid”. Sam...
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Jan 22, 2024 · From gospel singer to pop icon, this introduction to the best Sam Cooke songs reveals why he's such an important singer/songwriter.
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