Released 1962 The Best of Sam Cooke (1962) Mr. Soul(1963) Release date August 1962 Label RCA Records | Length 31:50 Producer Hugo & Luigi | |
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The Best of Sam Cooke is the second greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. Produced by Hugo & Luigi, the album was released in 1962 in the United States by RCA Victor. The compilation contains most of Sam Cooke's most well-known hits from 1957 to 1962.
Contents
Critical reception
AllMusic critic Ron Wynn gave The Best of Sam Cooke three-and-a-half out of five stars and called it "an above-average greatest hits collection, although no sampler could fully convey Sam Cooke's genius." In Blender magazine, Robert Christgau was more critical, giving it one star and recommending listeners overlook the album in favor of the 30-song compilation Portrait of a Legend: 1951–1964.
Side one
- "You Send Me" – 2:45
- "Only Sixteen" – 2:02
- "Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha" – 2:42
- "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" – 2:38
- "Wonderful World" – 2:06
- "Summertime" – 2:21
Side two
- "Chain Gang" – 2:35
- "Cupid" – 2:37
- "Twistin' the Night Away" – 2:43
- "Sad Mood" – 2:38
- "Having a Party" – 2:36
- "Bring It on Home to Me" – 2:44
Personnel
Songs
1You Send Me2:45
2Only Sixteen2:04
3Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha2:37
References
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