Released April 12, 1965 Length 28:20 Release date 12 April 1965 | Recorded 1965 Artist The Supremes Label Motown/Universal Records | |
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Producer Harvey Fuqua
Hal Davis
Marc Gordon We Remember Sam Cooke
(1965) More Hits by The Supremes
(1965) Genres Soul music, Rhythm and blues, Pop music Similar The Supremes albums, Soul music albums | ||
We Remember Sam Cooke is the fifth studio album recorded by The Supremes, issued by Motown in April 1965 (see 1965 in music). The album is a tribute album dedicated to soul musician Sam Cooke, who had died the previous December. Notable selections on the album, consisting entirely of Cooke covers, included covers of "A Change Is Gonna Come", "You Send Me" and "(Ain't That) Good News" (led by Florence Ballard).
Contents
It was the second most successful in a series of themed albums enjoying a #5 peak on the Billboard R&B chart. It showcased the versatility of the group with a Brit-pop album under their belt, as well as, a country and western-themed album. According to Motown data, this album managed to sell over 325,000 copies.
Track listing
All songs written by Sam Cooke, unless otherwise noted.
Side One
- "You Send Me"
- "Nothing Can Change This Love"
- "Cupid"
- "Chain Gang" (Sam Cooke, Charles Cook)
- "Bring It on Home to Me"
- "Only Sixteen"
Side Two
- "Having a Party"
- "Shake"
- "Wonderful World" (Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Lou Adler)
- "A Change Is Gonna Come"
- "(Ain't That) Good News"
They kept a medley of songs from this album in their live sets for several years.
Personnel
Songs
1You Send Me2:46
2Nothing Can Change My Love2:29
3Cupid2:40