His Earliest Recordings Sam Cooke & the Soul Stirrers

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  • Release Date: 04/06/1992
  • Original Release: 1991
  • Sales Rank: 22,762
  • Label: SPECIALTY
  • UPC: 022211700920

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His Earliest Recordings

1LISTENPeace in the Valley 2:43
2LISTENIt Won't Be Very Long Bonus Track 2:35
3LISTENHow Far Am I From Canaan? 2:51
4LISTENJust Another Day 2:44
5LISTENCome and Go to That Land 2:37
6LISTENAny Day Now 2:28
7LISTENHe'll Make a Way Bonus Track 2:39
8LISTENNearer to Thee 3:03
9LISTENBe With Me Jesus 2:29
10LISTENOne More River 3:12
11LISTENI'm So Glad (Trouble Don't Last Always) 3:14
12LISTENWonderful 2:21
13LISTENFarther Along Bonus Track 2:28
14LISTENTouch the Hem of His Garment 2:03
15LISTENJesus Wash Away My Troubles Bonus Track 2:07
16LISTENMust Jesus Bear This Cross Alone? 2:49
17LISTENThat's Heaven to Me Bonus Track 2:24
18LISTENWere You There? Bonus Track 2:33
19LISTENMean Old World Bonus Track 2:35
20LISTENLord Remember Me Bonus Track 3:00
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Editorial Reviews

For fans only familiar with Sam Cooke's later secular blockbusters, this fine Specialty disc of classic Soul Stirrers sides is essential listening. Taking over for powerhouse lead R.H. Harris in 1950, Cooke proceeded to take gospel singing to new heights with the Stirrers, showing a level of grace in his phrasing and tone not often heard before. He also penned many of their most popular songs, including such standouts as "Mean Old World," "Touch the Hem of His Garment," and "Nearer to Thee." And while his pop hits ("You Send Me," "Having a Party," "Chain Gang," etc.) are incredible, it's these early gospel sides that many believe to be his best. While the debate goes on, do yourself a favor and check out this amazing collection. Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

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Sam Cooke, Geniusby Anonymous

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August 22, 2009: This is a very fine record, with Mr. Cooke leading the way. The soothing voice, and fine performance thoughout, makes this a must have. It recalls great singing, of yesteryear, when music was music.

Sam Cooke died too soonby DiaDon

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February 16, 2009: It was very soothing to listen to sam cooke the gospel singer the songs were indeed soul stiring but the down side they are sooo short I know that is just a sign of the times he recorded in.It was also intresting to listen to the ealy gospel songs then his r&b that came later and their similarity.