I did my other favorite singer and its come to my attention that I should do the same for Sam Cooke. For, today, December 11 is the 54th anniversary of his tragic, highly suspicious murder. At the young age of 33 one of pop and gospel's greatest voices was silenced. So, it's with a heavy heart that I list my top 10 Sam Cooke songs, in no order except #1. 1. A Change Is Gonna Come 2. Twistin' The Night Away 3. Somebody Have Mercy 4. Cupid 5. (What A) Wonderful World 6. Chain Gang 7. Bring It On Home To Me 8. Soothe Me 9. Good Times 10. Having A Party Bonus 2 gospel songs (if you've never heard these, seek them out - mindblowing): 1. Jesus, I'll Never Forget 2. Nearer To Thee
A Change is Gonna Come Cupid Having a Party Little Red Rooster Nothing Can Change This Love That's Heaven to Me That's Where It's At Win Your Love For Me Wonderful World You Send Me
bvb1123, it's hard to argue with your list. "Another Saturday Night" and "You Send Me" would have to be in my Top 10 somehow. But what would I take out?
Exactly. I originally included Another Saturday Night but ended up bumping it for Soothe Me which I like just a little bit more.
Twistin' The Night Away Another Saturday Night Cupid Mean Old World You Gotta Move Wonderful World Only Sixteen Fool's Paradise Get Yourself Another Fool Little Red Rooster
“A Change is Gonna Come” is obviously his best song but “Bring it On Home to Me” is my absolute favorite. I also love “Only Sixteen,” “Touch the Hem of his Garment” (with the Soul Stirrers) and his cover of “Summertime.” I have the Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 anthology on LP and every song is great. It’s my favorite album to spin when I want to hear some Sam Cooke (which is often).
Ten is too small a number. The best I can do is a baker's dozen (in no particular order): You Send Me Summertime Wonderful World Twistin' the Night Away Sugar Dumpling Cupid Rome Wasn't Built in a Day Another Saturday Night No Second Time It's All Right Get Yourself Another Fool Basin Street Blues Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home (from the Live at the Copa LP)
You Send Me Bring It On Home To Me Twisting The Night Away Cupid Having A Party Nothing Can Change This Love Shake A Change Is Gonna Come You Were Made For Me Another Saturday Night
