| Sam Cooke | Primary Artist, Vocals |
| King Curtis | Saxophone |
| Jimmy Lewis | Bass, Electric Bass |
| Cornell Dupree | Guitar |
| Tate Houston | Saxophone |
| George Stubbs | Piano |
| Clifton White | Guitar |
| Albert "June" Garnder | Drums |
| Sam Cooke | Composer |
| Rod Stewart | Author |
| William Best | Composer |
| Peter Guralnick | Liner Notes |
| Bob Ludwig | Mastering |
| Tony Salvatore | Engineer |
| Bob Simpson | Engineer |
| Rob Santos | Reissue Producer, Audio Production |
| Curtis Ousley | Composer |
| Paul Guralnick | Liner Notes |
JohnnyM
Posted January 3, 2011
Here is Sam Cooke, arguably the greatest combination Soul, Blues, Gospel, and Romantic Pop singer ever, on stage, giving one of the finest live musical events I've heard. Sam even engages the noisy and appreciative audience in his gentle, cool way, then jams out the place with a fantastic backup band and singers. This is no polite sit down auditorium show, here. The crowd is dancing and carrying on, like they should at a Club. And this vinyl LP issue puts you, the listener, right in the show with them. This is real Club ambience and the finest of performances by Sam.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Sam could croon and Sam could swing, but here's solid proof that Sam could sing. Rhythm and Blues. For Real. If I could go back in time and do anything, it would be go to this show and lose my mind. No more powerful recording exists in any category.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album takes you for a ride straight from the first track through to the final seconds. It's one of those instances in which something was caught in a recording that could be considered a transcendent example of what human beings can accomplish. The World's failure to passionately embrace the music of Sam Cooke (if not the man himself)stands as one of life's great disappointments. A brilliant songwriter with a voice and charisma that could only be called a gift, Sam Cooke was the daddy of them all. His recordings were so diverse and yet singularly unique entirely him. Catching up on his work is an extremely rewarding experience, and easier all the time as more and more of his work becomes readily avalible.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Sam Cooke was a music legend. He is still very respected in the world of music. People still record his songs. He made music that can be altered a little to create something new and great. He was a master. Just listen to Van Morrison's version of 'Bring It on Home to Me' on his "It's Too Late to Stop Now" CD.
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Posted November 21, 2008
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Posted October 15, 2008
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Bruce Eder
For anyone who thought they knew Sam Cooke's music based on the hit singles, this disc will be a revelation. This is the real Sam Cooke, doing a sweaty, raspy soulful set at the Harlem Square Club in North Miami, FL, on Jan. 12, 1963, backed by King Curtis and his band, a handful of local musicians, and Cooke's resident sidemen, guitarist Clifford White and drummer Albert "June" Gardner. To put it simply, it's one of the greatest soul records ever cut by anybody, outshining James Brown's first live album from the Apollo Theater and easily outclassing Jackie Wilson's live record from the Copa. Cooke's pop style is far removed from the proceedings here, which have the feel of ...