His Earliest Recordings

by Sam Cooke, Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers, The Soul Stirrers

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/1992
Label:	Specialty Records / Universal
UPC:	0022211700920
Rank:	49969

Tracks

1. Peace in the Valley
2. It Won't Be Very Long
3. How Far Am I From Canaan?
4. Just Another Day
5. Come and Go to That Land
6. Any Day Now
7. He'll Make a Way
8. Nearer to Thee
9. Be With Me Jesus
10. One More River
11. I'm So Glad (Trouble Don't Last Always)
12. Wonderful
13. Farther Along
14. Touch the Hem of His Garment
15. Jesus Wash Away My Troubles
16. Must Jesus Bear This Cross Alone?
17. That's Heaven to Me
18. Were You There?
19. Mean Old World
20. Lord Remember Me
21. Lovable
22. Forever
23. I'll Come Running Back to You
24. That's All I Need to Know
25. I Don't Want to Cry

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers   Primary Artist
The Soul Stirrers   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Sam Cooke   Primary Artist,Vocals
Bob King   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Evelyn Gay   Piano
J.J. Farley   Vocals
Lee Gotch   Vocals (Background)
Faidest Wagoner   Piano
Willie Webb   Organ
Clark Yocum   Vocals (Background)
Alicia Adas   Vocals (Background)
Warren Myles   Piano
L.C. Cook   Drums
Ralph Brewster   Vocals (Background)
R.B. Robinson   Vocals
I.C. Cook   Drums
Eddie Robinson   Piano
Paul Foster   Vocals
Edgar Blanchard   Guitar
Loulie Jean Norman   Vocals (Background)
Frank Fields   Bass
Marni Nixon   Vocals (Background)
Roy Crain, SR.   Vocals
Earl Palmer   Drums

Technical Credits

C. Brewster   Composer
William Cook   Composer
Jean Butler   Composer
Lee Gotch   Overdubs
Faidest Wagoner   Composer
Willie Webb   Programming
Clark Yocum   Overdubs
L.C. Cook   Composer
Lee Hildebrand   Liner Notes
Ralph Brewster   Overdubs
Georgia Gillfillan   Producer
Alicia Adams   Overdubs
Robert "Bumps" Blackwell   Producer
Thomas E. Williams   Design
Theodore Frye   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Bob Hilliard   Composer
Billy Vera   Supervisor,Reissue Producer,Compilation Producer
Kenny Loggins   Composer
L.C. Cooke   Composer
Crain   Composer
Joe Tarantino   Remastering,Digital Remastering
Lou Adler   Composer
Virginia Davis   Composer
Jan Kincaid   Composer
Mac Powell   Composer
Sam Cooke   Arranger,Composer
Senior Roy Crain   Composer
Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers   Composer
Jerry Butler   Composer
Marni Nixon   Overdubs
Art Rupe   Producer
The Soul Stirrers   Performer
Clinton Levert, Jr.   Composer
Gordon Skene   Mastering,Digital Transfers
Burt Bacharach   Composer
James Cleveland   Composer
Herb Alpert   Composer
Tony Harris   Composer
Alvin "Red" Tyler   Composer
James W. Alexander   Producer
Roy Crain, SR.   Arranger,Producer
Earl Palmer   Leader
Gregg Jakobson   Composer
Roy Acuff   Composer
Jimmy Fortune   Composer
David Foster   Composer
Dennis Wilson   Composer
Rev. William Herbert Brewster   Composer
Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey   Composer