Sam Cooke - The Complete Singles 1956–1962 [3CD Box Set] (2013)

This anthology brings together, for the first time, all of the singles Sam Cooke released between his departure from the Soul Stirrers in 1956 and his rise to international fame as a popular music artist in 1962. Varied in their themes, from the bitterest rhythm n blues track to the schmaltziest ballad, these sixty-three tracks (on thirty-five singles) also reflect the influence on Cooke of gospel music, rock n roll, jazz, blues, pop and country, and paint a vivid portrait of the first six years of his career, two years before his tragic death in 1964. The 72-page booklet contains info on every song, with label artwork.

Presented for the first time on the same album, these tracks comprise all of the singles Sam Cooke recorded until the end of 1962. Unlike his albums, which were meant for an adult audience, his singles were made to become chart hits. They are the most exciting part of Sam Cooke's discography. All three CDs have been remastered with the greatest care. The 72 page booklet contains reproductions of all the original labels and a track by track text in French and English.

Pour la première fois rèunis sur un même support, voici l'intégrale des 45/78 tours que Sam Cooke avait enregistrés jusqu'à fin 1962. Contrairement à ses albums conçus pour un public adulte, les singles étaient pensés pour le hit-parade. Ils représentent la partie la plus excitante de la discographie de Sam Cooke. Les trois CDs ont été remastérisés avec le plus grand soin. Le livret de 72 pages reproduit tous les labels originaux et des textes angais/français titre par titre.