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Sam Cooke

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All Time

of 150,006

1,479
Decades
- 1960s
  
  of 431
  
  74
- 1980s
  
  of 1,418
  
  259
- 1990s
  
  of 7,254
  
  3,885
- 2000s
  
  of 10,561
  
  7,000
Genres
- Christian & Gospel
  
  of 476
  
  82
- Miscellaneous
  
  of 2,544
  
  149
- Pop
  
  of 13,662
  
  2,361
- R&B & Soul
  
  of 1,920
  
  327

CAREER SPAN:

Decade

Album Score

# Albums

1960s

3.0074

1980s

2.5316

1990s

1.8231

2000s

0.8395

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.

Overall Band Score: Sam Cooke is ranked overall as 2.2613 out of 4 stars

2.2613

Sam Cooke Album Rankings

Sam Cooke scores a combined 3.5307 out of 4 stars for Night Beat

Night Beat (3.5307)

Saddled with soaring strings and vocal choruses for maximum crossover potential, Sam Cooke's solo material often masked the most important part of his genius -- his glorious voice -- so the odd small- ...more

9.54

to

29.94

from (7) sources

Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 3.5077 out of 4 stars for Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963

Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 (3.5077)

For anyone who thought they knew Sam Cooke's music based on the hit singles, this disc will be a revelation. ...more

45.95

Sam Cooke scores a combined 2.5639 out of 4 stars for The Rhythm and the Blues

The Rhythm and the Blues (2.5639)

From the title, you might infer that this 20-track compilation -- taken from early-'60s sessions, and principally composed of LP-only cuts -- aims to showcase Cooke's most soulful side. ...more

7.99

to

11.98

from (5) sources

Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 2.4173 out of 4 stars for Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964

Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 (2.4173)

Some 46 years after his first pop hit, and 39 years after his death, comes only the second attempt at a comprehensive Sam Cooke collection. ...more

13.44

to

16.81

from (4) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 1.1195 out of 4 stars for Keep Movin' On

Keep Movin' On (1.1195)

Of all the phases of Sam Cooke's brief, incandescent career - from his early gospel stardom to his amazing leap into pop and soul that almost single-handedly shoved black music into the future - none ...more

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.2389 out of 4 stars for Encore

Encore (0.2389)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.2389 out of 4 stars for Tribute To The Lady

Tribute To The Lady (0.2389)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Keep Movin on

Keep Movin on (0.0000)

No review available

13.97

to

16.89

from (3) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Man and His Music

The Man and His Music (0.0000)

No review available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Ain't That Good News

Ain't That Good News (0.0000)

No review available

9.86

to

10.98

from (4) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sam Cooke at the Copa

Sam Cooke at the Copa (0.0000)

For decades, Sam Cooke at the Copa was a frustrating record. ...more

39.99

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sam Cooke - Greatest Hits

Sam Cooke - Greatest Hits (0.0000)

No review available

9.24

to

13.97

from (5) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Man Who Invented Soul

The Man Who Invented Soul (0.0000)

Few artists deserve the box-set treatment as much as Sam Cooke. ...more

32.97

to

49.98

from (5) sources

One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963

One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 (0.0000)

No review available

9.54

to

16.59

from (5) sources

Complete Recordings of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Recordings of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers

Complete Recordings of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers (0.0000)

No review available

19.88

to

26.99

from (5) sources

The SAR Records Story - 2 Pack Box Set W/Booklet by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The SAR Records Story - 2 Pack Box Set W/Booklet

The SAR Records Story - 2 Pack Box Set W/Booklet (0.0000)

No review available

29.50

to

35.98

from (5) sources

Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers

Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers (0.0000)

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. ...more

11.23

to

16.81

from (5) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Hits!

Hits! (0.0000)

No review available

16.44

to

18.99

from (3) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Specialty Profiles

Specialty Profiles (0.0000)

No review available

8.43

to

11.98

from (5) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 16 Most Requestedsongs

16 Most Requestedsongs (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Wonderful World

Wonderful World (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The 2 Sides of Sam Cooke

The 2 Sides of Sam Cooke (0.0000)

No review available

8.56

to

11.98

from (4) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for For Sentimental Reasons

For Sentimental Reasons (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Peace in the Valley

Peace in the Valley (0.0000)

No review available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for My Gospel Roots

My Gospel Roots (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best Of Sam Cooke

Best Of Sam Cooke (0.0000)

Originally released in August 1962 under the title The Best of Sam Cooke, Volume 1 [RCA 2625], this album was reissued in 1965 as The Best of Sam Cooke [RCA 3466, later RCA 3863]. ...more

7.44

to

11.06

from (6) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Great

Great (0.0000)

No review available

Sixteen Most Requested Songs by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sixteen Most Requested Songs

Sixteen Most Requested Songs (0.0000)

No review available

14.86

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Portrait Of A Legend

Portrait Of A Legend (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for All Hits

All Hits (0.0000)

No review available

15.86

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Hits of the 50's

Hits of the 50's (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

16 Most Requested Songs (0.0000)

No review available

4.74

to

16.97

from (3) sources

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Sam Cooke

The Best of Sam Cooke (0.0000)

No review available

7.00

Sam Cooke scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for You Send Me

You Send Me (0.0000)

The title track was Sam Cooke's first pop hit, and in many ways the song that symbolizes the change from the earnest, frenzied gospel he had done to the sentimental, coy pop that made him a celebrity ...more

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