Ain't That Good News
Sam Cooke · 1964
33 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul · gospel
Joyful rhythms and soulful melodies intertwine, echoing the optimism of the early 1960s civil rights movement.
Why this album works
'Ain't That Good News' is significant for its uplifting message during a turbulent period in American history and features one of Cooke's most enduring anthems, 'A Change Is Gonna Come'. The album reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts and solidified Cooke's position as a leading voice in both music and the civil rights movement.
- Career context
- Released on March 1, 1964, 'Ain't That Good News' was Sam Cooke's last studio album before his tragic death later that year. At this point in his career, Cooke had already established himself as a pioneering figure in soul music, following successful records like 'Live at the Harlem Square Club' and 'A Change Is Gonna Come'. This album showcased his growth as an artist and reflected his commitment to blending gospel influences with contemporary pop sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Ray Charles· The Pointer Sisters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Ain’t That) Good News Standout 2:30
- 2 Meet Me at Mary’s Place Standout 2:43
- 3 Good Times 2:28
- 4 Rome (Wasn’t Built in a Day) 2:34
- 5 Another Saturday Night 2:42
- 6 Tennessee Waltz 3:12
- 7 A Change Is Gonna Come Standout 3:13
- 8 Falling in Love 2:46
- 9 Home (When Shadows Fall) 2:32
- 10 Sittin’ in the Sun 3:18
- 11 There’ll Be No Second Time 3:03
- 12 The Riddle Song 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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