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Cooke's Tour

Sam Cooke · 1960

37 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul · gospel

A vibrant collection of international melodies underscored by Cooke's smooth and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • vibrant international soundscapes
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • smooth vocals for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek intense emotional highs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in May 1960, 'Cooke's Tour' was Sam Cooke's follow-up to his breakthrough album 'Night Beat'. At this point in his career, Cooke was solidifying his place as a pioneering figure in soul music while expanding his repertoire with covers of popular international songs, showcasing his versatility and growing appeal beyond R&B audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Otis Redding· Al Green· Marvin Gaye

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Far Away Places 3:33
  • 2 Under Paris Skies 3:15
  • 3 South of the Border (Down Mexico Way) 3:16
  • 4 Bali Haʻi 3:22
  • 5 The Coffee Song (They’ve Got an Awful Lot of Coffee in Brazil) 2:06
  • 6 Arrivederci, Roma (Goodbye to Rome) 2:53
  • 7 London by Night 3:39
  • 8 Jamaica Farewell 2:38
  • 9 Galway Bay 3:05
  • 10 Sweet Leilani 2:53
  • 11 The Japanese Farewell Song 3:03
  • 12 The House I Live In 3:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata