My Kind of Blues cover

My Kind of Blues

Sam Cooke · 1961

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

A soulful blend of jazz and blues with Cooke's smooth vocals intertwined in heartfelt narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, reflective listening sessions
  • intimate storytelling moments
  • melancholic late-night vibes
  • smooth background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 1, 1961, 'My Kind of Blues' was Sam Cooke's fourth studio album, following his successful crossover into popular music. At this point in his career, Cooke was solidifying his status as a leading figure in soul music, blending gospel roots with mainstream appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Otis Redding· Al Green· Marvin Gaye

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 3:15
  • 2 Little Girl Blue 3:01
  • 3 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 3:26
  • 4 Out in the Cold Again 2:26
  • 5 But Not for Me 2:35
  • 6 Exactly Like You 2:10
  • 7 I’m Just a Lucky So and So 3:17
  • 8 Since I Met You Baby 3:05
  • 9 Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home 2:15
  • 10 Trouble in Mind 3:02
  • 11 You’re Always on My Mind 2:18
  • 12 The Song Is Ended 2:09

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