Shake
Sam Cooke · 1965
32 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul · gospel
A vibrant mix of soul and gospel-infused rhythm and blues that captures the essence of 1960s America.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady upbeat flow throughout
- for social gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- feel-good vibes and energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek deep introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1965, 'Shake' was Sam Cooke's fourth studio album during a period of significant commercial success following his hit single 'A Change Is Gonna Come' from the previous year. By this time, Cooke had established himself as a prominent figure in the soul genre, 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 Shake 2:42
- 2 Yeah Man 2:32
- 3 Win Your Love for Me 2:20
- 4 Love You Most of All 2:19
- 5 Meet Me at Mary’s Place 2:40
- 6 It’s Got the Whole World Shakin’ 2:42
- 7 A Change Is Gonna Come 2:36
- 8 I’m in the Mood for Love 3:23
- 9 You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You 2:56
- 10 Comes Love 2:28
- 11 I’m Just a Country Boy 2:40
- 12 (Somebody) Ease My Troublin’ Mind 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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