What makes That's Where It's At by Sam Cooke notable?

This album is notable for its impact on the soul genre, representing a fusion of gospel influences with popular music elements. The title track reached significant chart success, further establishing Cooke as a major artist of the era and influencing countless musicians in the years that followed. In 1964, Sam Cooke was at a pivotal moment in his career, having just released his groundbreaking album 'Ain't That Good News' the previous year. This album, 'That's Where It's At,' continued to solidify his status as a leading figure in soul music, following his remarkable crossover success from gospel to mainstream R&B.