The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke

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The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
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Compilation album by
Sam Cooke
ReleasedOctober 1960 (1960-10) [1] [2]
Genre Rhythm and blues, soul
Length23:23
Label Keen
Sam Cooke chronology
Hits of the 50's
(1960)		The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
(1960)		 Swing Low
(1961)
Singles from The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
  1. "Wonderful World"
    Released: April 14, 1960
  2. "With You"
    Released: July 1960

The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, released by Keen Records in October 1960. [1] [2]

Contents

Track listing

Side one

  1. "Wonderful World" – 2:09
  2. "Desire Me" – 2:52
  3. "Summertime Part. 1" – 2:21
  4. "Almost in Your Arms" – 2:01
  5. "That's Heaven to Me" – 2:20
  6. "No One Can Take Your Place" – 2 :22

Side two

  1. "With You" – 2:34
  2. "Blue Moon" – 2:45
  3. "Stealing Kisses" – 2:09
  4. "You Were Made for Me" – 2:52
  5. "There! I've Said It Again" – 1:58
  6. "I Thank God" – 3:00

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References

  1. 1 2 Editorial Staff, Cash Box (October 22, 1960). "The Wonderful World Of Sam Cooke" (PDF). The Cash Box . New York: The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Landi, Teri (2020). "The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke". The Complete Keen Years: 1957-1960 (Media notes). ABKCO Music & Records. 018771850328.
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