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Simply Irresistible!

Tracy Norris | Los Angeles, CA USA | 08/20/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rarely do you hear Cooke singing the blues. He's too happy.Imagine my surprise when he did it his way. You hear Sam in every note, and you wonder how someone can be so versatile.He hits home with GET YOURSELF ANOTHER FOOL, NOTHING CAN CHANGE THIS LOVE, FOOL'S PARADISE, and BABY WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME.This CD seems to want to pull back with LITTLE GIRL BLUE and a couple of other forgettable tracks.Even so, this is great music making. You can't go wrong with Cooke. There is so much to like, you may become too attached to one song, before you give the others any play."

Another side of Sam

Lynn Walker | Providence, RI United States | 11/02/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Sam's voice can never go "wrong". These selections, far, far better than the rock'n'roll you've heard, still don't showcase Sam's talent quite as much as his Gospel. Some pretty, if predictable, songs, given new life from Sam's incredible talent. Get it, but don't miss the chance to hear Sam sing with Soul Stirrers, he makes the most of his immense talent there. If Gospel is not your choice of music, then this is the closest you will come to hearing Sam at his best."

Album is Great

F. Wells | Baton Rouge, LA | 07/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just love..love...love this album. I can't find the right words to really express the feeling I get when listening to Sam's velvety smooth voice. If you're feeling down in the dumps this album will lift your spirit. My favorite song on the album is Chain of Love. I think I would enjoy listening to just about anything that Sam Cooke sings. I have his gospel and rhythum and blues music. He has been a favorite of mine since the 60's."