Sam Cooke - Live At The Harlem Square Club (1963) (Vinyl)

Live at the Harlem Square Club is a classic live album by soul singer Sam Cooke, backed by well known R&B musicians like King Curtis, Clifton White and Cornell Dupree.

Although recorded in 1963, the LP didn´t see the light until 1985. Live at the Harlem Square Club easily stands the test of time next to albums such as James Brown´s Live at the Apollo or Jackie Wilson´s Live at the Copa. The recording captures Cooke in a very different context from his studio work, performing in a small, packed club. The setlist includes hits like “Twistin’ the Night Away”, “Bring It On Home to Me”, and “Having a Party”, all delivered with more grit and improvisation than their studio counterparts.

In 2003, the album was ranked number 443 on Rolling Stone magazine´s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and deservedly so.

A
1. Soul Twist/Introduction
2. Feel It (Don´t Fight It)
3. Chn Gang
4. Cupid
5. It´s All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
6. Twistin´ The Night Away

B
1. Somebody Have Mercy
2. Bring It On Home To Me
3. Nothing Can Change This Love
4. Having A Party