Sam Cooke Songs Ranked
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist, and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. He began singing as a child and joined the Soul Stirrers before moving to a solo career where he scored a string of hit songs including “You Send Me”, “A Change Is Gonna Come”, “Cupid”, “Wonderful World”, “Chain Gang”, “Twistin’ the Night Away”, and “Bring It On Home to Me”. Here are all of Sam Cooke albums ranked.
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20. Jesus Gave Me Water (The Two Sides of Sam Cooke, 1970)
“This song is so emotionally provoking, I want to laugh and cry and hug someone all at the same time-so relatable”
19. Summertime (Sam Cooke, 1958)
“By far the MOST beautiful song they have ever written, speaks to my soul. This song has a great sound and story to it. I am overjoyed every time I listen to this song”
18. Lovable (Sam Cooke, 1958)
“This is a beautiful song! I remember when I first heard it I cried, like most of their music lol. I love this song! Love the lyrics from this song and also the guitars make me feel comfortable”
17. Nothing Can Change This Love (Mr. Soul, 1963)
“This song is so catchy and is not one that you can get sick of quickly, great verses, great chorus, great music, love it”
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16. Sugar Dumpling (Twistin’ the Night Away, 1962)
“This song is so emotionally provoking, I want to laugh and cry and hug someone all at the same time-so relatable. The arrangement is pure genius and lyrics are strong as usual.”
15. Only Sixteen (Only Sixteen (Billboard Hot 100 – No. 28), 1959)
“This song is the best thing I ever heard. Sam Cooke really put feeling in this and created the best song possible. I love it so much”
14. I’ll Come Running Back to You (The Two Sides of Sam Cooke, 1957)
“Easily their best song. Brilliant vocals and deep lyrics. HIs single most recognizable piece. This song expresses so much emotion and is just great”
13. Bring It On Home to Me (Forever: 32 Hits, 1975)
“Simply beautiful! The lyrics make your laugh and feel like crying because it’s so real! True lyrics and so much great emotion! This entire album is brilliant but this song gets me every time.”
12. Good Times (Ain’t That Good News, 1964)
“This song is just one of those songs that is perfect. Plus awesome album cover, just saying. Uplifting, brilliant, amazing vocals. This is definitely the best Sam Cooke song ever.”
11. (Ain’t That) Good News ((Ain’t That) Good News, 1964)
“I never understood this song but once you really listen to it, it will always stick with you. Its truly inspiring and one of the best songs I have ever heard.”
10. Little Red Rooster (Night Beat, 1963)
“This is such a great song with awesome guitar sounds. Stirs my soul with memories. It’s a masterpiece, it deserves to be up there in Rock Legends of all time.”
9. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons (Best of Sam Cooke, 1957)
“Awesome song with really catchy lyrics and tune… Anyone who has been dumped without a rhyme or reason by a person they were in a serious relationship with should be able relate to this song”
8. Wonderful World (100 Party Schlager der 50er & 60er, 1960)
“One of my all time favorite songs, it’s really good and has a little surprise for you if you listen to it through the two minutes of silence.”
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7. Shake (Shake, 1964)
“The lyrics are powerful, the music is unique and the song paints a picture in your head. I love the imagery, the lyrics, the riffs, the tempo – amazing song!”
6. Cupid (Forever: 32 Hits, 1975)
“This is a cute song, I wish there would be someone who sing it for me. This song has a great sound and story to it. Definitely one of the best songs.”
5. Twistin’ the Night Away (Twistin’ the Night Away, 1962)
” I know it may seem like this comment might be too long or maybe “overly exaggerated”, but this doesn’t even begin to express the greatness if this song. Seriously. It is stunning and should be number one, no question about it.”
4. Another Saturday Night (Ain’t That Good News, 1964)
“This is literally my favorite song. it’s been my favorite song for as long as I remember, the first song I remember hearing as a kid. it never gets old. I literally love it so much I can’t explain”
3. Chain Gang (Chain Gang, 1960)
“The song was inspired after a chance meeting with an actual chain gang of prisoners on a highway, seen while Cooke was on tour. Love the song so much!”
2. A Change Is Gonna Come (Ain’t That Good News, 1964)
“Folks, Have you forgotten this beautiful and euphonious work of music? This song can touch deep into your emotion, It’s their best song ever, I love it!”
1. You Send Me (Big Boy Sam Cooke, Vol. 3, 1957)
“No doubt that this is #1, great instrumentals, love the chorus most of all, one of my favorite songs. It is stunning and should be number one, no question about it. Great catchy song, could listen to it on repeat for hours”
