Yesterday, 12/11/2024, 60 years ago, we lost the most versatile, classy, elegant, transformative singer that ever graced this planet: Sam Cooke. RIH Mr. Cooke you will never be forgotten.
Saw him in action as a child with my dad. This tall good looking blackman with all the confidence in the world just stood there singing, tore the house down. The females went nuts. This guy is the only singer I know who has 100% control over his voice. He could go from a major to a 7th - 13th back to a Major without missing a beat. Rod Stewart says Sam is the singer other singers pay to sing. He is right. Doesn't hurt he was such a good writer too. Never be another Sam.
Sam Cooke’s voice was amazing! He could sing the phone book and make you feel it! He’s iconic! There’ll never be another like him! He has inspired so many great artist too! My Dad was a huge fan and he passed that on to me! He’s the GOAT! ❤❤
It's amazing! Everything you're saying about this song, I said to myself and anyone who would listen to me, about 35 years ago! His control, his timing, his refusal to be a slave to the rhythm. I'm glad to know there is someone out there verbalizing this sentiment!
This is my absolute favorite recording of this song from Sam. I just played it earlier this week which is probably why this video came up on my TH-cam feed. ☺️ Gratitude for shining a light on him & breaking this down for us🙌🏾✨💖💕 New Subscriber😌
As I said for the last 50 years. No one born or will be born that can out sing this Man!!!! Just ask the person you think that's up to it to sing (Lord remember me ) !!!!!!!!!! Yes I ask Steve Perry also never return my email.
Subscribed! Love your breakdown and your voice. You're absolutely correct about perfectly placed runs having more impact. Sometimes, less really is more.
I heard this fantastic beautiful song last yr on a 1957 episode of American Bandstand. Very familiar with all his other very good songs listening to music since 58. You sound good singing this. Saw later in the intro yr a music teacher. Best success on yr channel
Sam is one of the best,Jackie Wilson is also one of the best.Jackie show his true ability when song Danny Boy.Could u play jackie singing Danny Boy.I agree u about Sam he had the most beautuf voice and knew exactly what to do with it.God bless keep playing this good music.
My man! This is my first time watching one of your reactions and I’m here to stay! I like to use the term I heard Dr. Dre use when he wanted you to appreciate the production of the Chronic album, he said he wanted you to listen sonically. You, my brother, are listening to this music “sonically” and appreciating the small details (which are actually huge details when you think about it) while understanding that each riff or long vowel is, in itself, a story the artist is telling aside from the actual words. You get it! I hope I can find some Donny Hathaway reactions on your channel! I’d tell ya to keep up the great work but you probably don’t know how to be any other way? 😂
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE JAN.2023 VOTED Sam COOKE GREATEST male SINGER OF ALL-TIME...HE DID NOT IDOLIZE NAT RESPECTED YES.....SAM LOVED. RH HARRIS,IRA TUCKER &LOUIE ARMSTRONG...IM TELLING U FACTS...THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN In 1983TOLD ME SAM was the only SINGER that would WRECK A SHOW WITH ONE NOTE..RIP
A tremendous, tremendous loss. And as you mentioned about going into the Pop businesses, where the money happened to be compared to the money from singing Gospel. He went to his dad for advice and his dad said, "If you can make more money singing Pop music over Gospel. That's not your religion, it's your job."
James said if I could sing like Sam I wouldn't have to dance. Marvin was so taken with Sam that all his earlier song were imitation of Sam. He added the "E" to his surname out of respect for Sam. Otis would have died for Sam. And the list goes on. There's a female version to Sam. She doesn't float between notes like Sam but she has the same timing, tonal quality, control and range. Connie Francis
Hey Rufus. I just stumbled across your channel and I’m enjoying your assessments of some of Sam’s classic performances. I don’t know if you’re familiar with this one, but I’d love to hear your breakdown. The pureness of his tone and enunciation is simply enchanting. It’s one of my favorites from his early Pop recordings. I learned from the daughter of the song’s producer, Bumps Blackwell, that it was his favorite as well. th-cam.com/video/8c-cSOCtNuY/w-d-xo.html
Roy, oooh boy that’s my one of my favorites too. I also happened to fall in love with a girl from Vermont around the time I fell in love with Sam Cooke, so that song has special meaning to me. Ski trails, ski trails, ski trails on, a mountain siiide. Sam uses his signature repeating technique to great effect, rendering that would-be Pop song somehow something else. The climax-and I’ll tell you I cried when I first heard it-is the last “so hypnotized by the lovely... evening summer breeze” the way he stretches out “eeeeeEEEvening.” But then, right then, when you think he has taken you home and there’s nowhere left to go, Sam breaks through the roof: “Warbling abo-bo-bo-bo-bov-ov-ove... a meadow laarrrrrk.” This man actually WARBLES LIKE A BIRD while he sings about a warbling bird. Absolutely stunning! Who on earth would think of, let alone dare to do, such a thing? What a bold, imaginative, hilarious move for a singer to make. Only Sam. He conveys the essence of songs, the spirit of their story, so sincerely, like he is testifying the truth of his feelings. And it shines! You and I and Moonlight in Vererrrrmont.
Mannn. I miss this era of music..... Sam Cooke a legend forever. This was dope.
Yesterday, 12/11/2024, 60 years ago, we lost the most versatile, classy, elegant, transformative singer that ever graced this planet: Sam Cooke. RIH Mr. Cooke you will never be forgotten.
Absolutely agree.
Saw him in action as a child with my dad. This tall good looking blackman with all the confidence in the world just stood there singing, tore the house down. The females went nuts. This guy is the only singer I know who has 100% control over his voice. He could go from a major to a 7th - 13th back to a Major without missing a beat. Rod Stewart says Sam is the singer other singers pay to sing. He is right. Doesn't hurt he was such a good writer too. Never be another Sam.
Sam Cooke’s voice was amazing! He could sing the phone book and make you feel it! He’s iconic! There’ll never be another like him! He has inspired so many great artist too! My Dad was a huge fan and he passed that on to me! He’s the GOAT! ❤❤
Sam made love to that song! Greatest to ever do it!
It's amazing! Everything you're saying about this song, I said to myself and anyone who would listen to me, about 35 years ago! His control, his timing, his refusal to be a slave to the rhythm. I'm glad to know there is someone out there verbalizing this sentiment!
Effortlessly classy and deeply soulful just beautiful ❤️
He was truly in a class by himself . The range he had was a warm heart felt feeling . ❤❤
So true my father always just sing flat foot less runs and Sam did this with perfection
You got that ear brother. You be catchin' those hidden runs. And Sam got a million of um.. Great Job!
Sam was masterful with lyrics!
This is my all-time favorite! BTW, Rufus, you have a great voice!
Thank you!!
This is my absolute favorite recording of this song from Sam. I just played it earlier this week which is probably why this video came up on my TH-cam feed. ☺️ Gratitude for shining a light on him & breaking this down for us🙌🏾✨💖💕 New Subscriber😌
Sam Cooke should be studied in college. Singing 101
This is fantastic; been under Sam's spell and now, I know the science behind the magic! WAHOU!
He was masterful
My man he number one.
As I said for the last 50 years. No one born or will be born that can out sing this Man!!!! Just ask the person you think that's up to it to sing (Lord remember me ) !!!!!!!!!! Yes I ask Steve Perry also never return my email.
Love Sam Cooke.
Great singer.
Subscribed! Love your breakdown and your voice. You're absolutely correct about perfectly placed runs having more impact. Sometimes, less really is more.
Thanks for the sub!!
I heard this fantastic beautiful song last yr on a 1957 episode of American Bandstand. Very familiar with all his other very good songs listening to music since 58. You sound good singing this. Saw later in the intro yr a music teacher. Best success on yr channel
Yes this is great stuff!! Thank you so much!!
Do Frankie Lymon's "I'm not a juvenile delinquent" next - new subscriber alert.
Love that tune!
Hey, I love how you loving the greatest crooner/ singer of all time! Great job!
Also, in the intro of the song each of Sam's 'i love you' sis subtley different.
Excellent video of the 🐐! 🙏🏾🎼
Sam is one of the best,Jackie Wilson is also one of the best.Jackie show his true ability when song Danny Boy.Could u play jackie singing Danny Boy.I agree u about Sam he had the most beautuf voice and knew exactly what to do with it.God bless keep playing this good music.
Sam cooke = 🐐
My man! This is my first time watching one of your reactions and I’m here to stay! I like to use the term I heard Dr. Dre use when he wanted you to appreciate the production of the Chronic album, he said he wanted you to listen sonically. You, my brother, are listening to this music “sonically” and appreciating the small details (which are actually huge details when you think about it) while understanding that each riff or long vowel is, in itself, a story the artist is telling aside from the actual words. You get it! I hope I can find some Donny Hathaway reactions on your channel! I’d tell ya to keep up the great work but you probably don’t know how to be any other way? 😂
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE JAN.2023 VOTED Sam COOKE GREATEST male SINGER OF ALL-TIME...HE DID NOT IDOLIZE NAT RESPECTED YES.....SAM LOVED. RH HARRIS,IRA TUCKER &LOUIE ARMSTRONG...IM TELLING U FACTS...THE GREAT DAVID RUFFIN In 1983TOLD ME SAM was the only SINGER that would WRECK A SHOW WITH ONE NOTE..RIP
He is the greatest male singer of all time. And you are right, he did not idolized Nat.
Bruh. Will you please analyze brook benton and Dinah Washington. Together and individually.
Nice.... Very informative.... 🔥
Please react to Nat King Coles version. He sings it so beautifully
Absolutely the original!!
Nat was good but nowhere close to Sam. Sam just glides between the notes.
Sam cooke the Number One 👏🙂
A tremendous, tremendous loss. And as you mentioned about going into the Pop businesses, where the money happened to be compared to the money from singing Gospel. He went to his dad for advice and his dad said, "If you can make more money singing Pop music over Gospel. That's not your religion, it's your job."
Okay, James Brown said Sam Cooke was the best that ever did it.
James said if I could sing like Sam I wouldn't have to dance. Marvin was so taken with Sam that all his earlier song were imitation of Sam. He added the "E" to his surname out of respect for Sam. Otis would have died for Sam. And the list goes on. There's a female version to Sam. She doesn't float between notes like Sam but she has the same timing, tonal quality, control and range. Connie Francis
I uploaded that performance, and really enjoyed your reaction! Was that your first time watching it?
Yes!! That particular performance in its entirety I had never seen!! It was crazy!!
Not just James Brown, Otis Redding, Salomon Burke, Marvin Gaye, all said the same thing
Hey Rufus. I just stumbled across your channel and I’m enjoying your assessments of some of Sam’s classic performances.
I don’t know if you’re familiar with this one, but I’d love to hear your breakdown. The pureness of his tone and enunciation is simply enchanting. It’s one of my favorites from his early Pop recordings. I learned from the daughter of the song’s producer, Bumps Blackwell, that it was his favorite as well.
th-cam.com/video/8c-cSOCtNuY/w-d-xo.html
Roy, oooh boy that’s my one of my favorites too. I also happened to fall in love with a girl from Vermont around the time I fell in love with Sam Cooke, so that song has special meaning to me. Ski trails, ski trails, ski trails on, a mountain siiide. Sam uses his signature repeating technique to great effect, rendering that would-be Pop song somehow something else. The climax-and I’ll tell you I cried when I first heard it-is the last “so hypnotized by the lovely... evening summer breeze” the way he stretches out “eeeeeEEEvening.” But then, right then, when you think he has taken you home and there’s nowhere left to go, Sam breaks through the roof: “Warbling abo-bo-bo-bo-bov-ov-ove... a meadow laarrrrrk.” This man actually WARBLES LIKE A BIRD while he sings about a warbling bird. Absolutely stunning! Who on earth would think of, let alone dare to do, such a thing? What a bold, imaginative, hilarious move for a singer to make. Only Sam. He conveys the essence of songs, the spirit of their story, so sincerely, like he is testifying the truth of his feelings. And it shines! You and I and Moonlight in Vererrrrmont.
Outstanding review, Rufus 👏🏾!
Nat King Cole?? Sam was light years beyond Cole.
Nat came out first and was very blusey until they changed his style.