Sam Cooke’s live recording, Live At The Harlem Square Club 1963 is a classic from the early days of soul. Incredibly it stayed in the vaults for over twenty years before it was first released in 1985.
Originally a gospel star with the Soul Stirrers, Sam Cooke was a pioneer in both soul and cross-over pop at a time when the civil rights movement was growing.
Sam Cooke Live At The Harlem Square 1963 – Overall Rating = 28/30
Early versions of this album were called One Night Stand – Live At The Harlem Square Club.
Set List – 8/10 Rating
The set list is short but what’s on it is gold. Continue reading Sam Cooke Live At The Harlem Square Club 1963