Mr Soul

Description

Sam Cooke, inventor and true king of soul, recorded "Mr. Soul" the same year as "Night Beat," an album that feels like a more mature version, with soul ballads taking up most of the record. Laid-back tempos and rich arrangements serve as a setting for Sam's slightly melancholic voice, infusing a comforting energy capable of mending broken hearts. With classics such as "Willow Weep For Me," "I Wish You Love," and "For Sentimental Reasons," Cooke reveals a sensitive and discreet side of his personality without ever losing his keen sense of melody, using the power of his voice with subtlety. If Sam Cooke had lived longer, we would no doubt have been treated to more music of this exceptional quality. In the meantime, we must content ourselves with the treasures he left us. "Mr. Soul" is available in a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on orange vinyl.