If you compare any of Sam Cooke's studio recordings to this live concert, you'll immediately notice a difference. In the studio, Cooke exudes pop-oriented smoothness. While on stage, he loses himself in his soul and gospel roots.When researching this album, I found that many reviewers felt this was the best recording of a live concert ever. I don't know if I would go that far. Maybe if I was a huge Sam Cooke fan. I did find it entertaining, I just don't know if it was the BEST.
It was very interesting that the album, while recorded in 1963, was not released until almost 22 years later in 1985. It's very ironic, considering the reception that it's received, that it went unreleased for so long.
I'm looking forward to comparing it to James Brown's Live At The Apollo, which I'll be listening to tomorrow.
Favorite Tracks: "Cupid," "Chain Gang," "Twistin' The Night Away" and "Nothing Can Change This Love"
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