God, Sam that was so beautiful - almost like a prayer. So effortless and so lilting. Beautiful arrangement with your voice just drifting above it all. You were taken from us too soon Sam, imagine what you could have done.
I can listen to Sam sing this on this Video 1000 times and never tire of it. Hes so missed such a talent lost in a sad way. LISTEN to that voice just as sweet butter and melts and enters your heart and lifts your heart high. RIP DEAR SAM <3 Thanks so much !
Along with Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline (so natural), Nat King Cole (second only to Frank), Jim Croce, Karen Carpenter, and Matt Monro, and Judy Garland, we truly lost some marvelous singers too young.
The Righteous Brothers recording is superb, but I think the unique lilting Sam Cooke version is more appropriate to this wonderful song. Mind you - I am biased towards the one and only Sam Cooke - what a voice!! Pity about the vile cigarettes - just what you need to destroy such a gift.
He put his touch to this song without a doubt. Many artists have done it and all sound good. Tough song but many greats did it. Al Green,Righteous bros, Elvis, Roy Orbison, etc. Each put their touch. Don't hate. LOVE!
to emmakwall - I agree, Sam Cooke must be the best 'forgotten' soul singer - but then, his career was so short. Thank god for YouTube, digit enhancement and a few other things ...
@4ucalistyle Music came from a better time back then. It was felt deep in the heart, and given time to build into something special before being released by the artiest.
It was a point of pride. They weren't trying to see who could be the most vulgar, or yell rather then sing, There was soul and pride in the music and not so much about what the money would buy. Though after the show they partied for sure, many sadly flew though their wealth. But the songs are epic.
I'm speechless!! I love this version of this song sung by Sam Cooke. Although I was nothing but a twinkle of an eye when he living, my mother loved Sam Cooke and so do I. Thanks so much for posting this video.
Can't get any better then his voice. I surely miss this kind of talent compared to todays style and type of singing. I'm with guyfootballfan, at first I thought the ceiling was leaking and realized tears running down my face. Thanks for sharing this had truly made my day. Thank You, thank you sooooo much, and God Bless you with a wonderful New Year.
Heavens to Murgatroid! I had NO idea the late great Sam Cooke had ever covered this classic 50's tune. Absolutely beautiful! THANKS for posting it! You've MADE my day & my week! CHEERS! :-)
career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.[7]
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable
career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.[7]
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable
career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.[7]
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable
What a talent. What a beautiful voice and charismatic performer. Totally sublime. Thank you Mr. Cooke, I am so grateful for your music, a joy and comfort to me...and make out music too! :)
Just to clear up a few things: The Righteous Brothers were not the first to record this, or even to have a hit with it. It was a Top Ten hit at least twice in the 1950's. Al Hibber and Roy Hamilton each did very nice versions of it.
The brilliant Sam Cooke. A voice sweet as honey and a lovely face. What a waste of a great singer / songwriter who's life was cut short in such an awful way. RIP SAM YOU ARE MISSED AND LOVED.
I was listening to this very same version that somebody else posted here on YouTube, and everyone was just arguing about race and what not. I'm glad to see that here everyone is simply enjoying the music, because this song and Sam's singing is beyond beautiful. Awe inspiring.
Dude no song u have sang is average or below, and still the only artist in the world anyone can say, you must listen 2 this or else u will reggreate it soon or later
The whole things is so beautiful, but at the end when he sings the last "Godspeed your love to me" it's just incredible. Overwhelming to say the least.
there no words to describe dis,sam cooke just amazing n outstanding,i just wish he live a lil longer to gave da word more of his great hit,,am young kat bt i love dis dude music nuttin compares to it,,,,,,he will live forever wit me
there no words to describe dis,sam cooke just amazing n outstanding,i just wish he live a lil longer to gave da word more of his great hit,,am young kat bt i love dis dude music nuttin compares to it,,,,,,he will live forever wit me
@emmakwall Do you know where I can find videos of Sam performing with the soul stirrers. I absolutely love "It won't be very long" and have been searching for some video footage.
See if you can locate a "Sam Cooke Live at The Carnegie Hall" album. Absolute gems, Sam covered just about all the favourite hits and gave it the unique Sam Cooke treatment.
@Imayorkiemom I'd always thought so too -but as great as Al Hibbler is I have to say sam is better but we are talking about 2 great artists there is no need to compare Ithink
I searched this song and read the posts proclaiming each version "the best": Duncan; Hibler; Righteous Brothers. Even the lyricist was quoted as saying Elvis' version "was the best since 1955".
Anyone with half an ear should be floored by Sam's. A shining example of his incomparable vocal phrasing. Turn out all the lights; listen; and be swept into the pathos the lyrics were meant to evoke.
God, Sam that was so beautiful - almost like a prayer. So effortless and so lilting. Beautiful arrangement with your voice just drifting above it all. You were taken from us too soon Sam, imagine what you could have done.
JohnNepovietz 22 hours ago
This version moves you to tears.
ElvisFreak77 2 days ago
My very favorite is Les Baxter. It was simply magnificent!
stephenunzueta 2 days ago
I love the lightness of this version.everyone knows sam could have belted it out. Still love the righteous bros version best. This close second.
Bigturns33 3 days ago
Beautiful song beautiful Man
angeldp1000 4 days ago
The best version!
ermacn 1 week ago
THIS MELODY BRINGS PURE HEAVEN TO MY EARS
SuperFalino 1 week ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Sam Cooke
love this song
bambi1946100 1 week ago
R.I.P (1931-1964)
JeeeeDeeee 1 week ago
very, really sweet. we miss you Sam.
VireoIbis 1 week ago
thank you sam cooke to render this exquisite version...rest in heaven my friend
yvonne3841 1 week ago in playlist yvonne vintage 3
So wonderful and smooth! The BEST rendition!
Diciasette11 1 week ago
if god recorded he would use sam cooke,s voice so beautiful great post love and peace j vincent edwards
OtherTwin 1 week ago
Absolutely beautiful! Hypnotic!
alindsey2010 1 week ago
I can listen to Sam sing this on this Video 1000 times and never tire of it. Hes so missed such a talent lost in a sad way. LISTEN to that voice just as sweet butter and melts and enters your heart and lifts your heart high. RIP DEAR SAM <3 Thanks so much !
fearlessesther 2 weeks ago
Sam does a great rendition but the Brothers are Righteous.
bebe1943 2 weeks ago
Along with Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline (so natural), Nat King Cole (second only to Frank), Jim Croce, Karen Carpenter, and Matt Monro, and Judy Garland, we truly lost some marvelous singers too young.
raidencraig 2 weeks ago
The Original, and the best version! Sam, you are still loved!
ghostscantkill 2 weeks ago
magnifique! j en ai des frissons!!! merci!! kiss from france!!!
80yasm 2 weeks ago
Wow! What a voice!
nina1999ish 3 weeks ago
The Righteous Brothers recording is superb, but I think the unique lilting Sam Cooke version is more appropriate to this wonderful song. Mind you - I am biased towards the one and only Sam Cooke - what a voice!! Pity about the vile cigarettes - just what you need to destroy such a gift.
bentleycresta 4 weeks ago 2
@bentleycresta So true...
MarDesire 3 weeks ago
@MarDesire - Thank you for commenting - a great loss, but still the music lives on.
bentleycresta 3 weeks ago
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josh1josh1josh1 1 month ago
ohhh what a wonderful song
seminarutochan 1 month ago
I love Sam,but I gotta give this song to the righteous bros
dannybans23 1 month ago
He put his touch to this song without a doubt. Many artists have done it and all sound good. Tough song but many greats did it. Al Green,Righteous bros, Elvis, Roy Orbison, etc. Each put their touch. Don't hate. LOVE!
MrBenlo42 1 month ago 3
The best version of the song ever! This man gave a true meaning to the words "soul" and "music".
csalceriu 1 month ago
@csalceriu It's better than Al Green but the Righteous brothers do it THE BEST
angel7748ift 1 month ago
@csalceriu Like Butter melting on a Hot Biscuit.....let's see American Idol and X-Factor produce this.
TEXASFENDERBENDER 2 weeks ago
i wanted to like this but it just does nothing for me.....righteous brothers one was better imo
vanityrose12 1 month ago
Wonderfully understated version, perfect phrasing. He left us too soon.
lakurfiss 1 month ago
wow didnt know sam sang one of my all time favourites !!! nicee :))
SuperQueencleo 1 month ago
to emmakwall - I agree, Sam Cooke must be the best 'forgotten' soul singer - but then, his career was so short. Thank god for YouTube, digit enhancement and a few other things ...
MyMallyG 1 month ago
It's as though all the great master painters are represented in one voice.
charlyW34 1 month ago
great!! beautifull!!
oriondorado 1 month ago
the music in that era you could feel love and warmth, the music today you fell bullets and lots of tears
4ucalistyle 1 month ago 18
@4ucalistyle well isnt it a good thing if music can bring tears to your eyes ?
SuperQueencleo 1 month ago
@4ucalistyle I totally agree....
Aunestie4you 1 week ago
@4ucalistyle the music today makes you feel the slut grinding up against you leg
EnjoyEvil29 6 days ago
@4ucalistyle Music came from a better time back then. It was felt deep in the heart, and given time to build into something special before being released by the artiest.
It was a point of pride. They weren't trying to see who could be the most vulgar, or yell rather then sing, There was soul and pride in the music and not so much about what the money would buy. Though after the show they partied for sure, many sadly flew though their wealth. But the songs are epic.
applepiebetty 1 day ago
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the music in that era you could feel love and warmth, the music today you fell bullets
4ucalistyle 1 month ago
the music in that era you could feel love and warmth, the music today you fell bullets
4ucalistyle 1 month ago
This voice.....no words are adequate.
charlyW34 1 month ago
I'm speechless!! I love this version of this song sung by Sam Cooke. Although I was nothing but a twinkle of an eye when he living, my mother loved Sam Cooke and so do I. Thanks so much for posting this video.
jewholland 1 month ago 3
I would love to hear this a'capella. Anyone who can make this recording happen without the background music can call me a customer.
AllenDavenport 1 month ago
increible!!
MrAmphibio81 1 month ago
Can't get any better then his voice. I surely miss this kind of talent compared to todays style and type of singing. I'm with guyfootballfan, at first I thought the ceiling was leaking and realized tears running down my face. Thanks for sharing this had truly made my day. Thank You, thank you sooooo much, and God Bless you with a wonderful New Year.
beverlyshouse 2 months ago
I've got over 20 recordings of this classic, but I only just heard this one for the first time today. I'm so glad I found it here, thanks!
intercomsec 2 months ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Enough said.
nmw7504 2 months ago in playlist my fav's
Sam Cooke's voice gives another dimension to this song, this is a piece of the music history. A nice melody played for a great artist.
noobsaibot73 2 months ago
this is so beautiful. almost shed a tear.
lcarter290 2 months ago
@lcarter290 i'm crying my ass off right now
guyfootballfan 2 months ago
Heavens to Murgatroid! I had NO idea the late great Sam Cooke had ever covered this classic 50's tune. Absolutely beautiful! THANKS for posting it! You've MADE my day & my week! CHEERS! :-)
JubalCalif 2 months ago
@JubalCalif You are very welcome! As soon as I came across this recording I had to share it. Such a beautiful voice
TheDevonsMusic 2 months ago
It's amazing that there are three people that do not like this song.
nina1999ish 2 months ago
I love Sam Cooke, its tragic he left us at such a young age to me he will always be the greatest male vocalist of all time
p3x4567 2 months ago
one of the best renditions of this song ever!!!
GrannyTenderstone 2 months ago
Not what I am used to, but I love it nonetheless.
Notawesomeatall7 2 months ago
His beautiful vocals are to cherished, forever.
RealGood22 2 months ago
Nobody and I mean Nobody did it quite like SAM.
fanofall05 2 months ago
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career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.[7]
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable
spanky021262 2 months ago
career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.[7]
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable
spanky021262 2 months ago
career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.[7]
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable
spanky021262 2 months ago
God bless you dear Sam, so good RIP
LanzaFan1948 2 months ago
beautiful
13totolino 2 months ago
What a talent. What a beautiful voice and charismatic performer. Totally sublime. Thank you Mr. Cooke, I am so grateful for your music, a joy and comfort to me...and make out music too! :)
Xephon212 2 months ago 2
Hi All,
Just to clear up a few things: The Righteous Brothers were not the first to record this, or even to have a hit with it. It was a Top Ten hit at least twice in the 1950's. Al Hibber and Roy Hamilton each did very nice versions of it.
TGS556 3 months ago 8
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goeatbox1 3 months ago
@goeatbox1
You're right, Sam was a class act, but he recorded this years before the Righteous Brothers.
TGS556 3 months ago 2
I love you Sam! I miss you everyday!
Notawesomeatall7 3 months ago
Married to this song, something you never forget. Such a beautiful classic voice.
KeelerMediaGroup 3 months ago
His may be the sweetest, velvet voice I've ever heard. I was blessed to hear him on am radio when I was a kid.... Thank you for posting!
wayne1king 3 months ago
wat a voice .
one of the best singers of all time .wat a shame.
shelbygt31 3 months ago
The brilliant Sam Cooke. A voice sweet as honey and a lovely face. What a waste of a great singer / songwriter who's life was cut short in such an awful way. RIP SAM YOU ARE MISSED AND LOVED.
billyfuryfan64 3 months ago 4
amazing!
nina1999ish 3 months ago
I love sam Cooke but what a waste of time that was. Why bother remake a song if you're gonna sing it exactly the same(about).
Anericanmadness 3 months ago
I was listening to this very same version that somebody else posted here on YouTube, and everyone was just arguing about race and what not. I'm glad to see that here everyone is simply enjoying the music, because this song and Sam's singing is beyond beautiful. Awe inspiring.
GrandsonofSoul 3 months ago 2
Dude no song u have sang is average or below, and still the only artist in the world anyone can say, you must listen 2 this or else u will reggreate it soon or later
whisthaj 3 months ago
A beautiful and very tasteful arrangement; Cooke's diction, together with the subtle key changes, tremolos and tempo fluctuations are perfect.
AJNorth 4 months ago
Mr Soul stick with Swing Low,Sweet Chariot!!! Your making my ears bleed!!!
MegaBighut 4 months ago
This is a true Soul, Soul and nothing more but Soul!
Thank you so much Sam!
Sophiestelle 4 months ago
The whole things is so beautiful, but at the end when he sings the last "Godspeed your love to me" it's just incredible. Overwhelming to say the least.
imjohnandyouare 4 months ago
there no words to describe dis,sam cooke just amazing n outstanding,i just wish he live a lil longer to gave da word more of his great hit,,am young kat bt i love dis dude music nuttin compares to it,,,,,,he will live forever wit me
nigh8trider1 5 months ago
there no words to describe dis,sam cooke just amazing n outstanding,i just wish he live a lil longer to gave da word more of his great hit,,am young kat bt i love dis dude music nuttin compares to it,,,,,,he will live forever wit me
nigh8trider1 5 months ago
So so so beautiful.
beeeefa 5 months ago 2
magnificent
SIXTIESMUSICGUY 6 months ago 2
SAM'S VERSION OF THIS SONG GIVES ME CHILLS, HE SINGS WITH SUCH CLARITY AND SOUL! SIMPLY AMAZING!
lisarodgers30 6 months ago 2
just a fantastic singer doing an incredible song!
eboy828 7 months ago
just the best no words!!
vivascargill1 8 months ago
Genius! My favorite artist ever! I love this version.
chegenyanzi 9 months ago
the most incredible singer who ever lived. Long live his memory, Mr Soul!
emmakwall 9 months ago 52
@emmakwall thanks for the link mia X
skibadee66 9 months ago
@emmakwall Do you know where I can find videos of Sam performing with the soul stirrers. I absolutely love "It won't be very long" and have been searching for some video footage.
Datruedreamer 1 month ago
See if you can locate a "Sam Cooke Live at The Carnegie Hall" album. Absolute gems, Sam covered just about all the favourite hits and gave it the unique Sam Cooke treatment.
macvatu 9 months ago
I loved Sam Cooke and his music but as great as he was Al Hibbler is the clear owner of this song.
Imayorkiemom 10 months ago
@Imayorkiemom I'd always thought so too -but as great as Al Hibbler is I have to say sam is better but we are talking about 2 great artists there is no need to compare Ithink
vivascargill1 8 months ago
I searched this song and read the posts proclaiming each version "the best": Duncan; Hibler; Righteous Brothers. Even the lyricist was quoted as saying Elvis' version "was the best since 1955".
Anyone with half an ear should be floored by Sam's. A shining example of his incomparable vocal phrasing. Turn out all the lights; listen; and be swept into the pathos the lyrics were meant to evoke.
dphillips2222 10 months ago
I'm so happy he recorded his own version of this:) What a gift.
diceroller1982 1 year ago 33