sam cooke-mona lisa

I saw one of the most beautiful girls that I've ever seen in my life the other day and I was in such awe so I played Sam's version of Mona Lisa because the lyrics described pretty much how I felt. I decided to share this with my fellow youtubers. Hope you enjoy.

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• lisa
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• soul
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[SoulPowerful]

Delores Mohawk.. his first wife. The story of how she died is so sad to me. I believe the poor woman was extremely heartbroken when Sam Cooke decided he didn't want to be married to her any longer.

[trevycoley83]

yeah she was sooo beautiful and i think it hurt him even more when she passed especially with him knowing that she had left her son, behind poor fella.

[mbsunlimited]

Absolutely beautiful! Nat's version was great,but SAM COOKE breathed life and soul into this song. By the way,who is that fine woman in the picture with SAM? Is it his first wife?

[trevycoley83]

yep it sure is.

[nardos07]

Why Monalisa? the woman with him is beautiful than ugly monalisa.what ???????

[trevycoley83]

In saying that she is Mona Lisa he's conveying that she is a piece of art, I know what you're saying though...

[MJRookieRook]

OH DEAR LORD JESUS CHRIST!!! THIS MAN'S VOICE SOUNDS LIKE THE OCEAN...SO PURE AND CLEAN AND CLEAR. He sings this song as if it's his own and he made it his own. He had the prettiest sound ever and no one could have competed with that. Nat's version of course will always be a timeless classic but Sam's is right up there with his. Like the way he did Nat's other song I Love You For Sentimental Reasons. The studio version was awesome! Anything melodic that came out of his mouth was sweet. Love Sam!

[bobbyelvis12]

Such a beautiful voice!

[lthomaskck]

@anonymousdei ....the song is called 'farewell my darling' and its on the 'heart of soul' album. also, check out sam's 'lovable'. absolutely beautiful !

[johnnyrockintalkin]

this is actually one of best songs i have ever heard........much more haunting and tender than nat cole's fantastic version........the vocal is sensational in it;s tender, soulful simplicity and the backing arrangement must have been played by angels. the photo of sam and his first wife makes you want to cry knowing what happened to them. the photo is as perfect as the song...... young and handsome sam with his obviously proud, loving him, beautiful wife. the photo is a mona lisa in itself....

[himandme1]

@mbsunlimited very good ,try it by conway twitty or cliff richard

[bornthug213]

Heaven is in this song!

[legendarymrsoul]

YES it hurt Sam to his heart he dedicated the song Somewhere there a girl to her talk with joey her son off and on and he said he lost wonderful mother and the greatest Dad in the world.

[mrsam2009]

Nat, Sam & Marvin did this song and all three are excellent.

[dfancyman]

~SIMMMMMPLY BEEEAUTIFUL~ Sam was in a league of his on.....he was untouchable!!! "Much Love To A Great One". Jesse Belvin Jr.

[rhinoman1234]

Amazing! Where is this recorded? it rivals Nat's; and that is the gold standard!

[Democrat64]

Now, I love Sam Cooke's songs, be they originals or interpretations of existing classics done by others of the period. But when Nat King Cole puts a stamp on a song...it becomes an indelible marker that reflects Nat, irrespective, of who's singing it. To me, it's akin to someone singing Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" they may do it...but, the original can never be touched. Same is true for Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa". Each song has become their signature songs and associated with both.