Shake

by Sam Cooke

Shake cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 February 1965
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 14:35
  • Community rating: 3.9/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released shortly after his tragic death, 'Shake' serves as a posthumous testament to Sam Cooke's evolving artistry. The record juxtaposes the gritty, driving rhythm of the title track with polished pop standards, illustrating his profound capability to bridge the raw energy of Southern soul with mainstream commercial appeal.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, soulful, vocal, rhythmic, classic

Tracklist

  1. Shake
  2. Yeah Man
  3. Win Your Love for Me
  4. Love You Most of All
  5. Meet Me at Mary's Place
  6. It's Got the Whole World Shakin'
  7. A Change Is Gonna Come
  8. I'm in the Mood for Love
  9. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
  10. Comes Love
  11. I'm Just a Country Boy
  12. (Somebody) Ease My Troublin' Mind

Credits

More from Sam Cooke: full discography