DO NOT BUY THIS!!!

This compilation is completely worthless. The SACD "Portrait of a Legend" has long since eclipsed this unforgivable compilation of The Great Sam Cooke. It is completely unessential. There is no musical representation from Sam's glorious gospel days nor his ambitious and wonderfully risk taking final days. I can't believe this is even in print. People may say "Oh its just for casual Sam Cooke fans or for those who would like to start getting into his music." I don't even think there is a such thing as a "casual" Sam Cooke fan! The best inroduction to Sam is "Portrait of a Legend" and from there get "Keep Movin' On" "Live at Harlem Square" "At The Copa" "Sam Cooke with The Soul Stirrers" and the flawless "Night Beat." From there seek out the three box sets and then songs and albums that can only be found on vinyl. This would have received zero stars but Sam's voice is so transcendent it makes up for every flaw I described. :o)

Not Good Enough

This greatest hits is ok but your better off getting Portrait Of A Legend because this album doesn't have Change Is Gonna Come or songs from Sam and his old group. So save some money and get Portrait Of A Legend and not this you'll be happy that you did.

Great collection

I bought the cd for two songs, "Cupid" and "Twistin' the Night Away". I'm glad I got this one though because the rest of it is great. I listen to the cd pretty much straight through which is rare for me. If you like even one of the songs on this cd you'll probably like the rest. He's got a really smooth voice. You can't help but enjoy. I LOVE this cd