Cooke’s Tour

Sam Cooke

Cooke’s Tour

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Far Away Places 3:33 2. Under Paris Skies 3:15 3. South of the Border (Down Mexico Way) 3:16 4. Bali Haʻi 3:22 5. The Coffee Song (They’ve Got an Awful Lot of Coffee in Brazil) 2:06 6. Arrivederci, Roma (Goodbye to Rome) 2:53 7. London by Night 3:39 8. Jamaica Farewell 2:38 9. Galway Bay 3:05 10. Sweet Leilani 2:53 11. The Japanese Farewell Song 3:03 12. The House I Live In 3:23
Cooke's Tour is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, released in 1960. The album showcases Cooke's smooth vocal style and his ability to blend gospel, pop, and R&B influences. It features a collection of songs that highlight his versatility as an artist and his knack for storytelling through music. The album includes iconic tracks such as 'You Send Me,' which helped to establish Cooke as a significant figure in the music industry. Its legacy is marked by its influence on the soul genre and Cooke's status as a pioneer for future artists.