Night Beat

Sam Cooke

Night Beat

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen 3:26 2. Lost and Lookin’ 2:12 3. Mean Old World 3:48 4. Please Don’t Drive Me Away 2:14 5. I Lost Everything 3:25 6. Get Yourself Another Fool 4:06 7. Little Red Rooster 2:53 8. Laughin’ and Clownin’ 3:37 9. Trouble Blues 3:22 10. You Gotta Move 2:39 11. Fool’s Paradise 2:34 12. Shake Rattle and Roll 3:17
Historical Archive
Night Beat is a seminal album by Sam Cooke, released in 1963. The album showcases Cooke's unique ability to blend gospel, pop, and rhythm and blues, creating a sound that resonates with emotional depth and smooth sophistication. Notable for its introspective lyrics and Cooke's powerful vocal delivery, the album includes classics such as 'Somebody Have Mercy' and 'You Send Me'. It is often regarded as one of Cooke's finest works, highlighting his artistry during a transformative era in American music.