Sam Cooke – The First Mile of The Way [BFRSD2021]

In celebration of Specialty Records’ 75th anniversary, a new Sam Cooke compilation featuring tracks from his Specialty catalog focusing on his pop-leaning tracks plus the live recordings from the legendary 1955 Shrine Concert that have never been available on vinyl before.

This 3 X 10″ release in a triple-gatefold jacket, featuring replica flyers and other ephemera included as inserts in the packaging.

SIDE 1
1. Any Day Now (Take 6/Alternate) THE SOUL STIRRERS
2. Pilgrim Of Sorrow (Alternate Take) THE SOUL STIRRERS
3. Jesus Gave Me Water THE SOUL STIRRERS
4. Peace In the Valley THE SOUL STIRRERS
5. Jesus Wash Away My Troubles THE SOUL STIRRERS
6. Were You There THE SOUL STIRRERS

SIDE 2
1. Id Give Up All My Sins and Serve the Lord THE SOUL STIRRERS
2. Touch the Hem Of His Garment THE SOUL STIRRERS
3. One More River THE SOUL STIRRERS
4. Mean Old World (Take 3/Alternate) THE SOUL STIRRERS
5. Hes So Wonderful THE SOUL STIRRERS
6. Thats Heaven to Me THE SOUL STIRRERS

SIDE 3
1. I Have A Friend Above All Others (Live) THE SOUL STIRRERS
2. Be With Me Jesus (Live) THE SOUL STIRRERS

SIDE 4
1. Nearer to Thee (Live) THE SOUL STIRRERS

SIDE 5
1. Loveable SAM COOKE
2. I Need You Now SAM COOKE
3. Ill Come Running Back To You SAM COOKE
4. I Dont Want to Cry SAM COOKE

SIDE 6
1. Forever SAM COOKE
2. Happy In Love SAM COOKE
3. Thats All I Need to Know SAM COOKE