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Night BeatSam Cooke
Soul & R&B · 1960s
Night Beat — 1963
Sam Cooke
Released 1963Soul & R&B
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A late-night, bluesy set that shows the depth beneath Cooke's pop sheen. Intimate and soulful. An underrated classic. Not prolific in our collection, but essential where they appear.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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