Sam Cooke - Cupid
The response was so great from my first Sam post, that I decided to post another. Cupid contains one of the most recognizable melodies known in music. The song is a simple yet heartfelt plea for love. Songs like this do not get written anymore, and that’s a shame.
If you could have formed your musical identity in any other time, when would it have been? I have always said mid to late 60s, but recently I’ve pushed it to the late 1960s - early 1970s. Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath replace Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Hot Damn.
Dusty Springfield - Spooky
If you’ve been anywhere near my house this past week, chances are you’ve been bludgeoned by 60s/70s soul music, and topping the list of ‘Stuff Played Way Too Much for One Week’ is Dusty Springfield.
Most people know Dusty for her hit Son of a Preacherman, but not everyone realizes Dusty has tons of excellent songs to her name, and Spooky, a cover of a Classic IV song, happens to be a personal favorite. The song features a well-known, often-sampled hook, and would perfectly complement a bottle of wine, dim lights, and a fireplace.
Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
Songs like this one just aren’t written anymore. Taken from us waaay too early, Sam Cooke did things his own way with his immediately recognizable voice. Some people contend that the best music of all time was created from the mid-50s to the mid-70s, and I myself find it hard to disagree.
My next few posts will focus on this era. Doo-wop, Jazz Standards, Swing, and general Crooning will be theme. Let me know in the comments if you’re looking forward to these posts, or if you think I should keep it current.
Enjoy!
