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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0018771989929 Format: Hybrid SACD, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Label: Abkco Manufacturer: Abkco MPN: 98992 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Abkco Release Date: June 17, 2003 Studio: Abkco Editorial Review: Album Description: Japanese only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing packaged in a paper sleeve. Universal. 2008. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - SURE IS!Years ago by the score I heard the title number sung by this great star, and it made my hair stand on end, the way all great music does. From then (back in vinyl days)on, I checked out and sometimes bought new discs with his name attached. Once I even heard an original or early version by one of the older blues singers. Great, but only made me wish I could hear Sam again. I sickened my friends going on about Sam Cooke and Good News - until of course came the Net and cybermarketing. In seconds, of ... Read More Rating: - Some more Good NewsI cannot speak enough about this album. I am a suburban, white teenager, who listens to alternative music. Two weeks ago, I had no idea who Sam Cooke even was. But I picked this album up on a recommendation, and I was blown away. The sound quality is beautiful, much better than most of the mp3s out. The songs themselves are beautiful--nearly indescribable. If you are casual listener (as I was) trying to see what Sam Cooke was all about, by all means pick up this album. Its price, ... Read More Rating:  - Simply Classic...Sam Cooke had one of the most incredible voices in music. His style has influenced everyone from Rod Stewart to the amazing Gavin DeGraw. Lucky for us, we are still able to enjoy Sam's voice and songs today. For the casual fan this is a nice little introduction to his music. For those who want to dig a bit deeper into his catalog the box set The Man Who Invented Soul is wonderful and my personal favorite-Sam Cooke-The Man And His Music is simply excellent. The track list on Ain't That Good News includes: Read More Rating: - Great but redundantMake no mistake this is a five star album in terms of musical quality. However, most of the music has been issued with better packaging and equal sound on another compilation. In its time, "Ain't That Good News" (1964) was probably Cooke's best studio album. It's more diverse and exciting than "Night Beat" his other indisputable masterwork. The songs here feature an artist exploding as a performer and composer. Every track here breaks down some sort of musical barrier. It's like Cooke is taking the whole ... Read More |
