Rhythm & The Blues - Sam Cooke

Personnel includes: Sam Cooke (vocals); Horace Ott, Sammy Lowe (conductors); Rene Hall (conductor, guitar); Clifton "Clif" White, Barney Kessel (guitar); Raymond Johnson (piano); Billy Preston (organ); Clifford Hils (bass); Edward"Sharky" Hall, Hal Blaine (drums).Compilation producer: Paul Williams.Recorded between May 19, 1961 and February 25, 1963. Includes liner notes by Cliff White.All tracks have been digitally remastered.Personnel: Sam Cooke (vocals).Liner Note Author: Clifford White.Arranger: Sammy Lowe.It has been said that Sam Cooke never sang a false note. Though the statement is probably only popular myth, there is no evidence of misstep on any recording he left behind. THE RHYTHM AND THE BLUES collects many of the singer's lesser known forays in the smooth, dark hues of R&B. Fans of Cooke's gospel beginnings or his pop breakthroughs will undoubtedly treasure this collection of late night crooners. Whatever he sang, Cooke's execution was one of smooth control, masterful