Sam Cooke’s SAR Records Story 1959-1965 Various Artists SKU: 7121761 Barcode: 0018771217619 108.00 £108.00 Genre: Soul / Funk Label: Decca (UMO) / Pop / Decca Released Date: 10th May 2024 Buying Format: 4LP Box Set Forthcoming Pre Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info Sam Cooke’s SAR Records Story 1959-1965 gathers significant recordings of SAR Records – the label Sam Cooke co-founded, produced the majority of records for and was instrumental in operating. Groundbreaking artists such as The Soul Stirrers, Johnnie Taylor, Billy Preston, and Bobby Womack’s group The Valentinos are all featured, in addition to Sam himself. “The whole SAR Records Story is infused with Sam Cooke’s rapturous sense of how sacred gospel and sexual soul flow together, unbroken,” stated Milo Miles on NPR’s Fresh Air upon the set’s initial release almost three decades ago. In an era where black-owned labels were a rarity, Los Angeles based SAR Records was founded at almost exactly the same time as Motown, its Detroit counterpart. SAR was established in 1959 by Sam Cooke, music publisher J.W. Alexander, and S. Roy Crain, Cooke’s road manager and founder of gospel group The Soul Stirrers. The acronymous name standing for Sam Alex Roy, SAR sought to keep gospel music alive while simultaneously crossing over to pop audiences in the secular world. LPs 1 and 2 of the set focus on the former, while LPs 3 and 4 encompass the latter. From choosing talent, to writing a great number of songs, to producing, SAR was entirely the fulfillment of Cooke’s vision on a musical/creative level. The superstar singer, who had already crossed over from the gospel world himself, tirelessly coached the vocalists during SAR recording sessions, emphasizing diction. His methods are heard throughout the collection, as he is heard speaking to artists between takes. “And by [Sam] being there with you and just giving you that special attention, you wanted to give it to him like it was supposed to be. I think that’s what made SAR, SAR. Because he was selling himself through different artists.” – Bobby Womack Artist Various Artists Genre Soul / Funk Label Decca (UMO) / Pop / Decca Buying Options 4LP Box Set Format 4LP , Box Set Condition New Country UK Track Listings Wade in the Water (Chatter) Wade in the Water I'm a Pilgrim Praying Ground Somebody (Chatter) Somebody Sometimes Amazing Grace Pass Me Not Oh Mary, Don't You Weep (Chatter) Oh Mary, Don't You Weep Since I Met the Savior God Is Standing By Lead Me to Calvary (Rehearsal) Listen to the Angels Sing Don't Leave Me Alone Stand By Me Father Jesus Be a Fence Around Me, Lead Me Jesus Free at Last Looking Back (Chatter) Looking Back Born Again Wait On Jesus Time Brings About a Change Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone Yield Not to Temptation (Chatter) Yield Not to Temptation Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray Somewhere There's a God That's Heaven to Me You Send Me Just for You Somewhere There's a Girl You Were Made for Me When a Boy Falls in Love Soothe Me That's Where It's At (Chatter) That's Where It's At Everybody Wants to Fall in Love Keep On Loving You I'll Always Be in Love With You Baby We've Got Love (Chatter) Baby We've Got Love Baby, Lots of Luck Put Me Down Easy Rome (Wasn't Built in a Day) Greazee Part I & II I Gopher You I Gopher You (Chatter) You're Always On My Mind I Need Lots of Love Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong Black Night Damper You Can Run (But You Can't Hide) Meet Me at the Twisting Place (Chatter) Meet Me at the Twisting Place Good Good Loving The Wobble Lookin' for a Love (Chatter) Lookin' for a Love I've Got a Love for You I've Got a Girl (Chatter) I've Got a Girl Tired of Living in the Country It's All Over Now Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from Various Artists View Product Quick View Various Artists The Rough Guide to Memphis Blues Blues | World Music Network | 1LP Released 31st May 2024 £14.00 Pre Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists The Rough Guide to Memphis Blues £14.00 Genre: Blues Label: World Music Network SKU: RGNET1411LP Formats: 1LP Released Date: 31st May 2024 Read More Pre Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists The Rough Guide to Blues & the Beast Blues | World Music Network | 180g, 1LP Released 31st May 2024 £14.00 Pre Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists The Rough Guide to Blues & the Beast £14.00 Genre: Blues Label: World Music Network SKU: RGNET1428LP Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 31st May 2024 Read More Pre Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists W3NG Rock And Pop | Numero Group | 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released 24th May 2024 £22.00 - £23.00 Select options Various Artists W3NG £22.00 - £23.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: Numero Group Formats: 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released Date: 24th May 2024 Read More Select options View Product Quick View Various Artists Everyone’s Getting Involved Rock And Pop | A24 Music | 2LP, Coloured Vinyl Released 26th July 2024 £36.00 Pre Order View Pre/Back Orders Various Artists Everyone’s Getting Involved £36.00 Genre: Rock And Pop Label: A24 Music SKU: A24M026lp-C1 Formats: 2LP, Coloured Vinyl Released Date: 26th July 2024 Read More Pre Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Various Artists Jazz Dispensary: The Freedom Sound! 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