Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Record #0238: Chain Gang / I Fall In Love Every Day – SAM COOKE



RCA Victor 47-7783 (original) USA, Jul. 1960
Words & Music by:  Side ASam Cooke, Charles Cooke; Side B – Jimmy Clark
Musicians: Sam Cooke (lead vocals), Cliff White (guitar), Hank Jones (piano), Hugo Peretti (organ), others unknown
Recording sessions: Produced by Hugo & Luigi at RCA Studio A, New York, NY, Jan. 25; Side B – Apr. 13, 1960
Highest chart positions:  US #2, US R&B #2, UK #9

"Chain Gang" was recorded on Sam Cooke’s first session with RCA, but it was released on the third single he released with the label. The song was co-written by Sam’s brother.

List price:  Very Good+ is $7.50, Near Mint is $15

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