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• Aint That Good News, released in 1964, was Sam Cookes final studio album before his untimely death later that year, and it stands as one of his crowning achievements. The record captures Cookes artistry at full maturity, blending pop, gospel, soul, and socially conscious material into a cohesive whole. It features his iconic civil rights anthem A Change Is Gonna Come, a song that would become both his legacy and a defining statement of the era. Alongside it are buoyant tracks like Another Saturday Night and Good Times, which showcase Cookes effortless ability to blend joy with sophistication.

  What makes the album so powerful is its range: from socially urgent ballads to lighthearted soul-pop, Cooke demonstrates complete command of tone and mood. His smooth, expressive vocals bring depth and conviction to every track, making Aint That Good News not only a pivotal moment in his career but also a landmark in American music. Its an album that reflects both celebration and struggle, cementing Cookes place as one of the most important voices of the 20th century.

  Reviews

  Aint That Good News is Cookes most fully realized album, balancing joy, heartbreak, and hope with grace. AllMusic

  With A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke gave the civil rights movement its most enduring anthem. Rolling Stone

  The album shows Cooke at his most versatile, shifting effortlessly between pop, gospel, and soul. The Guardian

  A landmark in soul music, Aint That Good News captures an artist at the peak of his powers. Mojo

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  AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (156 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review

• Artist: Sam Cooke Label: ABKCO Format: LP Units: 1 Country: US Genre: Soul & Funk Style: Soul

• A1 Ain’T That Good News
  A2 Meet Me At Mary’S Place
  A3 Good Times
  A4 Rome (Wasn’T Built In A Day)
  A5 Another Saturday Night
  A6 Tennessee Waltz
  B1 A Change Is Gonna Come
  B2 Falling In Love
  B3 Home (When Shadows Fall)
  B4 Sittin’ In The Sun
  B5 There’Ll Be No Second Time
  B6 The Riddle Song