Night Beat

Night Beat is an album by Sam Cooke, released in 1963 on RCA Records. The album is often considered one of Cooke's best, and also one of the best R&B; albums of the period. Billy Preston, the organ player of the album, was just 16 years old at the time of recording. The album was recorded in three nights.

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  • 1963

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Sam Cooke

Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), better known under the stage name Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B;, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as the King of Soul for his...

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