8 Comments on “Lonely Island: Sam Cooke”

1. im6 Says:

   
   March 27, 2020 at 3:42 pm

   Oooh! A 78rpm record! My first records were those darn things. I think a few survived, but it’s a miracle. They were so fragile. I have a 45 copy of this same Sam Cooke song. It’s one of the first “singles” I ever bought (okay, technically my parents bought it 🙂 ) First 45 single I bought was Lloyd Price’s “Stagger Lee.” (can’t believe I remember that).

   Went grocery shopping today. Spent more on groceries than I EVER have in my entire life. But there was plenty on the shelves (except pasta and rice) and I figured I’d better stock up while I could. Who knows when I’ll venture out again? Hope everyone is well and coping with and enjoying their own company. Be well. Be safe. And if you get a chance, take a listen to the new Dylan song. (best to read the lyrics along while you listen to all 16 minutes of it). It’s chock full of memories from the past almost-60 years. It’s called “Murder Most Foul” and you can find it on YouTube. Google “lyrics, dylan, murder most foul” for the lyrics.
   • katry Says:

     
     March 27, 2020 at 4:17 pm

     im6,
     Hedley has e-mailed me a copy. It is decidedly long but it is filled with memories right from the start. I thought he sounded like Lennie toward the end. Hedley was a firm NO!

     I shopped for a delivery from Shaw’s a local grocery chair. I got less than half of what I ordered: no toilet paper, paper towels, some meats and no deli salads. I didn’t even get my Peeps. Next I ordered from Ring, always expensive, but I love shopping at Rings. Each of my sisters gave me a hefty, and most welcomed, gift certificate. I gave Ring’s my list. They called me with questions about substitutes and told me they loved my list. I wrote it categorizing what I wanted like fruits/veggies, deli, bakery and so on. I got a couple of calls but mostly I got everything. Delivery was not cheap, but it was worth the price.

     Between the two grocery stores, I spent more than I have ever spent in a single month even with a trip here and there to Ring’s. I also bought great dinners for myself.
   • Birgit Says:

     
     March 27, 2020 at 4:46 pm

     Dylan’s new song release was even mentioned in our news.
     I like his voice and singing but still struggle with this annoying instrumental background music.
     • katry Says:

       
       March 27, 2020 at 4:58 pm

       Birgit,
       Did you mean the background singers and the piano? Did you not mean Sam Cooke?

       This song was the B-Side to You Were Made for Me. It was made in 1958. I wonder if the timing had any influence.
     • Birgit Says:

       
       March 27, 2020 at 5:13 pm

       Kat, I haven’t listened to Cooke yet.
       I meant Dylan’s music, the ongoing piano and strings like pouring water from a faucet that never really changes or stops.
     • katry Says:

       
       March 27, 2020 at 5:28 pm

       I think that was what made me think of really, late, late Lennie.
2. Rowen Says:

   
   March 27, 2020 at 6:48 pm

   Can’t go wrong with Sam. He can sing about something sad but make you feel good.
   • katry Says:

     
     March 27, 2020 at 7:31 pm

     Sweet voice! Sam Cooke has the sweetest voice.

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