The First Mile of The Way

In celebration of Specialty Records' 75th anniversary, a new Sam Cooke compilation featuring tracks from his Specialty catalog focusing on his pop-leaning tracks plus the live recordings from the legendary 1955 Shrine Concert that have never been available on vinyl before. This 3 X 10" release in a triple-gatefold jacket, featuring replica flyers and other ephemera included as inserts in the packaging. SIDE 11. Any Day Now (Take 6/Alternate) – THE SOUL STIRRERS2. Pilgrim Of Sorrow (Alternate Take) – THE SOUL STIRRERS3. Jesus Gave Me Water – THE SOUL STIRRERS4. Peace In the Valley – THE SOUL STIRRERS5. Jesus Wash Away My Troubles – THE SOUL STIRRERS6. Were You There – THE SOUL STIRRERS SIDE 21. I’d Give Up All My Sins and Serve the Lord – THE SOUL STIRRERS2. Touch the Hem Of His Garment – THE SOUL STIRRERS3. One More River – THE SOUL STIRRERS4. Mean Old World (Take 3/Alternate) – THE SOUL STIRRERS5. He’s So Wonderful – THE SOUL STIRRERS6. That’s Heaven to Me – THE SOUL STIRRERS SIDE 31. I Have A Friend Above All Others (Live) – THE SOUL STIRRERS2. Be With Me Jesus (Live) – THE SOUL STIRRERS SIDE 41. Nearer to Thee (Live) – THE SOUL STIRRERS SIDE 51. Loveable – SAM COOKE2. I Need You Now – SAM COOKE3. I’ll Come Running Back To You – SAM COOKE4. I Don’t Want to Cry – SAM COOKE SIDE 61. Forever – SAM COOKE2. Happy In Love – SAM COOKE3. That’s All I Need to Know – SAM COOKE