The Greatest Music
Night Beat
by Sam Cooke
The 734th greatest album of all time
Night Beat, released in 1963, is an intimate, late-night album that spotlights Sam Cooke's voice with sparse, blues- and jazz-inflected arrangements. The record favors subdued, atmospheric backing over pop production, blending R&B and soul sensibilities with raw blues feeling and relaxed jazz touches, and serves as a poignant showcase for Cooke's interpretive phrasing and emotional range.
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