Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Sam Cooke is now a British White Guy

Driving during what I call the music hour- takes me an hour to get home from work and I play the radio or CDs continuously- I heard what I thought was a Sam Cooke song, one I hadn't heard before, on the radio.

I love Sam Cooke. His voice instantly relaxes me. Doesn't matter if traffic is horrendous. Doesn't matter if life is not crystal clear. I am lifted by Sam Cooke's voice.

Imagine my surprise when the radio announcer said the song played was actually by James Hunter. Turns out some upstart from Britain is singing modernized R&B with a sweet clarity and his voice, what a voice! If I had stopped believing in God, I'd believe in Him again.

James Hunter has the gift. Take a listen and click here. Dare ya!!! Sam Cooke couldn't complain .

5 comments:

my0p said...

Yea, I recently heard this singing voice on NPR and NPR had an interview with James Hunter. Amazing, indeed.

Chelle said...

I am glad you heard it. I've bought the CD and have been calling people from my cell phone, holding it up to the speakers as I crank these tunes.

I then say, "Sam Cooke?" The person on the other line says, "Yup." Then I tell him/her who it really is.

Voix said...

It's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody. I got some money cause I just got paid. . .

Chelle said...

How I wish I had someone to talk to. Man I'm in an awful way.

Voix said...

I love that song! His version is the best, but I also like the Cat Stevens version.