Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 is a live album by soul singer Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Samuel Cook, , 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 distinctive vocal abilities and...

. Bruce Eder of Allmusic writes "it's one of the greatest soul records ever cut by anybody, outshining James Brown

James Brown

James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...

's first live album from the Apollo Theater

Apollo Theater

The Apollo Theater in New York City is one of the most famous, and older, music halls in the United States, and the most famous club associated almost exclusively with Black performers...

 and easily outclassing Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson

Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. was an American singer and performer. Known as "Mr. Excitement", Wilson was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. He was known as a master showman, and as one of the most dynamic singers and performers in R&B and rock history...

's live record from the Copa

Copacabana (nightclub)

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." In 2003, the album was ranked number 443 on Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

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magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album appears in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

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Initially recorded to be released as a live album entitled One Night Stand, the concert was not released until 1985. It has since been released in two alternate mixes. In 2000, the album was included as the second half of disc four in the box set The Man Who Invented Soul.

1985 version

1. "Feel It" (Sam Cooke) – 3:46
2. "Chain Gang" (Cooke) – 3:11
3. "Cupid" (Cooke) – 2:46
4. "Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
   (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
   " for Sentimental Reasons" is a popular song written by William "Pat" Best, later a founding member of The Four Tunes. The credits list Deek Watson, former founding member of The Ink Spots, as a co-writer, though Best has stated that Watson had nothing to do with the creation of the song...
   
   " – 5:11
5. "Twistin' the Night Away" (Cooke) – 4:19
6. "Somebody Have Mercy" (Cooke) – 4:45
7. "Bring It On Home to Me
   Bring It On Home to Me
   "Bring It On Home to Me" is a 1962 soul song written and recorded by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. The song, about infidelity, was a hit for Cooke and has become a pop standard covered by numerous artists of different genres. It is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped...
   
   " (Cooke) – 5:37
8. "Nothing Can Change This Love" (Cooke) – 3:45
9. "Having a Party" (Cooke) – 4:09

Total Time 37:29

2000 The Man Who Invented Soul version

1. "Intro/(Don't Fight It) Feel It" (Sam Cooke) – 3:46
2. "Chain Gang" (Cooke) – 3:12
3. "Cupid" (Cooke) – 2:45
4. "It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons" (Cooke; Watson/Best) – 5:13
5. "Twistin' the Night Away" (Cooke) – 4:17
6. "Somebody Have Mercy" (Cooke) – 7:16
7. "Bring It On Home to Me
   Bring It On Home to Me
   "Bring It On Home to Me" is a 1962 soul song written and recorded by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. The song, about infidelity, was a hit for Cooke and has become a pop standard covered by numerous artists of different genres. It is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped...
   
   " (Cooke) – 3:04
8. "Nothin' Can Change This Love" (Cooke) – 3:46
9. "Having a Party" (Cooke) – 5:25

(actually tracks 13 through 21 on the CD)

Total Time 38:44

2005 version

1. "Soul Twist/Introduction" (Curtis Ousley) – 1:23
2. "Feel It (Don't Fight It)" (Sam Cooke) – 2:54
3. "Chain Gang" (Cooke) – 3:11
4. "Cupid" (Cooke) – 2:44
5. "Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons" (Cooke, Deke Watson, William Best) – 5:11
6. "Twistin' the Night Away" (Cooke) – 5:18
7. "Somebody Have Mercy" (Cooke) – 6:18
8. "Bring It On Home to Me
   Bring It On Home to Me
   "Bring It On Home to Me" is a 1962 soul song written and recorded by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. The song, about infidelity, was a hit for Cooke and has become a pop standard covered by numerous artists of different genres. It is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped...
   
   " (Cooke) – 4:08
9. "Nothing Can Change This Love" (Cooke) – 2:39
10. "Having a Party" (Cooke) – 5:03

Total Time 38:49

Credits

• Sam Cooke
  Sam Cooke
  Samuel Cook, , 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 distinctive vocal abilities and...
  
   – vocals
• King Curtis
  King Curtis
  Curtis Ousley , who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, funk and soul jazz. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer...
  
   – saxophone
• Clifton White
  Clifton White
  Clifton "Red" White was an American football coach in the United States.-Coaching career:White was the first head football coach for the Adams State College Grizzlies located in Alamosa, Colorado and he held that position for eight seasons, from 1930 until 1937. His coaching record at Adams was...
  
   – guitar
• Cornell Dupree
  Cornell Dupree
  Cornell Luther Dupree was an American jazz and R&B guitarist. He worked at various times with Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis and Steve Gadd, appeared on David Letterman, and wrote a book on soul and blues guitar: Rhythm and Blues Guitar ISBN 0-634-00149-3...
  
   – guitar
• Jimmy Lewis – bass
• Albert "June" Gardner – drums
• Tate Houston – saxophone
• George Stubbs – Piano