Which version do you prefer?

I`ll go with Franklin on this one...
"You`ve got everything it takes to win me"

WOW. I was listening to this song only yesterday.

I really can't choose between the two versions. Both are great. I love Aretha's live performace of this song.

Now, If were to ask me about "A Change Is Gonna Come," I would definetly give my vote to Sam Cooke.
[Edited 2/16/07 14:24pm]

From a big-time Aretha fan...



...this tune belongs to Sam Cooke



tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

rushing07 said:

I haven`t heard a live version of it yet, i don`t think it`s available on lp or cd

theAudience said:

I guess many people would agree with you on that, but his version didn`t do anything for me, if you know what i mean.
I like his voice and all, it was beautiful, but Franklin`s take on it is so soulful

Icicle said:

I hear you.
The simplicity of Sam's version was where the beauty was for me.

That and the signature whoa-ah-oh-oo-whoa-oh vocal move.


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Icicle said:

I have a part of it a BBC documentary Soul Deep, Ep.3. (about Sam Cooke) --> this is a really great documentary. seven hours in tota. Highly recommended!

Re's live performance of "You Send Me" was once also available on Youtube, but since those shitbags decided to bring down all the rare videos, it's no longer there.

Fortnately enough, I have downloaded a part of another documentary about Aretha where you can hear Re performing such rares as Mocking Bird Soulville and You Send Me

I can upload it for you if you're interested.

theAudience said:

I love Sam yodelling. It's sublime.

I don't like his whole "Cha cha cha" thing, though.
[Edited 2/16/07 14:23pm]

The reason why I find Sam Cooke's version superior becoz of his use of the choral section

theAudience said:

Love Aretha, but this one goes to Sam them both

Sam




http://www.youtube.com/wa...rTUArtwBWI

Sam's. I just heard her talking about him on that tribute to her a couple weeks ago. I think she said she used to have a crush on him and loved his singing style.

cheyenne said:

And according to her book, her crush almost became intimate..

Until her daddy, the Reverend, came looking for her

funkpill said:

There're rumors circulating around that her 1st born is Sam Cooke's baby.

Harlepolis said:

She had her first baby at 14

rushing07 said:

That would be wonderful

The Queen, I love her BUT Sam gets this one.

I absolutely adore this song. If I ever get married, it will be my first dance (sorry P! )...but I've never heard Aretha's version. I'll have to seek it out...I have a feeling I'll like Sam's better. I Sam.

Icicle said:

Done! Check you PM. Sorry, I took me so long. I'm having my finals right now and its beating the hell out of my free time.

The clip contains Rere's performaces of Mocking Bird, Soulville, You Send Me and Rock Steady. There is also some commentary by Re, Nippy and Smokey.
Enjoy.

If anybody else is interested in this clip, let me know.

rushing07 said:

Thank you so much

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Roy Ayres' version.

DrWood said:

ahhhhh!!.....good one