In 1950 Sam Cooke joined the most successful gospel group in America and over 5 years recorded with the Soul Stirrers. In 1956 he cut his first secular sides, leading to a remarkable pop career and the reputation as the man who invented soul music. His early days are documented here. Track listing:PEACE IN THE VALLEY IT WON'T BE VERY LONG HOW FAR AM I FROM CANAAN? JUST ANOTHER DAY COME AND GO TO THAT LAND ANY DAY NOW HE'LL MAKE A WAY NEARER TO THEE BE WITH ME JESUS ONE MORE RIVER I'M SO GLAD (TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS) WONDERFUL FARTHER ALONG TOUCH THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT JESUS, WASH AWAY MY TROUBLES MUST JESUS BEAR THIS CROSS ALONE? THAT'S HEAVEN TO ME WERE YOU THERE? MEAN OLD WORLD LORD REMEMBER ME LOVABLE FOREVER I'LL COME RUNNING BACK TO YOU THAT'S ALL I NEED TO KNOW I DON'T WANT TO CRY
