You Send Me

by

Sam Cooke

Album: Sam Cooke     Released: 1957

US Chart: 1      UK Chart: 29

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This was written by Sam Cooke's brother Charles "LC" Cooke.

Cooke was signed to Specialty Records, which was a Gospel label. Cooke's producer, Bumps Blackwell, brought this to Art Rupe, who owned the label. Rupe objected to the use of the choir on this track and was afraid it was too secular and would alienate the label's Gospel fans. He offered Cooke a release from his contract in exchange for outstanding royalties. The song was passed to the Keen label where it sold over 2 million copies. (thanks, Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England, for above 2)

Aretha Franklin released her version as the B-side of her 1968 single Think.

In Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Times issue, Art Garfunkel said: "I must have sung 'You Send Me' to myself walking up and down stairwells at least a thousand times. It was on the charts right when I was having my first little success with Paul Simon as Tom and Jerry. I was just a kid, calling on radio stations for promotional purposes, and all I heard was 'You Send Me.' Sam was great to sing along with. He was my hero." (thanks, Bertrand - Paris, France)

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Time Line: This song came out at the same time as the double sided hit by Buddy Holly, namely: Peggy Sue/Every Day. Sam Cook(e) may have changed the spelling of his name because of Bob Keane. Google Bob Keane and you will read the story of how he was a "co-partner" of the Keen record label which released "You Send Me". Find out what Bob Keane's last name was before he changed it. There is a chance that Bob influenced Sam into adding the 'e' for other reasons. I think the guy in Norway is mistaken.
- John , Eugene, OR

If Sam's last name was actually Cook then his brother, LC, would have been Cook too; not Cooke.
- John , Eugene, OR

Sing it my man
- George , Louisville, KY

Steve Miller's version is a ver ygood cover of this great song
- Ronald , Phoenix, AZ

This is the only song I know that just pops into my head every once in a while for no reason. I've never figured out why. - Garry Gamber, Alaska
- Garry , Anchorage, AK

As his follower, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cook added an E to his last name to become Sam Cooke.
- Helge , Bergen, Norway

This song first came to my attention due to Steve Miller's version on "Fly Like an Eagle" ('76). Nice one.
- Patrick , Wevelgem, Belgium

A classic, unbelievably romantic, simple. -Rebecca, Atlanta, Ga.
- Rebecca , Atlanta, GA

This song is irreplaceable
- Sarah , Lakeside, CA

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