So Who Likes the late " Sam Cooke's Music ?.....

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 26 Apr 2012 12:47 pm

Open door! Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

PS; His New Book(" One More River To Cross "; The Redemption Of Sam Cooke)

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 28 Apr 2012 10:59 am

Did you really write a book about him, Mr. Eiffert?

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 28 Apr 2012 11:29 am

I just re-read your post, I wrote nonsense, sorry! If there's a book about him, I would like to read it.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 28 Apr 2012 11:41 am

I always liked Sam Cooke! He had a uniquely beautiful and expressive voice that always seemed to fit the song, whether it was rock, soul, gospel, or blues. He had a ton of hits, but his life was tragically cut short in a shooting.

Sad ending for such a talented singer, but he left a staggering legacy of music, nonetheless.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 28 Apr 2012 12:15 pm

Soul singer Bobby Womack married his widow, only a few weeks later after the accident.

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 28 Apr 2012 2:08 pm

If you like Sam Cooke's pop records and have never heard his gospel work may I recommend either of these. I think his gospel recordings eclipse almost everything he recorded in his later pop career. I don't think it's a stretch to say he was one of the most influential vocalists in the history of pop and probably the single most influential vocalist in R&B history.

http://www.amazon.com/Sam-Cooke-Soul-St ... B000000QME

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Recordin ... B00006LI1I

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 28 Apr 2012 7:21 pm

Sam Cooke is one of my idols. Love everything he did, from the Soul Stirrers on.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 28 Apr 2012 10:29 pm

I've always been a Sam Cooke fan. "Bring It On Home to Me" has always been one of my all-time faves (if you listen closely you can hear Lou Rawls singing harmony)

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 30 Apr 2012 5:25 am

Great artist whose legacy and influence still loom large.

Stewart Thompson · Post by **Stewart Thompson** » 30 Apr 2012 7:42 am

Wonderful voice! I wish I had half of his vocal abilities.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 30 Apr 2012 1:01 pm

Dear Joachim Kettner.Yes their is a book out on this title " One More River to Cross " about Sam Cooke. No,I did not write it,but,I'm sure in it.Just because you are the first to not believe me or it.I'll be glad to send you one free! Just send me your address to P.O.Box 5412,Buena Park,California.90620.Thanks,Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. PS: I'll even put in my new CD Single " Poor Side Of Town " for you too!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 30 Apr 2012 1:09 pm

Care to tell a little of the story, Leo?

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 30 Apr 2012 1:34 pm

What can I say? It's only thank you very much! I'll send you my adress tomorrow.

Brett Lanier · Post by **Brett Lanier** » 1 May 2012 6:06 am

Me! "A Change is Gonna Come" is one of my favorite songs in the whole world. The Soul Stirrers is some really good stuff too. Definitely one of the great vocal groups.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 2 May 2012 2:01 pm

Mike,I'd love to tell,but,it's in the book. Nobody believes me anyway what I write about.So,send me your address too!, and I'll see to it you get a copy. Than when you two get your book you can write about it so I don't look like I'm a fool. Thanks,Uncle leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & his Pigeons Band on the fly.

Dayna Wills · Post by **Dayna Wills** » 2 May 2012 9:02 pm

Yep, I am a big fan, too. and I read the book. Good read

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 4 May 2012 1:00 am

Thanks Dayna,I'm sure glad I got to pick behind you at the Hillside & Foothill Club." Bonnie Price " was great to us Musicians.I sure miss the " DUCK " & " Sally " her other little child.Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. The Guitarist and Drummer.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 8 May 2012 5:01 pm

"Twistin' The Night Away" is great 6th tune for Steel!

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 9 May 2012 1:03 am

Hello to Joachim Kettner.Thanks for the picture. Your book and CD is on it's way.Hope you enjoy them. Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 9 May 2012 5:41 am

Thank you Leo! You are a very generous person.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 14 May 2012 2:48 pm

Thanks for the kind words.You should be getting it real soon in the mail.I was told about one week. It's almost that now.Sincerely your friend,Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 15 May 2012 9:45 am

Thank you, I will be waiting.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 25 May 2012 7:47 am

Leo, the book was in the mail yesterday. I will read it soon, but I've already noticed that your name is mentioned in it.
The "Poor Side Of Town" cd-single you included is really good.
I really can't find the right words to thank you for this.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 25 May 2012 11:53 am

It's just great being your friend. I can't wait til my own New Book comes out, " Who Used Who ",MY Memories! By Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. I'm still in the Money talk stage of Business over this book and yes it is about The Academy Of Country & Western Music of the neighborhood as to who built it and how it really came about to be bigger from Southern California. Thanks to My late friend Mr.Dick Clark & his Staff of people.So,don't worry about Bill & Fran Boyd,Gene & Toni Weed,Dick & Cari Clark, they all know how it got where it is today here in 2012 and where I'm coming from with it in my book.

Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Daniel McKee · Post by **Daniel McKee** » 27 May 2012 11:21 am

Sam cooke was a great artist i listen to a lot of his songs.

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