"Swing Low" is a 1961 album by Sam Cooke, released on RCA Records. The album features a collection of gospel tunes, showcasing Cooke's roots in the genre.
- The album was recorded in March 1961 at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California. It was produced by Hugo & Luigi, who also produced many of Cooke's earlier hits. "Swing Low" reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.
- The album's tracklist includes traditional spirituals like "Deep River" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." Many of the songs were arranged by Owens B. Brown. The album was reissued in 1994 by Legacy Recordings with bonus tracks.
- "Swing Low" has been praised for its raw emotion and Cooke's powerful vocal performance. It is considered by some critics to be one of his most definitive gospel albums. The album's success helped solidify Cooke's reputation as a versatile artist.
Sam Cooke was an American singer and songwriter whose vocal style influenced many artists of the soul era. He began his career in gospel music before crossing over to secular popular music.
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