Otis Blue does have as many originals as it does Sam Cooke covers (3), a fact that intrigues me. This album was cut 9 months after Sam Cooke passed away, but this was the second album Otis cut since Sam’s passing, the aforementioned “Soul Ballads”, and on it he had only recorded one Sam cover: […]
Sam Cooke
The death of Sam Cooke & the question of wondering how much I want to know about the humanity of my heroes
Other facts surrounding the death of Sam Cooke: The money Sam Cooke took out that night to buy Christmas Gifts was never recovered. Boyer & Franklin were rumored to run the scam to pickpocket wealthy guests and claim rape because, Hell, who’s saving anybody in a hotel in Watts? Boyer & Franklin passed the lie […]
Legacy or Longevity? Still Undecided
Ever since oldold man Finn woke up sick after our gulf-to-ocean-and-back road trip, I’ve been consumed by the question: “Legacy or Longevity?” In a couple hours, I’m going to go back into Book of Blues. I’m finally in uncharted territories. I know where’s it’s going. I know how it’s gonna end. But I don’t know […]