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| Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke |
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| EP by Colin Meloy |
| Released |
April 2008 |
| Recorded |
2008 |
| Genre |
Folk |
| Length |
15:17 |
| Producer |
Chad Crouch |
| Colin Meloy chronology |
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Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke is the tour-only EP by Colin Meloy, lead singer of The Decemberists. It is the third in a series of EPs featuring covers of influential artists, which includes works of Morrissey (Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey) and Shirley Collins (Colin Meloy Sings Shirley Collins). The album was released to accompany his 2008 solo tour, and features five covers of songs by the American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer Sam Cooke. The artwork of the album was designed by Carson Ellis, who has done much of the artwork for The Decemberists, and all of Colin Meloy's solo work. The EP also includes vocals from Laura Gibson.
[edit] Track listing
- "Cupid"
- "Summertime"
- "That's Where It's At"
- "Good Times"
- "Bring It On Home To Me"
