Gerald Alston versucht sich an großen Soul-Schuhen, indem er die Hits von Sam Cooke neu interpretiert. Einer breiteren Öffentlichkeit ist er als Lead-Sänger der Manhattans bekannt. 1976 war ihr „Kiss And Say Goodbye“ Nummer Eins der Pop- und R&B-Charts. Wie Cooke verdiente sich Alston erste Sporen als Gospelsänger. Cookes Kompositionen wie „You Send Me“ und „A Change Is Gonna Come“ waren schon länger in seinem Liveprogramm, so erscheint es als logisch, dass er seiner Inspiration ein komplettes Album widmen wollte.

Cooke war einer der wichtigsten und musikalisch einflussreichsten Sänger in der Geschichte des Soul...

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Gerald Alston: I'd like to showcase my new album Gerald Alston Sings Sam Cooke that is now complete and available for sale in the store. You can also hear preview clips of several songs.

This is my first independent album and I am most thankful to the Cooke family for their support in allowing me to help keep the legendary Sam Cooke's music alive and well.

Ever since I can remember the warm and beautiful voice of Sam Cooke, he has been an inspiration to me. His diction, delivery, and his wonderful way of telling a story was like no other. He always sang from the heart and always made you feel as though it was you he was singing to. He was and always will be "Mr. Soul".


"Gerald Alston is easily one of the best singers of today. He is soulful, and you can understand every word he is saying. One thing that Sam Cooke loved is a great singer, and Gerald is a great singer. Gerald is the kind of singer that most singers listen to and wich they could sing like him. If you buy this CD and you don't like it, I will personally give you your money back. I consider Gerald Alston my Little Brother" - L.C. Cooke