Somebody Have Mercy
Sam Cooke
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Somebody have mercy And tell me what is wrong with me Somebody have mercy And tell me what is wrong with me Sometimes I don't know how I stand The things this woman do to me Let me tell you, when I think about how she do me The tears fall down like rain, like rain When I think about how she do me The tears fall down like rain, like rain When I think I got her chained down She starts actin' up again Oh let me tell you, I'm goin' down to the bus station With a suitcase in my hand, yes I am I'm goin' down to the bus station with a suitcase in my hand Yes I am I'm gonna grab me an armful of Greyhound And ride just as far as I can Somebody have mercy I wonder what is wrong with me Somebody have mercy I wonder what is wrong with me Sometimes I don't know how I stand The things this woman do to me I'm standin' here wonderin' baby Will a matchbox hold my clothes? Yes I am Standin' wonderin' baby Will a matchbox hold my clothes? Yes I am I've got a long way to get there And I got-a some time to go
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundSam Cooke was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who is considered to be one of the pioneers of soul music.
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Release"Somebody Have Mercy" was released in 1962 as a part of Cooke's sixth studio album, "Twistin' the Night Away".
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GenreThe music genre of "Somebody Have Mercy" can be classified as soul or rhythm and blues.
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Billboard RankingThe song was a great success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
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DurationThe duration of "Somebody Have Mercy" is about 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Album SuccessThe album "Twistin' the Night Away" in which "Somebody Have Mercy" was featured, was one of Cooke's most popular albums and was also a hit on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
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Recording Studio"Somebody Have Mercy" was recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center of the World Studios.
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Lyrical FindingsThe song's lyrics are a heartfelt plea for mercy, portraying desperation and deep emotion.
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LegacyFollowing Cooke's tragic death, "Somebody Have Mercy" became one of his most remembered and covered songs, contributing to his enduring legacy.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Somebody Have Mercy", including Eugene Church and Otis Redding, showcasing Cooke's profound influence on soul and R&B music.
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Reviews"Somebody Have Mercy" was lauded by critics and fans for its raw emotion, powerful vocals, and soulful melody.
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Live Performances"Somebody Have Mercy" was performed extensively in Cooke's live concerts where it was often met with enthusiastic response from the audience.
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