Sam Cooke - Dont Get Around Much Anymore ⇒

Sam Cooke ’s version of "" was released on his 1961 album, My Kind of Blues . While the song is a beloved jazz standard, its history is a blend of musical genius and a poignant reflection of the times in which it was written. The Origins of the Song

When Sam Cooke recorded the song for RCA Records in 1961, he brought his signature "velvety" vocal style to the standard. Sam Cooke - Dont Get Around Much Anymore

: Although written about a breakup, the song became a massive hit during World War II . Many listeners reinterpreted the "not getting around" as a solemn promise of loyalty and longing from those left behind while their loved ones served overseas. Sam Cooke’s Interpretation Sam Cooke ’s version of "" was released