L.C. Cooke, like older brother Sam Cooke, was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Soon after his birth the family moved to Chicago. L.C. was the fifth of ten children of Rev Charles and Annie May Cook (the “e” was added by both Sam and L.C. when they pursued their respective recording careers).
Following the family’s move to Chicago, L.C. was part of a gospel group, organized by Sam, called The Singing Children along with brother Charles Cooke and two of their sisters. By the 1940s, the Cooke brothers achieved some success as members of gospel’s Highway Q.C.’s. In 1956, L.C. joined a secular doo-wop vocal group called the Magnificents who recorded for Vee-Jay Records. Shortly thereafter, L.C. Cooke was signed to Chess where he cut I Need Your Love. In 1960 he signed with SAR Records, the label founded by his brother Sam. At SAR he recorded a string of single releases including The Wobble and Put Me Down Easy. Following the 1964 death of Sam Cooke and the concurrent sale of SAR, L.C. Cooke toured with the Upsetters, Little Richard’s legendary backing band. More recently, all of his SAR recordings, together with some of his efforts for Chess, were compiled by ABKCO Records and released as L.C. Cooke: The Complete SAR Recordings, his first legitimately released full-length album.
ABKCO CEO and President Jody Klein revealed Cooke’s passing to his staff, many of whom had grown close to L.C. over years of involvement with his brother’s and his own catalogs. He commented, “It’s with a sad heart that I inform you of the passing of our great friend L.C. Cooke whose talents, humanity and charm we shall all miss.”
Peter Guralnick, Sam Cooke’s biographer (Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Same Cooke, Little, Brown & Company, 2005) in his liner notes for The Complete SAR Recordings wrote, “L.C. is one of the warmest, most charming and gracious people you’d ever want to meet. Also, one of the most truth-telling.”
Do You Remember?
L.C. Cooke Lyrics
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You can show emotion in the little things you do
Words when kindly spoken can make dreams seem true
But more than words can say are the little things you do
(The little things you do)
A tender touch can mean so much, a card, a letter when away
Each little smile is so worthwhile to show affection each day
But love must have assurance by those little things you do
(Love must have assurance and you can make it true)
By the little tings you do
In L.C. Cooke's song Do You Remember?, the lyrics make a powerful statement about the importance of devotion and showing love through small, meaningful actions. It suggests that love cannot be true without any devotion and requires constant assurance through little things done by the person in the relationship. The lyrics emphasize that words can be powerful but without actions and effort, they are meaningless.
The song brings out the significance of actions rather than just words in order to validate love's authenticity. Small gestures of love like sending a card, a letter or just a little smile can be empowering and help to reinforced emotional bonds between two people. Cooke stresses that even the small things that may seem insignificant can have an immense impact on a relationship and make all the difference.
In summary, this song reminds listeners that love must be shown rather than just spoken for it to be truly meaningful, and that even the smallest acts of affection can keep the spark alive in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Love without devotion can never be true
Love cannot exist without devotion and commitment
You can show emotion in the little things you do
Actions and small gestures can express emotions better than words
Words when kindly spoken can make dreams seem true
Kind words have the power to make one hopeful
But more than words can say are the little things you do
Small acts of kindness speak louder than words
A tender touch can mean so much, a card, a letter when away
Showing love through simple gestures like touch or writing can make a big impact
Each little smile is so worthwhile to show affection each day
A small smile every day can convey love and affection
Love can be so tender and always be true
Love can be gentle and authentic
But love must have assurance by those little things you do
Love requires reassurance through continuous gestures of love and affection
Love must have assurance and you can make it true
Showing assurance of love is essential to a healthy and happy relationship
By the little things you do
Small actions can have a significant impact on the strength and authenticity of love
Lyrics © ABKCO Music Inc.
Written by: J.W. ALEXANDER
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cbl 4700
A fabulous soulful song, and very rare. Toi my knowledge it has not been released on a CD. I do have the original 45 rpm in my collection along with 2 other records released on Checker.
Ernie Hines
After "Do You Remember?" and from "Take Me for What I am", Put Me Down Easy (on Sam's SAR record label) to: L C sings the Great Years of Sam Cooke sessions, I was his personal guitarist; until the Lord called him home. I still miss them (Cook's) all, they were like family to me.
Robert Chatman
Love this by l c Cooke .
8301969
This is based on "Were you there?" by The Soul Stirrers with his brother Sam on lead.
JKJ Transit - Locomotive Edition
That’s what I was thinking.
Robert Chatman
We're you there, is a great gospel. I have all sam cooke songs, and everything I could find by l c cooke. Two great brothers.
Ron R
Been lookin for this for a while now
DCMA247
coke lines.