"Cupid" is a 1961 hit single recorded and written by Sam Cooke.[1] The song is ranked #452 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
[edit] Cover versions
- In 1964, Johnny Rivers covered the song on his live album In Action.
- In 1969, the song was covered by Johnny Nash.
- In 1976, a cover by Tony Orlando and Dawn was a Top 40 single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 22.
- In 1980, along with the song, "I've Loved You For a Long Time" the song was covered in a medley by The Spinners. This version went to number four on the Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart [2].
- In 1988, the song was covered by Graham Parker on his album The Mona Lisa's Sister.
- Otis Redding was also known for covering a number of Sam Cooke's songs including "Cupid". His cover was included on the 1993 box set Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding.
- In May 2002, Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie recorded a cover of the song at Tiny Telephone Recording in San Francisco, California. The recording was later mixed to tape in October 2002 at Walla's Hall of Justice studio in Portland, Oregon.[3]
- In 2007, the song was covered by British soul singer Amy Winehouse in for the deluxe edition of her award-winning album Back to Black.
- In 2008, Colin Meloy covered this and several other Sam Cooke songs for his EP Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke.
- In 2009, Boyz II Men included a cover of this song on their Love album.
- In 2010, Canadian Soul/R&B singer Melanie Fiona covered the song for her debut album The Bridge.
- In 2010, Grand Archives covered the song for the Starbucks compilation Sweethearts.
This song was also featured in the 1987 movie "Innersapce" starring Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid
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Live! (1975) · In Concert · Live! (2007)
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The Best of the Spinners (1973) · Smash Hits · The Best of the Spinners (1978) · A One of a Kind Love Affair: The Anthology · The Very Best of the Spinners · The Very Best of the Spinners, Vol. 2 · The Spinners: Their Early Years · Essential Collection · The Essentials · The Chrome Collection · The Definitive Soul Collection · The Platinum Collection · Are You Ready for Love? The Very Best of the Detroit Spinners
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