Cupid (Sam Cooke song)

"Cupid"
Single by Sam Cooke
B-side	"Farewell My Darling"
Released	May 16, 1961
Format	7" single
Recorded	April 14, 1961 at RCA Hollywood Studio 1
Label	RCA 7883
Writer(s)	Sam Cooke
Producer	Luigi Creatore
Sam Cooke singles chronology
"That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On" (2/1961) "Cupid" (1961) "Feel It" (8/1961)

"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.

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.

References

1. ^ Cupid
2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 545. 
3. ^ HOJ Songs