This Little Light Of Mine
Sam Cooke · Sam Cooke At The Copa [1964]
Amen
This little light of mine
I'm going to let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm going to let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm going to let it shine,
Let it shine
Let it shine to show my love
Everywhere I go I'm gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go I'm gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go I'm gonna let it shine
I let it shine to show my love
Even in my home I'm gonna let is shine
I let it shine to show my love
When I see my neighbor coming I'm gonna let it shine
Amen
This little light of mine
I'm going to let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm going to let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm going to let it shine,
Let it shine
Let it shine to show my love
Everywhere I go I'm gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go I'm gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go I'm gonna let it shine
I let it shine to show my love
Even in my home I'm gonna let is shine
I let it shine to show my love
When I see my neighbor coming I'm gonna let it shine
Amen
This Little Light Of Mine
Sam Cooke's 1964 recording of 'This Little Light Of Mine' stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of soul music, blending gospel fervor with emerging R&B sensibilities. Recorded live at The Copa in New York, the track showcases Cooke's signature vocal clarity and emotional depth, transforming a traditional spiritual into a secular anthem of hope. Released on the album 'Sam Cooke At The Copa [1964]', the song exemplifies the seamless transition Cooke achieved between church and concert hall audiences. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal message of resilience and faith, making it a staple in the canon of soul recordings that defined the mid-1960s era.