Credits

Sam Cooke: Interviewee, Vocals
Bobby Womack: Guitar
René Hall: Conductor, Arranger
Bob Ludwig: Mastering
Steve Rosenthal: Archives Coordinator, Remix, Restoration
John Altman: Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet
Al Schmitt: Producer
Gus Skinas: Engineer
June Gardner : Drums
Alfred Cobbs: Trombone
Alisa Coleman-Ritz: Artwork Direction
April Hobbs: Art Coordinator
Bart Varsalona: Trombone
Bernard Keville: Engineer
Clif White: Guitar
Clifford White: Guitar
Clyde Reasinger: Trumpet
Dicky Harris: Trombone
Don Paulsen: Interviewer, Liner Notes
George Barrow: Saxophone, Clarinet
George Triffon: Trumpet
Harper Cosby: Bass
Iris W. Keitel: Artwork Direction
Jody H. Klein: Restoration Supervision
Joe Mele: Leader
Joseph Foglia: Flute, Saxophone
Laura Walton: Restoration Supervision
Lenne Allik: Concept
Louis Mauro: Bass
Matt Boynton: Assistant Engineer
Peter Guralnick: Liner Notes
Ronald Plumby: Trombone
Seth Adkins: Art Coordinator
Sticks Evans: Percussion
Teri Landi: Restoration Supervision, Tape Research, Transfers
Tony Ferina: Saxophone, Clarinet
Wally Seawell: Photography
William McLeish Smith: Saxophone, Clarinet