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Samuel Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Cooke was a trailblazing recording artist who helped shape the soul and pop scene with hits like “You Send Me,” “Chain Gang,” and “Sad Mood.”
Apr 23, 2022 · On December 11, 1964, Sam Cooke was killed in the office of the Hacienda Motel in El Segundo in what was ruled a "justifiable homicide." Cooke's close friend Etta James didn't believe he'd been killed in a simple case of self-defense.
Jan 22, 2016 · Directed & Produced by: Hector Sanitizo, Robin Klein, Julian Klein, Mick Gochanour, Video Editor: Andre Murrugarra (C) 2016 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc. Music video by Sam Cooke performing A...
Oct 16, 2015 · Lyric Video for “What A Wonderful World” performed by Sam Cooke. Directed by: Hector SantizoProducers: Julian Klein, Robin Klein, Mick Gochanour, Hector Sant...
May 28, 2024 · Sam Cooke, American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, was a major figure in the history of popular music and one of the most influential Black vocalists of the post-World War II period. His songs ranged from the ethereal ‘You Send Me’ to the anthemic ‘A Change Is Gonna Come.’.
Sam Cooke - Another Saturday Night (Official Lyric Video) Sam Cooke. 7.5M views. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.
Sep 22, 2021 · Sam Cooke was 18 and Barbara Campbell was only 13 when they met on the South Side of Chicago. Fifteen years later, Mr. Cooke, by then a pop superstar, was dead, killed in a motel tryst...
Feb 1, 2014 · It's hard to imagine today what it meant for a black artist to achieve crossover in 1963. It did not come easily, and the last thing Sam Cooke wanted to do was to alienate his new audience.
Sam Cooke sang from the soul. He was the definitive soul man. Cooke was seductive, devoted, elegant and moving. These qualities combined with his dazzling, pure voice made him irresistible to audiences regardless of race or religion.
