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Main article: The Soul Stirrers. In 1950, Cooke replaced gospel tenor R. H. Harris as lead singer of his gospel group The Soul Stirrers, who had signed with Specialty Records on behalf of the group. [ 22 ] Their first recording under Cooke's leadership was the song "Jesus Gave Me Water" in 1950.
Sep 29, 2024 · Though Sam Cooke's death at the hands of motel manager Bertha Franklin in Los Angeles on December 11, 1964 was ruled a "justifiable homicide," lingering questions remain. Cooke's close friend Etta James didn't believe he'd been killed in a simple case of self-defense.
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.”
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Sam's most memorable songs. Perfection. That man and his voice changed generations of singers. Gone too soon, gone too soon.
Jan 22, 2016 · "A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam CookeLyrics: I was born by the river in a little tentOh, and just like the river I’ve been a-runnin’ ever since.It’s been a l...
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Sep 9, 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.’.
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.
