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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 ...
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.”
Jan 22, 2016 · It’s been a long, a long time comin’, but I know, oh-oo-oh, a change gon’ come, oh yes, it will. It’s been too hard living but I’m afraid to die ‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there ...
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.
Jun 29, 2014 · Sam's most memorable songs. Perfection. That man and his voice changed generations of singers. Gone too soon, gone too soon.
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.’.
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 gone...
Feb 7, 2019 · Sam Cooke death: what happened to the soul singer whose murder features in new Netflix documentary? The documentary will question whether the King of Soul's death was all it seemed - but is it...
Feb 1, 2014 · It was more than spooky. Just before the song was to be released as a single in December of 1964, Sam Cooke would be shot to death at a motel in Los Angeles.
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