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   Who is Sam Cooke?

   • Sam Cooke sang with the gospel group the Soul Stirrers before going on to land huge hits like "You Send Me," "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang" and "Twistin' the Night Away." Forging a link between soul and pop, he had a diverse repertoire that attracted both black and white audiences, and started his own record label and publishing company.

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   Who was Samuel Cooke?

   • Samuel Cooke[ 5 ] (January 22, 1931 [ 6 ] – December 11, 1964) [ 5 ] 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. [ 7 ]

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   When did Sam Cooke die?

   • Cooke died on December 11, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Sometimes called the father of soul music, singer Sam Cooke first reached the top of the charts in 1957 with "You Send Me." A string of pop and R&B hits soon followed, but he actually started out as a gospel performer.

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   How many songs did Sam Cooke write?

   • According to the website AllMusic, Sam Cooke was credited as a co-writer on 32 songs that charted in the United States, including 12 that he wrote himself. He also had 29 top 40 hit singles, including 12 that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In addition, Cooke was a successful gospel singer and recorded several gospel albums.

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   What was Sam Cooke's first song?

   • Sam Cooke's first pop/soul single was "Lovable" (1956), a remake of the gospel song "Wonderful". It was released under the alias "Dale Cook" [ 26 ] in order not to alienate his gospel fan base; there was a considerable stigma against gospel singers performing secular music.

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   When did Sam Cooke become famous?

   • In 1957, Sam Cooke appeared on ABC's The Guy Mitchell Show. That same year, he signed with Keen Records. Cooke's first hit, " You Send Me ", released as the B-side of " Summertime ", [ 26 ][ 28 ] spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart. [ 29 ]

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   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. [7]

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   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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   Oct 21, 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.’

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   Cooke is known as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, considerable contributions to the genre, and relevance in popular music. He is considered a pioneer and one of the most important soul performers of all time.

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   Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1960s. Born. January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, MS. Died. December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. R&B, Religious. Styles. Soul, Black Gospel, Early R&B, Gospel. Also Known As. Samuel Cook. Member Of. The Soul Stirrers, The Highway Q.C.'s. Listen on Amazon. Listen on Spotify. Sam Cooke.

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   Jan 23, 2022 · Sam Cooke: Legend, a documentary from ABKCO Films, was reissued on DVD in 2021. Over the past few decades I’ve spoken with several of Cooke’s close friends, musical associates, record producers and engineers who worked with him in the studio, plus others who encountered him.

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   Sam Cooke discography and songs: Music profile for Sam Cooke, born 22 January 1931. Genres: Soul, Standards, Rhythm & Blues. Albums include Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963, Night Beat, and Ain't That Good News.