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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_CookeSam Cooke - Wikipedia

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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 ...

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3. www.biography.com › musicians › sam-cookeSam Cooke - Death, Songs & Albums - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Sam Cooke, the singer who helped shape the soul and pop scene with hits like \"You Send Me,\" \"Chain Gang,\" and \"Wonderful World.\" Discover his early life, career highlights, tragic death, and musical legacy.

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4. allthatsinteresting.com › sam-cooke-deathHow Did Sam Cooke Die? Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide'

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   Apr 23, 2022 · R&B legend Sam Cooke was killed by a motel manager in 1964 after a confrontation over a woman. The shooting was ruled self-defense, but some questioned the official story and the motives of the parties involved.

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6. www.youtube.com › playlistSam Cooke - Greatest Hits - YouTube

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   Sam Cooke - Greatest Hits. allheavens. 14 videos 1,333,079 views Last updated on Jun 29, 2014. Sam's most memorable songs. Perfection. That man and his voice changed generations of singers....

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Sam-CookeSam Cooke | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · 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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8. www.youtube.com › watchSam Cooke - What A Wonderful World (Official Lyric Video)

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   Oct 16, 2015 · Sam Cooke - What A Wonderful World (Official Lyric Video) Sam Cooke. 389K subscribers. Subscribed. 229K. 27M views 8 years ago. Lyric Video for “What A Wonderful World” performed by Sam...

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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."

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   Who killed Sam Cooke?

   • On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case? On December 11, 1964, singer Sam Cooke burst into the main office of the Hacienda Motel in El Segundo outside Los Angeles. He was in nothing but a jacket and one shoe.

   How Did Sam Cooke Die? Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide'

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   Was Sam Cooke a 'justifiable homicide'?

   • Within a week of Sam Cooke’s death, the police declared the shooting a “justifiable homicide.” Both Elisa Boyer and Bertha Franklin both spoke at the coroner’s inquest where Cooke’s lawyer was reportedly only allowed to ask a single question. The evidence showed that Cooke’s blood-alcohol level was 0.16.

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   What songs did Sam Cooke write?

   • SAM COOKE - CRY ME A RIVER (Mr. Soul, 1963) While Cooke wrote more than his share of classics, he was also a skilful interpreter. 10 years after it was written, he turned in a sumptuous version of this famous torch song. OTIS REDDING - A CHANGE IS GONNA COME (Otis Blue, 1965) Like Cooke, Otis Redding died tragically young in the ‘60s.

   10 Sam Cooke songs that tell the story of a soul music legend

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10. www.heraldscotland.com › opinion › 2317563610 Sam Cooke songs that tell the story of a soul music legend

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    Dec 11, 2022 · In his 33 years, Cooke made a profound impact and left behind a catalogue full of classics, none more significant than 1964’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’. That’s one of 10 songs, along with ...