Sam Cooke

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Sam Cooke (born 22 January 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA - died December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California, USA) was an American gospel/R&B/soul/pop singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is recognized as one of the founders of soul music and one of the most important singers in soul music history. Details about his death are still in dispute; official police records state he was killed by a gunshot. Younger brother of Charles Cook (who co-wrote Chain Gang) and elder brother of L.C. Cook.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 (Performer).
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987.

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A Change Is Gonna Come

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Bring It on Home to Me

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(What A) Wonderful World

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4

You Send Me

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5

Cupid

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November 7, 1964

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina, United States


November 2, 1964

Hippodrome Roller Rink

Nashville, Tennessee, United States


September 16, 1964

Shindig!

Los Angeles, California, United States

  • 1. Tennessee Waltz(Pee Wee King & His Golden West Cowboys cover)

  • 2. Blowin' in the Wind(Bob Dylan cover)

  • 3. Lucille(Little Richard cover)


August 15, 1964

White Sox Park

Chicago, Illinois, United States


July 14, 1964

Copacabana

New York, New York, United States

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Sam Cooke's most-played tracks include A Change Is Gonna Come, Bring It on Home to Me, (What A) Wonderful World, You Send Me, Cupid. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Sam Cooke (born 22 January 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA - died December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California, USA) was an American gospel/R&B/soul/pop singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is recognized as one of the founders of soul music and... Read the full biography on this page.

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