Artist Bio
Name: Sam Cooke
Spotify Genres: motown, soul, classic soul
Followers: 1,834,907
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Biography
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. In 1961, he founded [l69831]. The label folded after his death. Younger brother of [a3222661] (who co-wrote Chain Gang) and elder brother of [a993513]. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 (Performer). Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.(What A) Wonderful WorldThe Best of Sam Cooke
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2.Bring It On Home to MeThe Best of Sam Cooke
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3.A Change Is Gonna ComeAin't That Good News
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4.Nothing Can Change This LoveMr. Soul
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5.You Send MeThe Best of Sam Cooke
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6.Twistin' the Night AwayTwistin' the Night Away
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7.CupidThe Best of Sam Cooke
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8.Another Saturday NightAin't That Good News
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9.I Wish You LoveMr. Soul
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10.Chain GangSwing Low
Discogs Release Info
Release: Sam Cooke - The Rhythm And The Blues
Year: 1995
Genres: Blues
Styles: Rhythm & Blues