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Sam Cooke’s shocking death left a lot of questions – but nothing can overshadow his music and message
According to The Boston Globe associate editor Renée Graham, his politics and popularity made Cooke a target. “Elvis believed that there was a sense in the music industry that Sam was getting ...
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7 Underrated Sam Cooke Songs Every Music Lover Should Hear.
While Sam Cooke’s legendary hits continue to define his legacy, these lesser-known gems showcase his versatility, ...
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POP, RACE, AND THE ’60S
Join Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton for a bold re-examination of the music of the ’60s ... and historical origins of songs by Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling ...
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Sam Cooke
Twistin' had been Sam Cooke's biggest UK hit of the sixties, reaching no.6 in 1962. It was much easier to imagine the handsome fella keeping company with the "older queen, who's dolled up in her ...