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Sam Cooke

A seminal influence on soul music and R&B, with an incredible natural singing voice and a smooth, effortless delivery that has never been surpassed.
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Album Highlights

  • Sam Cooke at the Copa
    Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke at the Copa
  • Night Beat
    Sam Cooke
    Night Beat
  • Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964
    Sam Cooke
    Portrait of a Legend 19 …
  • The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke
    The Wonderful World of …
  • My Kind of Blues
    Sam Cooke
    My Kind of Blues
  • The Gospel Soul of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers, Vol. 1
    Sam Cooke / Sam Cooke & … / The Soul …
    The Gospel Soul of Sam …
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Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke - Artist Details

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
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