The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Sam Cooke
- It’s been a long time coming. But I know a change is gonna come.
- It’s been too hard living, but I’m afraid to die. ‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there, beyond the sky.
- I was born by the river, in a little tent, and just like the river I’ve been running ever since.
- Don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology, don’t know much about a science book, don’t know much about the French I took.
- You know, I’ll always be your slave ’til I’m buried, buried in my grave.
- Shakin’ like a bowl of soup and make your body loop-de-loop.
- It was something I enjoyed doing and decided to give it a couple years, though I’m not making a lot of money now either!
- Man, if I was back home, I’d be swinging with two chicks on my arms.
- Another fella told me, he had a sister who looked just fine. Instead of being my deliverance, she had a strange resemblance to a cat name of Frankenstein.
Sam Cooke (1931–1964) was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, often referred to as the “King of Soul” for his profound influence on the genre and popular music. Born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and raised in Chicago, Cooke began his career singing gospel with the Soul Stirrers before transitioning to secular music in the late 1950s.
With hits like You Send Me, A Change Is Gonna Come, Cupid, and Twistin’ the Night Away, Cooke blended soul, gospel, and pop, achieving widespread acclaim and chart success. His smooth voice and heartfelt lyrics resonated with diverse audiences, helping to bridge racial divides in music.
Beyond his artistry, Cooke was a pioneer in the business, founding his own record label, SAR Records, and publishing company to maintain control over his music. Tragically, his life was cut short at 33, but his legacy endures as a foundational figure in soul music and civil rights.
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