American singer-songwriter
Born: January 22, 1931
Died: December 11, 1964
Sam Cooke, born on January 22, 1931, was an influential American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur in the 1950s and 1960s. Hailing from Clarksdale, Mississippi, Cooke’s distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence set him apart in the realms of soul, R&B, and gospel music.
Cooke began his career as a member of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers, achieving success with hits like “Touch the Hem of His Garment.” In the late 1950s, he transitioned to secular music, gaining widespread acclaim with chart-toppers like “You Send Me” and “Wonderful World.” Cooke’s smooth, emotive vocals and innovative songwriting contributed to his status as a trailblazer in the soul genre.
Beyond his musical talents, Cooke founded his own record label, SAR Records, and became an advocate for artists’ rights. Tragically, he died at the age of 33 in 1964 under disputed circumstances. Sam Cooke’s legacy endures through his timeless recordings, including “A Change Is Gonna Come,” which became an anthem for the civil rights movement, and his influence on subsequent generations of artists across genres.
Sam Cooke’s 5 most popular quotes
- 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.
- I don’t know much about history, don’t know much about biology, don’t know much about a science book, and don’t know much about the French I took.
- 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!
- 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 named Frankenstein.
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