Sam Cooke Quizzes & Polls

Sam Cooke, often called the King of Soul, transformed the sound of American music with his smooth vocals and timeless hits. His influence on soul, R&B, and pop continues to inspire artists across generations.

Sam Cooke Profile

Born	Samuel Cook was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22, 1931.
Died	December 11, 1964
Key Albums	Ain’t That Good News (1964), Mr. Soul (1963), Night Beat (1963), Twistin’ the Night Away (1962), Swing Low (1961), My Kind of Blues (1961), Hits of the 50’s (1960), Cooke’s Tour (1960), Encore (1958), Tribute to the Lady (1959).
Key Tracks	A Change Is Gonna Come (1964), (What A) Wonderful World, Bring It on Home to Me (1962), You Send Me (1957), Nothing Can Change This Love (1962), Cupid (1961), Wonderful World (1960), Chain Gang (1960), Twistin' the Night Away (1962), I'll Come Running Back to You (1957).
Grammy Record	0 won and 6 nominated.
Billboard Hot 100	4 Top-10 Hits
UK Singles Chart	4 Top-10 Hits
Hall of Fame	Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.