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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. |
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