Sam Cooke
American singer and songwriter (1931-1964) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 33
Samuel Cooke was an American soul singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music.
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- Robert Blackwell Produced Encore (1958)
Louis Armstrong Duets: That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls around Heaven All Day) (1949)
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Pete Seeger Duets: The Riddle Song
Charlie Parker Duets: The Gypsy (1945)
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Paul Anka Duets: 3 Great Guys (1964)
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Pat Boone Duets: That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls around Heaven All Day) (1949)
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Neil Sedaka Duets: 3 Great Guys (1964)
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Duane Eddy Duets: The Riddle Song
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Al Schmitt Produced Shake- Russ Titelman Produced Hit Kit (1959)
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During his thirteen-year career, Cooke released 29 singles that charted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as 20 singles in the Top 10 of Billboard's Black Singles chart. In 1964, he was shot and killed by the manager of a motel in Los Angeles. After an inquest and investigation, the courts ruled Cooke's death to be a justifiable homicide. His family has since questioned the circumstances of his death. In 2015, Cooke was ranked number 28 in Billboard magazine's list of the "35 Greatest R&B Artists of All Time".
