Sam Cooke

Known for

Acting

Born

Jan 22, 1931

Died

Dec 11, 1964

From

Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music.

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The Wrecking Crew

20087.3out of 10

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

20196.8out of 10

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

20226.7out of 10

The Ed Sullivan Show

19486.8out of 10

The Merv Griffin Show

19626.8out of 10

American Bandstand

19578.2out of 10

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

20145.5out of 10

General Electric Theater

19536.8out of 10

The Steve Allen Show

19566.2out of 10

Death In Hollywood

19906.8out of 10

Shindig!

19646.4out of 10

Sam Cooke: Legend

20037.1out of 10

The Dick Clark Show

19586.7out of 10

When the Music's Over

19830.0out of 10

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

20100.0out of 10