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Sam Cooke

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Born 22 January 1931. Died 11 December 1964.

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Biography

Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), better known as Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music.

Cooke had 29 Top 40 hits in the U.S. between 1957 and 1964. Major hits like "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", and "Bring It on Home to Me" are some of his most popular songs. Cooke was also among the first modern black performers and composers to attend to the business side of his musical career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.

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  1. Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 2003

    Cover artwork of Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964

    Reviewed by Alwyn Turner

    Irresistible music for the long hot summer!

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. Sam Cooke Wake Up to Wogan

    Wake Up to Wogan BBC Radio 2 100%

    Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

  2. Sam Cooke Steve Wright in the Afternoon

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2 75%

    Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

  3. Sam Cooke Sarah Kennedy

    Sarah Kennedy BBC Radio 2 66%

    The Dawn Patrol with great music, the morning papers and a moment to Pause for Thought.

  4. Sam Cooke Alex Lester

    Alex Lester BBC Radio 2 53%

    Morning music and entertainment from Alex Lester: It's the Best Time Of The Day Show!

  5. Sam Cooke Ken Bruce

    Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2 40%

    The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions

  6. Sam Cooke Mark Lamarr

    Mark Lamarr BBC Radio 2 33%

    Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years.

  7. Sam Cooke Janice Long

    Janice Long BBC Radio 2 33%

    The best live sessions, chat, and the finest music to keep you going through the night.

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC 1Xtra 6%

  3. BBC 6 Music 2%

  4. BBC Radio 1 2%

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