Album: Sam Cooke by Sam Cooke (1957)
Genre: Soul | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Debut album from Gospel/Soul singer Sam Cook. Released in 1957, it reached number 16 in the U.S.

Artist Background: Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 - December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. His pioneering contributions to soul music contributed to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Billy Preston, and popularized the likes of Otis... Part of the Chicago, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Ray Charles

Music Scene: Part of the Chicago, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Soul, Urban/R&B, Happy, classic, Album

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Debut album from Gospel/Soul singer Sam Cook. Released in 1957, it reached number 16 in the U.S.

Sam Cooke

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