Sam Cooke

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Soul Icon, Industry Trailblazer: The Legacy Of Sam Cooke

In a few short years, Sam’s songs and vocal technique influenced so many of the upcoming generation of stars.

Sam Cooke photo: Wally Seawell, courtesy of ABKCO Music

Features2 weeks ago

‘Shake’: Sam Cooke’s Heartbroken Fans Give Him A Posthumous Hit

Less than a month after his mysterious and tragic shooting, Sam was back in the charts with ‘Shake.’

Features3 weeks ago

‘Morning Has Broken’: New Year Of 1972 Dawns For Cat Stevens

Cat's early 1972 hit was an attractive version of the Christian hymn published in 1931.

Sam Cooke on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on November 3, 1957. Photo: Steve Oroz/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Features3 weeks ago

‘For Sentimental Reasons’: America Swoons To Sam Cooke

The much-covered song had its origins at the end of World War II.

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In-Depth3 months ago

Mojos Working: A History Of Recorded Blues

Who wrote the first ever blues song and what was the first ever recorded blues song? We dig deep to find out the fascinating history of recorded blues.

Features4 months ago

Best Gospel Singers: 20 Stars With Voices Of Angels

The influence of gospel music stretches far and wide, and the best gospel singers, too, cover a wider range of styles, as this list of the Top 15 shows.

In-Depth4 months ago

We Shall Overcome: The Power Of Protest Songs

People have been using music as a means to express dissatisfaction for as long as we know, but why is it so powerful?

Features4 months ago

All You Need Is Love: 25 Inspiring Peace Songs

Pop music has a way of reminding us what matters most and these inspiring songs of peace keep the world reaching for higher ground.

Features4 months ago

‘That’s Where It’s At’: The Last Hit Of Sam Cooke’s Life

The double-sided ‘That’s Where It’s At’ and ‘Cousin Of Mine’ represented the last time Sam would see his own name in the charts.

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News4 months ago

Billie Eilish And Charlie Parker Headline Slate Of Record Store Day Releases

Record Store Day’s 2021 Black Friday event takes place on November 26.

Features4 months ago

100 Of The Best 60s Songs: Classic Tunes From A Decade That Changed Music Forever

This list of the best songs of the 60s celebrates wild and far-ranging sounds from all around the world.

In-Depth5 months ago

A Change Is Gonna Come: How Gospel Gave Birth To Soul

Gospel music has always had a major influence on R&B, with many of the biggest soul singers having started their vocal careers in gospel church choirs.