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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_CookeSam Cooke - Wikipedia

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   Samuel Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American 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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3. www.biography.com › musicians › sam-cookeSam Cooke - Death, Songs & Albums - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Cooke was a trailblazing recording artist who helped shape the soul and pop scene with hits like “You Send Me,” “Chain Gang,” and “Sad Mood.” By Biography.com Editors Updated: Oct 28, 2021....

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4. allthatsinteresting.com › sam-cooke-deathHow Did Sam Cooke Die? Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide'

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   Apr 23, 2022 · Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide' The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Sordid Details Of His Final Hours. By Genevieve Carlton | Edited By John Kuroski. Published April 23, 2022. Updated May 13, 2022. On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin.

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Sam-CookeSam Cooke | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Sam Cooke, American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, was a major figure in the history of popular music and one of the most influential Black vocalists of the post-World War II period. His songs ranged from the ethereal ‘You Send Me’ to the anthemic ‘A Change Is Gonna Come.’

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7. www.youtube.com › playlistSam Cooke - Greatest Hits - YouTube

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   Jun 29, 2014 · Sam Cooke - Greatest Hits. allheavens. 14 videos 1,332,929 views Last updated on Jun 29, 2014. Sam's most memorable songs. Perfection. That man and his voice changed generations of singers....

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   Who was Sam Cooke?

   • That's when the shock set in. The body belonged to 33-year-old Sam Cooke, the soul pioneer who brought gospel grandeur to American popular music with songs like "You Send Me," "Wonderful World" and "Another Saturday Night," helping artists like Aretha Franklin and James Brown make the leap from the church to the charts.

   Why Mystery Still Shrouds Singer Sam Cooke's Shooting Death Nearly 60

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   Who killed Sam Cooke?

   • On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case? On December 11, 1964, singer Sam Cooke burst into the main office of the Hacienda Motel in El Segundo outside Los Angeles. He was in nothing but a jacket and one shoe.

   How Did Sam Cooke Die? Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide'

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   Was Sam Cooke a 'justifiable homicide'?

   • Within a week of Sam Cooke’s death, the police declared the shooting a “justifiable homicide.” Both Elisa Boyer and Bertha Franklin both spoke at the coroner’s inquest where Cooke’s lawyer was reportedly only allowed to ask a single question. The evidence showed that Cooke’s blood-alcohol level was 0.16.

   How Did Sam Cooke Die? Inside His 'Justifiable Homicide'

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   Did Sam Cooke die?

   • I would say within the community there is not a single person that believes that Sam Cooke died as he is said to have died: killed by a motel owner at a cheap motel in Los Angeles called the Hacienda which he had gone to with a prostitute named Elisa Boyer.

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9. www.youtube.com › watchSam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)

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   Jan 22, 2016 · Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube. 388K subscribers. Subscribed. 798K. 78M views 8 years ago #AChangeIsGonnaCome #SamCooke #Vevo. "A Change Is Gonna Come” by...

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10. people.com › movies › why-mystery-still-shroudsWhy Mystery Still Shrouds Singer Sam Cooke's Shooting Death ...

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    Jan 21, 2021 · Sam Cooke. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty. Guests at the three-dollar-a-night Hacienda Motel didn't notice the shots that rang out just after 3 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 11, 1964. Gun...