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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 Redding and James Brown.AllMusic biographer Bruce Eder wrote that Cooke was "the inventor of soul music", and possessed "an incredible natural singing voice and a smooth, effortless delivery that has never been surpassed".
Cooke had 30 U.S. top 40 hits between 1957 and 1964, plus three more posthumously. Major hits like "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Cupid", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", and "Twistin' the Night Away" 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 civil rights movement.
Sam Cooke (born 19 November 1985) is an English glamour model and Page 3 girl from Manchester. Cooke has appeared in numerous British "lads' mags", including FHM, FRONT, Maxim, Loaded, Zoo and Nuts in the UK, as well as on several covers around the world.
She is most famous for being a Page 3 girl in The Sun, and was the winner of the newspaper's annual Page 3 Idol competition in 2006. Cooke has also appeared in the Hot Shots Calendar.
Cooke has spent time as a house and dance DJ, and has appeared in clubs around the world, including Egypt, Malaysia and Ibiza. She also worked extensively with the UK dance label Hed Kandi.
Sam Cooke, better known as Songs by Sam Cooke (as shown on the back cover), is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. The backing band is the Bumps Blackwell Orchestra.
On "You Send Me" and "Summertime"
"Jamaica Farewell" is a mento about the beauties of the West Indian Islands.
The lyrics for the song were written by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie). Lord Burgess was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1926. His mother was from Barbados and his father was from Virginia. The song first appeared on Harry Belafonte's phenomenally successful album Calypso. It reached number fourteen on Billboard's Pop chart.
Though many, including Belafonte himself, have said that the song was popular in the West Indies since long before Burgess, it is believed that Burgess compiled and modified the song from many folk pieces to make a new song, and it is clear that it was Belafonte who popularised the song outside the Caribbean Islands. Burgess acknowledged his use of the tune of another mento, "Iron Bar".
The Kingston Trio, who led the folk revival of the late 1950s, took their name from the title of this song, though they only recorded it many years later, in 2006.
Other well-known singers of "Jamaica Farewell" include Brian Wilson, Sir Lancelot, Jimmy Buffett, Sam Cooke, Nina & Frederik, Pat Rolle, Carly Simon, Nuttea, Caetano Veloso and Sting who covered the song while playing a melody of his own "Can't Stand Losing You / Reggatta de Blanc" while still with The Police in 1983. Ray Conniff and James Last orchestras have performed the song as well, on their albums "Happiness Is" (1966) and "Music From Across The Way" (1971), respectively. The Jukebox Band perform this song in a Shining Time Station episode: Bully for Mr. Conductor.
Sam Cooke (5 November 1883 – 23 May 1966) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Jamaica (i/dʒəˈmeɪkə/) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles. The island, 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Jamaica is the fifth-largest island country in the Caribbean.
Previously inhabited by the indigenous Arawak and Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Named Santiago, it remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered the island and renamed it Jamaica. Under British rule, Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with its plantation economy highly dependent on slaves imported from Africa, followed later by Chinese and Indian indentured labour. All slaves were fully emancipated in 1838, with independence from the United Kingdom achieved on 6 August 1962.
"Jamaica" is a song by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive that appears on the 1979 album Rock n' Roll Nights. It features Jim Clench on lead vocals. It was written by well-known songwriter Jim Vallance. It was released as a single but did not chart. The song, along with "Heartaches," was played live on American Bandstand in February 1979 to support the Rock n' Roll Nights album release.
Using different lyrics, Rick Springfield remade the song under the title "Kristina" on his 1982 album Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet.
RADIO STATION | GENRE | LOCATION |
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Reggae141 | Reggae | Jamaica |
Boneyaad Radio | Reggae | Jamaica |
Power 106 | World,Reggae | Jamaica |
NCU 91.1 | Christian Contemporary | Jamaica |
StylzFM | Reggae | Jamaica |
"A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke Lyrics: I was born by the river in a little tent Oh, and just like the river I’ve been a-runnin’ ever since. It’s been a long, a long time comin’, but I know, oh-oo-oh, a change gon’ come, oh yes, it will. It’s been too hard living but I’m afraid to die ‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there beyond the sky It’s been a long, a long time comin’, But I know, oh-oo-oh, A change gonna come, oh yes, it will. I go to the movie and I go downtown Somebody keep tellin’ me don’t hang around. It’s been a long, a long time coming, but I know, oh-oo-oh, A change gon’ come, oh yes, it will. Then I go, oh-oo-oh, to my brother and I say, brother, help me please. But he winds up knocking me back down on my knees, oh. There’ve been times that I thought I couldn’t last...
Music video by Sam Cooke performing Bring It On Home to Me (Audio). (C) 2017 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment http://vevo.ly/luCPm6
Lyric Video for “What A Wonderful World” performed by Sam Cooke. Directed by: Hector Santizo Producers: Julian Klein, Robin Klein, Mick Gochanour, Hector Santizo (C) 2015 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc. Download or stream the single below: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/30-greatest-hits-portrait/id1073274336 Google: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Sam_Cooke_30_Greatest_Hits_Portrait_of_a_Legend_19?id=B3kpxyhghk4sio3whqem6tggcpe Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009N1ZV Stream On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4Iy6HzMy5aA1Jjq5GMgpMW Lyrics: Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about a science book Don't know much about the French I took But I do know that I love you And I know that if you love me too What a wonderf...
S.a.m C.o.o.k.e Greatest Hits ~ Top 100 Artists To Listen in 2023 [00:00:00] - 01. A̲̲̲ C̲ha̲̲nge̲̲ I̲̲̲s G̲o̲̲nna̲̲ C̲o̲̲me̲̲ [00:03:09] - 02. W̲o̲̲nde̲̲rfu̲̲l W̲o̲̲rld [00:05:14] - 03. G̲o̲̲o̲̲d T̲i̲̲me̲̲s [00:07:40] - 04. B̲ri̲̲ng I̲̲̲t O̲̲̲n H̲o̲̲me̲̲ T̲o̲̲ M̲e̲̲ [00:10:20] - 05. A̲̲̲ C̲ha̲̲nge̲̲ I̲̲̲s G̲o̲̲nna̲̲ C̲o̲̲me̲̲ [00:13:29] - 06. W̲o̲̲nde̲̲rfu̲̲l W̲o̲̲rld [00:15:34] - 07. G̲o̲̲o̲̲d T̲i̲̲me̲̲s [00:18:00] - 08. B̲ri̲̲ng I̲̲̲t O̲̲̲n H̲o̲̲me̲̲ T̲o̲̲ M̲e̲̲ [00:20:40] - 09. A̲̲̲lo̲̲xne̲̲ [00:22:26] - 10. A̲̲̲ C̲ha̲̲nge̲̲ I̲̲̲s G̲o̲̲nna̲̲ C̲o̲̲me̲̲ #SamCooke #topsongs #topartists #greatesthits Tags: greatest hits, playlist, best songs, album, top songs, top artist, 2023
Provided to YouTube by RCA/Legacy Twistin' the Night Away · Sam Cooke The Best of Sam Cooke ℗ Originally released 1961. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2016-02-19 Producer: Hugo & Luigi Engineer: Al Schmitt Conductor: Rene Hall Guitar: Clifton White Guitar: Tommy Tedesco Piano: Ernie Hayes Bass Guitar: Red Callender Drums: Earl Palmer Saxophone: Jackie Kelso Saxophone: Jewell Grant Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig Auto-generated by YouTube.
If you you like this, you'll like this i think. The Sims Twins - That's Where It's At - 1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd94oniFD1s
Lyric Video for “Another Saturday Night” performed by Sam Cooke. Directed by: Hector Santizo, Ilce Tarin Produced by: Julian Klein, Robin Klein, Mick Gochanour (C) 2016 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc. Download or stream the single below: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/30-greatest-hits-portrait/id1073274336 Google: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Sam_Cooke_30_Greatest_Hits_Portrait_of_a_Legend_19?id=B3kpxyhghk4sio3whqem6tggcpe Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009N1ZV Stream On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4Iy6HzMy5aA1Jjq5GMgpMW Lyrics: Another Saturday night, but I ain’t got nobody I got some money, ‘cause I just got paid. Now how I wish I had someone to talk to. I’m in an awful way. Dig This I got in town a month ago, I seen a lot of girls...
Sam Cooke's classic 1960 single on RCA Records. More info on Sam Cooke can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cooke Note: For Promotional Purposes Only
Sam Cooke was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22, 1931. 🎤 He became a pioneering figure in soul music, blending gospel with secular themes to create a unique sound that resonated with listeners. Cooke began his career as a gospel singer, performing with the Soul Stirrers in the 1950s. However, he transitioned into pop music and scored his first major hit in 1957 with "You Send Me". 🎶 Known for hits like "A Change is Gonna Come", "Chain Gang", and "Cupid", Sam Cooke used his platform to address social issues, becoming a voice for the civil rights movement. ✊🏿 He was one of the first African-American artists to own his own record label, paving the way for future generations. Tragically, Cooke's life was cut short when he was killed in 1964, but his legacy continues to inspire mus...
Provided to YouTube by RCA/Legacy Bring It On Home to Me · Sam Cooke The Best of Sam Cooke ℗ Originally released 1962. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2016-02-19 Producer: Hugo & Luigi Engineer: Al Schmitt Conductor: Rene Hall Guitar: Clifton White Guitar: Tommy Tedesco Piano: Ernie Freeman Bass Guitar: Ray Pohlman Drums: Frank Capp Percussion: Julius Wechter Saxophone: William Green Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig Auto-generated by YouTube.
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 Redding and James Brown.AllMusic biographer Bruce Eder wrote that Cooke was "the inventor of soul music", and possessed "an incredible natural singing voice and a smooth, effortless delivery that has never been surpassed".
Cooke had 30 U.S. top 40 hits between 1957 and 1964, plus three more posthumously. Major hits like "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Cupid", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", and "Twistin' the Night Away" 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 civil rights movement.
I know why I waited
know why I've been blue
I've been praying for someone, baby
exactly like you
why should we spend money, on a show or two
while no one does those love scenes, baby
exactly like you
you make me feel so grand
I wanna give this world to you
you seem to understand
each foolish little dream I'm dreaming
and the schemes I'm scheming
now I know why mother taught me to be true
she meant me for someone, baby
exactly like you
just like you, baby, oh
just like you
mother meant me for someone exactly like you
I know why I waited
know why I been blue
I've been waiting for someone, baby
exactly like you
why should we spend money on a show or two
while no one does those love scenes, baby
exactly like you
you make me feel so grand
I wanna give this world to you
you seem to understand
each foolish little dream I'm dreaming
and the schemes I'm scheming
now I know why mother taught me to be true
she meant me for someone
exactly like you
just like you, baby, just like you
mother meant me for someone exactly like you
just like you, baby, pretty just like you
mother meant me for someone exactly like you