Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke(1931 – 1964) was an American recording artist and singer-songwriter, generally considered among the greatest of all time. He is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and influence on the modern world of music. His pioneering contributions to soul music led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Billy Preston and popularized the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown.

Albums:   
    1958 Sam Cooke
    1958 Encore
    1959 Hit Kit
    1959 Tribute to the Lady - Billie Holiday
    1960 Hits of the Fifties
    1960 Cooke's Tour [live]
    1960 I Thank God
    1960 Swing Low
    1960 The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke
    1961 My Kind of Blues
    1962 Twistin' the Night Away
    1963 Mr. Soul
    1963 Night Beat
    1963 Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
    1964 Sam Cooke at the Copa [live]
    1964 Ain't That Good News
    1964 Soul Stirrers
    1965 Shake
    1965 Try a Little Love
    1968 The Man Who Invented Soul
    1968 Right On
    1970 The 2 Sides of Sam Cooke
    1975 Sam Cooke Interprets Billie Holiday
    1979 When I Fall in Love