But Sam Cooke’s interpretation with The Soul Stirrers might be the most quietly powerful. His voice doesn’t overpower the lyrics—it cradles them. This is not just a performance; it’s a prayer.

Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you have probably heard Sam Cooke’s music before. He was an incredibly influential and talented soul artist. There’s a reason why he is often hailed as ...

Well, he was cool with the singer Sam Cooke, and Sam ended up getting murdered ... In contrast, the album’s second part, “Coach Side,” is heavy on soul samples and crystal-clear flashbacks ...

He sang in the Soul Stirrers with Sam Cooke, duetted with Fontella Bass, and collaborated with Swamp Dogg, but he always fell ...

The show also delves into Franklin’s life as an activist, portraying her interactions with Martin Luther King and Sam Cooke ... show helps keep Franklin’s soul alive.

From the pop-centric sounds of Diana Ross and The Supremes to the stunning civil rights advocacy of stars like Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye, soul music proved itself to be a diverse and ...

His vocals offered seductive soul on such Vandross classics as “Don’t You Know ... The number included a thumping tribute to the great Sam Cooke and his old song, “Having A Party.” “I want you to ...

This Dallas performance of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change is Gonna Come’ has gone viral Violinist Charles Yang’s impromptu rendition of the enduring song at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has ...

After “Hamilton,” he was on the big screen in “Glass Onion” with Daniel Craig and “The Many Saints of Newark” with Alessandro Nivola, and portrayed Sam Cooke in “One Night in Miami.” ...