Sam Cooke

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Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known by his stage name Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and influence on the modern world of music. His contribution in pioneering soul music led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and popularized the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown.

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Album

Year Title Artist Rating Releases
1957 Sam Cooke Sam Cooke 1
1958 Encore Sam Cooke 1
1959 Hit Kit Sam Cooke 1
1959 Tribute to the Lady Sam Cooke 2
1960 Hits of the 50’s Sam Cooke 1
1960 Cooke's Tour Sam Cooke 1
1960 I Thank God Sam Cooke 1
1960 Swing Low Sam Cooke 1
1960 The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke 1
1961 My Kind of Blues Sam Cooke 1
1962 Twistin’ the Night Away Sam Cooke 2
1963 Mr. Soul Sam Cooke 1
1963 Night Beat Sam Cooke 2
1964 Ain’t That Good News Sam Cooke 2
1965 Shake Sam Cooke 1
1993 The Legend of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke 1
1995 The Rhythm and the Blues Sam Cooke 1
— Heaven Is My Home Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers 1
— Keep Movin' On Sam Cooke 1
— Unforgettable Memories Sam Cooke 1

Album + Compilation

Year Title Artist Rating Releases
1986 The Man and His Music Compilation Sam Cooke 3 1
1986 Wonderful World (The Best of Sam Cooke) Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1987 Wonderful World Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1987 You Send Me Compilation Sam Cooke 2
1988 Sam Cooke 20 Great Hits Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1988 The Best of Sam Cooke Compilation Sam Cooke 2
1988 The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1989 A Portrait of Sam Cooke Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1989 In the Beginning Compilation Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers 1
1991 Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1992 Sam Cooke with The Soul Stirrers Compilation Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers 1
1992 20 Greatest Hits Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1994 Sam Cooke's SAR Records Story 1959-1965 Compilation Sam Cooke 1
1998 Greatest Hits Compilation Sam Cooke 2
2000 Hits! Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2000 The Man Who Invented Soul Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2003 Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 Compilation Sam Cooke 4
2006 Specialty Profiles Compilation Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers 1
2007 Touch the Hem of His Garment: 23 Gospel Gems Compilation Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers 1
2008 Around the World Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2008 Forever Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2009 Classic Album & Singles Collection Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2010 The Keen Records Story Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2010 The Very Best of Sam Cooke Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2011 The Best of Sam Cooke Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2011 The Complete Remastered Keen Collection Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2011 The RCA Albums Collection Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2011 Wonderful World: The Very Best of Sam Cooke 1957-60 Compilation Sam Cooke 1
2012 The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection Compilation Sam Cooke 1
— All Hits Compilation Sam Cooke 1

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