Sam Cooke Quotes


I was born by the river, in a little tent, and just like the river I've been running ever since.


Citations

Cooke, Sam. "A Change Is Gonna Come." Ain't That Good News, RCA Victor, 1964.

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Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
  • Born: January 22, 1931
  • Died: December 11, 1964
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to the genre and high significance in popular music.