Sam Cooke

Born: 1931-01-22

Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. Wikipedia


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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-02-08

This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced...

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The Wrecking Crew

as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Released: 2008-03-11

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew."...

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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-10-27

An intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of...

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Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-05-05

Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South...

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When the Music's Over

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1983-06-14

Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.

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Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2010-01-11

In 1958, when Sam Cooke crossed over from gospel to popular music, he ran the risk of alienating...

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Sam Cooke: Legend

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-06-17

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all...

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Shindig!

as Self - Singer
First aired: 1964-09-16

Shindig! is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to...

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The Merv Griffin Show

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First aired: 1962-10-01

The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...

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The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Singer
First aired: 1956-06-24

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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American Bandstand

as Self
First aired: 1957-08-05

American Bandstand was an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from...

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The Dick Clark Show

as Self
First aired: 1958-02-15

The Dick Clark Show is an American musical variety show broadcast weekly in the United States on...

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General Electric Theater

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First aired: 1953-02-01

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...

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