Got a soul lot of love Nov 6, 2009
Green has won 11 Grammy Awards, sold millions of albums worldwide and is considered one of the soul greats, along with James Brown, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding. And despite his weekly commitment to his church, he continues to release wonderful albums. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rod Stewart realizes dream recording with Smokey Nov 5, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song -- and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on the CD.. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Rod Stewart gets to sing with his idol Nov 4, 2009
Dan Steinberg / APRod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding ... LOS ANGELES - Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. (MSNBC -- Music)
Music Review: Stewart mines Four Tops, Sam Cooke and more on latest cover album 'Soulbook' Oct 27, 2009
Music Review: Stewart mines Four Tops, Sam Cooke and more on latest cover album 'Soulbook ... Stewart kicks things off with a dramatic rendition of the Four Tops classic, "It's the Same Old Song" and between that and the last song, he honors soul music's greats, including The O'Jays, the Temptations, and Sam Cooke ... No surprise since the legendary Schmitt was Sam Cooke's original producer, and has won dozens of honors. (FOX61, CT)
Rod Stewart, 'Soulbook' Oct 26, 2009
Rod slows too many other songs down, from the Temptations Just My Imagination to Sam Cooke s Wonderful World. But he sings them from the heart and the respect is genuine. (Boston Globe)
Country singer aims to break down barriers Oct 23, 2009
The family also listened to R&B and classic soul, such as Sam Cooke, she said. "I loved the way the country artists wrote songs," Palmer told about 50 students, most of them minorities, in an after-school program at Parkside. (CNN)
R. Kelly Dazzles Crowd At New York Concert Oct 18, 2009
Singer's set includes tributes to Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke ... " The crowd took over the duty of singing Kelly's part on Mr. Biggs' record. During a break, Kelly saluted Michael Jackson. He played a videotaped message of himself in his studio surrounded by plaques he received from working with the King of Pop. He then showed footage of MJ dancing in a car to "Ignition (Remix)" while director Brett Ratner drove. Kelly's last tribute of the night was one he said his mother would definitely enjoy... (VHI.com -- Music News)
FALCONS: 5 things we learned from the San Fran Beatdown Oct 13, 2009
The thing I LOVED about him was that he (like his buddy Sam Cooke) wrote his own material at a time when that was pretty much unheard of. Good memories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bob Patton, 70, was promoter for James Brown, among others Oct 13, 2009
Family photo Bob patton had personal and professional dealings with stars that included Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King ... He had personal and professional dealings with stars that included Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kelly brings it home, with feeling Oct 12, 2009
Unleashing his inner soul singer, Kelly scored with a pair of Sam Cooke hits ( Bring It on Home to Me, A Change Is Gonna Come ). They were the perfect setup to two of Kelly s own R&B classics, Step in the Name of Love and Happy People. (Boston Globe)
Letterman Bandleader Paul Shaffer Oct 7, 2009
Elvis and Sinatra and Sam Cooke. Otherwise I did pretty well. (Time.com)
Beard incredulous over investigation Oct 4, 2009
- Dr. Ronald Brown and his wife, Mary , 27, Having A Party by Sam Cooke. - Ellis Johnson and his wife, Ann , 29, Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Soulfully flirty excitement Sep 30, 2009
The si 000005AC nger stepped into a lone spotlight in the dark Garden, half singing, half preaching as if he were possessed by the spirit of Sam Cooke ... The singer stepped into a lone spotlight in the dark Garden, half singing, half preaching as if he were possessed by the spirit of Sam Cooke. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J, ABBA Lead 2010 Rock Hall Of Fame Nominees List Sep 24, 2009
" One of the most distinctive voices in girl-group history, Darlene Love began her career as a member of the California group the Blossoms in 1962, later working with famed "Wall of Sound" producer Phil Spector and singing backup for such legends as Sam Cooke. Recording for Spector under various group names (the Crystals, Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans) as well as her own name, Love scored a series of hits with the songs "He's a Rebel," "He's Sure the Boy I Love," "Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hot off the skillet Sep 11, 2009
When pressed for some more contemporary vocalists that do it for her, Smith lists "Sam Cooke, Solomon Burke, Etta Jones ..." What, no Beyonc. "I love Beyonc but I don't listen to her records," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bump day in Back Bay Aug 22, 2009
Reed, Brookline s answer to Sam Cooke (though he has since uprooted to Brooklyn), invited us to hear new tracks as he recorded some seriously wailing vocals. In his downtime, Reed joined his bandmates for impromptu bluegrass and jazz jams, with famed producer Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor) taking a break from the sound board to jump in on bass. (Boston Globe)
Sam Cooke's music, business acumen take center state at Mississippi music festival Aug 6, 2009
FILE - Soul singer-songwriter Sam Cooke is seen in a 1964 file photo ... (AP) More than 40 years after his tragic, violent death, Sam Cooke is still known as the legendary soul and gospel singer who penned "A Change is Gonna Come," which found a new audience with the election of America's first black president ... "Certainly his influence extends to contemporary artists. It would be hard to think of people like Alicia Keys and John Legend without Sam Cooke.". (FOX61, CT)
Miss. Festival Pays Tribute to Sam Cooke Aug 6, 2009
Festival Pays Tribute to Sam Cooke ... Festival Pays Tribute to Sam Cooke ... -- More than 40 years after his tragic, violent death, Sam Cooke is still known as the legendary soul and gospel singer who penned "A Change is Gonna Come," which found a new audience with the election of America's first black president. (Newsmax)
Sunflower fest celebrates cooke Aug 6, 2009
This year, the festival is dedicated to a singer who saw success on both sides of that divide - Clarksdale native Sam Cooke (1931-1964) ... " The Heritage Blues Trail marker honoring Cooke will be unveiled at 2 pm. Friday on Issaquena Avenue in Clarksdale. Family members of Cooke, including his brother, L.C. Cooke and Green with his family, and cousins are due in for the festival. Along with International Sam Cooke Fan Club secretary Don Piper, local residents, festival headliner Bettye LaVette... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sam Cooke festival in Clarksdale Aug 6, 2009
Sam Cooke's music and life will take center stage this weekend in Clarksdale. The Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival pays tribute to Cooke, a Clarksdale native, beginning Friday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
After Gates arrest, a time to heal Cambridge in church Aug 4, 2009
"How can we come together not pointing fingers, not blaming? How do we sit down and get a dialogue going?" The arrest of Gates outside his home for disorderly conduct sparked wide debate over race and racial profiling throughout the country after Obama said the "Cambridge Police acted stupidly." Sutton said, "We need to get courageous and talk to people we may not agree with." During the services which included a backup band and Sutton belting out the Sam Cooke tune "It's Been A Long Time... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Steve Holy Blends '50s Rock With Traditional Country Jul 30, 2009
The show will begin at 9 p.m. Refusing to be labeled musically and sticking to his country roots, Holy sites country greats Charlie Rich, Mickey Gilley and John Conlee as his influences, but is quick to add that Elvis, Sam Cooke, and a variety of Doo-Wop bands play a major role in his vocal style and on-stage persona. "I really don't want to be 'labeled.' The majority of my influences are from the traditional country genre, but I feel a connection to the music made in the '50s and '60s. My heart... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Local branch of National Archives in Morrow uses documents to highlight history Jul 11, 2009
Sam Cooke s A Change Is Gonna Come runs continuously in the theater that focuses on Martin Luther King Jr., and the civil rights movement. King, along with Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Thurgood Marshall and Susan B. Anthony are prominent throughout the exhibit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Death of music's 'biggest bastard' Jul 5, 2009
The often controversial Klein, whose clients also included Sam Cooke, the Animals, Herman's Hermits and Bobby Darin, was known for striking advantageous deals and for ostracising some of his biggest patrons. His bare-knu 00004000 ckle reputation was reinforced by a small sign on his desk: "Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of evil, I have no fear, as I am the biggest bastard in the valley.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Brash music manager Allen Klein dies at 77 Jul 5, 2009
Known for his tenacity in tracking down royalties and getting better record deals, he garnered clients including Sam Cooke, Bobby Darin and Herman's Hermits. But he was most famous for signing on the Rolling Stones and then the Beatles. (Albany Times Union)
Allen Klein, at 77; sharp-elbowed agent of music icons Jul 5, 2009
The publishing arm boasts more than 2,000 copyrights, including compositions by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Sam Cooke, Womack, Ray Davies of the Kinks, and Pete Townshend of the Who. Mr. Klein broke into the music business by auditing record labels on behalf of clients including Bobby Darin and Connie Francis. (Boston Globe)
Former Beatles, Stones manager Allen Klein dies Jul 5, 2009
SAM COOKE TO BEATLES ... His first big management client was Sam Cooke, for whom he negotiated a lucrative recording deal in 1963 that gave the soul star unprecedented control over his own catalog. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Beatles 'shark' Klein dies at 77 Jul 5, 2009
His other clients in the music business including Sam Cooke, Bobby Darin and Herman's Hermits. According to the Associated Press, he was reputed to be the basis for the slick manager Ron Decline played by Jon Belushi in the 1978 film The Rutles, as well as the inspiration for John Lennon's 1974 song Steel and Glass. (BBC News)
A Little Boy Takes Charge of His Family's Band, Then Leaves It Far Behind Jun 28, 2009
He studied the singing of Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder. At an age when most kids are learning the basics of do-re-mi, he was self-administering an advance course in the Godfather of Soul. (Time.com)
Don't stop 'til you get enough Jun 27, 2009
He grew up a part of black culture in Gary, home to one of the nation's earliest black mayors, Richard Hatcher, performing on the "chitlin circuit" before he made it, a tiny dynamo who could sound like Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson even as a preteen. I liked this letter from frequent Salon letter writer , who recalls being a lone black kid at an East Coast prep school in 1983 and how Jackson helped him fit in: "Michael Jackson was the coolest person in the world ... Jackson belonged to me in a way... (Salon)
Born on the Bayou Jun 25, 2009
Others compare it to Sam Cooke and Aaron Neville. But you get to judge for yourself. (Helena Independent Record)
A world of street musicians gather together in song Jun 20, 2009
The album also includes versions of Bob Marley s One Love and Sam Cooke s A Change Is Gonna Come, as well as big-name cameos from Bono and Keb Mo , who said the project has a big purpose. It s found its way into the consciousness of the public. (Boston Globe)
Resurrecting the band Jun 17, 2009
Better to go with Sam Cooke, or maybe Ritchie Valens. 2. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pen or the sword? May 30, 2009
As if on cue, someone turned up the music and the melodic voice of Sam Cooke crooning about a "change gonna come" drifted through the speakers. The men raised their bottles to change and said the ubiquitous Nigerian prayer with one voice. (BBC News -- Africa)
Frank Brinson, 73, gospel singer May 30, 2009
A big Sam Cooke fan, he thought A Change Is Gonna Come was one of the late singer s best songs, his wife said ... A big Sam Cooke fan, he thought A Change Is Gonna Come was one of the late singer s best songs, his wife said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Singer Maxwell's and Pretty Wings May 25, 2009
His eclectic musical tastes bring to mind talented soul stirring entertainers like Marvin Gaye, Prince and Sam Cooke. carries a romantic ballad as powerfully as Otis Redding and David Ruffin. (Suite101.com)
"Idol" Finale: Will Glam Rock Beat Pop? May 21, 2009
He replaced his gloomy overcoat with a suit and tie for the second round of the sing-off and performed the Sam Cooke classic "A Change Is Gonna Come." The effect was soulful and propulsive, flaunting Lambert's vocal range and theatrical delivery. "That was the best I've ever heard you sing - ever!" crowed Paula Abdul. (CBS News -- Early Show)
American Idol recap: Disappointing finale for Adam Lambert & Kris Allen May 20, 2009
Randy: That song is an amazing, amazing Rssic by the amazing Sam Cooke. You can sing your face off and that was unbelievable. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
American Idol Recap 2009 Finals May 20, 2009
Adam Lambert Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke. This song was picked by Simon Fuller, and provided some big shoes for Adam to fill. (Suite101.com)
iPod Shuffle: Lucy DeVito May 1, 2009
"Bring It on Home to Me," Sam Cooke. 10. (Boston Globe)
Dylan's rasp mixes well with low-key folk May 1, 2009
"I Feel a Change Comin' On," titled like a Sam Cooke song, is where Bob gets feisty. "You are as whorish as ever, baby, you could start a fire," Dylan sings. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Seal eager to put some 'Soul' on display Apr 30, 2009
Seal became so inspired recording a version of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" that he and producer David Foster decided to make an entire album of soul covers ... Initially, Seal simply intended to record his version of the Sam Cooke song "A Change Is Gonna Come," to honor the change in the political/social landscape that was occurring during the fall presidential campaign. (North County Times)
Ruthie Foster's perfect pitch Apr 28, 2009
Speaking from a noisy restaurant in Los Angeles shortly after finishing a tour with Robben Ford and Jorma Kaukonen, she explains that her roots are in both gospel and soul: "My family sang in a local church. I had a group of uncles my grandmother's brothers who did go around and sing in different churches in the region. "I started singing gospel music in church but my influences in my household were listening to a lot of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Curtis Mayfield. There was a lot of soul and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Young and seeking the spotlight? Magic Valley is a great place to be on stage Apr 10, 2009
JUSTIN JACKSON/Times-News Danny Marona Performing Arts Scholarship Finals champion Amber Wagner performs "A Change is Gonna Come," by Sam Cooke, April 3 in Twin Falls ... Alaina Davis opted for a contemporary take on "Home Sweet Home," made newly popular by country artist Carrie Underwood, while Amber Wagner sang Sam Cooke's 1963 classic, "A Change is Gonna Come.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Long way to the top Apr 10, 2009
The first time I saw Hunter perform his revival of classic early soul in the mould of Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke, he was supporting Bryan Adams in Glasgow, working the big barn as if it were a sweaty club full of his own fans ... "But that's part of it, grace and delicacy. Somebody like Alain Toussant [the New Orleans R&B pianist-writer-producer who played on the album] epitomises that really. Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson were polar opposites in their styles - Sam Cooke for the most part let the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Metallica, Run-DMC inducted into Rock Hall Apr 6, 2009
He later played guitar for Sam Cooke. Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones introduced Womack as the voice that has always killed me. (KHOU.com, TX)
Metallica, Run-DMC Join Rock, Rockabilly, Soul Legends In Hall Of Fame Apr 5, 2009
" Womack reminisced about being a guitar player for Sam Cooke. "The last song he wrote, he made a statement, and that statement was 'A Change Is Gonna Come. . (VHI.com -- Music News)
MORE: Bobby Womack comes full circle with Rock Hall induction Apr 5, 2009
Soul survivor: Bobby Womack, a protege of Sam Cooke who overcame personal troubles and forged a long and respected career on his own terms, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night ... most notably mentor Sam Cooke and such '60s heroes as Jimi Hendrix. (USA Today)
2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop's Subgenres Apr 5, 2009
Among '60s and '70s soul music stars, Bobby Womack was often outshone by giants like Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and his onetime employer, Sam Cooke. In the realm of R&B and funk, Womack was bested by Sly & the Family Stone and even the campy Rick James. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Secrets of Bobby Womack Apr 4, 2009
Mention the phrase soul man, and a litany of names runs through your mind: Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Teddy Pendergrass and, of course, Sam Cooke ... Womack joins the ranks of many of the aforementioned legendary soul men including his late friend and mentor Sam Cooke ... Did Womack betray his mentor Sam Cooke by marrying his wife. (Slate)
Seal covers classics with 'Soul' in new album Apr 3, 2009
After performing Sam Cooke's ''A Change Is Gonna Come,'' Seal says he was inspired to record an album of soul classics ... In November, Seal released his sixth studio album, "Soul," in which he covers 12 soul music classics by the likes of James Brown and Sam Cooke ... A. I got inspired by this one particular song, [Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come."] The country was going through a huge paradigm shift, and this was a song that was about being proactive. (Boston Globe)
Guitar hero keeps soul alive Mar 3, 2009
His classic soul-inspired sound and concert style harkens back to the golden days of R&B and the men who practiced it: Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke and guitarist Lowman Pauling, among others. "I think I probably stole a couple of tricks from people who were already dead by the time I started," he replies, when asked about his stage moves. (CNN -- Showbiz)
American Students and the Decline i... Feb 28, 2009
One of the popular songs equated with the 1978 spoof of American college life, Animal House, was Sam Cooke s Wonderful Life, which starts out, Don t know much about history; As humorous as the song was, it underlines an on-going problem within every level of American education regarding the teaching of history. Every few years new studies highlight the dearth of history knowledge as well as civics and education. (Suite101.com)
South Restaurant Feb 21, 2009
The knockout banana pudding is so perfectly pitched it could be sung by Sam Cooke. Although, there are no chitlins or grits to be had, you can get crawfish pie and fried catfish, fruit cobbler and pecan pie, coleslaw and red beans with rice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
On the soul rollercoaster Feb 13, 2009
"To be related to soul shows there is an element of honesty in what I do. I still listen to soul as it was when it was a genre, when it belonged to a time where it was originating from black Americans: Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin. Today, it's about honesty in music. "Radiohead is soulful because there's something about the musicality that really gets to you. " She describes playing a show at soul's spiritual home, Harlem's Apollo Theatre, in reverential tones. "Most staff have... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hello Obama, goodbye good music Feb 7, 2009
Soon other artists began to twist the night away, like Sam Cooke, Joey Dee and even Bobby Darin (a Kennedy supporter). More dance crazes followed. (MSNBC -- Music)
