Sam Cooke’s Wonderful World (The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke)
One of the sweetest voices of all-time. Sam was a singer, songwriter, producer, Civil Rights activist, and all-time great performer. This is only one of his many songs. I recommend you listen to them all.
Sam died tragically at the age of thirty-three under mysterious circumstances following a motel shooting. Police say he frightened the white, female desk clerk, who shot him dead in self-defense, while friends and family say he was beaten and shot by Civil Rights opponents. Regardless of the circumstances, his death touched the very heart of American music, as Sam was considered the King of Soul.
For past songs, begin here.