Songs and Times of Sam Cooke

Credited by many as the inventor of soul music, Cooke began his career in gospel bands, later moving to “secular music” and creating a sound that broke the colour divide. More than sharp suits, luxury cars, generous women and earthy language, Cooke’s crystal-clear, velvet-smooth voice had the melodies to match and revolutionised a new genre.   //   Cooke broke race and religious barriers in the 1950’s and 1960’s and became one of the best known African ...