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Sam Cooke
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
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…
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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.
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2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2019
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2008
The Wrecking Crew
Movie Self - Singer (archive footage)
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2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1990
Death In Hollywood
Movie
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1983
When the Music's Over
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1964
Shindig!
TV show Self - Singer
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1962
The Merv Griffin Show
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1958
The Dick Clark Show
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1957
American Bandstand
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1956
The Steve Allen Show
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1953
General Electric Theater
TV show Sam
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1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
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