You Send Me: The Life & Times of Sam Cooke

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In 1957, already one of the biggest stars in gospel music, Sam Cooke burst onto the pop scene with the number one hit "You Send Me," the first in a string of rock & roll classics. He quickly became one of music business's first African-American entrepreneurs, as well as a role model in the early years of the civil rights struggle. Then, at age thirty-three, he was found dead, shot through the heart in a seedy motel in south Los Angeles. The circumstances surrounding his death would remain a controversial ...
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In 1957, already one of the biggest stars in gospel music, Sam Cooke burst onto the pop scene with the number one hit "You Send Me," the first in a string of rock & roll classics. He quickly became one of music business's first African-American entrepreneurs, as well as a role model in the early years of the civil rights struggle. Then, at age thirty-three, he was found dead, shot through the heart in a seedy motel in south Los Angeles. The circumstances surrounding his death would remain a controversial mystery for years to come.

When Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" burst onto the pop scene in 1957, it was hailed as a phenomenal debut. In fact, Cooke was already a gospel star. His crossover into rock 'n' roll heralded the beginning of a new era. This intriguing biography presents the story of a man "who not only helped to create and define a new music form--soul--but defined his times as well" (The Washington Post). 34 photos.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780688146207
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 2/28/1996
  • Pages: 424
  • Product dimensions: 6.18 (w) x 9.25 (h) x 1.26 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 23, 2003

    ' Portrait of a Legend'

    The Sam Cooke story was such a wonderful book;that several of my students went out and bought it as well. From the time I started reading it to the time I finished it,I did not put it down;Sam Cooke brings back a lot of good memories he was like a member of the family his music was heard on sunday morning before we went to church,and when he went turned his direction to secular music;every dance I performed at his songs were the most requested. In 1959 I opened for the Soul Stirrers and the Williams Brothers at my church in Houston,Texas at the tender age of six;I was inspired by his music. This book would make a great foundation for a motion picture I just hope it's done during my lifetime;wonderful story!!wonderful life!!of a man whose life was too short. I understand that a motion picture is forthcoming that would be awesome!!

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