Ted Hawkins performing “Bring It On Home To Me” in Dublin, 1986 🎶

In 1964, Sam Cooke‘s iconic anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” became a song of revolution and protest for generations to come. More than three decades later, the powerful ballad is being reimagined as a picture book that will introduce its message to younger audiences and bring the

Ladies and Gentlemen… The Soul Stirrers!

On this day in 1957, Sam released his debut single “You Send Me” — and music would never be the same. The track shot to #1 on both the Billboard R&B and Hot 100 charts, officially marking his move from gospel to secular music. With this milestone, Sam crossed over into the

“If a singer tries to find out what’s happening in life, it gives him a better insight on telling the story of the song he’s trying to sing.” 📸 Library of Congress

Take some advice from @JonBatiste and throw on Live at Harlem Square Club. 🎥 @TrackStarshow

TWO Weeks until the release of 𝐀 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝐈𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 🗣️📚♪ ♫ Pre-order now at https://t.co/t4OLDKfr2F Check out this behind the scenes look at how Sam’s lyrics inspired artist Nikkolas Smith’s adjoining story of a boy 𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟, and

Remembering the Queen of Soul @ArethaFranklin 🕊️

“It isn’t what you sing that so important, but rather the fact that God gave you a good voice to use. He must want you to make people happy by singing, so go ahead and do so.” - Reverend Charles Cooke Sr.

“Sam was like a magnet. Wherever he went, whether or not he was sining, the minute he walked into a room, you knew he was there. You always wanted to be around him, just for the fall-out.” - Lou Rawls

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Sam Cooke’s anthem of hope is being reimagined for the next generation. “A Change Is Gonna Come” is now a children’s book—introducing young readers to the soul of the civil rights movement through story and song. https://t.co/snVqOGwSg1

Sam on stage at the Bolero Club in Wildwood, New Jersey - July, 1958

“Sam was a prince of a man. He just had everything going for him.” - Aretha Franklin

“Voices ought not be measured by how pretty they are. Instead they matter only if they convince you that they are telling the truth.” - Sam Cooke 📸Getty Images

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“His appeal was universal. Color had no meaning because his music was universal.” - Lou Rawls              Sam during his second appearance on The @EdSullivanShow - December 1, 1957

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The estate of Sam Cooke is proud to announce the publication of a picture book adaptation of Sam's iconic song, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” illustrated by acclaimed artist Nikkolas Smith. The book is now available for pre-order at https://t.co/m2TclPm6ez We recognized the