Sam Cooke News and Photos

Soul survivor: How Bobby Womack overcame heart failure, drug addiction and even apparent Alzheimer's

Sat, April 20 2013 11:19pm - Source: The Independent - Music

It is April 2010, and the 75,000-capacity festival is hosting the first full live performance by Gorillaz, the cartoon collective created by Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett.

Carl Franklin To Direct Biopic About Soul Music Legend Sam Cooke

Wed, March 27 2013 3:36pm - Source: The Playlist

Shadow & Act reports that Carl Franklin (" One False Move ," " Devil In A Blue Dress ," " House Of Cards ") is now attached to direct the film.

Mark Anthony Neal: Remembering Sam Cooke and the Sound of Young America

Wed, December 12 2012 6:04am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

On Dec. 11, 1964, singer Sam Cooke, aged 33, was murdered under questionable circumstances inside a Los Angeles motel.

"This Record Sold My Heart": Bobby Womack Interviewed

Tue, June 26 2012 12:56pm - Source: The Quietus

There's little preamble when you have a conversation with Bobby Womack.

Bobby Womack: The Bravest Man in the Universe

Thu, June 14 2012 5:27am - Source: Pitchfork Media

"As a singer grows older," starts a charming cut of sampled dialog on Bobby Womack 's first album of original material in 18 years, "his conception grows a little deeper because he lives life and he understands what he's trying to say a little more."

Spoon – Bring It On Home To Me (Sam Cooke Cover)

Mon, June 11 2012 3:32am - Source: Et Musique Pour Tous

I wanted to give everyone a little something different this evening while the sun is going down and a new week is about to begin.

Watch: Lou Reed Pays Tribute to Sam Cooke with a Gruff “A Change Is Gonna Come”

Mon, March 19 2012 4:07pm - Source: Cover Me

When you want someone to pay tribute to Sam Cooke 's soaring soul sound, Lou Reed may not be the first voice to come to mind.

Bobby Womack: 'Damon Albarn is like a young Sam Cooke'

Fri, February 24 2012 2:30pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Bobby Womack has told Uncut that Damon Albarn reminds him of 'a young Sam Cooke'.

Mike Ragogna: Grammytech 2: A Conversation With Bob Clearmountain, Plus Chatting With Steve Tyrell

Thu, February 16 2012 5:10am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Bob, here at the Grammys watching over the sonics of the Bruce Springsteen segment.

The Three Best Sam Cooke Songs

Sun, December 11 2011 3:03pm - Source: WNEW

When it comes to rock and roll history, yesterday and today are back-to-back doses of sadness for music fans.

R. Kelly, Raphael Saadiq: Raphael Saadiq To Play Sam Cooke On TV

Tue, September 13 2011 10:00pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

"The Playboy Club," one of the latest '60s-set shows to capitalize on the success of "Mad Men," has been talked about less in terms of music than sexual politics, but the show has already developed a blossoming relationship with the former.

Here’s Something Else!: Kicking It Old School, Sam Cooke Edition

Tue, September 13 2011 1:57pm - Source: Pop Dose

Sam Cooke, for all his power and grace as a singer, established his strikingly brief legacy during the time of the Hit Single.

Mike Ragogna: The Old Magic: A Conversation with Nick Lowe, Plus Sharif's 'I Don't Miss You' Premiere

Mon, September 05 2011 4:36pm - Source: popeater

Nick, your new album The Old Magic , seems like a nod to earlier periods in popular music, like a period piece.

Mike Ragogna: The Old Magic : A Conversation with Nick Lowe, Plus Sharif's 'I Don't Miss You' Premiere

Mon, September 05 2011 4:35pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

Nick, your new album The Old Magic , seems like a nod to earlier periods in popular music, like a period piece.

Mike Ragogna: The Old Magic: A Conversation with Nick Lowe, Plus Sharif's "I Don't Miss You" Premiere

Mon, September 05 2011 4:14am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Nick, your new album The Old Magic , seems like a nod to earlier periods in popular music, like a period piece.

Sam Cooke - The Complete Remastered Keen

Wed, August 17 2011 10:23am - Source: The Music Mix

Sam Cooke is a legend, the King of Soul and as well as being credited as inspiration for greats like Smokey Robinson and Michael Jackson , has left a lasting legacy through samples by more recent acts like 50 Cent, Beenie Man, The Game and B>B.o.B. From this collection of tracks its not hard to see why.

Sam Cooke - The Complete Remastered Keen Collection

Tue, July 26 2011 12:34pm - Source: BBC Music

Sam Cooke is one of the most important figures in the entire history of popular music.

LAST MINUTE: The BRC Serenades Sam Cooke–June 4

Sat, June 04 2011 5:44pm - Source: Bold As Love

performed by the inimitable brc orchestra under the musical direction of andre lassalle, this promises to be much more than just another saturday night. in addition to stellar musical performances, brandon victor dixon (critically acclaimed on the demanding new york stage) will give deeper insight into the life behind the musicianship.

LAST MINUTE: The BRC Serendades Sam Cooke–June 4

Fri, June 03 2011 9:07pm - Source: Bold As Love

performed by the inimitable brc orchestra under the musical direction of andre lassalle, this promises to be much more than just another saturday night. in addition to stellar musical performances, brandon victor dixon (critically acclaimed on the demanding new york stage) will give deeper insight into the life behind the musicianship.

[VIDEO] The Soap Scums with Jeff Mangum @ AUX 5

Wed, May 11 2011 3:05pm - Source: Melophobe

I've changed the post to clear it up. by danielle on Mon May 9, 2011 at 07.23 pm from the entry: We appreciate the very kind words about our performance (and appearance) at the wonder ballroom with The Devil Makes Three.

Kanye’s Free Live Coachella Mixtape

Tue, May 10 2011 5:25pm - Source: Melophobe

eleased in Japan and Germany, Shugo Tokumaru debuts Port Entropy in the States February 15 via Polyvinyl. by cami on Tue May 10, 2011 at 10.51 am from the entry: The music itself is a bit dated of course—Stevie croons in an adolescent voice, is backed by an un-funky orchestra with lush string arrangements and vocal choruses, and most of the tunes, if they ever were popular, are now obscurities. by boat parts on Tue May 10, 2011 at 08.16 am from the entry: Thanks for letting me know!

[VIDEO] Herman Dune - “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know”

Fri, May 06 2011 4:46pm - Source: Melophobe

Guys in movies you can have someone play a person but someone else sings this is what the director will do,find someone who looks a little like Sam Cooke, then find a matching voice to sing. that is Vel, he sings many od=f Sam tunes anyway for me I sometimes can't tell which is which. by Sylvania S Shoola on Wed May 4, 2011 at 05.47 pm from the entry: Have anyone heard Vel Omarr sing Sam Cooke music, he was raised with Sam Cooke Sam was his mentor, he did a tribute to Sam Cooke in California in Feb. he is an awesome singer, who ever plays Sam Cooke is ok but the singing should be Vel Omarr, go to youtube and listen and see why i say that,Tiger woods can't sing. he can play him but cant sing. by Sylvania S Shoola on Wed May 4, 2011 at 05.42 pm from the entry: Spot on review, Mikey.

[VIDEO] Julianna Barwick - “Envelop”

Thu, May 05 2011 1:02pm - Source: Melophobe

Guys in movies you can have someone play a person but someone else sings this is what the director will do,find someone who looks a little like Sam Cooke, then find a matching voice to sing. that is Vel, he sings many od=f Sam tunes anyway for me I sometimes can't tell which is which. by Sylvania S Shoola on Wed May 4, 2011 at 05.47 pm from the entry: Have anyone heard Vel Omarr sing Sam Cooke music, he was raised with Sam Cooke Sam was his mentor, he did a tribute to Sam Cooke in California in Feb. he is an awesome singer, who ever plays Sam Cooke is ok but the singing should be Vel Omarr, go to youtube and listen and see why i say that,Tiger woods can't sing. he can play him but cant sing. by Sylvania S Shoola on Wed May 4, 2011 at 05.42 pm from the entry: Spot on review, Mikey.

[VIDEO] Trinity Orchestra Performs Daft Punk “Discovery” Medley

Thu, April 28 2011 3:25pm - Source: Melophobe

The Mod Club Theatre, Thursday May 5th!!!

QOTSA’s Josh Homme Wrote New Aqua Teen Hunger Force Theme

Wed, April 27 2011 10:34pm - Source: Melophobe

I'm still convinced that the CDJ is newfangled technology.

[VIDEO] Psychologist - “Waves of OK” @ St. Mattias Church

Mon, April 18 2011 5:13pm - Source: Melophobe

re: the britney and m.i.a. section of the piece. we were referencing these articles: http://www.prefixmag.com/news/britney-spears-working-with-dubstep-producer-rusko/40458/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/26/rusko-dubstep Do you have new info you can steer us to?

Bombino - Agadez - 7.5

Sun, April 17 2011 8:46pm - Source: Melophobe

I am a big fan of Sam Cooke, I think Will Smith would be perfect to play Sam Cooke early days and Denzel the latter days of his life, I also hope the voice of Sam Cooke be sung by My Vel Omarr who sings Sam's songs in prefection pefect melody for the movie. by Sylvania S on Sun Apr 17, 2011 at 04.35 pm from the entry: Sam Cooke to get a movie I challenge anyone to find even one female in that picture! by S Wolfman on Sun Apr 17, 2011 at 10.43 am from the entry: Das Racist + Holy Ghost! +

Moments when a piece of music veers you off

Sun, April 03 2011 5:47pm - Source: MOG

When I've listened to R. H. Harris & His Gospel Paraders' 1962 recording of his song "Pass Me Not," at the two-minute point, his voice takes the melody in a different direction, and the subtle effect on me is hard to describe, but I feel I'm being pulled diagonally into another dimension.

Number 1 With A Bullet: Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me”

Tue, March 29 2011 3:27pm - Source: WNEW

Approached by Specialty Records A&R man "Bumps" Blackwell in 1956, Cooke recorded his first secular single as "Dale Cooke," so as not to offend his gospel audience.

Best of 2010, Pt. 6: If I never ask for more

Tue, March 01 2011 12:37am - Source: Sound Salvation Army

I have a sneaking suspicion that Basia Bulat saved my life.

Sam Cooke’s 80th birthday

Sun, January 23 2011 6:13am - Source: ipickmynose

Eventually he took that gospel sound into secular music, first in 1956 with a reworked gospel song called "Lovable" released under the pseudonym Dale Cooke in order to hide his identity from gospel fans who might not like his foray into secular music.

RIP Sam: What I Wanna Know Is?!?!

Sat, December 11 2010 11:47pm - Source: The Adios Lounge

"When (Sam Cooke) first heard 'Blowin' In The Wind' on the new Freewheelin' Bob Dylan album J.W. (Alexander) had just given him, he was so carried away with the message, and the fact that a white boy had written it, that he was almost ashamed not to have written something like that himself. It wasn't the way Dylan sang, he told Bobby Womack . It was what he had to say. 'I'm going to write something,' Sam told J.W. But he didn't know what it was." --

#134 Sam Cooke - Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 (1963)

Mon, July 26 2010 6:44pm - Source: MOG

believe Live at the Harlem Square Club is the first live album I have covered so far, and I can't think of a better one to start with because it is one hell of a great album.