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Sam Cooke Medley
Sam Cooke Medley formed in 1957 when Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, and J.W. Alexander came together with the gospel group the Soul Stirrers. Their version of "You...
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Sam Cooke Medley formed in 1957 when Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, and J.W. Alexander came together with the gospel group the Soul Stirrers. Their version of "You Send Me" reached the top of the pop charts that same year, shifting the sound of rhythm and blues toward something smoother and more direct.
Over the next decade, the group recorded a series of singles that became staples of early soul music. Songs like "Cupid," "Twistin' the Night Away," and "Chain Gang" crossed over to wide audiences, though Cooke's involvement in civil rights advocacy sometimes drew unwanted attention from authorities.
Cooke was killed in 1964 at age 33. The group's recordings, including the album "You Send Me" and the 1962 collection "Hit Kit," have remained in circulation long after.
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