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I just wanted to point out that if you go on YouTube right now and do a search for Sam Cooke "A Change is Gonna Come", you will see hundreds of comments posted in reference to this song and the great victory for Barack Obama last evening! This song has been an inspiration for many people from many walks of life, and I believe that Sam's song can finally ring true! God Bless America!
"I'm not poor or anythingbut I eat a lot of spaghetti."

I just wanted to point out that if you go on YouTube right now and do a search for Sam Cooke "A Change is Gonna Come", you will see hundreds of comments posted in reference to this song and the great victory for Barack Obama last evening! This song has been an inspiration for many people from many walks of life, and I believe that Sam's song can finally ring true! God Bless America!
"I'm not poor or anythingbut I eat a lot of spaghetti."

There are a lot of things like that I found interesting and chose to put them in the bookstories that are relevant but have never been told. Sam's saga was much more complex than an artist who made a few pop tunes. He changed music history, and the way he left us needed to be brought to light as well.

Thank you for writing this book about Sam.
Regarding one situation in particular, I was baffled after I read that Tracey nearly drowned in the same pool Vincent had drowned in within the following year.5b4
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Hello. Its an honor to have someone on here thats related to Sam Cooke. He was truly a wonderful performer and song writer. I don't think you know this maybe you do but Sam was one of Rod Stewart's idols and biggest influences. He never got to see him live and regrets it. He covered Sam's versions of Twisting the Night Away and You Send Me. They're great cover versions.

I've actually condu7eccted dozens of interviews around the world. One of my interviews can be found on my website: http://www.ourunclesam.com/sam.html.

Hi I was just wondering have you ever had a interview about your book about sam cooke life?

Then you have a true connection! He was an amazing artist, to say the least. Those two songs, like most of his major hits, were songs he wrote. "Shake," "It's Got the Whole World Shakin'," and "Yeah, Man" (which Arthur Conley had to admit in court he stole and turned into "Sweet Soul Music") were all written by Sam and exhibited a new direction he planned for Soul music.

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I have been a fan of your great-uncle for quite a number of years. He was one great entertainer who was taken from us too soon. From the smooth hits like "You Send Me" to the rockers like "Shake," he was great. I have been especially interested in him since I found out that he died the very day (month, day, AND year) I was born.

Welcome! I look forward to you sharing your thoughts about Sam and his musical influence on you with the rest of our forum! Sam was truly an amazing artist, as well as an amazing person off stage.

Greeting Erik just like to say im a fan of that wonderful voice. Sam Cooke is one of my fave vocalists including two other great perfomers of that era Jackie Wilson & Otis Redding. Im 19 & live in Wales it is reassuring and most pleasing that Sam still has a big worldwide fan base just like to thank you for the music sam.

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The pictures were taken from the Sam Cooke Fan Club Tribute held in Chicago this past September. The next one is scheduled to be in the Spring of 2008 in a site yet to be determined, but I'll keep you posted.
The gentleman singing in the cream-colored suit jacket is Gerald Alston, lead singer of the Manhattans. He's a huge Sam Cooke fan and has donated his talents at the last few Tributes.

Hey ERik,
Thank you so much for sharing that website with me. It was Fantastic!!!
KAthy

Will Do Erik, Thanks for the link and for answering my Question. I have every intention of getting your book and reading it at some point. Im sure i will come up with more questions sometime soon ha ha.. im full of them
Thanks again
kathy

Kathy,
Sam has four grandchildren that live in Philadelphia, and they have beautiful voices. If you want to get a sample of what the twin girls sound like, take a listen to this:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/samcooke
Enjoy!

Certainly no one sings like Sam! But to answer your question, Kathy, not professionally.
Erik

Hey Erik,
i was just wondering Since Sam had such a fantastic voice if anyone else in your family sings???
Just curious!
kathy

Dear Mr. Greene,
Thanks for the speedy reply!

I expressed my thoughts about a Sam Cooke movie in my September 15th response in the "Murdered!" section. We think along the same lines.

Dear Mr. Greene,
When I first heard it suggested that a movie about your uncle's life be made, I welcomed the news. However, after giving it some further thought, I'd have to say that I am against the idea-unless the movie is done as a documentary. What are your thoughts?

if i was an actor i would definetly potray him. i am not sucking up to so u know. i am actually thinking of doing some acting after highschool.