Sam Cooke (I) (1931–1964) |
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Sam Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was one of eight children of Charles Cook Sr., a Baptist minister. When Sam sang as a little boy in church, everyone made note that his voice had "something special". He sang in church and in local gospel choirs until a group called the Highway Q.C.'s asked him to sing with them at ...
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Born:in Clarksdale, Mississippi, USADied:(age 33) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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2019
Big Little Lies
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kill Me
(2019)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
The Sara Cox Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2019) (writer - 1 episode, 2019)
- Episode #1.22
(2019)
... (performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited) / (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
Britain's Got More Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes, 2016 - 2019) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016 - 2019)
- 2019: Auditions 3
(2019)
... (performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited) / (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
- Episode #12.7
(2018)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
- Episode #10.4
(2016)
... (performer: "Twistin' the Night Away" - uncredited) / (writer: "Twistin' the Night Away" - uncredited)
2019
Good Morning Britain
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 5 February 2019
(2019)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
Unspeakable
(TV Mini-Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2019) (writer - 1 episode, 2019)
- Unsafe (1985 - 1988)
(2019)
... (performer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2018
Sharp Objects
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Milk
(2018)
... (writer: "A Change Is Going to Come")
Beat Shazam
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2018) (writer - 2 episodes, 2018)
- Episode #2.10
(2018)
... (performer: "Chain Gang") / (writer: "Chain Gang")
- Episode #2.4
(2018)
... (performer: "Twistin' the Night Away") / (writer: "Twistin' the Night Away")
2015-2018
Lorraine
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 14 May 2018
(2018)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
- Episode dated 26 February 2015
(2015)
... (writer: "King of the World (Live)" - uncredited)
2018
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2018: Auditions 5
(2018)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
2018
Preguntes freqüents
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Després del debat d'investidura...
(2018)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Gome")
2012-2018
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Blind Auditions 10
(2018)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- The Blind Auditions, Part 4
(2014)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me")
- The Blind Auditions, Part 5
(2012)
... (writer: "A Change is Gonna Come")
The Vietnam War
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)
(2017)
... (performer: "Mean Old World") / (writer: "Mean Old World")
The Sinner
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Part I
(2017)
... (performer: "You Were Made for Me") / (writer: "You Were Made for Me")
2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
(performer: "Bring It On Home To Me") / (writer: "Bring It On Home To Me")
Bates Motel
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 2016 - 2017) (writer - 2 episodes, 2016 - 2017)
- The Convergence of the Twain
(2017)
... (performer: "(What a) Wonderful World") / (writer: "(What a) Wonderful World")
- A Danger to Himself and Others
(2016)
... (performer: "You Send Me" - uncredited) / (writer: "You Send Me" - uncredited)
2017
This Is Us
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Jack Pearson's Son
(2017)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me" - uncredited)
2017
Cuéntame
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- El amigo americano
(2017)
... (writer: "Wonderful World")
2016
Infected
(TV Series) (performer: "Bring It On Home To Me") / (writer: "Bring It On Home To Me")
Atlanta
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- Juneteenth
(2016)
... (performer: "Chain Gang" - uncredited) / (writer: "Chain Gang" - uncredited)
2016
Mafia III
(Video Game) (performer: "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", "Bring It On Home to Me", "Another Saturday Night", "I'm Gonna Forget About You") / (writer: "Take Me For What I Am", "Hold On, I'm Comin'", "Chain Gang", "Wonderful World", "Bring It On Home to Me", "Another Saturday Night", "I'm Gonna Forget About You")
2016
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "The Gang's All Here" - uncredited)
11.22.63
(TV Mini-Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 2016) (writer - 3 episodes, 2016)
- The Day in Question
(2016)
... (performer: "Nothing Can Change This Love") / (writer: "Nothing Can Change This Love")
- The Truth
(2016)
... (performer: "Bring It On Home to Me" - uncredited) / (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me" - uncredited)
- The Eyes of Texas
(2016)
... (performer: "Nothing Can Change This Love" - uncredited) / (writer: "Nothing Can Change This Love" - uncredited)
2015
By the Sea
(performer: "Nothing Can Change This Love") / (writer: "Nothing Can Change This Love")
2015
Pop Gold
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Record Breakers
(2015)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home / You Send Me (Live)")
2015
Frau Müller muss weg!
(performer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2014
The Voice Kids (Australia)
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Battles, Part 3/The Sing-Offs
(2014)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- The Blind Auditions, Part 3
(2014)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
2014
The Gods of Wheat Street
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- She Who Supplanted Her Sister
(2014)
... (writer: "A Change is Gonna Come")
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (1 episode, 2014) (writer - 2 episodes, 2007 - 2012)
- Celebrity Dance Duels
(2014)
... ("That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On")
- Personal Story/Memorable Year Week
(2012)
... ("Cupid") / (writer: "Cupid")
- Round 3
(2007)
... (writer: "Sweet Soul Music" - uncredited)
Cracked
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2013) (writer - 1 episode, 2013)
- The Hold Out
(2013)
... (performer: "One More Time") / (writer: "One More Time")
2006-2013
The X Factor: Celebrity
(TV Series) (writer - 5 episodes)
- Judges' Houses 2
(2013)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
- Auditions 7
(2013)
... (writer: "A Change is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
- Bootcamp 2
(2012)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
- Auditions 5
(2010)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- Auditions 4
(2006)
... (writer: "Bring It on Home to Me")
Granite Flats
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2013) (writer - 1 episode, 2013)
- Something Dangerous
(2013)
... (performer: "Twistin' the Night Away" - uncredited) / (writer: "Twistin' the Night Away" - uncredited)
2013
The Vampire Diaries
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pictures of You
(2013)
... (writer: "You Send Me" - uncredited)
2013
The Voice UK
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Blind Auditions 2
(2013)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
The Neighbors
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Pilot
(2012)
... (performer: "(What A) Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "(What A) Wonderful World" - uncredited)
Parenthood
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Everything Is Not Okay
(2012)
... (performer: "Bring It On Home to Me" - uncredited) / (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me" - uncredited)
2012
Derrick J's Victimless Crime Spree
(Documentary) (performer: "Chain Gang") / (writer: "Chain Gang")
2012
90210
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Bride and Prejudice
(2012)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home To Me" - uncredited)
2006-2012
American Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Top 7 Perform Again
(2012)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform
(2010)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- Top 7 Performance Show: Great American Songbook
(2006)
... (writer: "You Send Me")
- Top 20 Performance Show: Part 2 (Guys)
(2006)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
Scandal
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Sweet Baby
(2012)
... (performer: "Nothing Can Change This Love" - uncredited) / (writer: "Nothing Can Change This Love" - uncredited)
2012
Eastbound & Down
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Chapter 19
(2012)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me" - uncredited)
2011
The Playboy Club
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Dream House and How to Avoid It
... (writer: "Having a Party")
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Episode #19.173
(2011)
... (performer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
Rock & Chips
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 2010 - 2011) (writer - 3 episodes, 2010 - 2011)
- The Frog and the Pussycat
(2011)
... (performer: "Twisting the Night Away") / (writer: "Twisting the Night Away")
- Five Gold Rings
(2010)
... (performer: "Chain Gang" - uncredited) / (writer: "Chain Gang" - uncredited)
- Pilot
(2010)
... (performer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 1976
(2011)
... (performer: "Only Sixteen") / (writer: "Only Sixteen")
20 to 1
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Adults Only 20 to 1: Sizzling Supermodels
(2011)
... (performer: "That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On" - uncredited) / (writer: "That's It, I Quit, I'm Moving On" - uncredited)
2010
The Big C
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2010)
... (performer: "This little light of mine" - uncredited)
2010
Atop the Fourth Wall
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Athena #1
(2010)
... ("Twistin' the Night Away")
What If...?
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... (performer: "Don't Know Much") / (writer: "Don't Know Much")
Familjen Babajou
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2009)
- Del 1
(2009)
... (performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come") / (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
2008
Eli Stone
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Help!
(2008)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
2008
The Wrecking Crew!
(Documentary) (performer: "Twisting The Night Away") / (writer: "Twisting The Night Away")
2007
How Soon Is Now?
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 1968-1969
(2007)
... (writer: "Shake")
2007
Dennis Locorriere: The Unique Voice of Dr. Hook - Hits and History Tour Live
(Video) (writer: "Only Sixteen")
2007
American Masters
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Les Paul: Chasing Sound
(2007)
... ("Ain't That Good News") / (writer: "Ain't That Good News")
My Name Is Earl
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2007) (writer - 1 episode, 2007)
- G.E.D.
(2007)
... (performer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
2007
Talk to Me
(performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come") / (writer: "Sweet Soul Music", "A Change Is Gonna Come")
2004-2006
Canadian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes)
- Top 11 Girls Performances
(2006)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me")
- Top 11 Guys Performances
(2006)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- Season Finale Results Show
(2005)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me")
- Group 2 Results Show
(2005)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me")
- Group 2 Performances
(2005)
... (writer: "Bring It On Home to Me")
2006
Independent Lens
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power
(2006)
... (writer: "A Change is Gonna Come")
2006
Idols!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Liveshow #3 - Jukebox
(2006)
... (writer: "Twistin' the Night Away")
2004
The West Wing
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Change Is Gonna Come
(2004)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
2003
Frankie and Johnny Are Married
(arranger: "Frankie and Johnny") / (performer: "Frankie and Johnny")
2001
Ali
(writer: "Twisting the Night Away", " (Don't Fight It) Feel It", "Somebody Have Mercy", "It's All Right", "You Send Me", "Bring It on Home to Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come")
1999
Tuttu juttu
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #8.35
(1999)
... (writer: "Kaunis maailma" (What a Wonderful World))
1998
The Roseanne Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.11
(1998)
... (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
Lindenstraße
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1998) (writer - 1 episode, 1998)
- Unter Zwang
(1998)
... (performer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wonderful World" - uncredited)
1996
Married... with Children
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Joke's on Al
(1996)
... (writer: "The Chain Gang")
1993
Hollywood's Leading Ladies with David Sheehan
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Cupid" - uncredited) / (writer: "Cupid" - uncredited)
1992
Malcolm X
(performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited) / (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come" - uncredited)
1990
Rampe & Naukkis - Kaikkien aikojen superpari
(arranger: "Sweet Soul Music") / (writer: "Sweet Soul Music")
1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(1990)
... (writer: " (What A) Wonderful World" - uncredited)
1988
The Magic of David Copperfield 10: The Bermuda Triangle
(TV Special) (performer: "Wonderful World") / (producer: "Wonderful World") / (writer: "Wonderful World")
1988
Full House
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Pox in Our House
(1988)
... (writer: "Chain Gang")
1987
The Best of Bandstand: The Superstars
(Video short) (performer: "Ain't That Good News") / (writer: "Ain't That Good News")
1987
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "A Change Is Gonna Come") / (writer: "A Change Is Gonna Come")
1987
Otto - Der Neue Film
(performer: "(What a) Wonderful World") / (writer: "(What a) Wonderful World")
1987
Innerspace
(performer: "Twistin' the Night Away", "Cupid") / (writer: "Twistin' the Night Away", "Cupid")
1987
Adventures in Babysitting
(lyrics: "Bring It On Home To Me") / (music: "Bring It On Home To Me") / (performer: "Bring It On Home To Me")
1987
Sábado noche
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 30 May 1987
(1987)
... (writer: "You Send Me")
Crime Story
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1986) (writer - 1 episode, 1986)
- Pilot
(1986)
... (performer: "Twistin' The Night Away") / (writer: "Twistin' The Night Away")
1985
Miami Vice
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Buddies
(1985)
... (writer: "Sweet Soul Music" - uncredited)
Happy Families
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1985) (writer - 1 episode, 1985)
- Edith
(1985)
... (performer: "Chain Gang") / (writer: "Chain Gang")
1985
Moonlighting
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Next Stop Murder
(1985)
... (writer: "Chain Gang")
The Muppet Show
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1979) (music - 1 episode, 1979)
- John Denver
(1979)
... (lyrics: "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen") / (music: "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen")
1978
Good Old Days Part II
(TV Special) (performer: "You Send Me") / (writer: "You Send Me" - as L.C. Cook)
1978
National Lampoon's Animal House
(performer: "Wonderful World", "Twistin' the Night Away") / (writer: "Wonderful World", "Twistin' the Night Away")
1978
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop
(1978)
... (writer: "(What a) Wonderful World" - uncredited)
1977
The Sonny and Cher Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.15
(1977)
... (writer: "Let It Be Me/Bring It On Home To Me")
1976
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #13.26
(1976)
... (writer: "What a Wonderful World")
1972
The Graham Kennedy Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 9 November 1972
(1972)
... (writer: "Ain't That Good News")
1970
This Is Tom Jones
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.9
(1970)
... (writer: "Ain't That Good News?" - uncredited)
Bandstand
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 1962 - 1966) (performer - 1 episode, 1962)
- Episode dated 8 October 1966
(1966)
... (writer: "Another Saturday Night", "A Change Is Gonna Come")
- Episode dated 26 May 1962
(1962)
... (performer: "Twistin' The Night Away") / (writer: "Twistin' The Night Away")
1966
The Go!! Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.97
(1966)
... (writer: "Another Saturday Night")
Shindig!
(TV Series) (writer - 7 episodes, 1965) (performer - 2 episodes, 1964)
- Episode #2.16
(1965)
... (writer: "Good Times")
- Episode #2.11
(1965)
... (writer: "Shake")
- Episode #2.3
(1965)
... (writer: "Wonderful World")
- Episode #1.51
(1965)
... (writer: "Sugar Dumpling")
- Episode #1.46
(1965)
... (writer: "Only Sixteen")
1965
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.27
(1965)
... (writer: "Wonderful World")
- Episode #1.18
(1965)
... (writer: "Shake")
1964
To Tell the Truth
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 27 April 1964
(1964)
... (writer: "Having A Party" - uncredited)
The Jerry Lewis Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1963) (writer - 1 episode, 1963)
- Episode #1.11
(1963)
... (performer: "Twistin' the Night Away", "The Riddle Song (I Gave My Love a Cherry)") / (writer: "Twistin' the Night Away")
1958
The Steve Allen Plymouth Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.16
(1958)
... (performer: "Ol' Man River")
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CD: "The Rhythm and the Blues" (RCA) See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 2 Portrayals | 6 Articles | See more »Alternate Names:
Dale CookeHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Soul Stirrers) (under the category Early Influences) (1989). See more »Nickname:
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