Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931 and died on December 11, 1964. Sam Cooke would have been 33 years old at the time of death or 84 years old today.

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Sam Cooke died on December 11, 1964 at the age of 33.

I believe he had only one son, Vincent, who died at 18 months in the family swimming pool. He also had two daughters of which one is deceased.

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Barbara Campbell was Sam Cooke's childhood sweetheart with whom he had a daughter, Linda. He married Delores Mohawk, divorced and eventually married Barbara They had 2 more children, Tracey and Vincent ( deceased).

Reportedly Cooke was shot by the female manager of the motel in which he was staying. It was ruled self-defense but controversy still surrounds the event. See Below link for more complete information:

It was released on "The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke (1960)." You can purchase an imported version of this Sam Cooke CD on AMAZON. Here is complete info on the song from: http://www.songsofsamcooke.com/songs/almost_in_your_arms.htm Almost In Your Arms (Theme From Houseboat) Written By: Jay Livingston and Ray Evans Information: This song (Sung By Sam Cooke) was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) in 1959. The Duo Livingston and Evans' most famous composition must be 'Que Sera, sera'. They also wrote 'Tammy' and 'Mona Lisa' which Sam Cooke recorded Billboard Review: "Pretty tune from the flick...is handed a potent piping from Sam Cooke what could turn into a big one for the chanter. Tune and strong chanter add up to a coin-catcher (July 7, 1958).........84 Charts #22 Pop, #4 R&B Singles * Keen 2006 b/w Win Your Love For Me (August 25, 1958) * "Houseboat" (Keen EP B 2010) with 'Win Your Love For Me', 'All Of My Life' & 'Lonely Island' Albums: * The Hit Years * Right On * The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke - 40 Great Memories Lyrics: You're here, that moment's near, I'm almost in your arms Tonight, the mood is right, I'm almost in your arms One sigh, one word and I will rush to your embrace Say that certain word, sigh that certain sigh And with all my heart, to your arms I'll fly It's strange, how we are changed by things that seem so small One look can write a book, one touch can say it all We know those nights alone, and now we found our way I'm almost in your arms, nearly in your arms to stay {repeat first and last verse) Also Done By: # Ernie Andrews # George Evans # Michael Feinstein # Sophia Loren # Stephanie Nakasian # Johnny Nash # Nancy Wilson

Sam died under mysterious circumstances on December 11, 1964.

Bertha Franklin was the lady who shot the singer, Sam Cooke on December 11, 1964. Franklin was fired from her position as manager of the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles and later died 18 months later after the death of Sam Cooke.

gospel, R&B, soul, and pop

He was shot By Bertha Franklin a Manager at the Hacienda Motel in 1964. The story was that Sam Cooke was planning to start his own record company, and he had been working on some musical stuff. Him and some of his people were staying at this Motel. Although Sam Cooke was married, he had brought a Prostitute to the Motel. While he was in the bathroom the Prostitute took off with his wallet and money. So He complained to the Manager Bertha Franklin about his stolen wallet and cash. So she pulled a gun out on him, and he snatched it from her hand. That made her furious that she grabbed her gun from him and shot him with it. The true story on his life shows footage of the Manger who shot Sam, and she confessed to shooting him in self defense.

Elisa Boyer, a prostitute, took all of Sam Cooke's money and clothes. She brought him to a hotel and locked him in a room. He was shot by Elisa's accomplice when he tried to escape.

18 months after Sam, though no exact date is given.

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No, Sam Cooke never sang with the Drifters. He sang with the Soul Stirrers. Margery Graham Larbert Scotland

Sam Cooke died on December 11, 1964 at the age of 33.

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Sam Cooke was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer-songwriter, born in Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1931. Hits include "You Send Me", "Wonderful World", "Chain Gang", and "Cupid". He was killed by a gunshot in 1964.

Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931.

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