Today would have been soul singer Sam Cooke's birthday were he still alive. He has long been one of my favorites, so now seems as good a time as any to listen to a few of his songs. Enjoy!
First, one of his most well-known songs, the civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come." Allegedly he was inspired to write the song after hearing Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind."
Here's a short clip of him performing "You Send Me" on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Lastly, it may not be the best quality, but I love this cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind"
And as an added bonus, here is Colin Meloy (of The Decemberists) covering "Cupid" along with Laura Gibson.
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