Sam Cooke

reel · Sep 7, 2026

“You Send Me” was released on this day in 1957, marking Sam’s debut as a solo artist and his transition from gospel to secular music. When it hit #1 on Billboard’s Rhythm & Blues Records chart and the Billboard Hot 100, his crossover to popular music was complete.

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reel · Jun 2, 2026

It’s #BlackMusicMonth! “You Send Me” was recorded at Hollywood’s Radio Recorders in June of 1957. The song, Sam’s debut single, was a massive commercial success, becoming a No. 1 hit on both @billboard R&B chart and the Billboard Hot 100. It was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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reel · Feb 24, 2026

After transitioning from gospel to secular music, Sam Cooke charted 34 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 during his impactful career. #BlackExcellence #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth

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reel · Feb 12, 2026

Need the perfect soundtrack for Valentine’s Day? Sam’s got you covered.

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reel · Feb 3, 2026

Black History Month isn’t just about what we survived—it’s about what we’re building. Dancing to “A Change Is Gonna Come” by @officialsamcooke as a thank-you to those who endured so we could choose, create, and lead. Our ancestors didn’t fight so we could live stuck in a victim mindset. They fought so we’d have options. Access. Opportunity. The greatest way to honor them is to maximize what they never had. So I dance in remembrance—but I move forward in purpose. What does honoring Black history

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reel · Jan 22, 2026

Of his time. Ahead of his time. For all time. Happy Birthday Sam. #SamCooke95

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reel · Jan 18, 2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the greatest, @muhammadali. The gang’s all here!

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reel · Jan 10, 2026

They’re twistin’! Sam released the smash hit “Twistin’ The Night Away” this month in 1962.

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post · Dec 11, 2025

On this day in 1964, the world lost one of its greatest voices; the man who shaped the sound of a generation and paved the way for countless artists who followed. Though he’s gone, Sam’s music continues to inspire, uplift, and remind us that art has the power to move the world forward.🕊️

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reel · May 13, 2025

Bring It On Home to Me - @officialsamcooke cover with @preshallband at @preservationhall

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reel · Apr 30, 2025

Oh yes it will. @leslieodomjr @onimfilm

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