Love songs were a staple of the 1950s and the early 60s, these songs were commonly filled with lyrics of innocence and ...

Legendary singer Candi Staton started as an 11-year-old gospel prodigy, traveling across America alongside Mahalia Jackson and Sam Cooke, before making her mark in soul music at the iconic Muscle ...

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Rod Stewart's musical influences span decades and genres. Explore the tracks that have resonated with him, from soulful ballads to rock anthems.

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“I would describe the work of Sam Cooke as masterful and impactful,” Keyton said ... discuss mortality and his uncertain future –– were a stark contrast to the love songs and gospel hymns of his past.

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Moore was looking to record a version of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna ... "Who didn't love Sam Moore?" he says. "Those Sam & Dave songs are the most solid R&B songs of all time.