Sam Cooke - I'm Walking Behind You

Sam Cooke Birth name Samuel Cook[1] Also known as Dale Cooke Born January 22, 1931(1931-01-22) Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died December 11, 1964 (aged 33) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres R&B, soul, gospel, pop Occupations Singer-songwriter, entrepreneur Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar Years active 1950--1964 Labels Specialty, Keen, RCA Associated acts The Soul Stirrers Bobby Womack Johnnie Taylor Samuel Cook[1] (January 22, 1931 -- December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as The King of Soul for his unmatched vocal abilities and impact and influence on the modern world of music. His contribution in pioneering Soul music led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and popularizing the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown.