Episode 45: Brother Help Me Please: The Legacy of Sam Cooke

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Episode 45: Brother Help Me Please: The Legacy of Sam Cooke

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He wasn't just a soul stirrer with a golden voice, but a disruptor who penned one of the most iconic Civil Rights songs ever written. Today we look back at the life and career of Sam Cooke, one of the Rock Hall’s 1986 inaugural inductees. We discuss his powerful sense of justice and why his title as the “Father of Soul Music” still rings true.

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Episode 45: Brother Help Me Please: The Legacy of Sam Cooke

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