2/4. Paul Gambaccini presents a tribute to soul giant Sam Cooke , who died in 1964 from a gunshot wound under mysterious circumstances. His unmistakeable vocals - a graceful and good-natured mix of gospel-inpired soul and pop - appealed equally to white and black audiences.
Career highs include You Send Me, Wonderful World, Chain Gang,
Cupid, Twistiri the Night Away and A Change Is Gonna Come. Plus a look at Cooke's control of the recording, management and publishing aspects of his career - an unusual feat in the early days of the rock and pop era.