2/4. Paul Gambaccini recalls the life and music of soul giant Sam Cooke , who died 40 years ago. Cooke's graceful and good-natured mix of gospel-inpired soul and pop appealed equally to white and black audiences in hits like You Send Me, Cupid and Twistin' the Night Away. Wonderful World
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.