One of my favorite songwriters of all time, and a true pioneer of soul music, Sam Cooke had the ability to transmit feeling into music like no one else.  His twenty-nine top forty hits spanned the genres of soul, R&B, gospel, and pop.  Here are a few of his classics, including “A Change is Gonna Come,” one of the most soulful records ever made, and arguably his greatest composition.  Listen, and believe.

Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke – Bring It On Home To Me