Sam Cooke was an American singer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music. During his eight-year career, Cooke released 29 singles that charted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as 20 singles in the Top 10 of Billboard's Black Singles chart. In 1964, he was shot and killed by the manager of a motel in Los Angeles. In 2015, Cooke was ranked number 28 in Billboard magazine's list of the "35 Greatest R&B Artists of All Time". The Best of Sam Cooke is his second greatest hits album. Produced by Hugo & Luigi, the album was released in 1962 in the United States. The compilation contains most of his most well-known hits from 1957 to 1962. This record is in Very Good Plus condition, as is its sleeve. This is a 1981 reissue. 

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