British guitarist analyses Sam Cooke's natural showmanship live in 1963!

Tonight we're taking a look at Sam Cooke live in 1963 performing 'Twistin' the Night Away'!

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[newtron]

Another reason why the 60s was such an exceptional music decade.

[lastone]

Aww Sam, You Send Me. One of my all time favorites.

[ericheine]

Sam is considered one of the best male vocals ever. I recommend everybody get his greatest hits compilation because it's such a classy well done collection of music.
I was riding in the my dad's 56 Ford convertible on September 11th 1964. We were just riding along with the top down listening to the radio. My father said "Oh my God they killed Sam Cooke." The announcement was followed by the DJ spinning Sam's hits. I think the loss of Sam Cooke is part of the American Tragedy. We would hear the details later. He was loved and appreciated by so many. I have a 400 disc CD changer every now and then Sam Cooke comes up. I'm always happy to hear from Sam. Thanks Sam..

[martybreeden]

Thanks Love how you pay homage to the greats!!! Love Sam Cooke!

[edford]

Sam Cooke had one of the smoothest voices I have ever heard. "It's Another Saturday Night" is a favorite of mine. 👍👍

[RickMason-yjpv]

Never heard a poor version of Bring It On Home To Me. I'm still playing it after about 55 years. Great showman was Sam.

[suzannerobbins]

Hi Fil! Sam Cooke is a musician I have followed for years..in fact just watched a video on his life. So sorry he had to die in such a violent, unseemly way...very sad ending for such talent! His music stands the test of time! Find myself turning his songs up on the radio! He was very special to our generation! Thanks for giving us the story no matter how sordid it sounded...always two sides! Hugs my friend! Appreciate you! ✌️

[seriesscratchx]

My grandmother LOVED Sam Cooke! He had a smooth, soulful voice. A Change is Gonna Come is a classic! Bring It on Home to Me is my favorite!

[wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS -
0:35 Performance
3:40 Analysis
10:54 History/Career
16:32 Controversy of death

[drewpall]

A sad loss when Sam Cooke was shot! a true talent on stage, in the recording studio and keeping his rights to his music. thanks for this one Fil.

[aprils]

Love Sam and the r&b era. You Send Me and A Change is Gonna Come really showcased his vocals. There is something about singers that have sung in gospel choirs that sets them apart from other singers. I think it's the way
they completely give themselves to the choir. I can hear/feel it even without knowing a singer's background. Hope I'm making sense. Thank you Fil.

[bobinjc]

For a much more complete look at the life of Sam Cooke and his tragic death, check out "The Two Killings Of Sam Cooke" on Netflix. This guy lived an amazing life, short as it may have been.

[LouieLouie]

Sam had such a warm distinct tone to his voice.

[birgittahammarlund]

Birgitta, from Sweden, Again, I've gone thru all of the 60, s 70, s, and soforth, and I have many different "stars" that I listen to. Sam Cooke will Always be a favourite of mine.
As I am Swedish, I can't help to remind you ‐ ABBA is coming ‐ in a NEW album!!!! ‐ after 40 ?? years!!!
I'm so Proud!
Still Sam is deep in my heart ❤

[Johnnycdrums]

Trumpet boys hittin' it hard when they can.
Killer arrangement.

[philbfree]

Not being a vocal coach, all I can say is that Sam Cooke had an incredible velvety smooth voice. Plus he was a gifted songwriter. When he was not twistin' the night away, Sam wrote several social commentary songs, eg, Chain Gang & A Change Is Gonna Come. The latter song became an anthem for the 60s civil rights movement & is still relevant today, as seen by the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.
BTW, James Brown said that "Sam Cooke is the only man I know that can stand flat footed and kill you with one song. If I had half the voice that Sam had, I wouldn’t dance.” It is such a tragedy that Sam died the way he did. All I can say is that Sam accomplished more in 33 years than most people do in 73 years.

[iked]

Love how you break down Sam Cooke, but could you do hiis song, “change is gonna come?” Such a powerful song!

[lynndow]

Never saw a video of him before, that graceful footwork and the way he uses the mic reminded me of Bobby Darin. I admire the straightforward way you described his tragically early and very controversial death. Very well done.

[Will_DiGiorgio]

I read Pavarotti once described the passaggio between good and great singers, like the difference between a Volkswagen and a Cadillac shifting gears!

[debravirden]

Love your analysis of Sam Cooke. He delivered a seamless performance and what a privilege for that audience.