Broadcast: January 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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This documentary episode details the life and music of Sam Cooke through his own recordings and commentary of his friends and family.
It features music from throughout his career that displays the great bredth of his talent before his tragic death in 1964 at the age of 33 - from his gospel roots to his upbeat classic hits, and from his high energy live concerts to his recordings of late-night mood pieces.
Interview subjects include R&B legend Bobby Womack, Sam's brother L.C. Cooke, and drummer Hal Blaine.