Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

• ABKCO Music and Records
• Sam Cooke
• Lou Adler
• Aretha Franklin
• Bobby Womack
• Lou Rawls
• Lloyd Price
• Jeffrey Wright