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This is the first documentary (an expanded version of the acclaimed VH-1 Legends special) that has ever appeared on the man who is said to have invented soul, one of the original inductees into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Everyone knows the perfection of Sam Cooke's voice and music; his influence persists right up to present day, while his songs have been featured in movies like Witness, Malcolm X and Ali.
What is less well-known is his story: how he went from being the #1 gospel singer of his day to having"a #1 pop hit with You Send Me", his very first reord under his own name. How his music developed from the pure charm and instant accessibility of "(What A) Wondeful World" and "Having A party" to the social revelevance of "A Change Is Gonnan Come", which became a kind of anthem of the civil rights movement.

This biography takes on a scope of greater dimensions than music alone. Sam's good friend Muhammad Ali plays an integral role, while Malcom X and the Beatles too, share the world stage with Sam in Miami at the time of the first Ali-Sonny Liston fight.

This DVD is accompanied by eleven bonus chapters, taken from illuminating interviews with Aretha Franklin, Lloyd Price, Bobby Womack, Lou Rawls, Lou Adler, legendary bluesjockey Magnificent Montague, Luigi Creatore, and Sam's brothers, sister and daughter, all of whom speak with rare candor and insight about a man whose contributions continue not only to be recognized but to grow long after his death.

Chapters:
1.    Introduction
2.    Childhood
3.    Gospel Years/Specialty Records
4.    Crossover To Secular Music
5.    Copa
6.    Chitlin' Circuit
7.    SAR Records/Kags Music
8.    European Tour
9.    Return To Copa
10.  Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali)
11.  Cassius Clay Vs. Sonny Liston
12.  A Change Is Gonna Come
13.  Final Days
14.  End Credits

Extra Features:
1.    Biography Sam Cooke
2.    Discography Sam Cooke
3.    Remastered Series
4.    Interviews

Extra informatie:
Formaat: Kleur/BW, ISO/MDS
Beeldformaat: 4:3
Geluidspoor: LPCM 2-Channel
Ondertitels: Engels, Duits, Frans, Spaans, Portugees
DVD Release Datum: 17 juni 2003
Speelduur: 190 minuten
Cover: Hoesje en label zitten in de RARs verwerkt