AMERICAN MASTERS | Sam Cooke: Crossing Over - Interview with Producer D. Channsin Berry | PBS

[Istaygutter]

Grandaddy used to play all his records , what a true legend man I have never heard a more perfect voice

[Streamline09]

Any stories of Sam meeting Marvin or James?

[NYVoice]

Mr Berry, at 4:05, misses the mark on what was expected from Affo-American singers. Nat King Cole anyone? Hello? Sam was not a musician per se PoetrySelite describes here. But he was a pristine, sophisticated enetrtainer and a pure singer with a gift. He mastered any genre, any stage and broke down barriers before there was a Michael Jackson. But remember Mr Cole too please.

[mrcjrowe]

@NYVoice With all due respect .... this isn't ABOUT Nat King Cole, this is about Sam Cooke. If you wanna see something on Nat Cole then all you have to do is type in Nat Cole and it will come up. You don't see people on Nat Cole clips saying remember Sam Cooke because it's not about Sam it's about Nat. But on THIS particular clip it's not about Nat it's about SAM COOKE.

[mumbleora]

Sam Cooke... after 58 years on this planet, I have not heard ANYONE, I mean ANYONE who could match him. Oh man, that brother could SANG!!!!

[Jrobinson2009]

@mumbleora Sam Cooke and others are the reason people most people now dig deep and really sing. I heard Sam Cooke was an influence on Bob Marley.

[Jrobinson2009]

@Jrobinson2009 and Marvin Gaye

[mrtony19552055]

@mumbleora amen!

[TheZeke165]

"soothe me" is one of the greatest soul records ever made.

[velomarr]

Wonderful! To see us as fans and lovers of Sam's legacy discuss who he was as a man, keep's his name "alive" and educates our youth. God bless the Cooke Family. I didn't have the opportunity to view the program as I was rehearsing with my band. I heard great reviews! Thanks for posting. "There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."~Vel Omarr

[poetryselite]

Sam Cooke's legendary status is unrivaled... I just wish that my generation would get to know the GREATEST MUSICIAN OF ALL-TIME. RIP Sam Cooke.

[sambigby]

Thank You Soooo Much

[OrigLadyData]

Special thanks Mr. Berry, PBS and company. Indeed, this has been a long time coming! "~))

[gabriellemccarey]

can wait 2 see this it comes on Jan. 11 2010

[cooperyahoo]

Can wait 2 see this!