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Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke

Guralnick, Peter

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In his 33 short years, Sam Cooke managed to do an astounding amount of living. In addition to being one of the most popular performers of his era, he had his own record label, wrote many of his own songs, and mentored a young Aretha Franklin. Acclaimed music journalist and biographer Peter Guralnick examines Cooke's genius as well as his many demons.