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Soul Man, Sam Cooke Trivia Quiz

What do you know about the man and his life? Take this quiz and find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by shortdog. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shortdog

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,534

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
297

Question 1 of 10

1. Who did Sam Cooke replace in the Soul Stirrers? Hint

R.H. Harris

Solomon Burke

James Cleveland

Wilson Pickett

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sam Cookes' replacement in the Soul Stirrers was Johnny Taylor.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Sam Cooke's first secular single? Hint

'Loveable'

'Teenage Sonata'

'You Send Me'

'Wonderful World'

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was Sam Cooke murdered? Hint

December 11th, 1964

January 22nd, 1964

November 11th 1964

December 22nd, 1964

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long after Sam Cooke's murder did his widow remarry? Hint

6 months

8 months

1 year

3 months

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who sang back-up on Sam's classic, "Bring it on Home to Me"? Hint

Nat 'King' Cole

Ray Charles

Lou Rawls

Charles Brown

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sam founded both a record label and a publishing company during his career.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Shortly after his death, Motown Records (a place Sam never recorded) released "We Remember Sam Cooke", by the Supremes.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many of Sam's songs have been used in movies. Which one one was used prominently in the film 'Cadence' starring Charlie Sheen ? Hint

Wonderful World

A Change is Gonna Come

Another Saturday Night

Chain Gang

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were supposedly Sam's final words? Hint

"Are you crazy?"

"Why did you do that lady?"

"Don't you know who I am?"

"Lady, you shot me"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Sam Cooke replace in the Soul Stirrers?

Answer: R.H. Harris

James Cleveland once sang with The Caravans; Wilson Pickett sang with the Violinaires. Solomon was a child prodigy. Both Solomon Burke and Wilson Pickett had several soul hits in the 60s.

2. Sam Cookes' replacement in the Soul Stirrers was Johnny Taylor.

Answer: True

Yep! The same Johnny Taylor who sang 'Disco Lady'.

3. What was Sam Cooke's first secular single?

Answer: 'Loveable'

His first non-gospel release was 'Loveable', recorded under the name Dale Cooke. This was done partially to attempt not to alienate his huge gospel following, but, no one was fooled.

4. When was Sam Cooke murdered?

Answer: December 11th, 1964

In Los Angeles, California. His birthday was January 22nd.

5. How long after Sam Cooke's murder did his widow remarry?

Answer: 3 months

She married Bobby Womack. It caused quite a controversy at the time. It almost cost the gentleman his career.

6. Who sang back-up on Sam's classic, "Bring it on Home to Me"?

Answer: Lou Rawls

This was before Lou had any hits of his own. He would go on to have quite a career himself.

7. Sam founded both a record label and a publishing company during his career.

Answer: True

He was one of the first black artists to do so. Both Johnny Taylor and Bobby Womack were signed to his label.

8. Shortly after his death, Motown Records (a place Sam never recorded) released "We Remember Sam Cooke", by the Supremes.

Answer: True

I guess you have to expect that sort of thing. I always thought that the Supremes were an odd choice, but they were one of the most popular groups in America at the time, so I guess that makes sense too.

9. Many of Sam's songs have been used in movies. Which one one was used prominently in the film 'Cadence' starring Charlie Sheen ?

Answer: Chain Gang

It takes place in a military prison. When you march in the Army someone usually calls 'cadence' (a sing-along to help keep time). In this case the cadence was 'Chain Gang'.

10. What were supposedly Sam's final words?

Answer: "Lady, you shot me"

This according to the woman who pulled the trigger.

Source: Author shortdog

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