King of Soul

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King of Soul is the honorific title given to Sam Cooke, a pioneering American singer and songwriter whose smooth vocals and crossover hits helped shape the sound and popularity of soul music.

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King of Soul canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf honorific title
appliesToOccupation singer
songwriter
associatedWith popular music
rhythm and blues
soul music
countryContext United States NERFINISHED
culturalRole recognition of preeminence in soul music
genreContext soul music
hasBearer Sam Cooke NERFINISHED
honors Sam Cooke’s commercial crossover success
Sam Cooke’s influence on soul music
Sam Cooke’s pioneering role in soul music
language English
linkedTo African-American music history
development of soul as a genre
mediaUsage music criticism
music journalism
popular culture
notableFor crossover hits
smooth vocals
refersTo Sam Cooke NERFINISHED
symbolizes Sam Cooke’s status as a leading soul artist
titleFor American soul singer Sam Cooke NERFINISHED
usedAs epithet for Sam Cooke

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Sam Cooke nickname King of Soul
Godfather of Soul relatedConcept King of Soul