tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post1327690848729587352..comments2024-03-28T07:31:50.507-04:00Comments on Georgia Girl With An English Heart: Sam Cooke-Singer/Songwriter/EntrepreneurKay G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-33060544285136087532017-02-04T09:41:45.356-05:002017-02-04T09:41:45.356-05:00Now you have made me think of Bob Hope, he always ...Now you have made me think of Bob Hope, he always had Thanks For The Memories as his song! You know, I really miss him.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-49275072748785291382017-01-31T18:13:30.506-05:002017-01-31T18:13:30.506-05:00Loved that last photo, Kay!!! I remember Sam Cook...Loved that last photo, Kay!!! I remember Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" playing on the radio. How sad that he died so young. As I read that list of his songs, I heard song after song in my mind. Thanks for the memories, Kay!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-25962356734832525462017-01-24T16:57:30.794-05:002017-01-24T16:57:30.794-05:00Hey Jan! Glad to know that you like Sam Cooke, you...Hey Jan! Glad to know that you like Sam Cooke, you are showing your good taste!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-1813502488309620872017-01-24T16:54:57.228-05:002017-01-24T16:54:57.228-05:00You are welcome! Stop here anytime for good music,...You are welcome! Stop here anytime for good music, that sweet soul music!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-90662187357400825472017-01-24T16:32:04.188-05:002017-01-24T16:32:04.188-05:00Memories ... memories.
We still enjoy his music
A...Memories ... memories.<br />We still enjoy his music<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-52260013261605702342017-01-24T16:05:03.789-05:002017-01-24T16:05:03.789-05:00Memories of my youth! Thanks! Memories of my youth! Thanks! Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-6800781685288406652017-01-24T12:32:39.612-05:002017-01-24T12:32:39.612-05:00Of course, I love the lyrics and they are always i...Of course, I love the lyrics and they are always important to me but when they are perfectly matched with a melody, it is magic!<br />Why, you surely know that I am aware of Hank Williams and his songwriting ability, my friend! (I must have done a post about him, I am sure I did, will have to go back and see!) <br />What passes for music these days, well....Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-45835137891086681472017-01-24T11:57:26.971-05:002017-01-24T11:57:26.971-05:00Same here. I'm not bad with lyrics but can'...Same here. I'm not bad with lyrics but can't write a tune to save myself. I've known musicians who played in bands that had no interest in song lyrics whatsoever even for the songs they were playing on which I find amazing. Always been really into the words and meaning myself of any song I've liked as it adds another huge extra dimension to the music.<br />Not a bad list but look up 'songs written by Hank Williams' :o)blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-75595808038155516022017-01-24T08:17:23.647-05:002017-01-24T08:17:23.647-05:00A complicated life, to be sure, but a great talent...A complicated life, to be sure, but a great talent.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-48702133357410451032017-01-24T08:10:43.790-05:002017-01-24T08:10:43.790-05:00Diana, guess what? This came to me overnight... Co...Diana, guess what? This came to me overnight... Could you pretty please send me your book and autograph it too? I have such a thing about books and yours would be so special to me!!! Stepping on my scales today has NOTHING to do with this thought!So, is it a deal??? You are right, I am not subtle!!!!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-35246757053493273162017-01-23T18:21:48.611-05:002017-01-23T18:21:48.611-05:00He was so talented and died so young. Just sad, r...He was so talented and died so young. Just sad, really. You wonder what he would have done if he had lived longer. <br />Subtle? You? WHAT? lol xoDianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-63433978042007194942017-01-23T17:48:12.490-05:002017-01-23T17:48:12.490-05:00Before his untimely death at the young age of 33, ...Before his untimely death at the young age of 33, Cooke did live a full life, cramming so much into it. <br /><br />Married and divorced twice; three children along with two or more born out of wedlock. As well as rising to the heights in his singer/songwriting abilities.<br /><br />I loved his music.<br /><br />There certainly is much mystery surrounding his death...who to believe....Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-70080376181691497522017-01-23T17:15:13.664-05:002017-01-23T17:15:13.664-05:00Okay, with a bit more digging, I see that singer w...Okay, with a bit more digging, I see that singer who sung the song in that Levi's TV ad was Tony Jackson, from Barbados who was a backup singer for Paul Young.<br />Man, the things I have to make sure about in my life! LOL!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-27595389206450923542017-01-23T17:07:56.811-05:002017-01-23T17:07:56.811-05:00Yes! Christopher is a wonderful songwriter! And wh...Yes! Christopher is a wonderful songwriter! And when I was looking up info on Sam Cooke, it occurred to me how that those who can both sing and write music and lyrics need to be encouraged, like my son!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-561672214100422342017-01-23T17:06:51.141-05:002017-01-23T17:06:51.141-05:00It is never too late! If you can write music, why ...It is never too late! If you can write music, why that is wonderful. And I am all about the melody, so please put some words to it and have it on your blog! :-)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-9947270639583014152017-01-23T17:05:44.363-05:002017-01-23T17:05:44.363-05:00Such a sweet voice, you don't often hear peopl...Such a sweet voice, you don't often hear people say that, but it is so true! And also, his phrasing, just perfect!<br />Thanks for your well wishes for my son, sweet Susie! xKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-29630895528144820112017-01-23T17:03:25.747-05:002017-01-23T17:03:25.747-05:00Music does live forever and I am grateful for the ...Music does live forever and I am grateful for the music that he left us.<br />Yes, my son is also a gifted songwriter and guitar player and singer!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-12051040665227049042017-01-23T17:02:25.049-05:002017-01-23T17:02:25.049-05:00Sing and play a musical instrument and also be abl...Sing and play a musical instrument and also be able to write music and lyrics! <br />Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-50332631262964160112017-01-23T16:56:37.310-05:002017-01-23T16:56:37.310-05:00I know, it is dreamy and beautiful.I know, it is dreamy and beautiful.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-86425377467582552452017-01-23T16:55:51.074-05:002017-01-23T16:55:51.074-05:00I once knew a sweet lady who was told she could be...I once knew a sweet lady who was told she could be in the church choir but only if she would MOUTH the words! Oh dear! (And no, it WASN'T me!)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-41930500718214937822017-01-23T16:54:34.208-05:002017-01-23T16:54:34.208-05:00The BEST kind of writing should have humor, all of...The BEST kind of writing should have humor, all of life really! And even more sad that we don't know the true circumstances of his death.<br />Now, shame on you, you have made me look at every Levi's ad from the 1980's and 1990's! (And I don't think it was Sam Cooke singing on the 1985 ad, the one that shows the record being placed on the turntable at the beginning and ends with the young man in the bathtub? Not quite sure who is singing, but I am pretty sure it isn't Sam Cooke. (His song, of course, but not him singing. Maybe couldn't get permission to use it for the Levi's ad? It's a mystery!)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-43328536900657724122017-01-23T16:40:37.536-05:002017-01-23T16:40:37.536-05:00His singing voice was incredible, but on TOP of th...His singing voice was incredible, but on TOP of that, to be able to write lyrics AND music. My son is like that too, as much as I love songwriters, not all of them can sing too, so it is a gift.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-41629601807581770342017-01-23T16:38:50.150-05:002017-01-23T16:38:50.150-05:00I can write lyrics all day long but I can't wr...I can write lyrics all day long but I can't write music to save my life. Notice, I didn't say I can write GOOD lyrics! HA! My talents...I am still searching. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-64610065781449858172017-01-23T08:58:13.314-05:002017-01-23T08:58:13.314-05:00I think we should encourage people no matter their...I think we should encourage people no matter their talents. Everyone has some kind of talent that needs to be shared. Could it be your son is a wonderful song writer...I'm thinking he is. I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-37312189250353516032017-01-23T07:54:39.698-05:002017-01-23T07:54:39.698-05:00I have written a song before but only the melody. ...I have written a song before but only the melody. I had a friend who was great at writing lyrics. I wish we had lived up to our aspirations of making something out of it but it never came together. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118816573712396453noreply@blogger.com