Biographer Peter Guralnick's book Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke is now out in paperback. He follows the life of rhythm and blues legend Sam Cooke, from his roots in gospel music through his ...

FIFTY years ago, Sam Cooke was on his way to the studio, late as usual, and lacking songs, to boot. His producer, Robert "Bumps" Blackwell, had been riding the young star for weeks for new material.

Ed Gordon talks to music journalist Peter Guralnick, whose new book charts the life and tragic death of soul music icon Sam Cooke. Mr. SAM COOKE (Singing) Oh, Jesus... Back-Up Singers: (Singing) He ...

How deeply Peter Guralnick's "Dream Boogie" penetrates your psyche is dependent upon where you stand in regard to the artistic significance of its subject matter. Is Sam Cooke worthy of the sort of ...

Peter Guralnick, the author of the prize-winning two-part Elvis Presley biography "Last Train to Memphis" and "Careless Love" returns with the story of another legend of American music. This… By ...

Elvis Presley's masterful biographer delivers a brilliant depiction of "Mr. Soul." By Billboard Staff Elvis Presley’s masterful biographer delivers a brilliant depiction of “Mr. Soul.” Guralnick, ...

In Dream Boogie, Peter Guralnick reaches widely to gather the world surrounding its subject, Sam Cooke. The resulting biography is a multi-layered depiction of the charismatic singer, and of the era ...

"The QCs are in the house" (1948) -- The singing children (1931-1947) -- "The teenage Highway Que Cees, radio and concert artists" (1947-1950) -- Soul stirring ...