S2 Ep39: Soul Leaves Body: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

<div>Singing his way through the 1950s and early 1960s, appealing to audiences across a segregated music industry, churning out hits of dreamy quality like “You Send Me” and inspirational fortitude like “A Change Is Gonna Come,” Sam Cooke was more than an artist. He lived – and died – a legend. So how did he end up shot in a Los Angeles motel in 1964? In this episode, we’ll trace the tale: start to finish.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://pela.earth/products/lomi"><strong>Lomi</strong></a><strong> </strong>- The countertop electric composter that turns scraps to dirt in under 4 hours! Head to <a href="http://www.lomi.com/COTC">www.lomi.com/COTC</a> and use the promo code COTC to get $50 off your Lomi.</li> <li> <a href="https://wildgrain.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=offline&amp;utm_campaign=crimesofthecenturies&amp;podcast_name=Crimes%20of%20the%20Centuries&amp;discount_code=COTC&amp;discount=30"><strong>Wildgrain</strong></a><strong> </strong>- The first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread! Go to <a href="http://www.wildgrain.com/COTC">www.wildgrain.com/COTC</a> or use promo code COTC for $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box!</li> <li> <a href="https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=cotc"><strong>Helix</strong></a><strong> </strong>- Comfort designed for every body. Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at <a href="http://www.helixsleep.com/cotc">www.HelixSleep.com/cotc</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15/?utm_source=Podcast_cotc&amp;utm_medium=Podcasting&