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Sam Cooke Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Sam Cooke was a leading R&B singer who rose to stardom in the United States during the 1950s.

He is said to have brought gospel into the R&B genre, and many stylistic elements that now sound standard in R&B were pioneered by him.

Here is a roundup of rankings of Sam Cooke’s popular songs.

Sam Cooke Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Wonderful WorldSam Cooke8rank/position

Sam Cooke – What A Wonderful World (Official Lyric Video)
Wonderful WorldSam Cooke

Sam Cooke is a soul singer with roots in gospel.

He’s an artist known for his warm voice and strongly message-driven lyrics.

He was also actively involved in the civil rights movement and was acquainted with figures like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.

His song “Wonderful World” is one of his hits and centers on the theme of schooling.

His voice has such warmth that it’s sure to soothe your fatigue.

Be sure to give it a listen!

You Send MeSam Cooke9rank/position

Sam Cooke – Sam Cooke – You Send Me (Official Lyric Video)
You Send MeSam Cooke

The artist known as the “King of Soul,” Sam Cooke—once you hear his sweet, velvety voice, it’s hard not to be captivated.

This gem of a ballad celebrates the exhilaration of falling in love, delivered with his elegant tenor.

His gospel-honed expressiveness lends profound feeling to simple words of love.

Released in September 1957, the song spent three consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

pop chart.

It was included on his debut album, Sam Cooke, and featured in the film Sweet Dreams.

With its simple, catchy melody, it’s a great choice for creating a smooth, intimate mood at karaoke.