Before Otis Redding, before Motown, before Aretha Franklin became the Queen of Soul, Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound. He had a silky voice and good looks; he was charming and brazen. Doors opened for him, bringing his unique gospel - "Good News," "Wonderful World," "You Send Me," "Change Is Gonna Come" and more. Danny Glover narrates.

Discover other PBS programs honoring and celebrating Black History Month in February 2010.