Exploring the Legacy of Sam Cooke and Bruce Springsteen with Scott Shea
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
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Show Notes
In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes back Scott Shea for a deep dive into the music and legacy of Sam Cooke. They discuss Cooke's impact on gospel, R&B, and pop music, his untimely death, and his influence on other artists. The episode also touches on Bruce Springsteen's career, including their thoughts on the 'electric' version of Nebraska and Brian Wilson's 'Smile.' Scott offers insights from his latest articles and shares exciting news about his upcoming book on Waylon Jennings.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:29 Scott's Career Update
02:00 Discussion on the New Pope
03:24 Sam Cooke's Musical Journey
09:52 Sam Cooke's Death and Legacy
16:33 Lou Rawls and Sam Cooke's Influence
18:48 Sam Cooke's Business Ventures
19:18 The Legacy of SAR Records
20:15 Exploring Sam Cooke's Greatest Hits
21:12 Cover Versions and Tributes to Sam Cooke
23:23 Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska and Its Impact
24:05 The Unreleased Gems of Music Legends
29:47 Brian Wilson's Smile: A Masterpiece Revisited
32:24 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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