Sam Cooke - If I Had a Hammer - Live at Copacabana (New York City) 1964

[@PennTrafford]

This is from back when songs and voices really mattered.

[@haldenbennett5979]

The Master Sam Cooke at work ❤❤....just beautiful 😍

[@lauraalbritton4579]

I wish he was still here. I miss him so much love you Sam

[@joycejohnson6216]

OMG, Mr. Sam Cooke was such a blessing to all who bought and listened to his music. His voice was one of a kind. My dad was a musician and he played all of his music . we would just go through the house singing Sam"s song. Now he was one who was truly gone to soon, RIP Sam, you will be missed forever.

[@giannistsoukatos4205]

Today NOBODY COMES CLOSE TO THIS VOICE.He remains the best singer exept the operatic ones that i have ever heard in my life, and it will probably stay that way even if i get to live 200 years.

[@leoosiku]

Opera people don’t swing or improvise!

[@eulissbenoit5968]

coolest man that ever lived.

[@louisw4390]

@@aileen9553 You must be an INCEL.

[@marcusjustice6165]

If I Had A Hammer for Justice and a Bell for Freedom Love between my Brothers and Sisters All over this Land. Sam Cooke.

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

We need music like this to bring people of all races together. Rip Mr. Sam Cooke 🙏

[@lucasamtab]

yes the music played in recent years is the opposite of this and you see the result around you

[@georginafairchild7609]

As a young girl in the UK I fell in love with him and his voice. My country owes so much to artists like Sam. I too was a musician and covered so many songs from artists like Sam. We have a lot to be grateful for. Shame more people don't realise this. Long live our beautiful Sam Cooke ❤ 💕 ♥

[@kibbulz1]

Everything he touched turned gold. The man was annointed.

[@earnestinecole3553]

"You said that right!!!! That's why I adore his voice so much...... That anointing was mighty powerful!!!!!!!!! I believe ALL of God's people fall under the anointing at certain times, but I believe there are certain ones who get that special anointing like how God did Lucifer to have the best voice above all the other inhabitants of Heaven that could blow!!!!! Lol, lol and Sam was the ONE that was like that!!!! That's why you will see a couple people that get on his level, but never better!!!!!!! Sam will NEVER be beat in musical talent and soul!!!!!!!! He is INDESTRUCTIBLE as a singer!!!!!!!!" πBig Smoke Triple OG π aka Big Thug

[@bluetwinkiesaregood]

How could anyone dislike this video? His voice is gold.

[@chrisbennett606]

bluetwinkiesaregood most probably the klu klux klan or white people sympathetic to their politics

[@Lincoln2000]

Sam Cooke was just pure genius. One of the best singers ever.

[@jgmdewilde8078]

He was the most best slinger in the whole world what a big difference with Michael jackson!

[@sparkescadman]

Mr. Cooke takes this song and makes it all his own...magic from start to the end!

[@franktube2008]

This song should have 1,000,000,000 views and l likes. YEAH!

[@thecrossing8715]

❤️ YAH ツ

[@briananderson6316]

I agree

[@winstonifill6176]

This voice is so missed in the music world. Ooh Sam, you leave us way too early.

[@9175rock]

They took him too early

[@diannemadden5198]

If I had soul, I'd sing like Sam in the morning, I'd sing in the evening all over this land....

[@benjones9688]

yes yes miss dianne all over this land

[@hayleyhays1783]

You have got soul, so sing! sing from your soul.

[@9175rock]

@@hayleyhays1783 sigh

[@jacklynjackson2754]

I hear u diane

[@lowcountrykingdom]

Pete Seeger wrote this tune, and Sam's version is my favorite. RIP Pete & Sam, two musical warriors for freedom and equality.

[@Moraito]

amen!

[@supersman2000]

LOW COUNTRY KINGDOM you can tell Sam was a perfectionist and loved his music he made one mistake in some or you could literally feel how upset he was himself

[@supersman2000]

LOW COUNTRY KINGDOM we are the same age! You know how I know you use the word tune.

[@beverleyschipper2602]

I wish I could have seen him in concert, he was a natural. No-one has equalled him. Just awesome.

[@earnestinecole3553]

"I can equal him!!!! A few people will!!! JUST NEVA NO SOUL GREATER!!!! He too great!!!!!!!!!" πBig Smoke Triple OG π aka The Big Thug

[@dkboss2412]

I'm in my 30's listening to Sam Cooke music is so soothing and spiritual at the same time..#wow

[@oaperezgalarce]

Sam Cooke, is an exceptional singer, who will be remembered forever and for ever. From his voice come the most diverse tones. It is a gift to be able to hear it.

[@simonwainwright984]

This song reminds me of the struggle and all those who gave so much so I could live free and unmolested in the land. The 1960s when the call to freedom was sounded in America.

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

The father and king of soul. Hia voice is incomparable. #flawless #thegoat

[@hgaston66]

Eligah Murray Jr Incomparable. He and David Ruffin are the best male vocalists I have ever heard

[@eligahmurrayjr1541]

Howard Gaston indeed. David wasn't no joke either.

[@hgaston66]

Eligah Murray Jr at all!!!!

[@lcruz2778]

The best version I've ever heard of this song. Extraordinary Sam Cooke, no voice like his, ever! Extraordinario Sam Cooke, nadie se le compara! Incroyable version de l'incomparable Sam Cooke!

[@ashratempel5094]

Never gets old.

[@jenniferrowe4634]

One of my granddaddy's favorite song!! Brings back so many memories listening to him play this when I was a little girl

[@emrahkorkmaz87]

Very beautiful and sensitive music.

[@juliusrhodes42]

Sam Cooke was an incomparable talent whose music will continue to resonate to many as long as it's played and it should always be played. Timeless in every way.

[@jimmieperryman965]

All the greats" we have lost' or had taken" there really must be a soul heaven.

[@classanddignity]

Some people sing soul, but this man just owns soul. A clear voice with class & sophistication is the frosting. You can have your cake and eat it too!

[@Shell0517nj]

Love this live version by Sam Cooke. As a child I would chime in with the audience as recorded.

[@stacyblue1980]

The tempo is slower and I LOVE it. Ah our Sweet Sam. He belongs to the world. If I had change - a kind of change-- in my hands-- for this old world- I would give it and change everything for the good. Right now. If I could. Life is short. Be good to one another. ♥♥♥ My love to the people of this world.

[@melliott604]

Sammy Davis jr introducing Sam? Wow. All star lineup right there. Two of the BEST.

[@jorginetesouza3633]

Aonde? Quero ver

[@cizia69]

What a voice!

[@zaiddakota5770]

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[@evanmax2007]

@Zaid Dakota try flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@johnhinsdale9203]

Far and away my favorite version of this song (which I once got to play with the great Pete Seeger!) The way he feeds the next line to the audience in the sing-along is exactly what Pete Seeger used to do.

[@KM-pn1vk]

sammy davis jr introducing sam cooke..fucking wow.

[@kennykarlsson9888]

I absolutely love sam Cooke. His voice is hypnotic. He was unique.

[@ministermadden]

Lord Have Mercy What A True Talent This Man was😂😂😂

[@TheSparky5363]

Sam Cooke could sing any thing and make it sound good, and make you sway back and forth!

[@springerscliffy1992]

@@aileen9553 lol yow get from here with your bill man.. Sam's our greatest singer period

[@adelaidarodriquez5976]

Sam was my baby love this man , rest in peace my love muah 💋💋💋💋💋🇵🇷

[@lolasoulfinger7359]

best version EVER

[@springerscliffy1992]

Yep ! Best version

[@outdoor802]

McManus is the best. This is a close second.

[@rickhines9284]

To be in LOVE when "Darlin' You Send Me" came out, burned into my psychi what a wonderful memory...1959 Washington State, Military Service, Ft Lewis, Sam's appearing at the EVERGREEN BALLROOM, there I finally had my chance to see the man in person, Wonderful!!!

[@flatonia]

Combine a timeless folk song by Pete Seeger with one of the greatest male singers ever and you get magic.

[@Flaxon-Waxon]

uhhhhhhh...THAT WAS AWESOME!

[@xmus-jaxon-flaxon-waxon8045]

We have a lot in common lol

[@brendabradley8973]

Groovy sound love it he was a beautiful singer

[@Kanga41]

He was one of my very favorites when I was a young girl in the 50's and on.

[@paulcasini4759]

Grand version Sam Cooke Pure Class

[@maartenvisser64]

I miss his voice so much, so sad how he died. The best voice ever

[@zorbanongreco]

FREEDOM ! JUSTICE ! I'm relearning this great song and a comment sent me here. This is such a fantastic warm performance. He sounds like he means it. And his band is great.

[@aceee06]

Now, I love when Sam was Twistin' the Night Away!

[@detoriamason9223]

Beautiful Song!🌺 Wow!❤I was singing this song last evening. Wow! I remember this song as a young child.❤❤❤

[@MattatYah1]

Just as soothe as silk....even his mistakes sound sweet.

[@charlessalley5374]

Unforgettable sam cooke in new yorkcity 1964 i was 8 yrs old . too young to go to thw cobacabana. Missed him at appollo theatre too

[@normadawkin3440]

Iam.in love with all 80 70 90 music it bring back a lot of memories

[@LindaEvansQueenofRadio]

GREAT SONG!

[@marygodwin3845]

Lord have mercy.. Everytime i hear him say this.. 😍😍

[@karmayangzom5497]

❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for posting this. 😃

[@infinightsky]

Man I'd love to have a drink with Sam!

[@robertfkaz7013]

Brilliant. The definition of soul.

[@blowtheobstaclesawaykeepwa2355]

Hi Sam! Love your version and stumbled upon it as I was downloading another song. It was meant to be. Mom played all of your songs when I was young, but I didn't hear this until I was a Mom. Go Sam! I've got my Hammer too. You are sorely missed. Thanks for your music. Thanks for posting.

[@robertchatman5898]

Sam should have had body Gauds around him at all times. A voice like his should be protected at all times. There will never be another. Sam, may you r.i. h.( rest in heaven). And to the low down dirty dogs who murdered him , may you r.I.h. ( rot in hell ).

[@barbarahitman4557]

I love his singing......

[@peterjason731]

Superb Talent Superb voice

[@erizabeta]

just the most amazing version

[@tiffanybittman7523]

Wonderfulness

[@candrew14]

30 years after this was recorded 45 year old George Foreman came into the ring to this song and knocked out Michael Moorer to become the world heavyweight champion....again.

I believe Foreman was 50 when he regained his heavyweight title.

[@inspector7112]

bikernvet he was 45

[@josephchristopher6344]

candrew14 wow I didn't know that

[@josephchristopher6344]

candrew14. Interesting I didn't know that

[@connermoss1994]

Great bit of info, cheers Mate.

[@MrJoelld]

THE MOST GOD-BLESSED SINGER OF OUR LIFE-TIME!

[@gingerbread1231]

And Jackie Wilson, too.

[@weotalks2810]

@@gingerbread1231 According to MR.WILSON SAM COOKE was the GREATEST ...GOOGLE HIS INTERVIEW. RIP

[@gingerbread1231]

No. I will not get into a "who is better" between these two greats. No one compares Frank Sinatra with Dean Martin or Adele with Celine Dion. All great singers in their own way. I'm sure you get my drift.

[@myrontaylor1150]

The best ever

[@friedhelmkraus7024]

Beste Interpretation aller Zeiten. Sam Cooke war ein unfassbar guter Musiker. Unerreicht!

[@FantaFruitBoi]

I love this song as it reminds of its use as the entrance song for a 45 year old George Foreman as he proceeded to then KO Micheal Moorer in the 10th round of their boxing match, once again becoming World heavyweight champion. Truly had a hammer indeed...

[@amandawhitefields1019]

Never Forget this!!!💗😍⭕️

[@tddale7636]

Pure heaven

[@priszmatic]

Love this! Thanx for sharing

[@davidward6041]

Tina Turner admitted in a documentary about him that when she saw him perform live she was in the club and when he took a break backstage she went bazooka and kicked her heels off, jumped up and ran threw the side stage hall back to his dressing room. She didn't quite make. Boddy guard stoped her.

[@eofritz]

TINA. TURNER. 😍 What a BABE!! I love that story! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@thedogsguy]

Tina Turner and Sam Cook, what a combination, think about THAT for a minute

[@jorginetesouza3633]

😮 como assim

[@lolasoulfinger7359]

even the mistake he made sounds glorious

[@springerscliffy1992]

@@Billy219 who that fuck is bill what ever he is?..

[@supersonicsroots]

@@springerscliffy1992 Shut up, Jesus.

[@2joanna1]

Amazing!

[@slipnpitch1894]

I'd do anything to be able to go back in time and be at the Copa this night. I wonder what Sam did that day before he performed and who he hang with afterwards? What did he drink? Were there any gangsters in the audience that night? Wonder if the food was good at the Copa?

[@godragons100]

Man this has soul and spirit, talking about bringing a tear to your eyes.

[@renelevesque1444]

I'm impressed !

[@msandrearobinson]

Great cover on this song!!! Very inspirational and fun!

[@robertburden4112]

"WOW"!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickandreoli9224]

Robert Burden wonderful

[@Nilsosmar]

Fantastic version of the song.

[@donaldsunny7836]

Amen to that

[@natashasilva1495]

só um dj como Hercles , tem o dom de tocar um rock desses, nos bailes nostalgias , o cara ,e o bicho.

[@HotelEarth]

Awesome.

[@竹内重春]

彼のファンですが、この曲は初めて聴きました。ありがとう❤️

[@pieronicolosi]

Grande, leggendaria voce.tutto quello che cantava diventava oro,

[@aztecwarrior9511]

Can't really saw whose version is better. It has connotations to different social problems or issues I believe. But man music really transcends the pain every individual goes through and at times can remind us that we all have similar ones where we can build solidarity.

[@arnettemorgan5540]

one of the great.

[@bootney66]

I love the pure joy of this performance 😄

[@jonathantaylor3079]

the guy introducing sam was Sammy davis Jr.

[@aureliee23]

right? two legends

[@bliz78obrien1]

Jonathan Taylor unbelievable moment introducing Sam Cooke by the amazing SD J of Rat Pack era

[@NadineVerger-m6k]

Great artist, great singer

[@maryjenkins8043]

June. 3, 2020- In the wake of the protests to speak against police brutality of Black people, this song is still relevant almost 56 years later!!!

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐🌹BEAUTIFUL!! SAM COOKE👼🏾🥀💐

[@narviawilliams2340]

@@aileen9553 💐🌻💐Yes, I remember singing this song in Public School when I was a little girl. Public Schools had Assembly Day when I was little. They don't have that in these Public schools today.💐🌻💐

[@lisadailey8022]

😊😊😊

[@alexmartey5798]

Music which makes the whole world happy.

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!!! Thank you!!! 1Nation4Life

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

Sam Cooke did it His Way!

[@tonydarmand]

he whites it up for this show big time but the recording at Harlem square you can tell he cut loose. this is still awesome tho.

[@supersman2000]

Tony D he was a master at knowing when to do what , lol

[@andym2279]

Lord have mercy!

[@elzieashmore8626]

A call to humanity as a wake up call

[@9175rock]

Incapable

[@hansgibson1327]

FANTASTIC !!!

[@thomasthought]

I LOVE THIS