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Sam Cooke Sang the Gospel

from Make Me Believe by Doug Hoekstra

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Inspired, of course, by the great Sam Cooke, this song also subsequently appeared in the film "Strange Hearts," starring Rose McGowan.

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Sam Cooke Sang the Gospel

When Sam Cooke sang the gospel, he sang it straight and true
Took a look at temptation and bought himself a suit
I can picture him waiting in the wings, his back against the wall
Flipping a coin high into the air, not particular how it falls
Everybody sees the shadows, but darkness fills our love
And when I listen to Sam, I understand belief in God above
Make me believe...



When Sam Cooke sang the gospel, the ladies would tremble and shake
The love of the Lord and a fluttering heart were never that far away
He decided to split the difference when the others still denied
The spirit of the flesh turning the heat up deep inside
Everybody sees the shadows, but some folks turn away
When I listen to Sam, I understand belief in a better day
Make me believe...

Sam Cooke sang the gospel and was beckoned by the flashing lights
He fell asleep in a cheap hotel and crossed over to the other side
Make me believe...

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from Make Me Believe, released January 1, 1999
Angus Wahoo - drum programs, bass, fuzz bass, electric guitars, piano, organ
K. K. Falkner - vocals
Doug Hoekstra - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica

Engineered by Scott Baggett, Electric Sandbox, Nashville TN

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Doug Hoekstra Nashville, Tennessee

Doug Hoekstra’s singular musical persona sets sympathetic narratives against understated vocals, memorable melodies, and subtle but unexpected arrangement turns. His albums have earned Nashville Music Award and Independent Music Award nominations, a bevy of top 10 list appearances, and a reputation as a “songwriter’s songwriter” (CMJ Music Monthly). "The Day Deserved" due out Spring 2021 ... more

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