President Trump’s lack of historical perspective has freed him to scratch every itch and act on every whim. Unencumbered by ...

“Don’t know much about history…” begins the old Sam Cooke earworm, “Wonderful World.” As it turns out, Sam was ahead of his time. Today, history is as passé as great, great grandma ...

Wonderful World is exactly that. Released in 1960, the song’s lighthearted melody and charming lyrics make it one of Sam Cooke’s most beloved recordings. Despite its seemingly simple message ...

“I grew up playing piano for the choir: Handel, Bach, Verdi, Mozart and all those great, wonderful ... gospel stars like Mahalia Jackson and Sam Cooke performing there. Ms. Flack always ...

Dylan was just 20 when he recorded the song, but it seems far beyond his years, replete with themes of world-weary experience ... (“Jeez,” the great soul singer Sam Cooke was moved to remark.