100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. This post: You Send Me. Continues tomorrow. 

Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…

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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

1957

💥7 You Send Me  

Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke was already renowned on the gospel circuit before he switched to secular material. His good looks and that heavenly voice made him a star while he toured the US. as part of the vocal group The Soul Stirrers. “You Send Me” not only saw Cooke explore new musical ground, but the vocalist soon established himself as the most influential soul singer. His vocal skills inspired countless others, including: Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Otis Redding, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Babyface. He was ahead of his time in his community for his business acumen too. The singer / songwriter set up his own record label and publishing company.

1957- That’ll Be The Day

1955- Tutti Frutti

           Maybellene

1955- Rock Around The Clock

1954- That’s All Right Mama

1951- Rocket 88