DER US-AMERIKANISCHE SOUL- UND R&B-SÄNGER SAM GOODEN (THE IMPRESSIONS) IST GESTORBEN

06.08.2022 Der am 2. September 1934 in Chattanooga (Tennessee) geborene US-amerikanische Soul- und R&B-Sänger Sam Gooden (Bild) ist am 4. August 2022 ebenda gestorben. Als Gründungsmitglied von The Impressions wurde er zusammen mit Fred Cash und Curtis Mayfield 1991 in die Rock & Roll Hall of Fame aufgenommen.

Bild: Sam Gooden, aus dem Video: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollhalloffame/videos/719557022449870

Remembering Sam Gooden

Along with fellow Chattanoogan Fred Cash, Sam got his start in Chicago. Jerry Butler and singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield rounded out the group during most of the 1960s. The group was active for more than five decades, putting their smooth vocals on durable million sellers like "Gypsy Woman," "It's Alright," "Amen," "People Get Ready" and "Choice of Colors." In the years after Butler and Mayfield left the group, Sam and Fred kept recording and touring with various lead vocalists.

David Carroll

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/sam-gooden-of-the-impressions-dies-at-87/article_e00c2ce2-1451-11ed-af09-ef630c2f6c4c.html?fbclid=IwAR2rGkuTXZK-PelFbqYQufbwyXaZOW6fRZwnkxJdp_ZIaEWfUHx5XVdx9aI&fs=e&s=cl

Sam Gooden, founding member of The Impressions, has died

The Impressions formed in the 1950s after Gooden and brothers Richard and Arthur Brooks met Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler in Chicago. Butler sang baritone lead on their breakthrough record in 1958, the classic ballad “For Your Precious Love," although many of their hits featured Mayfield's tenor, with Gooden singing bass behind him.

The Impressions remained a top group in the 1960s, known for their gospel-styled harmonies and socially conscious songs.

Kristin M. Hall, AP

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/sam-gooden-founding-member-impressions-died-88011633

Sam Gooden, Founding Member of Soul Legends the Impressions, Dead at 87

Longest-serving member of Rock Hall-inducted act appeared on R&B classics like “For Your Precious Love” and “People Get Ready”

Daniel Kreps

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sam-gooden-the-impressions-dead-obit-1393803/

Sam Gooden, Founding Member of The Impressions, Dies at 87

The Impressions scored 39 Billboard Hot 100 hits and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sam-gooden-dead-the-impressions-obituary-1235123415/

Chattanoogan Sam Gooden of The Impressions loved his hometown to the end

As a member of The Impressions, Sam Gooden had a career that spanned almost seven decades, traveled the world over several times and was inducted into the Rock & Roll and Vocal Group halls of fame. He, along with fellow Chattanoogan and Impressions member Fred Cash were invited to the Barack Obama White House, and none other than Eric Clapton asked them to sing on one of his albums.

Barry Courter

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2022/aug/05/sam-gooden/574076/

Remembering Sam Gooden of 1991 Inductees The Impressions, whose music effortlessly bridged R&B with the sound of the civil rights movement

As an original member, Gooden’s uplifting voice was an essential component of The Impressions’ unique vocal blend. Through upbeat hits like “It’s All Right” and spiritually inspired, socially conscious anthems such as “People Get Ready,” Gooden helped carry the group's message and legacy well into the 21st century.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

https://www.facebook.com/rockandrollhalloffame/videos/719557022449870

Videos:

A Conversation With Sam Gooden of (The Legendary Hall of Fame) Impressions (Pt. 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeTL20shtCo&t=2s

The Impressions - Its All Right

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOmd-WkJrSI

The Impressions - People Get Ready (Live)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqzHjpAhzfQ

The Impressions - Keep On Pushing (1964)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUx9kZuwrmA

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