Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke lives in gentleness. 18 of 21 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 21 Sam Cooke songs we've measured, intensity averages 25/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Wonderful World (the calmest here, 11) to A Change Is Gonna Come (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1956–1964.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to A Change Is Gonna Come.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Sam Cooke
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Sam Cooke song?
Of the 21 Sam Cooke songs we've measured, “A Change Is Gonna Come” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sam Cooke song?
“Wonderful World” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 11–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sam Cooke overall?
Sam Cooke averages 25/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Sam Cooke?
The Sam Cooke songs we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.
Which Sam Cooke songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Wonderful World”, “Only Sixteen”, “Ain't Misbehavin'”, “Touch the Hem of His Garment”.
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