The Perfect Song, at least for me. I tried hard in high school, and got the attention of "the girl." Many years later I taught history at the same school. The day before the final exam I would sing this song for my students, and tell them the best way to study was to "look at the pictures and turn the pages," and don't be afraid to fall in love. And 'the girl"? We've been together for 54 years. Rest in Peace, Sam. Your little song lives on.
"but I do know one and one is two and if this one could be you, what a wonderful world this would be" what a simple life back then that made that life so great. 😊
Just read that it was written by Herb Alpert & Lou Adler -- they were staff-writing for Keen Records & wrote this is a follow-up for Cooke's "You Send Me"... not sure why other writers are listed above
One of my best loved songs since I first heard, which was about in the year of 92. I love it! Respect from Hungary, Europe. Dear old Sam, thanks for all songs you gave us.
That make me remember Harrisson Ford in „the witness „ and I fell in love again with this song . Einfach wunderbar , seitdem ist das Lied für immer in meinem Kopf aufgenommen . Sehr schön
Take a moment to ponder this.......OVER 7¾ BILLION people on this planet TODAY‼️ Since passing on Dec.11th,1964 ... you can go through all the music that has been recorded since, Not a single singer comes CLOSE TO😎 HIS😎 SOUND. Truely a gift from the 😇HEAVENS. Remembering as a young lad when this song or others he did gave me so much joy and the feeling there is right in this world. Has been sorely missed along with THE OTHER GREATS, but my life's journey may have been replaced with other ICONS OF MUSIC, nothing compares to the 60's message of 💖love ❤️and✊brotherhood. Everything is so fractured today, but I still trudge on with hope. ✌️PEACE ☮️
my father did sing that song anytime! when he sang this song, he felt identified with Harrison Ford in the movie "Witness". Personaly. when i hear this song, i think the love is more important than ever
I remember i heard this in the car with me and my dad when i was 14 and i never found out what song it was. . Over 20 years ago and i have never heard it untill today. Thank you.
I remember this song, back in 1964. He was a great singer that had his heart in the right place. I was 9 then, but over the years, by 2016, it really brought out the basic fundamentals of my life, and someone that I had really cared for me, wanted me to quit work and go back to school. I fell in love with her. So I did for the RN program.
How much i love this One .... A Great Emotion , for me , from the First Time i Heard It and ..... What a Voice !!! Also , i love all the music of Sam Cooke . Sadly , We Lost him very , very soon . RIP .
Wonderful World" (occasionally referred to as "(What A) Wonderful World") is a song by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. Released on April 14, 1960, by Keen Records, it had been recorded during an impromptu session the previous year in March 1959, at Sam Cooke's last recording session at Keen. He signed with RCA Victor in 1960 and "Wonderful World," then unreleased, was issued as a single in competition. The song was mainly composed by songwriting team Lou Adler and Herb Alpert, but Cooke revised the lyrics to mention the subject of education more.
And Herb Alpert later reworked the song. He removed the lyrics and changed the tempo, added a few things, and released "The Lonely Bull". One of his signature best.
Victor I (as usual) love your selection. I was 15 when Herman's Hermits covered this song and I really liked there version as well. Sam Cooke was fantastic.. It's amazing how many great performers died so young . I think he was vastly underated.(sp). Billy Joel was onto something when he did "Only the good die young".
I never got to see Sam Cooke perform, but I've seen Peter Noone (of Herman's Hermits) do this one live onstage. Unforgettable (as Nat King Cole would say).
He is very good. I liked him in The Fugitive with Tommy Lee Jones. I was looking at some recent pictures of Kelly McGillis though ... she doesn't seem to have aged too well.
Oh, you definitely must! It's an absolute classic and you'll love it. It's actually a re-make of an old 1960s TV series starring David Janssen. Millions tuned in to see the final nail-biting episode!
I loved this song when I 1st heard it about 20 yrs ago. It's not only a good love song but gives students who may be struggling with school/college that love can be more important.
I was only two years old in 1964. Eventhough, when I heard It again being 14 or 15 I knew It wasn't the first time... I went on and on till I learnt It. My dad was who told me the other part. A pity for not having similar music now-a-days
Maybe I was meant to come across this song. I've heard this in many movies. Like the one I'm watching now "The Animal House" just read that he passed. RIP. He also shares the same name as me
There's over 3,000 videos on this channel, Debbie. By now, most of the big hits by the major artists are on here somewhere. My best wishes for the new year to you, my dear friend.
This song reminds me of watching National Lampoons Animal House....we snuck in the backdoor of a movie theatre to watch that movie....LOL! Same to watch.... The Warriors....LMFAO! 2 great summers that was....
I remember when I was in 7th grade, my friend's english teacher played this in his class. He was so excited to show me afterwards, he grabbed the lyrics out of his backpack and sang it with his terrible voice while he put his arm over my shoulder and swayed me from side to side. I was annoyed by him and hated the song. After a few days he replayed it so many times, I started to love it. Today I had this random memory and I'm glad he showed it to me 10 years ago.
This song brings back memories to me. It was a very short time in my life, but one day I met some cool people while playing BO2 on my PS3. They were different from all the toxic people you’d usually meet in these games, we all just vibed and had fun during the match we met in and following that, we’d hop on everday to play call of duty together. One of the guys used to play this song over the mic when we would play together. It only lasted about two weeks or so before the whole group disbanded, but it was nice knowing them and I still think about it years later.
I found her but had to let her go - she had wings and I was still learning to fly 💕
a feather
Genius singer
Thank you
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Get s Red Bull
The Perfect Song, at least for me. I tried hard in high school, and got the attention of "the girl."
Many years later I taught history at the same school. The day before the final exam I would sing this song for my students, and tell them the best way to study was to "look at the pictures and turn the pages," and don't be afraid to fall in love. And 'the girl"? We've been together for 54 years. Rest in Peace, Sam. Your little song lives on.
good for you
This is wholesome
damn that's a moving story
That is an AWESOME story and I'm glad you're living a happy life and marriage :)
That is truly amazing
This man could say more in two minutes with a song, than most people can say in a normal 4 minute song.
and more than many could say in a lifetime!
Hell yeh!
Wow so deep
Wow, what an achievement!
TailsFurScales I like the song but I think I know what he's saying but not real sure can you explain please?
This song deserves just the same amount of attention as Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World. This song is perfection at it's total peak.
Uh it does get as much attention. Dafuk you talking about ?
@@beetay2732 Not anymore it doesent
"but I do know one and one is two and if this one could be you, what a wonderful world this would be" what a simple life back then that made that life so great. 😊
This tune by Sam Cooke is such a simple, beautiful love song, which is so essential and compelling on human life
So true, Henry - thank you.
Just read that it was written by Herb Alpert & Lou Adler -- they were staff-writing for Keen Records & wrote this is a follow-up for Cooke's "You Send Me"... not sure why other writers are listed above
Listening to songs like this one makes you feel warm inside
Yes, yes it does.
Still here 2024. Rest in Peace Sam Cooke 💞✌️❤️🌼
This will forever be a wonderful song. 🏆
I'm still listening this song to 2019
Me too 😀there's nothing better than some old music
me gusta mucho esta canción, pero no tengo la voz de sam cooke.
2020
Me too....in 2020
You have a good sense of music
Sam got it right- he knows what I was studying back in high school.
The old school black artists are the best
Even though he passed early in his life, his music will Never die. Great one Victor! Thank You! Best regards,
Jim
Thanks, Jim. Yes, Sam's music will be around for a long time yet!
No problem bud,, it gets better from here,,, warmer temperatures too
Whos who in American Radio?? "TheVic" 2019. I love Katie Couric as well,,,
Sad, n he died mysteriously, murdered, allegedly.
The man who brought soul music to the world. I never get tired of hearing this. Thanks for the lyrics!
My pleasure, Diane.
The late, great, Sam Cooke, and Lou Rawls, sad loss to the world!
Something about this song always puts me in a good mood
Same man
I heard it when I was playing mafia 3, I’m glad I did
60 years later. Still a good song
Magnifique souvenir splendide grand homme
When I finally fall deeply in love with the one meant for me, this is definitely the song I’m dedicating to them. 🌹🖤
One of my best loved songs since I first heard, which was about in the year of 92. I love it! Respect from Hungary, Europe. Dear old Sam, thanks for all songs you gave us.
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Music like this the tune is ahhhh. I have an old soul and this is my favorite type of music
what a song thank you
My pleasure!
his smile is so flattering
That make me remember Harrisson Ford in „the witness „ and I fell in love again with this song . Einfach wunderbar , seitdem ist das Lied für immer in meinem Kopf aufgenommen . Sehr schön
Back in the day..👍👍👍
Damn cant belive that this came out 4 years ago the time fly fast
Super gut
well this song tells all students what the main thing of life is. Great song, thanks Sam;)
Take a moment to ponder this.......OVER 7¾ BILLION people on this planet TODAY‼️ Since passing on Dec.11th,1964 ... you can go through all the music that has been recorded since, Not a single singer comes CLOSE TO😎 HIS😎 SOUND. Truely a gift from the 😇HEAVENS. Remembering as a young lad when this song or others he did gave me so much joy and the feeling there is right in this world. Has been sorely missed along with THE OTHER GREATS, but my life's journey may have been replaced with other ICONS OF MUSIC, nothing compares to the 60's message of 💖love ❤️and✊brotherhood. Everything is so fractured today, but I still trudge on with hope. ✌️PEACE ☮️
A lovely comment, Jo. Thank you.
my father did sing that song anytime! when he sang this song, he felt identified with Harrison Ford in the movie "Witness". Personaly. when i hear this song, i think the love is more important than ever
Timeless classic not only beautiful and meaningful but it makes you wanna dance ❤
Sure does!
What a beautiful talented man he was , your voice will live forever. R.I.P Sam .
This song has always been in my family since I was 4 I am now 13 going 14 and still enjoying this song
mine not
One my favorite song EVER. One of the songs that shaped my life in the 60's
His best one
I remember i heard this in the car with me and my dad when i was 14 and i never found out what song it was. . Over 20 years ago and i have never heard it untill today. Thank you.
Love this song most 50,s music
What a wonderful song. It is so romantic. It still sounds great in 2023! Rest in peace Sam. Well done.
Feels good your listening to this with.me xx
My partner recommend this song to me! I want this song playing at our wedding ❤️
I wish you both every happiness.
@@sunryse111 Thankyou so much and blessings to you 💚💚💚💚
いい曲は何十年たってもいい曲です😆💕
This song is so underrated 😞
Mangnifique souvenir Splendide grand homme, this is song beautiful 🇻🇪🎶
My Uncle Elbert passed on March 25th and this was one of his favorite songs when I was a little girl. I miss him so!
Thank you very much for wonderful song 🙏☀️🌈🏆🐬🌴🇨🇦💙🐳👩✈️
I loved his voice then and still listen to my 45s now.
Hello Linda, How are you doing?
I remember this song, back in 1964. He was a great singer that had his heart in the right place. I was 9 then, but over the years, by 2016, it really brought out the basic fundamentals of my life, and someone that I had really cared for me, wanted me to quit work and go back to school. I fell in love with her. So I did for the RN program.
A mind like mine is terrible thing to waste
I love you, I am glad to see you and wonderful music.
Timeless and classic- such song really exists!
its time full
Always loved this song, it's timeless ..
This song and Chain Gang are both my favorite Sam Cook songs to sing along with.
Classic
The best favorite song 😉👍👍👍...
Real music.....
Indeed!
How much i love this One .... A Great Emotion , for me , from the First Time i Heard It and ..... What a Voice !!! Also , i love all the music of Sam Cooke . Sadly , We Lost him very , very soon . RIP .
I spent time in London. Of course they took good care of me. I love them to bits. Thank you, sweethearts.. Love and miss you loads J Xxxxx
Wonderful World" (occasionally referred to as "(What A) Wonderful World") is a song by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. Released on April 14, 1960, by Keen Records, it had been recorded during an impromptu session the previous year in March 1959, at Sam Cooke's last recording session at Keen. He signed with RCA Victor in 1960 and "Wonderful World," then unreleased, was issued as a single in competition. The song was mainly composed by songwriting team Lou Adler and Herb Alpert, but Cooke revised the lyrics to mention the subject of education more.
And Herb Alpert later reworked the song. He removed the lyrics and changed the tempo, added a few things, and released "The Lonely Bull". One of his signature best.
L’essentiel c’est l’amour!
Victor I (as usual) love your selection. I was 15 when Herman's Hermits covered this song and I really liked there version as well. Sam Cooke was fantastic.. It's amazing how many great performers died so young . I think he was vastly underated.(sp). Billy Joel was onto something when he did "Only the good die young".
I never got to see Sam Cooke perform, but I've seen Peter Noone (of Herman's Hermits) do this one live onstage. Unforgettable (as Nat King Cole would say).
I love this song, I thank my dad for showing the movie ‘Witness’ with me. It showed me this song and I fell in love with it.
I love that scene with Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis!
sunryse111 Yes! Movies were so amazing back then- not to mention Harrison Ford is one my favorite actors of all time!!
He is very good. I liked him in The Fugitive with Tommy Lee Jones. I was looking at some recent pictures of Kelly McGillis though ... she doesn't seem to have aged too well.
sunryse111 oh no... that’s upsetting to hear.. and I’ll have to check Fugitive out, I don’t think I’ve seen that one.
Oh, you definitely must! It's an absolute classic and you'll love it. It's actually a re-make of an old 1960s TV series starring David Janssen. Millions tuned in to see the final nail-biting episode!
I used to be an A student. Then...high school, and honors courses RUINED MY LIFE
sounds like a story I should know more about ....
@@sunryse111 he was doing drugs
@@xdheck328 lol😂😂
What a voice, *THAT VOICE !!!*
Pity that he died so young.
that heavenly,heavenly never to be duplicated voice.Unlike any other
@@mslivelaughlove37 Beatiful , fantástica 🎶🤗
It's the simple things that matter:) If you like this song you've got it figured out.
193 people were A students and can’t relate.
I loved this song when I 1st heard it about 20 yrs ago. It's not only a good love song but gives students who may be struggling with school/college that love can be more important.
Nice comment, Jacquie - thank you.
finally found this song...a wonderful voice with expectional words
I still dance to this song and I'm 78 years old; loved it when it first came out; love it now!
Good man!
I was only two years old in 1964. Eventhough, when I heard It again being 14 or 15 I knew It wasn't the first time... I went on and on till I learnt It. My dad was who told me the other part.
A pity for not having similar music now-a-days
Heard this in 80's loved it found a tape my dad had sam cooke hits. Omg...so many great tunes
Yes, and I have posted so many of them. (One just a few days ago).
I heard it when I saw witness on hbo with my family back in 86 at age four and when I saw animal house on video at age nine with my big brother
K- how apropos that this song got posted...I sorely miss my school teacher sweetie... (Thanks, Victor!)
My pleasure, Shawn.
Maybe I was meant to come across this song. I've heard this in many movies. Like the one I'm watching now "The Animal House" just read that he passed. RIP. He also shares the same name as me
such a sweet and touching song--brings back great memories
its very sour
a song for all time
Merci pour cette magnifique chanson!💖💖💖💖
Heard this "classic" on the radio, decided to "add" it to my playlist. Then found out, it was yours Victor! 💖 Thank you friend! 👍
There's over 3,000 videos on this channel, Debbie. By now, most of the big hits by the major artists are on here somewhere. My best wishes for the new year to you, my dear friend.
Wuanderful Wurld 🎶 🎶 Fantástic, genial, Sam Cook 🤗
This song reminds me of watching National Lampoons Animal House....we snuck in the backdoor of a movie theatre to watch that movie....LOL! Same to watch.... The Warriors....LMFAO! 2 great summers that was....
Really how old were you when you saw it? I saw it on video at age nine 31 years ago and watched it with my 14 year old brother
Oh i love this song, it's so wonderful 😁
From Germany ✌
I love impostor
mega SuS
どの街もひっそり♪
I still don’t know much about anything, but I do know I needed to hear this song!
I remember when I was in 7th grade, my friend's english teacher played this in his class. He was so excited to show me afterwards, he grabbed the lyrics out of his backpack and sang it with his terrible voice while he put his arm over my shoulder and swayed me from side to side. I was annoyed by him and hated the song. After a few days he replayed it so many times, I started to love it. Today I had this random memory and I'm glad he showed it to me 10 years ago.
I just love these Tokina lenses.
Thank you Sam Cooke for this beautiful song, and thank you John Belushi for adding an unforgettable scene using this song as background.
I Love this Song....
What a gem of a song I love this version. And Sananda Maitreya does a beautiful version of this classic in the early years of his career. 😁
heard this song from the movie~witness （harrison ford dance with kelly mcgillis）what A great song
Great movie and animal house used it too
A wonderful world is made from good thinking and a good heart
Hello June, How are you doing?
Ask my angels..., ❤️💕
Me too. Love, love Sam Cooke.
Hello 👋 , How are you doing?
Ohh how sweet it is to be loved by you...
Slow down, darling ... we only just met! 😁
I read somewhere that HERB ALPERT wrote this song. I always liked this song.
You re quite correct, Albert. The song was written by Herb Alpert, Lou Adler and Sam Cooke. Sam recorded it on March 2 1959 in Los Angeles.
I LOVE THIS SONG
Thank you, Tara.
Most beautiful male voices ever for me: 1- Sam Cooke, 2- Michael Jackson, 3- Barry Gibb.
해리슨 포드,켈리 멕킬리스 주연의 영화 witness 에서 이곡이 나오는데 짜릿 했어요.
Sam cooke had a beautiful voice that was pure as gold that touches the soul)his music will last the test of time*
This song brings back memories to me. It was a very short time in my life, but one day I met some cool people while playing BO2 on my PS3. They were different from all the toxic people you’d usually meet in these games, we all just vibed and had fun during the match we met in and following that, we’d hop on everday to play call of duty together. One of the guys used to play this song over the mic when we would play together. It only lasted about two weeks or so before the whole group disbanded, but it was nice knowing them and I still think about it years later.
We sing this song in music lessons. It is funny! Sorry for my bad english. Greetings from Germany :-)
This song just makes sense :)
Wow! I love it
Just watched Witness last Saturday. Love this simple song.