107 - Sam Cooke - Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964 - Aisha Tyler
From The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers by Next Chapter Podcasts, Josh Adam Meyers
May 20, 2026 · 1h 60m · Season 1 · Episode 107
About this episode
Aisha Tyler celebrates Sam Cooke’s Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964, exploring his impactful music and legacy.
***This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year!*** Complete our listener survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Aisha Tyler celebrates Sam Cooke’s Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964, exploring the timeless voice, groundbreaking soul legacy, and unforgettable songs that changed popular music forever. Follow Aisha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishatyler/ Distrokid Artist of the Week: Steven Bamidele https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1i8GtNeuPg Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshadammeyers Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyers Follow Josh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshameyers Josh’s Website: https://www.joshadammeyers.com/ Follow DJ Morty Coyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djmortycoyle/ https://www.instagram.com/alldaysucker/ Follow The 500 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/ Follow The…
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Host: Josh Adam Meyers
Guest: Aisha Tyler
Topics covered
- Sam Cooke
- soul music
- music legacy
- interview
- Aisha Tyler
- popular music
Keywords
- Sam Cooke
- Aisha Tyler
- soul
- music history
- DistroKid
- interview
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Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964
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