Presenting…The Soul Stirrers of Chicago, IL! Sam Cooke joined the group at age 19 and served as lead vocalist from 1950 to 1956, just prior to his transition to secular music. With Sam at the helm, they released a string of gospel hits including “Peace In The Valley”, “Jesus Gave Me Water” and “Touch The Hem Of His Garment.” The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Get your gospel education at the new Sam Cooke with The Soul Stirrers playlist on Spotify. http://lnk.to/KS

27K views · 3.7K reactions | The induction of The Soul Stirrers’ classic “Jesus Gave Me Water” into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry is a true testament to the everlasting power of gospel music. It’s a honor to know that this seminal recording will be preserved for future generations. | Sam Cooke | Facebook