With Alexander's encouragement and guidance, Cooke began recording as a solo singer in 1957, and achieved great commercial success both before and after leaving Specialty and joining first Keen and then, in 1960, RCA.
Cooke began recording as a solo singer in 1957. This was with Alexander's encouragement and guidance. Cooke achieved great commercial success both before and after leaving Specialty and joining first Keen and then. This was in 1960. This was with Alexander's encouragement and guidance.1960 was RCA.