On October 8th, 1963, when on tour, Cooke and users of his entourage were arrested in Shreveport, Louisiana, for disturbing the peace once they made an effort to sign up in a white motel — an incident reflected from the song’s 3rd verse. And Cooke’s mourning for his 18-month-outdated son, Vincent, who drowned that June, resonates in the final… Read More