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What happened in the aftermath of Sam Cooke's death?
After Sam Cooke's death, he was buried and the usual services were held. Some of his music was released post-humously. Also, Bertha Franklin, won $30,000 in court.
What was the title of the album released after Sam Cooke's death?
Shake is the first posthumous studio album by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke.
Were the songs released after the death of Sam Cooke successful?
Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come was a top 40 pop hit and a top 10 R&B hit. The album, titled Shake, reached the number one spot for R&B albums.
What else happened as a result of Sam Cooke's death besides posthumous album, Shake?
Bertha Franklin said she received numerous death threats after shooting Sam Cooke.
Did Sam Cooke's children or any other singers do anything special following his death?
Sam Cooke's body was flown back to Los Angeles for a second service, which included a much-heralded performance of The Angels Keep Watching Over Me by Ray Charles.

Question: what kind of legacy did sam cooke leave?
Self-contained rewrite: What kind of legacy did Sam Cooke leave?