THE BEST SIDE OF GREATEST SONG EVER

On Oct 8th, 1963, even though on tour, Cooke and customers of his entourage have been arrested in Shreveport, Louisiana, for disturbing the peace when they attempted to sign up at a white motel — an incident reflected within the song’s third verse. And Cooke’s mourning for his 18-thirty day period-outdated son, Vincent, who drowned that June,

On October 8th, 1963, although on tour, Cooke and users of his entourage were arrested in Shreveport, Louisiana, for disturbing the peace after they made an effort to sign up at a white motel — an incident reflected during the song’s third verse. And Cooke’s mourning for his eighteen-month-previous son, Vincent, who drowned that June, resonat