THE 2-MINUTE RULE FOR GREATEST SONG EVER

On October 8th, 1963, though on tour, Cooke and users of his entourage ended up arrested in Shreveport, Louisiana, for disturbing the peace once they attempted to sign up at a white motel — an incident mirrored inside the song’s 3rd verse. And Cooke’s mourning for his 18-thirty day period-outdated son, Vincent, who drowned that June, resonate