| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Cooke song covered by numerous artists including Rod Stewart (3-4-2) | ||
| 1957 #1 hit (3 wds.) | ||
| 1957 No. 1 hit for Sam Cooke | USA Today | 10 Dec 2016 |
| Sam Cooke's first #1 hit | New York Times | 20 Sep 2016 |
| Sam Cooke's first #1 hit | ||
| 1957 No. 1 hit for Sam Cooke | ||
| First hit for 123-Down | ||
| Sam Cooke hit | ||
| Sam Cooke's earliest hit | ||
| '57 Sam Cooke tune |