MUSIC: Sam Cooke SONG: Wonderful World, 1960 | The Fabulous Fifties

“(What A) Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke was released on April 14th, 1960 by Keen Records. With lyrics like "Don't know much about history, don't know much biology," the song playfully downplays scholarly subjects while highlighting the narrator’s affection for a special someone. Co-written by Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, and Herb Alpert, the track became a beloved hit and remains one of Cooke’s most iconic songs. The song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Billboard Hot R&