Soul music open in acknowledging the influence of Pilgrim Travelers vocalist Jesse Whitaker on his singing style. Little Richard, who inspired Otis Redding, and James Brown both were equally influential. Brown was nicknamed the "Godfather of Soul Music", and Richard proclaimed himself as the "King of Rockin' and Rollin', Rhythm and Blues Soulin'", because his music embodied elements of all three, and since he inspired artists in all three genres. Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson also are often acknowledged as soul forefathers. Cooke became popular as the lead singer of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers, before controversially moving into secular music.
Promise Me You'll Remember (Love Theme from The Godfather Part III) Promise Me You'll Remember (Love Theme from The Godfather Part III) "Promise Me You'll Remember (Love Theme from "The Godfather Part III")" is a song written for "The Godfather Part III" (1990), the third film in "The Godfather" trilogy. "Promise Me You'll Remember" is the vocal version of the love theme. The music is written by Carmine Coppola, the lyrics by John Bettis. The song is sung by Harry Connick Jr. It is track #12 on "The Godfather Part III" soundtrack. Harry Connick Jr. sang "Promise Me You'll Remember" on the Academy Awards telecast in 1991. The song was nominated