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Sam Cooke, “A Change Is Gonna Come” Sam Cooke, “A Change is Gonna Come” Sam Cooke was one of the pioneers of Soul music, topping the charts with hits such as “Wonderful World” and “Chain Gang.” While he began as a Gospel singer, Cooke’s hits were generally upbeat and rarely if ever crossed into political territory. But by the early 1960s, as the civil rights movement was growing stronger, Cooke became aware of the political power of music. In October, 1963, despite his star status, he and members of his band were arrested when they tried to get a room at a whites- only motel in Shreveport, Louisiana. Cooke recorded “A Change is Gonna Come” that December. It was not a major commercial hit, but it quickly became one of the most influential songs of the civil rights movement. Numerous artists, including Tina Turner, Lil Wayne and Seal, have covered the song. On the night he won the 2008 election, Barack Obama told cheering crowds, "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, change has come to America." Excerpt from Lyrics I go to the movie And I go down town somebody keep telling me don't hang around Its been along time coming But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will Questions for Discussion 1. Cooke was known as one of the most talented vocalists in the history of popular music. How does he use his voice to convey emotion in this song? 2. Do the lyrics refer specifically to the civil rights movement? What story do they tell? 3. What is the overall mood of the song? Is it mournful, or optimistic? Can a song be both at the same time? 4. Why do you think this song has become so closely associated with the civil rights movement, and continues to be recorded by so many artists? WWW.TEACHROCK.ORG.
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