Classical Composer Reacts to A Change is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke) | The Daily Doug (Episode 522)

[@21john52]

A proper musical appreciation of one of if not the greatest songs ever written

[@CROX1153]

Possibly, if not the greatest ,one of the greatest songs every written.

[@GlennMcallister-k4h]

I don’t need no therapy. I just listen to the music of Sam Cooke. His music soothes my soul.

[@CROX1153]

Amen!

[@keithroann3536]

The magnum Opus of the eternally great Mr. Soul Sam Cooke! A triumph for the Ages ! For all time to come! ❤️

[@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328]

Along with Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and "Mercy Me" part of the top three most significant R&B singles ever.

[@rhubarb_runner2]

Nice list! throw in Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" while you're at it

[@sven_86]

theres honestly too many to list for me in the genre....i love Gaye's "heard it through the grapevine" as well...and so many others!

[@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328]

@@sven_86 I could have said "culturally" significant. Basically Civil rights protest songs, that happen to be peak level artistically and musically.

[@sven_86]

@@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328 yep I got you! I agree 100%.

[@pockynon]

I agree.

[@Constantijn09]

Sam Cooke set the standard with his vocal technique and passion. And his high note at the beginning is just masterful

[@DrDaveInN-Az]

Thanks, Doug, for bringing this song to the present moment. I was 9 years old when this was released. This song speaks to the troubled waters of today. Terrific info and your response to this great recording…thank you.

[@pamnorris8954]

A poignant video of this classic and perfect choice for Black History Month. Well done❤

[@beatlesarebest]

One of the best songs EVER made!

[@alexsaucedo8032]

FANTASTIC SONG HERE. FANTASTIC LYRICS. i love this song. Makes me cry when i listen to it. 😥😥😥😥😥. . such a beautiful powerful message here. 😥😥😥

[@gliebzeit]

Fantastic choice, Doug. A very beautiful song to start off Black History month. Really difficult for me to hold back the waterworks.

[@jondhuse1549]

I'm not holding them back...

[@sven_86]

one of those songs that gets you right at the core, the soul level..... God bless everyone that feels it.

[@Chicago2714]

This will forever be a classic..

[@GeeBee909]

I've to and/or past every location that Sam was at on the final day of his life, including the RCA Records building, the restaurant site and P.J.'s nightclub (name was later changed to The Starwood, then torn down). I've even been past the site where the hotel once stood. I can't drive past that hotel site without thinking of the great Sam Cooke

[@metalmark1214]

Sam Cook had so many good songs in his short career. He's considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time. Cooke wrote this as a protest song to support the civil rights movement, as Black Americans fought for equality. Some of the lyrics were inspired by an incident where Cooke and some of his friends were arrested for disturbing the peace after they were denied rooms at a motel in Shreveport, Louisiana because they were black. Cooke was deeply affected by the death of his infant son, who drowned in a swimming pool in 1963. He started writing more introspective songs and took an interest in black history and politics.

[@Plantagenet1956]

What a great song from a great artist, to start off your Black History Month. A song that I’ve forgotten about!

[@artomatt]

Doug, thank you for doing what you're doing for black history month. I grew up on what's now called classic rock music that was basically white bands plus Jimi Hendrix. Many years later I'm still trying to fill in the gaps in my knowledge and experience of music made by black musicians. I don't think I had ever heard this song before in its entirety, and it's made me want to listen to more Sam Cooke.

[@discostoo]

Thank you Doug for enhancing my enjoyment of a song I already loved.

[@jackclements2163]

I can't believe I'm going to say this (being an Iron Maiden fan n'all) but have a look at some Luther Vandross stuff, Doug to mix it up even more. I've always been impressed by him, his compositional ability and his band.

[@facespaz]

What a song, thanks Doug

[@briancoyne8815]

Neville Brothers covered this on “Yellow Moon.” Great album I hope you will explore this month. “Sister Rose” about Rosa Parks, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” with the Brothers taking turns on lead vocals. Every track a winner!

[@robertchristian9361]

Next reaction is…..Jackie Wilson!! You can do it Doug

[@TazioN]

Amazing vocal performance. The raw emotion makes you well up. As you’re doing black history month maybe have a look at Living Colour, a band who confounded norms by sing a black metal band. But still funky as hell. Cult Of Personality is a good track to look at. Amazing musicianship.

[@tommonk7651]

Sam Cooke is one of the best vocalist in American music…. It’s a damn shame he left us so young. How many great songs did we miss out upon?

[@planktonrecords]

I know this epic song has been covered many times but you really should check out the version by The Neville Bothers (with lead vocals by Aaron Neville) on their album “Yellow Moon” with brilliant atmospheric haunting production from Daniel Lanois. It is truly a stunning rendition

[@billcoonley319]

Sam Cooke led the way for Musicians like Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and others to use their talents and popularity to go beyond typical pop songs and occasionally focus upon social issues. This song, and Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" still get me misty-eyed.

[@differencemaker242]

It's 2023 and thank God, the change has come. It's tragic that he was killed so young. He was killed by a black woman who said she shot him in self defense. I mention that because it is never said by anyone, and a fact that I was surprised to learn.

[@ijustneedmyself]

Changes have come, sure, but a lot of the changes are just in form while the outcomes are the same.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Such a wonderful song - soaring vocals, and very poignant words (as much today as when it was first released - unfortunately...) Indeed, his untimely death was a tremendous blow to the music world. We can only guess at what greatness Sam could have brought us! Highly suggest, in honour of Black History month, to do Nature Boy - Nat King Cole. Always been a favourite of mine! Seeing as we're on incredible, soulful voices.

[@wasbella1027]

Sam Cooke had a voice like velvet!

[@StevenMichals0812]

The Band recorded this song on their album of covers Moondog Matinee. There is a KZbin video of Bob Dylan singing the song in concert

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

We need some "Body Count" this month. Ice T's heavy metal band. Ice T has been putting out heavy metal albums for over 30 years. Body Count has a huge library of songs to choose from. I have a nice 13 song Playlist from them that I listen to regularly. I recommend these songs. 1. Body Count. 2. There Goes the Neighborhood. 3. When I'm Gone. 4. No Lives Matter.

[@briangriffin5524]

Thank you, well said.

[@orlandoprouty7962]

Best Version of this song is - Otis Redding - A Change Is Gonna Come

[@weotalks2810]

In a 4 YEAR SPAN SAM HAD 13 POPHITS

[@larryhaines7109]

You can tell what a huge influence he was on Steve Perry.

[@maxxkarma]

Exactly! I can so hear Steve this.

[@lauscho]

I can really hear how this guy must've influenced Journey's Steve Perry. Very similar voice and even the inflections like how he slurs between notes. Never got into this style of music myself, but this is still seriously so friggin' good. Can't get over how lush the arrangement is.

[@richardtaylor6187]

By the way, Three Dog Night recorded this song on their 2nd album: Suitable for Framing. 1969-70, I think. The late, great Cory Wells sang it, and he did the song justice. Might want to check that out...

[@arthurdturner3394]

Sam Cooke IMHO was the link between Big Joe Turner and Marvin Gaye. Motown began recording hit records about a year after Sam's death. Imagine: would Motown happen in 1965 if Sam, who had his own label and cache of artists, lived another 10 years?

[@mrmagoo8956]

Please check out the band Havok Cradle to the grave, intention to deceive, or hang ‘em high. Best thrash metal band In the last 10 years. Love the channel, even after your holy wars reaction 😉

[@gordonpowell6850]

Sam Cooke was remarkable. Died way to soon, as did Lennon, Gaye and Grimmie. Honestly, I say as an Australian I don't think any of our artists here have ever been shot dead. We have gun laws.

[@ijustneedmyself]

There are so many more to add to that list... Selena and Dimebag Darrell for starters. It's rather pathetic.

[@jtinsley01]

I am 70 years old, grew up in the Southern U.S., and got the bulk of my musical education from the great Soul and R&B artists of the 1960s, such as Sam Cooke. And so I mean absolutely no disrespect to Mr. Cooke and this rendering of his song. It is, as you pointed out, a national treasure. However, at least for my taste, I am more moved and fond of the version that was done by a contemporary of Mr. Cooke, Otis Redding. Another Brother that was taken from us in his prime. If you can find that version to listen to, not necessarily for the channel, but for your personal review, I am certain that you will find it just as memorable and powerful, if not more so. Although, since you are celebrating "Black History Month," maybe you could circle back near the end of February and feature Mr. Redding's rendition. Just a thought.

[@nested_King]

grew up on it....

[@mrmusic248]

Otis Redding and Three Dog Night both covered this song. Check them out, both are excellent.

[@davesolarz3364]

Wow. What a beautiful, poignant, and sadly relevant song. You mentioned Bob Dylan during the video. Are we going to hear your review of "Only a Pawn in Their Game" or Frank Zappa's "Uncle Remus"?

[@XFLexiconMatt]

Steve Perry from Journey was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke, you can hear it in some of Steve's vocals and compositions, those Cookeisms.

[@chadengert7786]

Check out the remake by Ben Sollee from about 8 years ago. A stripped down interpretation using what I think is a 4 piece string ensemble plus a horn. Quicker tempo but still as striking.

[@TomicaCZ]

You shouldlisten to cover on this song by Greta Van Fleet. I don't know if you know them but they are young guys who are often asociated with Led Zepellin's style. Well, their first 2 albums were close to Led but I would say that they are slowly evolving further away. If you'd like to hear some of their original songs, the I would recommend "Highway Tune" or for example "When the curtain falls"

[@christophersontraskys2743]

Now you have me curious about what your perception or thoughts are about certain songwriters and arrangers. Mowtown or stax maybe in continuing some soul or oldies. Dozer Holland dozer? Smokey?

[@sharonsnail2954]

"Shake" was a pretty good A-side. Sam's recordings with The Soul Stirrers are worth checking out too.

[@andrewbesso4257]

I gotta wonder... How would Mr. Helvering react to DEVO? If he did, I would r3commend "S.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)" or "Mongoloid".

[@MrWhiteamin]

Thank God I found a Cookie. You all.

[@justanadams9430]

That was his final song that he recorded.

[@peterjackson4132]

Goodness me Doug, how you gonna follow that one. Just had a thought. ‘Mr Bow Gangles’ Sammy Davis jr

[@Tomekkplk]

Amazing choice. Good get in on some Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra though and not just their most "popular"

[@weotalks2810]

ROLLINGSTONE RANKED SAM COOKE THE GREATEST MALE SINGER EVER JAN 2023..THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE

[@jamic6351]

Well done. Enjoyed it. You are probably familiar with Nick's American Routes. He has in depth study of Sam Cooke. But …Wings of Pegasus's Fil, he really answers….what the heck it was, what made the music, look it up on YT. He breaks down Sam’s style. Might be two segments, look around to see. Mentioned but only on the surface….men always doing the talk….ask women…Sam Cooke was hot. He was so sexy, so smooth, he was singing from the heart. Crossed color lines like no other could. Nat was best best, but sexy singing, not sexy persona. Romantic yes, sexy is Sam. Young teen bought this 45, Shout. At that time, it was possible to play Side B only if you put it on the turntable upside down. To hear Side B…….Change is Gonna Come… I nearly fainted. Tears well up. The magnificence of the people. Of all the things I’m grateful for in my life…..to witness the American Civil Rights Movement …it’s one of the best things ever in my life.

[@altair8598]

Great song, though I'm more familiar with the Aaron Neville cover, which is also good.

[@geinzmcderpy2728]

Unsure how you feel about newer music especially not in English but maybe you'd like a Japanese singer called ado became quite big due too a one piece movie however the singer if I'm right is only 19 or 20 and is very talented I just thought it maybe something too check out Doug if it's your cup of tea

[@MrWhiteamin]

Sitting yhe doc on the bay, Poor Sam. I'm trying to be a patrron this month, - Any lead, though I did yesterdy. Try again . Oh when the saints go marching-

[@ndfproductionsofficial4573]

The anthem of the Civil Rights movement

[@hazelanglin5907]

I just believe that he was murdered, it was a set up

[@richardcollins6730]

You need to listen to Beth Hart's cover of this great song!

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

Barry Gordy discouraged the black artists to do protest songs, Marvin Gaye defied Barry and his song, What’s goin on is still a hit today

[@jmurray2018]

Wowz this is one of the greatest songz I’ve ever heard why Wud anybody kill him and rob the world of that voice ?I thought it Wud be a show tune the way it started an then he sang so I guess it’s a peace an stuff song but by reading the lyrics it’s about our horrible past in the way we treated our brothers

[@jmurray2018]

Oh and it was tooooooooooooooo shooooooort ! (Written before you said it , as you said after I was and still typing)

[@theodery2712]

They did that on purpose... putting the Beatles on the same weekend as Cook as to overshadow. Obviously people talk about the Beatles event, I never heard about Sam's, subtle racism by the networks.

[@roymeryman8098]

Check into Beth Hart doing “A Change is Gonna Come”

[@BronxBanDozah]

First of all Black American Soul Music is classical music & the best version of this song is by Otis Redding. Who even asked for his opinion? Some random guy judging the Genius Sam Cooke is offensive to my eyes and ears. What he thinks is irrelevant. There's a lot of people who do with this guy does, there's only one Sam Cooke.

[@hazelanglin5907]

I think Sam Cooke was set up

[@beatlesarebest]

I would love to get high and play music while discussing music with you.

[@georgemartinez7861]

You TALK TOO MUCH! Wait till the end of the song, and THEN Analize it all you want.