Still today, Sam Cooke is known as one of the greatest African American and even American artists of all time. He is known as the founder of soul music and sometimes the "king of soul". He was shot dead during the prime of his career in December, 1964. Possibly his biggest hit "A Change is Gonna' Come" is a protest song to racism in America, and is also believed to be an answer to the rhetorical questions asked in Bob Dylan's song, "Blowin' in the Wind". "A Change is Gonna' Come" exemplifies the Civil Rights Movement in the sense that a change is going to come and its been a long time coming. Change has to happen and it is inevitable. The song also reflects Cooke's inner turmoil because he had always felt the need to address the situation of racism and segregation in America. The song still remains one of the greatest protest and sixties songs ever recorded.
"It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dXMjhdx3YO8
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