Vocal Analysis featuring Sam Cooke - 'A Change Is Gonna Come'

Today we're listening to one of my favorite artists, Sam Cooke. His voice alone was so special, but his delivery and story-telling truly elevated every song he sang. This video features one of his own compositions, A Change Is Gonna Come.

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[weotalks]

According to ROLLINGSTONE MAGAZINE THE ICONIC LEGEND SAM COOKE IS THE GREATEST MALE SINGER OF ALL TIME....AND I AGREE..OMG

[CharlyDS]

For me this is the greatest performance ever, this song, those meaningful lyrics and that soulful delivery. And when I say soulful, it's not a cliche, this you can feel it in the bones, it permeates your entire body. And Sam as a singer, he's my favourite, that sweet powerful, expressive voice, only The Platters' Tony Williams impresses me this much.

[gwzirkle]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. His performance is breathtaking; it brings tears to my eyes.

[oldskoolsoulboy]

Nobody has done it better...he digs so deep into your soul.

[adamcohen]

This is one of those songs that belongs so completely to its original artist. Every time I hear someone cover it, I turn away. Sam Cooke had a complex relationship with this song- I don't think anyone could fully understand what he felt about it, maybe he himself wasn't fully clear on that question. It's a miracle of talent, narrative, experience, and execution. There's no artifice to it, the song is pure art, and in this modern medium where so many people are involved, that's exceptionally rare. Sam Cooke delivered the truth, and it is full of pain, loneliness, betrayal, and what's left is a somber hope for something better to come. Thank you for your video about this masterpiece.

[alshurdom]

First time I have ever heard Sam Cooke sing...I instantly choked up. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[PopRocks]

Sam Cooke is my favorite vocalist of all time. However, no one ever discusses what a prolific songwriter he was… he has a truly astounding catalog for such a short career. Long live Sam Cooke 💙

[marccouture]

A classic tear jerker, Cooke was an inspiration to many great singers that came after him, most notably Journey's Steve Perry.

[borisblvd]

"A Change Is Gonna Come" is one of my TOP favorite songs of all time. A song used in the movie "Malcom X". Sam really is the "King Of Soul". A pioneer architect of blending pop lyrics to gospel music. I think I remember Rod Stewart saying that, he spent 2 years just listening to Sam Cooke.

[paxonearth]

"Top 10 greatest vocalists for me." OMG, I'm so glad you said that. I haven't even heard that much from Sam, but it's absolutely jaw dropping what pours from his mouth.

[mikaelhertzberg]

I remember when i heard this song for the first time as a toddler, hes intro "I was by the river" it moved me in a way I couldnt explain, it still do 50 years later!

[happymethehappyone]

Sam Cooke "Cupid", , "Chain Gang" & "Another Saturday Night", , Etc..Etc..R.I.P. Sam..Thank You For ALL You Gave Us..Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten. 🙏❤

[patrickmckenney]

To put Sam Cooke's soulful performance into a bit more context, Bethany, his career occurred during the civil rights struggle of the 50s and 60s. I feel comfortable in suggesting that it came naturally to him andto all black performers of that time to sing from the heart. I was a young teen in those days and Sam was a particular favorite of mine. You might also enjoy the songs of Jesse Belvin, who actually preceded Sam as the rising starfor RCA, if memory serves me, but who died in an automobile accident with his wife ... under somewhat suspicious circumstances while touring in the south. Thank you. This old man always enjoys visiting your channel.

[larrywright]

His voice had so much anguish and pain in it in this song! This song spoke of the misery and suffering going on in this land, but also of the hope for a better tomorrow. I weep every time I hear this song. Thank you for reacting to it.

[tom]

What a wonderful breakdown of this incredible singer! How could we possibly forget how great he was? I haven't listened to Sam in a 'long time', but again his voice just overwhelms. I agree about the orchestration adding so much, too... Wow. I have always preferred female singers, but Sam Cooke just can't be ignored.

[matthewgoodA]

This is one of those old, completely classic pieces of soul music. Never going to lose its powerful feeling.

[darrelldog]

Sam Cooke was easily one of the greatest voices of all-time. No question! ❤

[iceelf-gs]

Yes, that incredible Sam Cooke tone is unmistakable. I fondly remember "You Send Me", "Another Saturday Night", "Nothing Can Change This Love", and the list goes on... Thank you so much for bringing back these great artist from my era. Gone, but not forgotten... So tragic that he didn't live to see some of those changes.

[rickwallace]

My eyes always well up when I hear this song.

[JamesWilliams-ukwl]

One of my all time favourite songs, a true soulful master at work, you can feel everything he puts into this wonderful song ❤