Saturday, January 22, 2011

A Change is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke was born today. Most famous for his song "A Change is Gonna Come" he died aged 33 in 1964.  There are many conspiracy theories about his death. He was shot by the female manager of a motel he was staying in.  He attacked the manager dressed in only a jacket and a shoe.  He claimed to be looking for a woman who accompanied him to the motel and flew into a rage when he couldn't find her.  The woman in question, who was subsequently convicted of prostitution, claimed she had been kidnapped and fled when she had the opportunity and took his clothes at the same time.  A tragic end for a gifted voice.

Here's the Playing For Change version of the iconic 60's protest song which is even more relevant today.

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