A Change Is Gonna Come

About this song

This 1964 R&B hit was written and performed by Sam Cooke. It is among the most recognizable pop songs associated with the African American Civil Rights Movement. One of Cooke's inspirations for the song was Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind".

Fun facts

• Sampled in 17 other songs, like “Change Gon Come (50 Cent & G-Unit Diss) by Ja Rule (Ft. Black Child, D.O. Cannons & Young Merc)”.
• Covered 54 times, including “A Change Is Gonna Come (Live from The Sun Rose) by T-Pain”.
• Written by Sam Cooke.
• Produced by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and Hugo & Luigi.
• Recorded at RCA Studios.