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Bonus Song Thursday - Sam Cooke "A Change Is Gonna Come"

Bonus Song Thursday - Sam Cooke "A Change Is Gonna Come"

FromThe Great Albums


Bonus Song Thursday - Sam Cooke "A Change Is Gonna Come"

FromThe Great Albums

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's Bonus Song Thursday! Bill and Brian follow up their conversation on Sam Cooke's Night Beat by discussing one of his last releases ever, "A Change Is Gonna Come." Written after a particularly tense interaction at a motel, Cooke released this song hoping to affect change within the Civil Rights Movement. We talk about how the song's dense arrangement contrasts with what was produced for Night Beat, the difficulty of navigating racism as a pop icon in a time known for its social injustice, how anger can be used to fuel positivity, and a little on race relations and integration in general. Additionally, we read a listener email, asking us to explain some recording processes we often talk about, specifically the art of mixing!
Released:
Jun 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Two indie rock musicians, Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson, dive into great rock and pop music, having a conversation about how it connects to their lives through the lens of the medium they care for most, the album. Episodes frequently include guest contributions from musicians, podcasters, and journalists and always culminate in a track by track review.