FT Life of a Song

The Life of a Song: A Change is Gonna Come

Sam Cooke's political lament, released after his untimely death, went on to become a civil rights anthem. Sue Norris charts its history.Credit: Universal Music Group International, Rhino Atlantic, Time Life Music, RCA Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Each month FT music critics and contributors discuss the story of a song, from its origins and early recordings through cover versions good and bad. Formerly called FT Arts. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.