However the real CHANGE seems to have come from Sam Crooke , a former Gosple singer then Soul artist and producer of the 1950s and 60s . Obama has used a lot of MLK's and Sam Cooke 's ideas and wording in his speeches .
Below I have recorded parts 1 , 3 , and 6 of Sam Cooke's story as well as one or two of his songs to show you how the future President of the USA has been influenced by his ' roots ' . Parts 2 , 4 and 5 can be found on You Tube along with many more songs and documents about the period .
Enjoy !
Sam Cooke 1 The beginning of the Father of Soul
Sam Cooke 3 Prejudice , the KKK and revolt !
Sam Cooke 6 , The Civil Rights Struggle 1964 +
Now let's listen to one of his well known songs " A Change is going to come "
Here is another version of the same song with many photos and pictures of well-known historical characters especially for the black American community . How many can you recognize ?
