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Otis Redding > A Change is Gonna Come
Composed by Sam Cooke

Otis was my favorite Sam interpreter. And he could read this song like no one else.


Hope & Change Week #7 
Legends of Soul #5 
Covers #28

Poster & illlustration by Robertlan Borges

Jack McDuff > A Change is Gonna Come
Composed by Sam Cooke

I heard a report from the London Obama gathering (amazing in itself, yes?) that A Change is Gonna Come was their anthem of the night. Just like us. This version from Brother Jack is rarely heard, and a nice change up.

Hope & Change Week #6 
Legends of the Organ #1 
Covers #27
Legends of Soul Jazz #4

Jerry Douglas > Lookout for Hope

Hope & Change Week #5 
Legends of the Dobro #1

Hope & Change Week

(via Fred Seibert’s Blog)

Sam Cooke > A Change is Gonna Come
Composed by Sam Cooke

The song that keeps on giving, from the man who gave it to us to begin with. Vote today for change, no matter who you believe in. Please.

Hope & Change Week #4
Legends of Soul #21 

Frank Sinatra > High Hopes
Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn

If it was good enough for Kennedy’s election, it ought to work for KLM’s Hope & Change Week, yes?

Hope & Change Week #3 
Legends of the Great American Songbook #1 

By Scott Shore
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Aaron Neville > A Change is Gonna Come
Composed by Sam Cooke

This song has a tragic but uplifting history. The uplifting part is perfect for this week.

Hope & Change Week #2 
Covers #27
Legends of Soul #20 

Benny Carter > Tree of Hope
Composed by Benny Carter

It’s election week, and no matter who you vote for (please vote!), it’s all about hope and change, yes?

Hope & Change Week #1 
Legends of Swing #1