As a white dude from Canada, born and raised on rock n roll... Until i heard Sam Cooke, which opened my ears to soul music. Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and on and on. I have 2 huge framed paintings of Otis/Sam that ended up saving my life from a fire... Just happened to notice weird "disco lights" reflecting off the glass, i go to the kitchen and roll my window blinds up to reveal a massive fire engulfing the outside of the building. I lost everything but those painting (grabbed them off the wall and ran out). Anyways, sorry for the long story. Long live the kings of soul ❤
The production on this song , is absolutely why digital will never , ever , ever replace a good studio, real instruments, real musicians, real engineers, reel to reel tape, and Real Talent, Rip Sam. ❤✌️
I feel the same way. This was my dear departed husband's favorite song. Still gets me tearful. Peace and love to you and your loved ones. Stay strong in faith. ❤️
Shame on them 😡 I remember how angry I was when the local girl scout troop wasn't allowed to celebrate Scout Sunday at the church I was forced...I mean the church I attended. The scouts were integrated, and the church wasn't. Not even for children!
Motown is awesome! I wish we had music like this today. I grew up in the 80’s listening to heavy metal, hard rock and classic rock. Motown, Oldies and Folk were also a part of my regular music rotation too. I loved many genres, was never big into pop but some 80’s retro is poppy and there’s a few other exceptions for good songs.
This is such a classic! This is the type of music I listen to on a daily basis, my kids too! They just don’t make music like this no more unfortunately! 💯❤️
Agree, one of the greatest songs ever. The 5th dimension did a cover/medley that held my soul together through my high school years. And still play it every 4rth of July close to 50 years later.
I used to love this song and get weepy listening to it when I was young. I guess I naively thought the 'change' had come and that it would always stick. Now 40 years later, through the years, I realized you have to fight for change continuously. A lot of people do not want change and will try to set you back. So now when I hear the song I feel tired. Because yes a change will come, but you have to keeping fighting to keep it. It's exhausting sometimes. Yet I am still optimistic.
Would love to see you react to Paulo Nutini Iron Sky.such a powerful song and and Paulo has an amazing voice.best listened to with headphones you won't be disappointed!I've watched a few rappers react to it and they where blown away!❤
Sam Cooke was amazing. We lost him too soon, but what a legacy he left us. When I learned years ago about Sam Cooke being the first major influence on Steve Perry's desire to become a vocalist, I definitely could hear that influence in Steve's voice. I love this song along with everything else he did. This was a perfect song for today & a great reaction with a classy, respectful way of discussing some of the misleading imagery in the video. Thanks, BP. Pray today.🙏
Sam Cooke is the G.O.A.T. of soul singers IMHO. His voice just cuts straight through to the heart. His runs are never over done, and enhance the lyrics in such a tasteful way. Modern singers, and songwriters should study Sam's music. There's a lot all musicians can learn from him!
I'm only in my 30s and this is one of my all-time favorite songs. Growing up with this type of music was one of the things I can say my parents did right and will be grateful to them for if nothing else. Like India Arie says I am not my hair. I'm the soul that lives within. If you don't know the song, it's a good one.
We listened to Oldies radio stations and Motown as kids in the 80’s. We appreciated older music not just the popular music new to the day that we loved like Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, Rap, etc. We loved Classic Rock, Folk, etc.
Sam Cooke is SOOOO GOOD! Please do more. Him and Otis Redding are giants. Sam Cooke has so many good songs. "Cupid", "Another Saturday Night", "Chain Gang", "HAVING A PARTY". His voice is perfect. Smooth, but raspy, soulful to the extreme. One of his early songs with the Soul Stirrers "Jesus Gave Me Water" makes me cry 100% of the time. Stopping on the moment with Reagan and Gorbachev is striking - kids today don't understand the world that existed before the Wall fell.
My Mother marched for Civil Rights in Fort Worth, TX in 1964. I grew up from a very young age learning about the oppression and inequality of people of color. And how it needed to change. Things weren't right back then. I saw it. The most moving song ever about the struggles of black Americans for centuries. Thank you for sharing. Never go back.
Beautiful song !!!! We have had many changes in our country.. Thank you for talking positive about where we have been.. to where we are. In 1974 I married my high school sweetheart who was Mexican and I was white .. I was shocked how people were upset.. This doesn’t happen today.. ❤
Great song to play on election day! When I was 12, we lived in Dayton, Ohio. My Mom wanted her Episcopalian church ladies to go help pack boxes for the freedom riders at Gospel church downtown. They said no. She went by herself. Later, she took my younger brother and me to hear Dr. King at the same church. Such a powerful memory. Power to the people!
Hairline moving backward is a fate that greets many of us. :) Great song. One of the best singers - ever. So smooth. Loved your reaction. Remembering is important for all us so we can measure where we have been and what still needs to be done. And, it's a message of love not hate. The best response to hate is love. And, this is a love song to the yearning in the human spirit for justice and freedom.
Thank you for playing that song and reminding us that we are not fully where we need to be but we are sure where we used to be. I was born in 1964 and my parents in 1936 and 1939. They are both gone now but my Father served in the USAF for 36 years. He gave us a better life than we would ever would have in South Carolina. *not
You are absolutely correct with your stance. I did a video on this song 15 years ago, yet it sadly got deleted 😢 Awesome musician and tragic death. RIP Sam Cooke !
Love Sam Cooke’s sweet voice. He was a classic artist & will be remembered forever if people like you keep his music alive and introduce new generations.
Change is always coming, my friend. I pray that more and more people receive more rights, as long as their rights don't infringe on the rights of others. And, if you don't mind me saying it, you look great with or without hair or a cap. If you're going to host a channel, own (or accept) your looks.
BP, I am a child of the 60’s and can remember my dad, a volunteer fire fighter, responding to cross burnings on several occasions. He always came home shaking his head and being saddened by the hatred he saw. I am white, but I can NEVER remember hearing my dad saying anything racist. Beautiful song and heartfelt lyrics. Thanks for sharing again.
There will never, ever be another Sam Cooke. His voice was otherworldly. If you get a chance, please listen to Lost & Looking. It's astounding. His whole repertoire is incredible. Sad that he died so young.
I was born in 1960, and as soon as I was old enough to look around and begin seeing That some people were overcoming their struggles, I started to think that the arc of justice in the universe was curving up. I’m afraid I can’t listen to this song today. 😢
Sam Cooke had a fabulous voice, and the song has had a powerful message since this old lady was a young girl. I'd just like to say showing images of history doesn't always mean it's propaganda. It's history, right or wrong, and there are usually multiple perspectives to any issue. Years ago, I heard something that has stuck with me ever since: There are only two constants in this life...God and Change. Peace.
GODD BLESS YOU. The change that is happening now disrespects how hard previous generations worked for equality and unity. In many ways we are going backwards. However, I believe social media has skewed reality. We only see the pockets of bad. We never see how the majority of hard working ordinary American neighborhoods get along. We need to get rid of social media. NO OFFENSE.
I love everything you said! I would have been part of the Underground Railroad or sitting at the luncheonette counter with everyone! As a little white girl I got to play Harriet Tubman in the school play, and that made me so proud because she was and still is one of my heroes!
This song is one of the most important songs ever recorded and it’s so hard to believe that we have arguably regressed as a nation. So many of us who have spent a lifetime (for me over 45 years) fighting for change and believing it would indeed come are in tears over what we have become as a nation. I’m not sure we will ever recover. I certainly hope so. 🙏
Oh my goodness this song right here is the ultimate tear jerker for me! Sam Cooke was an outstanding vocalist who died in such an awful way.This song was used in the movie Malcolm X by Spike Lee at such a hearbreaking moment.Great song reaction as always Black Pegasus!
Perfect song for today! Thank you for reacting to this totally awesome song! If you love hair why do you cut it so short? Heck I'd have it long and shaggy!
Perfect song for Election Day!! I've never heard this song before, but man-oh-man, I LOVE IT!!!!! I want to say, EMBRACE your fading hairline. It only tells others that you have the experience, intelligence and wisdom of an adult, this will gain you respect by others. This is also true for grey hair, balding, and lines in your face. We will all face these things if God gives us the grace to live a long life. Don't be shy or insecure about maturity!!
Such a golden voice!!!
As a white dude from Canada, born and raised on rock n roll... Until i heard Sam Cooke, which opened my ears to soul music. Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and on and on. I have 2 huge framed paintings of Otis/Sam that ended up saving my life from a fire... Just happened to notice weird "disco lights" reflecting off the glass, i go to the kitchen and roll my window blinds up to reveal a massive fire engulfing the outside of the building. I lost everything but those painting (grabbed them off the wall and ran out). Anyways, sorry for the long story. Long live the kings of soul ❤
The production on this song , is absolutely why digital will never , ever , ever replace a good studio, real instruments, real musicians, real engineers, reel to reel tape, and Real Talent, Rip Sam. ❤✌️
Agreed. Real voices and instruments make a difference.
I’m a white Australian but this song always makes me cry… so many still waiting for change that is long overdue
I feel the same way. This was my dear departed husband's favorite song. Still gets me tearful. Peace and love to you and your loved ones. Stay strong in faith. ❤️
@ thanks, and this is bizarre but I’m a Henderson too! Wishing you all the best 🥰
white American here, and that's how it makes me feel. The Band does an amazing cover of this song, but nobody does it like Sam.
Fellow white Australian here. You're not alone in your feelings here.❤
He was an incredible artist. He inspired so many.
Every time I hear this song I'm coverd in goosebumps and all choked up. Unbelievable song
Absolute classic. One of the songs that made a change for the better in the world. Gives me goosebumps too ❤️
I love that you played this song. It is so true times have changed, good and bad. I remember the 70's.
Our senior HS choir sang this for a state competition in TN back in the late 70's. We were disqualified for "reactionary content".
My thumbs up is for your commenting not because your choir was disqualified. You should still be proud for trying.
Shame on them 😡
I remember how angry I was when the local girl scout troop wasn't allowed to celebrate Scout Sunday at the church I was forced...I mean the church I attended.
The scouts were integrated, and the church wasn't.
Not even for children!
Great Great Song❤️
Wow. That’s sad.
Oh, wow. That's horrible. God bless you all for singing it.
Sam Cooke had such a beautiful voice. Range and power and a touch of smooth gravel. Like buttered pebbles.
Sam Cooke has a lot of great hits. I love his voice.❤️
there is just something about the music from that era that just makes it timeless.
Been listening to this since I was a teenager. I love Sam Cooke’s music.
Motown is awesome! I wish we had music like this today. I grew up in the 80’s listening to heavy metal, hard rock and classic rock. Motown, Oldies and Folk were also a part of my regular music rotation too. I loved many genres, was never big into pop but some 80’s retro is poppy and there’s a few other exceptions for good songs.
All generations can stop and reflect on this amazing song. Every single one of us can always dig down and make a better day! ❤️
This is such a classic! This is the type of music I listen to on a daily basis, my kids too! They just don’t make music like this no more unfortunately! 💯❤️
Great song great singer! It leaves me speechless which is saying something!🙏🏼❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
Sam Cooke A Change is Gonna Come. My favorite.
Agree, one of the greatest songs ever. The 5th dimension did a cover/medley that held my soul together through my high school years. And still play it every 4rth of July close to 50 years later.
YES A CHANGE is coming and it has to be for the BETTER of Humanity
It's still coming. Not here yet, but on it's way, I hope.
MAGA BABY
I used to love this song and get weepy listening to it when I was young. I guess I naively thought the 'change' had come and that it would always stick. Now 40 years later, through the years, I realized you have to fight for change continuously. A lot of people do not want change and will try to set you back. So now when I hear the song I feel tired. Because yes a change will come, but you have to keeping fighting to keep it. It's exhausting sometimes. Yet I am still optimistic.
Evil will always try to kill the change, that is why we must never stop fighting for the change to always be there for us and our future generations.
Arron Neville did a great cover off this song also
This song gives me goosebumps!!happy to be a new member to see these reactions!beautiful song!❤
Would love to see you react to Paulo Nutini Iron Sky.such a powerful song and and Paulo has an amazing voice.best listened to with headphones you won't be disappointed!I've watched a few rappers react to it and they where blown away!❤
welcome to the club 🙌🏽
Sam Cooke was amazing. We lost him too soon, but what a legacy he left us. When I learned years ago about Sam Cooke being the first major influence on Steve Perry's desire to become a vocalist, I definitely could hear that influence in Steve's voice. I love this song along with everything else he did. This was a perfect song for today & a great reaction with a classy, respectful way of discussing some of the misleading imagery in the video. Thanks, BP. Pray today.🙏
Sam Cooke is the G.O.A.T. of soul singers IMHO. His voice just cuts straight through to the heart. His runs are never over done, and enhance the lyrics in such a tasteful way. Modern singers, and songwriters should study Sam's music. There's a lot all musicians can learn from him!
He’s awesome, I love Nat King Cole too.
Such a wonderful song by a great artist. Thank you🔥❤️
I'm only in my 30s and this is one of my all-time favorite songs. Growing up with this type of music was one of the things I can say my parents did right and will be grateful to them for if nothing else.
Like India Arie says I am not my hair. I'm the soul that lives within. If you don't know the song, it's a good one.
We listened to Oldies radio stations and Motown as kids in the 80’s. We appreciated older music not just the popular music new to the day that we loved like Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, Rap, etc. We loved Classic Rock, Folk, etc.
Sam Cooke is SOOOO GOOD! Please do more. Him and Otis Redding are giants. Sam Cooke has so many good songs. "Cupid", "Another Saturday Night", "Chain Gang", "HAVING A PARTY". His voice is perfect. Smooth, but raspy, soulful to the extreme. One of his early songs with the Soul Stirrers "Jesus Gave Me Water" makes me cry 100% of the time. Stopping on the moment with Reagan and Gorbachev is striking - kids today don't understand the world that existed before the Wall fell.
My Mother marched for Civil Rights in Fort Worth, TX in 1964. I grew up from a very young age learning about the oppression and inequality of people of color. And how it needed to change. Things weren't right back then. I saw it.
The most moving song ever about the struggles of black Americans for centuries. Thank you for sharing. Never go back.
We will be now, you can count on it. The racists came out of the woodwork with the first Trump election so we haven’t come as far as you’d think. 🤷♀️
A wonderful singer with so many great songs
I aws a sophomore in high school when Sam Cooke released this song. It holds many memories.
This just speaks to my soul.
Sam Cooke was such a treasure. Sorely missed.
Beautiful song !!!! We have had many changes in our country.. Thank you for talking positive about where we have been.. to where we are.
In 1974 I married my high school sweetheart who was Mexican and I was white .. I was shocked how people were upset.. This doesn’t happen today.. ❤
Sam Cook a kind and loving man. He took kindly to a bunch of kids that sat outside of a club and came out and sang for us.
This is such an amazing song, I’ve always loved it.
Incredible voice....one of the greatest voices ever. It has everything. Yes your right..times are a changing . It's music that unites as well as Love
Without a doubt in my book one of the greatest songs of all time by one of the greatest voices of all time.
One of my all time favorite songs ever !!
Great song to play on election day! When I was 12, we lived in Dayton, Ohio. My Mom wanted her Episcopalian church ladies to go help pack boxes for the freedom riders at Gospel church downtown. They said no. She went by herself. Later, she took my younger brother and me to hear Dr. King at the same church. Such a powerful memory. Power to the people!
Yet maga wants to go back 60 years. Funny he doesn't see it.
Hairline moving backward is a fate that greets many of us. :) Great song. One of the best singers - ever. So smooth. Loved your reaction. Remembering is important for all us so we can measure where we have been and what still needs to be done. And, it's a message of love not hate. The best response to hate is love. And, this is a love song to the yearning in the human spirit for justice and freedom.
To have Sam Cooke put you back in a great mood, listen to him sing You Send Me, works every time💖
There was no progressive propaganda in this video! Every image shown is directly related to the lyrics of the song and re flect Sam Cooke's vision.
Thank you for playing that song and reminding us that we are not fully where we need to be but we are sure where we used to be. I was born in 1964 and my parents in 1936 and 1939. They are both gone now but my Father served in the USAF for 36 years. He gave us a better life than we would ever would have in South Carolina. *not
He wrote this after hearing Bob Dylan’s Blowing In the Wind. It was his first attempt at song writing. It was also not before he was killed I believe
Absolutely love your videos - love your vibe - love your message - keep being amazing!
You are absolutely correct with your stance. I did a video on this song 15 years ago, yet it sadly got deleted 😢 Awesome musician and tragic death. RIP Sam Cooke !
Yeah reagonomics started our deficit problems. I bought into it back in the 80s. Boy was I wrong
The great Sam Cooke ❤❤❤
can't help it, gotta cry every time i hear this
I don't think I've ever heard this, fantastic song
My favorite childhood song ❤. I felt this deep in my heart. ❤ Still do. I was there on the third street bridge in Dayton Ohio. ❤🇺🇸
Let’s go! Sam Cooke is a class act! He lifts my soul!🎤🎼😍
I love Sam Cooke so much! 🥰 U should do some Temptations!
Love Sam Cooke’s sweet voice. He was a classic artist & will be remembered forever if people like you keep his music alive and introduce new generations.
Change is always coming, my friend. I pray that more and more people receive more rights, as long as their rights don't infringe on the rights of others. And, if you don't mind me saying it, you look great with or without hair or a cap. If you're going to host a channel, own (or accept) your looks.
I honestly don’t know how you haven’t reacted to Al Green yet. The GOAT
Al Green did an absolutely amazing performance of this song!! I believe it was a part of The Concert of the Century. Worth checking out!!❤❤
We're going to have to wait a bit more for that change.
My bruddah’s my sista’s! Love all of you!
one of the best songs ever. and best voices
I love his voice and how he inspired others. ❤
another song that brings me to tears is ( Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World 1967 )
BP, I am a child of the 60’s and can remember my dad, a volunteer fire fighter, responding to cross burnings on several occasions. He always came home shaking his head and being saddened by the hatred he saw. I am white, but I can NEVER remember hearing my dad saying anything racist. Beautiful song and heartfelt lyrics. Thanks for sharing again.
A true classic - what a voice, what emotion!
There will never, ever be another Sam Cooke. His voice was otherworldly. If you get a chance, please listen to Lost & Looking. It's astounding. His whole repertoire is incredible. Sad that he died so young.
I was born in 1960, and as soon as I was old enough to look around and begin seeing That some people were overcoming their struggles, I started to think that the arc of justice in the universe was curving up. I’m afraid I can’t listen to this song today. 😢
I have always loved this song!
Deeply moving. Thank you!❤
Respect young man. ❤
Sam Cooke had a fabulous voice, and the song has had a powerful message since this old lady was a young girl. I'd just like to say showing images of history doesn't always mean it's propaganda. It's history, right or wrong, and there are usually multiple perspectives to any issue. Years ago, I heard something that has stuck with me ever since: There are only two constants in this life...God and Change.
Peace.
The very best song❤❤❤❤❤❤ breaks my heart
I couldn't get to this reaction fast enough. This guy was amazing.
Its just AMAZING beautiful song and thoughts
An incredible classic. Simply.
There’s propaganda in *every* movement.
I want humanity to reduce the pain in the world.
My 25 yr old son loves this song and has it on his playlist. He also loves James Brown.
Absolutely love this song. My all time favorite. Sing it!!
GODD BLESS YOU. The change that is happening now disrespects how hard previous generations worked for equality and unity. In many ways we are going backwards. However, I believe social media has skewed reality. We only see the pockets of bad. We never see how the majority of hard working ordinary American neighborhoods get along. We need to get rid of social media. NO OFFENSE.
I love everything you said! I would have been part of the Underground Railroad or sitting at the luncheonette counter with everyone! As a little white girl I got to play Harriet Tubman in the school play, and that made me so proud because she was and still is one of my heroes!
This man could sing 🙏🏻🤛🏻🇬🇧👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This song always brings me to tears. My mom's favorite, much-played, Sam Cooke song. Great reaction, BP, and a bonus that you sang along. 🙏
A fantastic cover of this incredible song is done by Los Coast featuring Gary Clark, Jr.
May all our changes come soon. Love to all. ❤️
This song is one of the most important songs ever recorded and it’s so hard to believe that we have arguably regressed as a nation. So many of us who have spent a lifetime (for me over 45 years) fighting for change and believing it would indeed come are in tears over what we have become as a nation. I’m not sure we will ever recover. I certainly hope so. 🙏
I’m an old white lady and I cry every time I hear it.
Still a fav! Always be a great song! ❤
I can't hear this song without thinking of the 1992 film "Malcolm X"
Sam Cook was Steve Perry from Journey inspiration.
One of the best.....Sam was one of the best
The R & B that moved me when I was young. Sam Cooke was one of a kind. Great choice. ✌️❤️🎶
Oh my goodness this song right here is the ultimate tear jerker for me! Sam Cooke was an outstanding vocalist who died in such an awful way.This song was used in the movie Malcolm X by Spike Lee at such a hearbreaking moment.Great song reaction as always Black Pegasus!
Perfect song for today! Thank you for reacting to this totally awesome song! If you love hair why do you cut it so short? Heck I'd have it long and shaggy!
San Cooke was a joy bringer!!!
Today is election day I hope it a new beginning, not an end to our journey and dreams
I love this song so much ❤
Aretha Franklin's cover when she was in her 20s is fantastic, too.
Sam Cooke, you were gone too soon 🌠
Great comments about the song and the singer.
Perfect song for Election Day!!
I've never heard this song before, but man-oh-man, I LOVE IT!!!!!
I want to say, EMBRACE your fading hairline. It only tells others that you have the experience, intelligence and wisdom of an adult, this will gain you respect by others.
This is also true for grey hair, balding, and lines in your face. We will all face these things if God gives us the grace to live a long life.
Don't be shy or insecure about maturity!!
I was stationed in Germany when the wall fell. Still have several pieces of it.
Well done BP! Great choice!
This is my favorite song EVER!!!!
What a powerful song.
Sam Cooke is Steve Perry's greatest inspiration. Not surprising if you listen to them. 🎶🎵🎶
I'm afraid that the Change is not going to be for the best of our kind, Black,Latinos etc