xPositivityx bless Start pointing fingers, and you’ve got four pointing back at you. What are you spreading today? Blame or love? Come on. If you love your country, you must love its people and stand up for those that are oppressed. Stop trying to place blame on the powerless. That’s not what America is supposed to be about. “A riot is the voice of the unheard.” When oppressed people don’t have a voice, what choice do they have? Stop saying “you people.” That’s disgusting. It’s ALL of us in this together. It’s no wonder we have 4% of the world’s population and 20% of the world’s Covid deaths when we are this divided. Leadership is the problem, and I’ll say this, it’s a problem on both sides. But there’s one side that speaks unity and one side who welcomes the votes of haters and racists and turns a blind eye to violence against others. We need to heal. Get on the train or get out of the way with your negativity.
San Cooke got pulled over in a traffic stop and told the cop he was a singer. The cop said he never heard of him. Sam said “Ask your wife. She’ll know who I am.” 💚 Truth!
I cried when Sam Cooke said that it’s too hard living but he’s afraid to die because he does not know what’s up there! Sadly he was killed so young...may his soul Rest In Peace .
@@kendravarney6581 He was very inspirational when he was here. We lost a true brother. I remember the day he was killed. Everyone was crying in the streets.
I’m so proud of you guys for spreading the word on how important it is to vote. Every citizen of this country deserves to have a say in how our country operates. Voting is one way we can do that.
How is it important to vote when the people we vote for is corrupt. People call me a conspiracy theorists but the people you vote for don't run your country they are run by higher up people...facts100%
@@steveetienne it’s a Twitter slogan that was trending. I couldn’t decide between Democracy and Republic, but since the majority don’t know the difference I went with the slogan rather than the more accurate Republic. What can I say, it’s an election 🤷 VOTE🇺🇸
From a Puerto Rican who loves the USA..., this song gets me deep. Retired US Army. Can't wait for our country to live up to it's promise. Yes, it's been a long time coming. Too long.
Thanks guys! I watched your video the first time right before the vote in 2020 and your message brought me to tears and prayers that folks would follow your encouragement. I thought of you over and over as the votes were counted in Philadelphia. And I wanted to kiss every person who maybe didn't think their vote counted in 2016, but turned out in the middle of a pandemic to vote in 2020 for change. And their vote DID MATTER!!! It mattered so much others tried to find a 101 ways to erase their vote after the fact. I'm a middle aged white woman so blessed and thankful for every young black person or person of color who decided to stand up after a year of protesting that their lives matter and vote for change. I thank God for you all. This is the song we all needed to hear this year. Change is going to come, but not without us speaking out. (Hope you guys saw the new movie "One Night in Miami" on Amazon Prime right now. It envisions one night when Sam Cooke, Muhammad Ali, James Brown & Malcolm X, hanging out and talking things through to envision change. The movie has some great music, too. I grew up listening to the Philadelphia radio stations playing Sam Cooke and other Motown musicians. Love his voice.)
Same. They could be my kids. It’s 4:45am. I keep saying ONLY ONE MORE.... needless to say, three hours later, I’m hooked. I adore these two young gentlemen. ❤️❤️
Sam Cooke had one of the most beautiful voices. So much emotion. So natural. That is what makes a singer unforgettable. So glad you listened to him. Learn all his songs.
Dr. King preached: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Y'all just keep sharing your hearts. 💙🌹
@ Melinda Pelfrey, that's not true. Uhmm, do you remember Brianna Taylor? Just sleeping in her own home where she paid rent. Did ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING!! How soon do we forget. 2020 double digits are angelic numbers. God sent His Heavenly warriors, the angels to destroy Saddam and Gommorah. Y'all better WAKE UP, cause this year, HE aint playin'. Nice music choice for the times babies. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to educate your generation on seemingly what has been forgotten. You're doing your part and WE LOVE YOU for it!!
I am 60 and have seen a lot of change in my life for the better overall. There's been some slipping in the last couple of years..but we are about to regroup. We have to love and respect everyone. Thank you guys for helping us all!
Where you see "slipping in the last couple years" I see a false media campaign fear to keep people scared so they don't open themselves up to new opportunities. Politicians love to talk and keep issues alive instead of getting results. When I see black men and women being released from prison coming home to families they thought they'd never walk freely among, I cry tears of joy with them. That is change. We have a choice this election between the side that talks but put them in prison or a side ready to listen that welcoming them with an equal seat at the table. I'm done with these fear campaigns trying to bully people into for 'being uppity', thinking for themselves and not voting like we're supposed to because of what we look like, who we love or what gender we are. I refuse to trade one closet for another. We are all free. For those who want us to be in prison within our minds so they keep power. Tell them NO at the ballot box.
me too....I am 60 and proud......born of life and seen many a struggle...down to bussing..never will forget first day at my highschool bused to in 1973.....and the white crowd was yelling at our bus...."hell no we won't go.."...cause they did not want to be bussed to our Black school...remember everytime I pass by my old high school.....I am class of 75
I love this so much. Seventy years old, still longing for change. Sam’s voice gives me chills. All his songs are wonderful but this might be my favorite. Blessings to you beautiful young men.
One of the greats! Sam Cooke was no joke. This song brings tears to my eyes. Especially since he only sang this song once live on Johnny Carson. He never sang it live again.
@Nathan Darby Leslie Odom, Jr. played Sam Cooke in the new movie One Night in Miami. He spoke about how there is no footage of the Sam Cooke singing it so basically they recreated it for the movie. He was shocked when he found out that it is gone. I heard that story years ago that the tape was no longer in existence and no one has a copy which is sad really. Would love to hear him sing it. You take care and stay safe 😷
Sam Cooke started out in a gospel group called the Soul Stirrers, please listen to everything you can find by him. One of the most soulful voices ever. Thanks for featuring this 🙏
Music was a very important part of the Civil Rights Movement !!! It really got us Good People through all the Pain and Suffering, kept us Strong , faithful and thinking Hopefully for the Better , doesn't happen overnight, its a slow process unfortunately, Patience is a Virtue !!! Voting is one part of the process and gotta keep fighting for real change and Equality for everyone !!! Classic Beautiful Song ,Very inspirational and Soulful !!! Rest in Peace Brother Sam Cooke .
If your vote didn't matter, they wouldn't be trying so hard to take it away. We are all the greatest dreams of our ancestors. It's good to see you young men catching that wisdom early. Go get it! You're making a difference.
“There is nothing more rebellious than loving each other right now” -Ziggy Marley. We can’t allow ourselves to be divided for the benefit of others. I love this reaction. Congratulations on 700k 🎉
You and others like you are the true reason our democracy survives. You are helping to give everyone a voice. Thank you for your service. Please stay safe and seriously, you are inspiring. 🌞
You both make make me so proud. I am am old woman, I remember when this song came out. Watching you young men makes me know that a change has come and will keep coming. We just got to , as they used to say back then, keep the faith.
THANK YOU TIM AND FRED FOR USING YOUR VOICE FOR SOMETHING IMPORTANT! Your voice is now 700K strong, and it's loud. I know it's probably not what you were intending when you started the channel, but your voice is powerful now. I'm proud of y'all for using it wisely.
This is his last recording before he was murdered. That's why for myself and a lot of others this such a sad but wonderful song by the great one. RIP forever. ❤💖💕🌹
Big ups to both of y’all ! Sam Cooke is one of the greatest artists to ever walk the earth. RIP to the legend. You gotta react to “Bring It On Home To Me” by him also. Instant stank face and goosebumps when the instruments start. 👏🏽
@xPositivityx bless voter suppression takes many forms. Just a few, Ppl who serve jail time for their crimes often don’t get their right to vote back once their sentence is over. In Georgia ( where I am from) legislators often try to keep voting during working hours so it’s harder for ppl who cant take time off mid day to vote, especially ppl of color. Voting stations also have closed early when they are not suppose to close until everyone in line waiting has voted. Not to mention trumps been trying to incite fear and mistrust of mail in ballot voting which has been going on since the civil war and works fine.
@@MA-zg2pz I was a mail ballot voter for a long time in California and my experience with the mail theft by local postal workers or my local postal workers abandoning their trucks made me mistrust it. Request your ballot by mail and drop it off at your voting precinct or secure drop box at your county office. Your vote is too important. Mass voting by mail is a perfect opportunity for fraud regardless of what you look like, what you earn, where you stay. That's why even Jimmy Carter warned against it as part of that bipartisan commission.
@xPositivityx bless No. When they limit voting locations or voting hours. They see the long lines every election but never increase location or time. Some places even stopped early voting even though that’s a good option for single working parents.
I hope one day Americans will have a normal voting system like the rest of us. First we don't have to register, we are registered as citizens the moment we are born and the moment we are 18 we can vote. We vote usually on the weekends, we vote mostly in the schools around the area so there isn't much of a line because everyone has a different assigned place to go and if you don't find your voting card (it's like a passport where you get stamps when you vote) you can go ON THE DAY to the office to get a new one
I was 16 when this song was famous. After the Civil Rights Movement was supposed to have been resolved back then, I didn't think we would be back in this same situation again. I hurts my heart to see all this violence and hate. Back in the 60's we also went through the Free Speech Movement that caused untold violence and we're right back in the same place in that respect too.
And thats so sad. It's a scary world now so much simpler when I was younger. I NEVER cared what color people were if u were good then u were my friend. Nowadays I'm scared for my grandkids cuz my son in law is blk and I wouldn't want anyone eles in this world to be with my baby girl and the babies are absolutely beautiful. I just hope and pray they dnt have to deal with the idiots as they grow up. And I dare someone to come at them in any kind of way cuz it will be the last time it happened. People need to get over themselves and grow the hell up.
Then Medgar, Malcolm, King. Riots. Oh my soul. I know this song touches hearts of all colors, but blacks...this song was the song of their souls. The black experience cannot be explained as much as it is felt. The song is gut wrenching. I think he was killed. Like his murdered peers, he wanted change and had the power to bring it to so many...this made him an enemy. These men were messiah types.
mom was born before civil rights and really thought by the time she graduated high school things was gonna change but nope. she had to swim at the end of the day in high school
Sam Cooke was an amazing singer. So glad you are listening to the older songs. Brings back memories of being young and playing his music on my old record player. Thanks guys!!
This song always makes me think of that Malcolm X scene, hits different watching that part. Sam Cooke was inspired by Malcolm words to write this song after he heard him say A change is gonna come!
i am so glad and proud you two young gentlemen are listening to this music because songs like this carry the history of our people. i suggest you do some reading on the genre of R&B music and the artists like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, James Brown and others. very educational and it will make you understand and appreciate how this music shaped the music you listen to today.
You two are a breath of fresh air!! I appreciate your honesty and calm demeanor (when talking), love the energy when you are really into an artist and their music!!!
Research Sam Cooke. He is one of the first Black artists who tried to start his own record label. This paved the way for Prince, Jay-Z and others. He was also a great friend of famed boxer, Muhammad Ali
The documentary on Netflix tells the story. If you want to know about the life and music of a legend, watch the doc then come on TH-cam and listen to his music. For me he is the best male singer that ever lived and I sincerely love my black music and artists. But Sam Cooke was the fist singing voice I remember from the age of 4 years old. I wept when he died and have never stopped loving him. I am not alone in this.
I love you kids. This song still hits my soul and brings tears to my eyes. My grandsons are 19 and 22 and made sure they voted. Keep up the great work!
Tim and Fred, I think that you're such a breath of fresh air and doing a great job spreadingjoy with your channel. Your positivity and interest in human kind is beautiful to witness and I wish you abundance and success going forward and with your future careers. This is the first time that I've heard the Sam Cooke version. I first heard this song on George Benson's Livin' inside your love album. He does a fabulous version - well worth a listen
I'm so pleased to hear you influential young men encouraging your fellow citizens to vote. I'm Canadian but I take the right to vote very seriously. People fought and died for us to have that right. I love your videos.
My favorite Sam Cooke is "Darling You Send Me". Don't know when that came out. My Mom listened to Sam Cooke all the time. I was born in 1967 and grew up listening to music like this. So glad I did.
I am a 50 year old white woman and I have subscribed to your channel. I love watching you guys enjoying so many songs by such varied artists. After the 2016 election I realized how much hatred and ugliness there really is in this country. White sheets have been replaced with red ball caps. Your acceptance of so many types of music makes me feel that the world can be better if we can learn to appreciate others. I want to thank you for your positive message. You have made me have hope again. Thank you.
I will be 80 in May, and you can believe I voted! Thank you two wonderful young men for what you do. I appreciate you so much! I remember Sam Cooke singing You Send Me in the fall of 1957 when I was in high school. This song is the best message for today. Thank you so much!
Salute To The Queen (Your Mother) For Raising Two Young Kings To Hear You Speak With Knowledge And Wisdom Is A Blessing And You Guys Are Relevant To The Song Because Your Making A Change 💯💯🙏🙏💪🏽
I am 69 years old I was 12 when this song was released and the older I became the more meaningful it becomes. So glad you shared your thoughts while playing this. Thx Tim and Fred. Sooo important for the youth to become and stay involved and realizing that your vote does indeed count.
No song is more appropriate for an upcoming Election Day than "A Change Is Gonna Come." Thanks for using Sam's powerful masterpiece to emphasize the power we all have to make a difference if we vote.
Voted early on Friday. Be the change you want to see in the world! Change is ONLY ever made by people grouping together and insisting on their rights so loudly, they can no longer be ignored.
I'm a 70 year old grandma who was raised on Motown, soul and marched in the 60s and still do today. Love watching you, appreciate your wisdom and so glad you give my generation's music a chance. It was a great time... and yes, Elvis was the King of rock!
You 2 just brought me to tears. Yes, get out and exercise your right to vote! So proud of your generation....2020, has not been an easy year for anyone. Keep on, keeping on.....You have brought a lot of joy to people in these crazy days.
Keep up the good work and positivity, Twins! You are making a great difference in a world that has forgotten its past and the wealth of all of its riches...especially in music.
Thank you for calling on everyone to go vote! It is the defining characteristic of a Democracy! Mass respect for you two, keep doing what you’ve been doing! Sam Cooke is a god!
And they share a birthday (Jan 22) - along with one of my other favorites, the late Michael Hutchence. Listen to the song Good Times sung by both Sam Cooke and Steve Perry, the similarity is uncanny.
I love Fred for his quiet subtleties and also his cute little singing makes me smile each time. And I love Tim for his wisdom beyond his years!! Love you both and thanks for featuring this song on the eve of the election!! BLM and I am hoping a change is gonna come!! Peace and Love!
One of my absolute favorite songs (and singers) of ALL time. I love seeing you guys appreciate it, and I appreciate you working to get out the vote. Please keep up the good work. 💙
"A Change is gonna come..." Thinking of you all during election time in the USA... Wishing you all the absolute best outcome ❤️ peace, love and equality for all. Sending love from Melbourne as we start coming out of Stage 4 lockdown. Great job guys xxx
Thx. We are in a friggin mess. As you well know. January 20, we're going to bring the moving van up and put whatever this excuse of a president is in the back, we're gonna lock the door and drive him away. We hope. And then we're gonna let President Biden and Jill and their two German Shepherd bounce into the White House and we're going to try to get past all of the naysayers and bullshit grifters and get this country back on track. Please believe in us. We believe in us but we need you to believe in us also. We are all brothers and sisters in this mess. Peace.. Gail in Central Florida. Saturday, November 14, 2020.
“Believe in something or fall for everything”
Your vote matters!
YES 💙❤️💙❤️💙
Good advice
Amen preach
Alan Jackson
Absolute props! USE your voice! 🌟🌟🌟💯
So smart way beyond their years
A true anthem of the Civil Rights movement and still so important today.
Vote! People have given their lives so all of us can have a say. VOTE YA'LL!
@xPositivityx bless get off this page. You need to be educated.
xPositivityx bless Start pointing fingers, and you’ve got four pointing back at you. What are you spreading today? Blame or love? Come on. If you love your country, you must love its people and stand up for those that are oppressed. Stop trying to place blame on the powerless. That’s not what America is supposed to be about. “A riot is the voice of the unheard.” When oppressed people don’t have a voice, what choice do they have? Stop saying “you people.” That’s disgusting. It’s ALL of us in this together. It’s no wonder we have 4% of the world’s population and 20% of the world’s Covid deaths when we are this divided. Leadership is the problem, and I’ll say this, it’s a problem on both sides. But there’s one side that speaks unity and one side who welcomes the votes of haters and racists and turns a blind eye to violence against others. We need to heal. Get on the train or get out of the way with your negativity.
@xPositivityx bless wtf you talking about? I’ll debate you. I’ll take you back 60 years and show you what this country is about.
xPositivityx bless 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
San Cooke got pulled over in a traffic stop and told the cop he was a singer. The cop said he never heard of him. Sam said “Ask your wife. She’ll know who I am.” 💚 Truth!
That's gangster!
78 yo white woman here. Tears in my eyes.
@@intricatelytangled My sentiments exactly❤😍📣
Ask your wife 😂😂
Ask yo wife... 🤣
I cried when Sam Cooke said that it’s too hard living but he’s afraid to die because he does not know what’s up there! Sadly he was killed so young...may his soul Rest In Peace .
That line breaks my heart every time.
@@kendravarney6581 He was very inspirational when he was here. We lost a true brother. I remember the day he was killed. Everyone was crying in the streets.
Me too
Me too.
me too😪😢
I'm a 38 year old white guy and I can't ever listen to this song without crying
Right, it touches your Heart and Soul....Beautiful Song..
62 year old white guy and I have to say the same thing.
Ditto. X100.
This, Aretha and more recently Leela James and of course even more recently Jennifer Hudson
Ya know!? I call it that Brown Liquor music...you are in danger of shedding a few tears!😂😂 For no apparent reason. Been there Brother.
You two are quite possibly the greatest thing to happen in 2020.
These two and Sarah Cooper and the skateboard Cran-Raspberry guy. Love them all.
Agreed! So full of positivity, spreading it around like candy.
You both put a smile on my face whenever I watch your videos. Young fresh eyes watching music we grew up on!!!
Back when Sam was young, it was illegal for inter-racial relationships!
@@janeternst6674 yes it was
I’m so proud of you guys for spreading the word on how important it is to vote. Every citizen of this country deserves to have a say in how our country operates. Voting is one way we can do that.
I wish I was as smart as you guys at your age.. 💜❤️
How is it important to vote when the people we vote for is corrupt. People call me a conspiracy theorists but the people you vote for don't run your country they are run by higher up people...facts100%
It is OUR DEMOCRACY! VOTE🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
@@danbyrnejr2122 America is not a democracy it is a Constitutional Republic.
@@steveetienne it’s a Twitter slogan that was trending. I couldn’t decide between Democracy and Republic, but since the majority don’t know the difference I went with the slogan rather than the more accurate Republic. What can I say, it’s an election 🤷 VOTE🇺🇸
From a Puerto Rican who loves the USA..., this song gets me deep. Retired US Army. Can't wait for our country to live up to it's promise. Yes, it's been a long time coming. Too long.
🫡🫡🫡 we appreciate you brother..
Same Cooke's voice...unmatched. So much soul, pain, power, talent. No one will ever come close to his vocals.
Ya'll are So Smart - Knowing the importance of Voting and Loving Sam Cooke......Fantastic........
Thanks guys! I watched your video the first time right before the vote in 2020 and your message brought me to tears and prayers that folks would follow your encouragement. I thought of you over and over as the votes were counted in Philadelphia. And I wanted to kiss every person who maybe didn't think their vote counted in 2016, but turned out in the middle of a pandemic to vote in 2020 for change. And their vote DID MATTER!!! It mattered so much others tried to find a 101 ways to erase their vote after the fact. I'm a middle aged white woman so blessed and thankful for every young black person or person of color who decided to stand up after a year of protesting that their lives matter and vote for change. I thank God for you all. This is the song we all needed to hear this year. Change is going to come, but not without us speaking out. (Hope you guys saw the new movie "One Night in Miami" on Amazon Prime right now. It envisions one night when Sam Cooke, Muhammad Ali, James Brown & Malcolm X, hanging out and talking things through to envision change. The movie has some great music, too. I grew up listening to the Philadelphia radio stations playing Sam Cooke and other Motown musicians. Love his voice.)
Im 50 and im listening to two young men being passionate about voting. I hope this generation can save this wonderful country.
I’m inspired and hope is returning. Love these young people. Voting people.
Same. They could be my kids. It’s 4:45am. I keep saying ONLY ONE MORE.... needless to say, three hours later, I’m hooked. I adore these two young gentlemen. ❤️❤️
Same here I'm 52 1/2 listening to these positive wise young bros 👍
I turned 72 yesterday. Love the music and the twins. ❤️
I think they will...
Sam Cooke: quite possibly the greatest singer of all time. My favorite artist.
Sam Cooke had one of the most beautiful voices. So much emotion. So natural. That is what makes a singer unforgettable. So glad you listened to him. Learn all his songs.
Canadians are watching. We are with you. We know you will use your power and vote!
A change gonna come.
Thanks from an American in the UK worried about my country and praying for Biden-Harris tomorrow.
Dr. King preached: “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Y'all just keep sharing your hearts. 💙🌹
Amen!
Well said!
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Dr. King was right! Look at the last 4 years. Let us be the light Nov 4 and vote with love to drive out hate that has been multiplying.
Correct x
The late, great Sam Cooke. Tragically taken before his time; he had so much more to give the world. And, thank you for encouraging the vote!
"What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.
People died, got bit by dogs and hosed down with water hoses like animals. YOU BETTER VOTE! YOU OWE IT TO THEM!!
And that’s a fact!!
@ Melinda Pelfrey, that's not true. Uhmm, do you remember Brianna Taylor? Just sleeping in her own home where she paid rent. Did ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING!! How soon do we forget. 2020 double digits are angelic numbers. God sent His Heavenly warriors, the angels to destroy Saddam and Gommorah. Y'all better WAKE UP, cause this year, HE aint playin'. Nice music choice for the times babies. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to educate your generation on seemingly what has been forgotten. You're doing your part and WE LOVE YOU for it!!
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@Denise G. 💙💙💙💙
I am 60 and have seen a lot of change in my life for the better overall. There's been some slipping in the last couple of years..but we are about to regroup. We have to love and respect everyone. Thank you guys for helping us all!
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Where you see "slipping in the last couple years" I see a false media campaign fear to keep people scared so they don't open themselves up to new opportunities. Politicians love to talk and keep issues alive instead of getting results. When I see black men and women being released from prison coming home to families they thought they'd never walk freely among, I cry tears of joy with them. That is change. We have a choice this election between the side that talks but put them in prison or a side ready to listen that welcoming them with an equal seat at the table. I'm done with these fear campaigns trying to bully people into for 'being uppity', thinking for themselves and not voting like we're supposed to because of what we look like, who we love or what gender we are. I refuse to trade one closet for another. We are all free. For those who want us to be in prison within our minds so they keep power. Tell them NO at the ballot box.
me too....I am 60 and proud......born of life and seen many a struggle...down to bussing..never will forget first day at my highschool bused to in 1973.....and the white crowd was yelling at our bus...."hell no we won't go.."...cause they did not want to be bussed to our Black school...remember everytime I pass by my old high school.....I am class of 75
I love this so much. Seventy years old, still longing for change. Sam’s voice gives me chills. All his songs are wonderful but this might be my favorite. Blessings to you beautiful young men.
He sang this song from his Soul. I be ready. To cry every time I hear it! Exactly what him and others in that day were fighting for!
One of the greats! Sam Cooke was no joke. This song brings tears to my eyes. Especially since he only sang this song once live on Johnny Carson. He never sang it live again.
Wow! Good information
@Nathan Darby Leslie Odom, Jr. played Sam Cooke in the new movie One Night in Miami. He spoke about how there is no footage of the Sam Cooke singing it so basically they recreated it for the movie. He was shocked when he found out that it is gone. I heard that story years ago that the tape was no longer in existence and no one has a copy which is sad really. Would love to hear him sing it. You take care and stay safe 😷
@@melissa2688 ,,
“A Long Time Coming, Change is Gonna Come!” Please Vote!! RIP John Lewis “Freedom Rider” 1940-2020 ❤️🤍💙
The change is already here, time for the next steps... #blexit #walkaway
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Yes! ❤️
God rest his soul. Hope he is watching over us. We need to vote just for him and the sacrifices he made for us.
This song just transports you to a different place. I don't think any song has ever been song with more soul and passion
It will always be a testament to the heart/experience/pain/love/pride/hope of black people.
If you can't say your day is great..say "I'm hopeful". Being hopeful is a choice. ❤️
I guess you never heard Seal's version...
@@talkblacktv I have but for me there's no comparison. I like Seal but Sam Cooke is in a different league entirely especially with this song.
@@timhigbie7245 I must say, I do agree💯 but check out this guy in the subway sing it th-cam.com/video/AKx9Z1MNuaI/w-d-xo.html
Sam Cooke started out in a gospel group called the Soul Stirrers, please listen to everything you can find by him. One of the most soulful voices ever. Thanks for featuring this 🙏
I found some Soul Stirrers cds. So amazing.
I have everything I could find on sam cooke. I started when I was six years old, now i' m 74 years old. Sam cooke is the king of soul.
Music was a very important part of the Civil Rights Movement !!! It really got us Good People through all the Pain and Suffering, kept us Strong , faithful and thinking Hopefully for the Better , doesn't happen overnight, its a slow process unfortunately, Patience is a Virtue !!! Voting is one part of the process and gotta keep fighting for real change and Equality for everyone !!! Classic Beautiful Song ,Very inspirational and Soulful !!! Rest in Peace Brother Sam Cooke .
If your vote didn't matter, they wouldn't be trying so hard to take it away. We are all the greatest dreams of our ancestors. It's good to see you young men catching that wisdom early. Go get it! You're making a difference.
INDEED
say it ...say it.....
I’m so proud y’all youngins out here influencing people to vote. Lift eachother up 💪🏾💯
My heart and soul is happy! Thank you for listening to the late great Sam Cooke! Your reactions, loved it! God Bless you both❤️❤️
“There is nothing more rebellious than loving each other right now” -Ziggy Marley. We can’t allow ourselves to be divided for the benefit of others. I love this reaction. Congratulations on 700k 🎉
You guys impress me everytime I listen to you.
God's truth.
I'm 64 and this song still hits home today. And yes, we all need to vote. Im working at the voting polls Nov 3rd. Thanks guys!! Love your channel❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the risk you're taking. Praying for the safety of ALL poll workers Tuesday.
Stay safe at the polls...mask up/sanitize. Thanks for serving the voters and the people in your community.
You and others like you are the true reason our democracy survives. You are helping to give everyone a voice. Thank you for your service. Please stay safe and seriously, you are inspiring. 🌞
Please be safe.
Lisa Durbin Thank you and be safe!
To hear you two kids talking about voting and bringing awareness to how inportant that is, fills me with hope because you the future.
Another great one by Sam Cooke is “You Send Me”. My mother still has the record from the 1950s!
Yes, but this one is transcendant.
You both make make me so proud. I am am old woman, I remember when this song came out. Watching you young men makes me know that a change has come and will keep coming. We just got to , as they used to say back then, keep the faith.
THANK YOU TIM AND FRED FOR USING YOUR VOICE FOR SOMETHING IMPORTANT! Your voice is now 700K strong, and it's loud. I know it's probably not what you were intending when you started the channel, but your voice is powerful now. I'm proud of y'all for using it wisely.
Music can unify all of us . I just love your reactions and your passion and the example you set ! Best song ever . Keep up the great work !
This song always makes me feel like crying. It's such a lovely, painfully poignant sentiment. Wonderful to see y'all react to this.
Goosebumps every time I hear this one
Voting: Preach guys!!! So true!!
This is his last recording before he was murdered. That's why for myself and a lot of others this such a sad but wonderful song by the great one. RIP forever. ❤💖💕🌹
Like he was destined to sing THAT song.
This song always makes me tear up. Every. Single. Time
That's because he was telling that he knew he was a true Israelite,
OMG I did not know he was murdered. Geeessshhh
These 2 give powerful messages for their age.
@@indirussell7083 hallelujah ahchwath 💙
Sam Cooke was one of the best artists of all time
That song is so profound, brings tears to my eyes. I njoy your song choices.
They don't make 'em like this anymore! Goose bumps for days!!!! Very happy about your "Go Vote" message.
“What you speak is what you live, what you’re around is what you become”
Damn
This song and “You Send Me” are my top fav Sam Cooke songs ☺️ and Chain Gang is totally classic ❤️
Big ups to both of y’all ! Sam Cooke is one of the greatest artists to ever walk the earth. RIP to the legend. You gotta react to “Bring It On Home To Me” by him also. Instant stank face and goosebumps when the instruments start. 👏🏽
Yes! Bring It On Home To Me!
He was my mother's favorite singer! And I love him too. I was 13 when this song came out, but I realized what a strong message it was sending.
"We have to lift each other up." Hallelujah! Bless you for using your voices and influence for positive change rather than tearing others down.
If our vote didn’t matter, why would they try so hard to stop us from voting? We have the power. We have to use it.
@xPositivityx bless voter suppression takes many forms. Just a few, Ppl who serve jail time for their crimes often don’t get their right to vote back once their sentence is over. In Georgia ( where I am from) legislators often try to keep voting during working hours so it’s harder for ppl who cant take time off mid day to vote, especially ppl of color. Voting stations also have closed early when they are not suppose to close until everyone in line waiting has voted. Not to mention trumps been trying to incite fear and mistrust of mail in ballot voting which has been going on since the civil war and works fine.
@@MA-zg2pz I was a mail ballot voter for a long time in California and my experience with the mail theft by local postal workers or my local postal workers abandoning their trucks made me mistrust it. Request your ballot by mail and drop it off at your voting precinct or secure drop box at your county office. Your vote is too important. Mass voting by mail is a perfect opportunity for fraud regardless of what you look like, what you earn, where you stay. That's why even Jimmy Carter warned against it as part of that bipartisan commission.
That is exactly their concern
@xPositivityx bless No. When they limit voting locations or voting hours. They see the long lines every election but never increase location or time. Some places even stopped early voting even though that’s a good option for single working parents.
I hope one day Americans will have a normal voting system like the rest of us.
First we don't have to register, we are registered as citizens the moment we are born and the moment we are 18 we can vote. We vote usually on the weekends, we vote mostly in the schools around the area so there isn't much of a line because everyone has a different assigned place to go and if you don't find your voting card (it's like a passport where you get stamps when you vote) you can go ON THE DAY to the office to get a new one
22?! I thought these young men were like 15...they’re adorable😆
Honestly, this is one of my favorites!! ❤️🇺🇲
Such wise, wise, wise, young men both of you are. We need so many more people like you. You deserve every bit of success .
I was 16 when this song was famous. After the Civil Rights Movement was supposed to have been resolved back then, I didn't think we would be back in this same situation again. I hurts my heart to see all this violence and hate. Back in the 60's we also went through the Free Speech Movement that caused untold violence and we're right back in the same place in that respect too.
And thats so sad. It's a scary world now so much simpler when I was younger. I NEVER cared what color people were if u were good then u were my friend. Nowadays I'm scared for my grandkids cuz my son in law is blk and I wouldn't want anyone eles in this world to be with my baby girl and the babies are absolutely beautiful. I just hope and pray they dnt have to deal with the idiots as they grow up. And I dare someone to come at them in any kind of way cuz it will be the last time it happened. People need to get over themselves and grow the hell up.
Amen wonderful song love one another always
Then Medgar, Malcolm, King. Riots. Oh my soul. I know this song touches hearts of all colors, but blacks...this song was the song of their souls. The black experience cannot be explained as much as it is felt. The song is gut wrenching. I think he was killed. Like his murdered peers, he wanted change and had the power to bring it to so many...this made him an enemy. These men were messiah types.
We learned many lessons and had so much hope! What the hell!?! “Teach your children well!”
mom was born before civil rights and really thought by the time she graduated high school things was gonna change but nope. she had to swim at the end of the day in high school
Sam Cooke was an amazing singer. So glad you are listening to the older songs. Brings back memories of being young and playing his music on my old record player. Thanks guys!!
Steve Perry said that one of his earliest influences was Sam Cooke. He heard "Cupid" in the radio when he was a kid. It turned him on to music.
That makes total sense! Steve has that passionate wail as well...🎙🎶👊
Sam Cooke is the world
Yes ❤
Yes!! ❤
This song always makes me think of that Malcolm X scene, hits different watching that part. Sam Cooke was inspired by Malcolm words to write this song after he heard him say A change is gonna come!
I love that scene
@@rainhenry1 Me too! Powerful!
This song has been covered a million times by some great artists but no one, no one can beat Sam Cooke!
Literally the only thing that made me smile this year...you adorable guys
I am so inspired to hear two young men like yourselves encouraging people to vote. Your vote is your voice, more than ever now.
You two are a “breath of fresh air”. Your mama raised you right. Stay together keep doing what your doing. Blessings!!!!!!
i am so glad and proud you two young gentlemen are listening to this music because songs like this carry the history of our people. i suggest you do some reading on the genre of R&B music and the artists like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, James Brown and others. very educational and it will make you understand and appreciate how this music shaped the music you listen to today.
You two are a breath of fresh air!! I appreciate your honesty and calm demeanor (when talking), love the energy when you are really into an artist and their music!!!
Research Sam Cooke. He is one of the first Black artists who tried to start his own record label. This paved the way for Prince, Jay-Z and others. He was also a great friend of famed boxer, Muhammad Ali
The documentary on Netflix tells the story. If you want to know about the life and music of a legend, watch the doc then come on TH-cam and listen to his music. For me he is the best male singer that ever lived and I sincerely love my black music and artists. But Sam Cooke was the fist singing voice I remember from the age of 4 years old. I wept when he died and have never stopped loving him. I am not alone in this.
The Gloria Ladson Billings commented on your post. This is major guys! #EducationIcon
You 2 boys have gotten people off their couch to vote and that is something! You 2 are the best. 💙❤️☀️🌈💕
I love how y'all can feel the history, struggle and magnitude of this song.
I love you kids. This song still hits my soul and brings tears to my eyes. My grandsons are 19 and 22 and made sure they voted. Keep up the great work!
Tim and Fred, I think that you're such a breath of fresh air and doing a great job spreadingjoy with your channel. Your positivity and interest in human kind is beautiful to witness and I wish you abundance and success going forward and with your future careers.
This is the first time that I've heard the Sam Cooke version. I first heard this song on George Benson's Livin' inside your love album. He does a fabulous version - well worth a listen
Thanks we appreciate it the kind words and wish the same for you ☺️‼️
@@TwinsthenewTrend Thanks for telling people to vote. I love you guys!
My dad used to play Sam Cooke when I was a little girl. He loved him, The Impressions and Dionne Warwick! I love you guys!!!❤
@@TwinsthenewTrend Wonderful Outlook on Life! On the road to 1M and beyond! GODSPEED!
I'm so pleased to hear you influential young men encouraging your fellow citizens to vote. I'm Canadian but I take the right to vote very seriously. People fought and died for us to have that right. I love your videos.
My favorite Sam Cooke is "Darling You Send Me". Don't know when that came out. My Mom listened to Sam Cooke all the time. I was born in 1967 and grew up listening to music like this. So glad I did.
Yes! Love hearing young people participating in the vote!!
Every time I hear Sam Cooke, I feel like he's touched my heart.
"We gotta stop bringing each other down and start lifting each other up...." - Tim Williams 🙏💕🙌
You two DID manifest this! God Bless.
TwinsTheNewTrend: You two are phenomenal ❤️
"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything" - Alexander Hamilton
I am a 50 year old white woman and I have subscribed to your channel. I love watching you guys enjoying so many songs by such varied artists. After the 2016 election I realized how much hatred and ugliness there really is in this country. White sheets have been replaced with red ball caps. Your acceptance of so many types of music makes me feel that the world can be better if we can learn to appreciate others. I want to thank you for your positive message. You have made me have hope again. Thank you.
One of the all time greatest songs EVER‼️
This song is FANTADTIC & SO POWERFUL! Gives me chills whenever I hear it!
The first time I saw this reaction, I cried. Your country was on the precipice of change. You guys are the real deal.
I will be 80 in May, and you can believe I voted! Thank you two wonderful young men for what you do. I appreciate you so much! I remember Sam Cooke singing You Send Me in the fall of 1957 when I was in high school. This song is the best message for today. Thank you so much!
Salute To The Queen (Your Mother) For Raising Two Young Kings To Hear You Speak With Knowledge And Wisdom Is A Blessing And You Guys Are Relevant To The Song Because Your Making A Change 💯💯🙏🙏💪🏽
You need to give these boys the credit. You seriously do. They deserve all the credit.
@@ardelld1 absolutely 👍👍
I am 69 years old I was 12 when this song was released and the older I became the more meaningful it becomes. So glad you shared your thoughts while playing this. Thx Tim and Fred. Sooo important for the youth to become and stay involved and realizing that your vote does indeed count.
Thank you for this post.
Tim really feels the music the words Fred is layed back. I love yall
No song is more appropriate for an upcoming Election Day than "A Change Is Gonna Come." Thanks for using Sam's powerful masterpiece to emphasize the power we all have to make a difference if we vote.
Prayers! We got this!
Voted early on Friday. Be the change you want to see in the world! Change is ONLY ever made by people grouping together and insisting on their rights so loudly, they can no longer be ignored.
Some change comes from voting. That's why we do it.
Great song, makes me cry. Soul to the heart. You two are such a delight. Keep shining.
I'm a 70 year old grandma who was raised on Motown, soul and marched in the 60s and still do today. Love watching you, appreciate your wisdom and so glad you give my generation's music a chance. It was a great time... and yes, Elvis was the King of rock!
Hey Grandma.
This song is poignant, even 50+ years later.
GO Vote❤️💙
You guys are everything this world needs in 2020❤️💙☀️🌈
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You 2 just brought me to tears. Yes, get out and exercise your right to vote! So proud of your generation....2020, has not been an easy year for anyone. Keep on, keeping on.....You have brought a lot of joy to people in these crazy days.
Keep up the good work and positivity, Twins! You are making a great difference in a world that has forgotten its past and the wealth of all of its riches...especially in music.
Thank you for calling on everyone to go vote! It is the defining characteristic of a Democracy! Mass respect for you two, keep doing what you’ve been doing! Sam Cooke is a god!
Steve Perry from Journey studied Sam Cooke when he was young. You can hear some of these techniques when you listen to Steve Perry.
And they share a birthday (Jan 22) - along with one of my other favorites, the late Michael Hutchence. Listen to the song Good Times sung by both Sam Cooke and Steve Perry, the similarity is uncanny.
WOW! Didn't know that. I definitely hear the similarities in vocal techniques and ranges!
I never knew that but that was Iike a lightbulb. So similar. Thanks!
Never knew that! Totally hear the similarities now!
He sounds just like him on “Oh Sherrie”
I love Fred for his quiet subtleties and also his cute little singing makes me smile each time. And I love Tim for his wisdom beyond his years!! Love you both and thanks for featuring this song on the eve of the election!! BLM and I am hoping a change is gonna come!! Peace and Love!
Agree!
We won. Thank the lord!
Great timing guys 😍
Fred ad Tim are a national treasure. We lost someone when we lost Sam Cook.
Brings me to tears. Every.Single.Time 😭
Oh babies I love you so much. You make me feel of days gone bye. Hope is in you & yours love you to the moon & beyond!
Tim and Fred, you’re wise beyond your years. ❤️
Sam Cooke's voice does something to me 💗💗💗 Bring it on Home to Me is my fave
One of my absolute favorite songs (and singers) of ALL time. I love seeing you guys appreciate it, and I appreciate you working to get out the vote. Please keep up the good work. 💙
People bled AND died for the right to "exercise their franchise!"
"A Change is gonna come..." Thinking of you all during election time in the USA... Wishing you all the absolute best outcome ❤️ peace, love and equality for all. Sending love from Melbourne as we start coming out of Stage 4 lockdown. Great job guys xxx
Thx. We are in a friggin mess. As you well know. January 20, we're going to bring the moving van up and put whatever this excuse of a president is in the back, we're gonna lock the door and drive him away. We hope. And then we're gonna let President Biden and Jill and their two German Shepherd bounce into the White House and we're going to try to get past all of the naysayers and bullshit grifters and get this country back on track. Please believe in us. We believe in us but we need you to believe in us also. We are all brothers and sisters in this mess. Peace.. Gail in Central Florida. Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Oh, yes it will ❤️ And thank you for voting!! Young people are the change we all need 🙏