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This song was written in 1963 as a call for change regarding the segregation in the U.S. Though Sam Cooke was known for his upbeat pop songs at the time, after being kicked out of a Holiday Inn due to the colour of his skin, he was compelled to write a song that addressed this serious issue in his life. As well as speaking about his hardships, the purpose of the song is to show his continuing hope that a change will come. Through personal stories and figurative language, Sam Cooke demonstrated the struggled many African Americans faced at the time due to segregation and racism.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:38:41 +0000

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