Thank You, Sam Cooke
February 22, 2008 | 13 Safar 1429

Brother Cooke’s voice has given me so much comfort at a time in my life where I’ve never felt so much pain. Pain enough to make one question one’s beliefs [in my case, question but not change :) ]. Thank you, Sam Cooke. God rest your soul.

I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh and just like the river I’ve been running ever since
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

It’s been too hard living but I’m afraid to die
Cause I don’t know what’s up there beyond the sky
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

I go to the movie and I go downtown
somebody keep telling me don’t hang around
It’s been a long, a long time coming

But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

Then I go to my brother
And I say brother help me please
But he winds up knocking me
Back down on my knees

Ohhhhhhhhh…..

There been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long
But now I think I’m able to carry on
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

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7 Responses to “Thank You, Sam Cooke”

  1. Irisiblue Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 4:50 am

    sad post -hope you feel brighter soon

  2. BM Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 am

    Love this song. One of the most moving scenes from Spike Lee’s Malcolm X was when this was played as he was making his way to the auditorium where he would be murdered.

    Pray Allah relieves your pain brother.

  3. Erik Greene Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    My uncle has touched so many lives over the course of the last 40+ years, Manrilla, but it still warms my heart to hear personal stories like yours. I’m sure Brother Cooke is grateful as well.

    Erik Greene
    Author, “Our Uncle Sam: The Sam Cooke Story From His Family’s Perspective”
    http://www.OurUncleSam.com

  4. Marc Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Erik - thank you so much for posting a comment. It is a great honor to hear from a family member of Mr. Cooke. As you have stated and are far better acquainted with the effect that his voice and presence had on so many, I can testify that only God could touch a man and give him that talent. I am so grateful for his music, as I have recently had major back surgery. Part of my coping has been your uncle’s music. He was truly a blessed man. Many, many thanks and my best to your family.

    Marc Manley

  5. Marc Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    Brother Majnun [a.k.a., Rhyme & Reason!] - salaams and thank you. Yes, that was a heavy scene and I often think of both Malcolm and Martin with that song. It’s also a song that’s brought me a lot of comfort. I’ll be digging into your blog soon.

    Salaams - may Allah preserve you.

  6. Marc Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Iris,

    Salaams. And thank you. You’re always so kind me!! It really helps to see little things like that. May Allah reward your kindness.

    Salaams,

  7. NIN Says:
    February 24th, 2008 at 2:36 am

    I second everyone else’s sentiments Marc. May Allah indeed give you ease. Ameen

    I firmly believe that He will for you inspire in me and many others true empathy and care for your well being.

    Warmest Regards

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