Long Time Coming (MP3s)
"It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America."
— President-Elect Obama
In case you missed WFMU's election day "coverage" yesterday with our Electile Dysfunction '08 streaming Webcast, be sure to listen to the archives for some superlative programming. For my part, I filled the 6-7am hour with 14 consecutive versions of Sam Cooke's (now blessedly outdated) anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come." You can go here to access the entire hour, or just click on each individual song (Mp3s below):
Otis Redding | Bob Dylan | Aloe Blacc | Baby Huey & the Babysitters | The Gits
Ken Parker | Gavin DeGraw | Aaron Neville | Aretha Franklin
Well that's it, comrade Irwin. I've contacted the new Homosocialist Party Boss, and your new gay husband will be Joe the Plumber. I couldn't get you a spot on the Arugula Combine Farm, so you'll be drilling for Lattes off the coast of Alaska. Sarah Palin will be your warden. So it all worked out in the end, huh?
Posted by: K | November 05, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Kenny G's Chocolate City loop is just what the Dr.(Funkenstein) ordered.
Posted by: tristero | November 05, 2008 at 01:25 PM
I think I still like the Sam Cooke version the best.
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Posted by: Subservient Experiment | November 05, 2008 at 01:31 PM
The Band did an incredible version on Moodog Matinee
Posted by: kah3sav | November 05, 2008 at 01:53 PM
nice collection of versions
Posted by: gaston monescu | November 05, 2008 at 02:12 PM
A great man, a great time is coming~
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Posted by: webhosting | November 06, 2008 at 03:06 AM
Al Green at The R&R Hall of Fame concert.
Posted by: | November 06, 2008 at 12:06 PM
The title of the Aloe Blacc version of that track is "Long Time Coming"... seems funny that a radio station wouldn't get that right.
Posted by: Marcus | November 06, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Hilarious.
Posted by: Aurelius | November 06, 2008 at 05:17 PM
What about CSNY's "Long Time Gone"? "don't, no, don't now try to get yourself elected...If you do you had better cut your hair." :D
Posted by: Blue and Wonder | November 07, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Is that Cowboy Curtis on the left?
Posted by: Dale | November 07, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Of course, Sam's is the best, but Otis' is right up there. Regardless, this is a great show and a great tribute to a historic event. I haven't been able to get this song out of my head since last Tuesday. Now, I can't get 15 versions out of my head. Thanks!!!
Posted by: Shane L. | November 10, 2008 at 10:19 PM
The Chicago House artist Paul Johnson samples the original Sam Cooke version on this record:
http://www.discogs.com/release/1933
And it's surprisingly effective.
Posted by: kent | November 11, 2008 at 01:50 PM
great song,
unfortunate president.
over half the country's hypnotized
Posted by: archer | November 12, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Holy crap I made this mix two summers ago, after becoming obsessed with this song. You have a few versions I haven't heard! Nice job.
Posted by: ravenmocker | November 26, 2008 at 03:47 AM