Al Green with "A Change Is Gonna Come". "A Change Is Gonna Come" is a soul and gospel classic originally written and performed by Sam Cooke in 1964. The song became an anthem for the civil rights movement, capturing the struggles and hopes of African Americans during a turbulent time in history. Al Green, a legendary soul singer in his own right, has performed memorable renditions of "A Change Is Gonna Come" throughout his career. Green's interpretation of the song is marked by his distinctive v