A Change

The story behind

This piece, *A Change Is Gonna Come*, with its duration of 4 minutes and 15 seconds, draws from the profound voice of Aretha Louise Franklin, a figure who emerged in Memphis in 1942. Known as both "Lady Soul" and "Queen of Soul," her influence on modern music is undeniable. In the mid-60s, she established herself as a soul star, and her music became a vehicle for the defense of racial rights and female liberation in the United States. Her legacy is so powerful that in 1987 she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The recording of *A Change Is Gonna Come* was produced by Jerry Wexler. Franklin's impact is such that Rolling Stone magazine has ranked her as the number one singer on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers and the ninth best artist on its list of 100 Greatest Artists.