Reflection on Blues song “Mean Old World.”

Sam Cooke's transformation of the song strikes me most due to how well he articulates the theme and composure in a lovely tone to listen to and easy to follow the beats. This articulation makes the song more expressive with a clear transition from one verse to another.

In comparison to Little Walter, Eric Clapton and Duane Allman, and Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke’s version of the song uses a beat and flow that is more memorable. In his song's transformation, he uses a slow beat with fewer instrumental with an effective combination of vocals. First, instrumental are memorable because they are simple and effectively playout well in that song genre “blues songs.” Secondly, Sam Cooke’s vocals play out well with the beats' flow, making it a perfect combination to spark both feeling...