Day 1: Music
One of Tupac Shakur's most popular songs is "Changes", but did you know that the chorus and melody of the song comes from a Bruce Hornsby song titled, "The Way It Is"? It's understandable if you didn't know this about the song or even know who Bruce Hornsby is, but know that you do, let's observe the similarities and differences between the two songs. Oh yeah, and Bruce Hornsby was once a keyboard player for the Grateful Dead and was also a successful pop artist of the 1980s. Anyway, its important to recognize that the songs are actually quite similar. They deal with the same core issues; poverty, violence, ignorance and intolerance towards those who are less fortunate. 
Undoubtedly, Tupac Shakur was aware of the song's content and used this as a starting point for his own song. While recognizing the songs similarities, we must also consider that clear differences in the sound, content and overall message that is being conveyed.
After listening to the two songs and comparing/contrasting the lyrics, please fill out the venn diagram to help you map out your ideas. Then write a 250-500 word response that illuminates the similarities and differences between the two songs. HAVE FUN!
Tupac Shakur - Changes
