Word Origin and History for persevere Expand. v. mid-14c., from Old French perseverer continue, persevere, endure and directly from Latin perseverare continue steadfastly, persist, from persevereus very strict, earnest, from per- very (see per) + severus strict (see severity).
Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Â« Back to Songs. Released in 1954...This next song was written by songwriting giant Jesse Stone who also penned The Drifterâs first release, âMoney Honeyâ. It went #1 R&B and although it didnât make it big on Pop...it did create a legend.
 A Change Is Gonna Come  is a song by American recording artist Sam Cooke, released on December 22, 1964 by RCA Victor.Produced by Hugo & Luigi and arranged and conducted by Rene RenÃ©, hall the song was The-b side  To . shake Change Is Gonna Come was recorded on November 11, 1964 at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California. The engineer present was Wally Heider, and the session was conducted and arranged by Rene RenÃ©. Hall the musicians also Recorded falling In love the same. day