Around 2001 i went to a Tina Turner concert. Joe Cocker was opening for her. As an old white guy i was certainly in the minority in that crowd. Let me tell you, by the time Joe finished his set and all the encores, there were a lot of black folks that became Joe Cocker. This was cool: Joe's last song was With A Little Help. He had several female backup singers for that song. Halfway through one of the backup singers stepped forward and joined Joe Cocker. It was Tina Turner! The next chorus Joe stepped back and Tina finished The Letter and went right into her portion of the concert with Joe as a backup. It was a seamless transition. Coolest ever!
Had the privilege of seeing him in a club in the 80 s he was authentic Blues master with great musicians. That man adored music and gave us everything he had
This is a great version of this song by Joe Cocker in 1970. The original is by The Box Tops. You may want to check it out too. They were an American rock band formed in 1967 & are considered a major blue-eyed soul group of the period. They are best known for the hits "The Letter", "Cry Like A Baby" & "Soul Deep".
The live version has some crazy energy. You can feel the desperation of wanting to get home. Originally by the Box Tops with their own legendary lead singer
There's another live version of this from their Mad Dogs & Englishmen Tour that's just as good if not better. Arranged by the great Leon Russell (piano).
There's a live video of this song you should checkout. Incredible. Also check out Leon Russell songs. He has a raspy and unique voice. I recommend Tightrope & Lady Blue.
RICHARD CRANIUM HERE HAS NO CLUE WHAT SO EVER , HE THINKS HE'S AN EXPERT ABOUT MUSIC AND EVERY SONG HE PLAYS IS A RECORD .. EXAMPLE I LOVE WHAT THEY DID ON THIS RECORD , IT'S NEVER REFERRED TO A SONG ...NEVER ..AN ARTIST WILL HAVE 1 ALBUM ONLY , BUT SAYS THE 3 3 RECORDS HE HEARD HE WOULD BUY LOL AND NONE WERE RELEASED AS 45 SINGLES... RICHARD CRANIUM ..
Brother D - I hate to be a one-note Nancy, but the first white man with soul that you listened to was Elvis. Joe was an incredible talent with a one of a kind voice, but he'd never have gotten anywhere without EP leading the way.
To reinforce that, if anyone hasn't watched the Elvis biopic with Austin Butler from a few years ago, it is outstanding and really delves into his origins. From what I understand, it's pretty historically accurate, and explains his infatuation with blues and soul. Unfortunately his White masters at RCA steered him in other directions, as there was a distinct separation between "White" and "Black" music in the early '50s. By the late '50s, the lines were a lot more blurred, thankfully.
He has another Beatles cover which I always loved-She Came in through the Bathroom Window.
Such a great cover!!
Around 2001 i went to a Tina Turner concert. Joe Cocker was opening for her. As an old white guy i was certainly in the minority in that crowd. Let me tell you, by the time Joe finished his set and all the encores, there were a lot of black folks that became Joe Cocker.
This was cool:
Joe's last song was With A Little Help. He had several female backup singers for that song. Halfway through one of the backup singers stepped forward and joined Joe Cocker. It was Tina Turner!
The next chorus Joe stepped back and Tina finished The Letter and went right into her portion of the concert with Joe as a backup. It was a seamless transition. Coolest ever!
His Woodstock performance is what made him a legend .
more Joe Cocker ? - Unchain My Heart
Oh yeah
"Oh Mama"!!!! Joe Cocker on the album: Jamaica say you will. His most emotional song, I think.
Had the privilege of seeing him in a club in the 80 s he was authentic Blues master with great musicians. That man adored music and gave us everything he had
"She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" another Beatles song that he does even better, you gotta hear this one!!
This is a great version of this song by Joe Cocker in 1970. The original is by The Box Tops. You may want to check it out too. They were an American rock band formed in 1967 & are considered a major blue-eyed soul group of the period. They are best known for the hits "The Letter", "Cry Like A Baby" & "Soul Deep".
That's a voice that will never die.
Joe Cocker with Mad Dogs and Englishmen was great, every concert was a party.
The live version has some crazy energy. You can feel the desperation of wanting to get home. Originally by the Box Tops with their own legendary lead singer
Alex Chilton
The “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” album was great. I wore it out when I was a teenager!
This is a great cover of the original done by the Box Tops. Another great Joe song is Unchain My Heart.
The Live version by Joe on his Mad Dogs and Englishmen 1970 Tour is so cool, the energy is off the charts
There's another live version of this from their Mad Dogs & Englishmen Tour that's just as good if not better. Arranged by the great Leon Russell (piano).
Check out Dusty Springfield and her song “Son Of A Preacher Man”. Blue eyed soul indeed!
This is a cover of a song by a group called The Box Tops. It was a hit for them too,I believe.
Nobody in my life time covers rock songs as well as JOE does....JMHO !
I seen him in concert,wild man!
It was live.!
What a unique voice amazing
God me too, he was always a favorite ❤️ new favorite from him is When the Night Comes check it out
Here’s the link for the full album of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour. ruclips.net/video/mkR-RCx2CTo/видео.htmlsi=XHyt7hjVd8OAAI6z
It’s fantastic!
You should do the Boxtops' The Letter. It's very cool.
There's a live video of this song you should checkout. Incredible. Also check out Leon Russell songs. He has a raspy and unique voice. I recommend Tightrope & Lady Blue.
"DC SOUND ATTACK" by CLUTCH 6:29 video, live from 930 club
I like his version White Cliffs of Dover
RICHARD CRANIUM HERE HAS NO CLUE WHAT SO EVER , HE THINKS HE'S AN EXPERT ABOUT MUSIC AND EVERY SONG HE PLAYS IS A RECORD .. EXAMPLE I LOVE WHAT THEY DID ON THIS RECORD , IT'S NEVER REFERRED TO A SONG ...NEVER ..AN ARTIST WILL HAVE 1 ALBUM ONLY , BUT SAYS THE 3 3 RECORDS HE HEARD HE WOULD BUY LOL AND NONE WERE RELEASED AS 45 SINGLES... RICHARD CRANIUM ..
Brother D - I hate to be a one-note Nancy, but the first white man with soul that you listened to was Elvis. Joe was an incredible talent with a one of a kind voice, but he'd never have gotten anywhere without EP leading the way.
Drew was just saying that Joe Cocker was the first white guy with that kind of soulful voice that made such an impression on him.
To reinforce that, if anyone hasn't watched the Elvis biopic with Austin Butler from a few years ago, it is outstanding and really delves into his origins. From what I understand, it's pretty historically accurate, and explains his infatuation with blues and soul. Unfortunately his White masters at RCA steered him in other directions, as there was a distinct separation between "White" and "Black" music in the early '50s. By the late '50s, the lines were a lot more blurred, thankfully.