As a black guy who grew up with Motown and 1970’s reggae... this was the song that had me fall in love with white Blues Rock music. The intro is a creation of genius!! And Joe Cocker’s talented voice, passion and performance is magical. Music is the gift that unites the world more than anything else. I love it. 💖🙏🏾🎼🎸🥁🎼
I almost got drafted, but the lottery had just begun and my # was over 300. To say I'm thankful is an understatement Guys older than me had a better opportunity to experience epic rock shows, like this, but the downside to that is the tragedy of the Vietnam experience.
@@Sane-wq8ug I know a bunch of Nam Vets - You probably do too Some came back and fit in easily and are doing well - Others were messed up Stepped on a mine, Got shot, Saw too much horror.... Sorry about your brother
One of the few Beatles songs that was outdone by the cover version. Cockers version is the one that takes you to spiritual plains untouched. Stunning way he made the song so soulful
Kids today will never understand this is what it means to be a singer. No autotune, no studio effects, no overdubs, just straight passion and raw vocal talent with all the imperfections on display.
PURE FIRE! This song was arranged, to perfection. The soulful voice, and performance from Joe Cocker, could easily place this song as one of the musical Wonders of the World. The 4 minute mark until the end, is musical thunder. The Greaseband, brung this song in, then took it out, to the NEXT level. The Drummer, Should be arrested for playing so damn Good. Thank You, To everyone that contributed to this powerful Song.
Certainly Cocker was at his absolute best during this time - '68 to '71. Spine tinglingly,soulfully strong. Better still are his (live) versions of The Beatles; "Something " and Let It Be" - with The Grease Band,around this same time. Highly recommended and,for mine; Cocker classics. Let us give thanks to RU-vid and its supporters. Lest we would not enjoy such treasures.
Surely one of the greatest vocal performances by anybody anywhere... ever. I still get goosebumps watching and hearing it! Awesome! If only the editor hadn't been dancing at the time he put it together! :)
‘It’s really sad to hear about Joe’s passing. He was a lovely northern lad who I loved a lot and like many people I loved his singing,” McCartney says of Cocker, who has died at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer. “I was especially pleased when he decided to cover ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ and I remember him and Denny Cordell coming round to the studio in Saville Row and playing me what they’d recorded and it was just mind blowing, totally turned the song into a soul anthem and I was forever grateful for him for doing that.” -- Paul McCartney.
As a white kid born in the 70’s my parents introduced me to this music, if it wasn’t for them i wouldn’t be here posting this today, there’s nothing about this version you can dislike, one of the greatest cover versions ever
Never got to see Joe Cocker in this period, missed him at Lincoln Festival but saw him at Hammersmith just before he passed, he looked older and unwell and his voice was not at its best ... but when he sang the line If I sing out of tune will you walk out on me ... the audience meant it when they screamed out NO.This was his song R.I.P Mr Cocker
Not many have "stolen" songs from the Beatles...most wouldn't even try. A powerful performance by a most powerful performer. Joe Cocker transcended all the blues-folk-rock-pop labels that some tried to put on him over the years. At the end of the line, all we can say is that he was an immense talent. I was glad I got to know his music. BTW, I still think the Woodstock version betters this one, though. RIP, Joe.
He didn't "steal" the song. It had their blessing in advance. See above regarding Paul McCartney's quote. Both versions are incredible and completely different. I love them both.
Sure , you've nailed it . Fell in love with this song at 16 years, and it has ever been ringing in my head when am low, quite an inspired, inspirational song.
My favorite memories of Joe Cocker are with Mad Dogs and Englishmen but, this is a gem with such talented musicians! One good thing about being old is you got to go to the best concerts ever
Cuando veía el programa los años maravillosos, este tema tuvo mucho éxito. La conocíamos como la principal canción de la serie y mucha gente la pedía en la radio.
Música maravilhosa que eu ouvia na década de 70/80. Encontrei-a depois de procurar muito tempo. Cantarolei no Google o solo inicial e, finalmente encontrei!! Obrigado pela postagem!!
One of the best talents of my day LEAVE YOUR HAT ON One of my favorite Didn’t appreciate it when I saw him I was just a kid But I do now!!! Will be missed
Mathew Fisher from Procul Harum, Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin joint the grease band, big big band for the greatest voice of Joe Cocker, very high performance, thank God for to be alive for listen this jewel, enjoy yourself Brothers and Sisters in all around the world !
B J Wilson the drummer from P H, played drums on the studio verso of this song.One of the most underrated musicians of all time. He wrote the drum part. Matthew Fisher did not play organ on this song, Tommy Eye did.
Never forget listening to Joe Cocker's great interpretation of this song by the fireplace at the Phi Delta Theta house 1967-1971, Allegheny College, especially in snowy days!
