I am 73 YO And remember Joe when I was in my teens and early 20's before I realized that life is not a yellow brick road without pot holes and detours, emotional pain and heart ache , and the numbness you can feel from being humiliated or embarrassed and the everyday twist and turns that lead you in the wrong direction by your own poor choices or poor decision's you make based on wrong information second from you immaturity. As I've grown older I'm able to see the mistakes of my ways and wonder in amazement how I got to where I am with no major problems ( at the present moment ). And be able to look forward to the rest of my life with my beautiful bride of 45 years. When I listen to the music that was popular then and still now it makes me feel a since of self worth. Joe Cocker was amazing musician and his music will live long after I'm gone. Music is able to touch all our hearts and souls regardless of race, nationally and political fews. Let's all put our personal differences and our views behind us and listen to the good music that bridges the generations with a" little help from our friends ".
Joe Smelser I am 75. U feel what he feels. Youngsters without parents & grandparents such as we can never be this much in touch. My sweet 🐕 Sugar rocks out with Mama any time we have a moment. Keeps us real. Keep on passing it forward. Xtreme Justice
His raw emotion (thanks, acid), the band/backups are SOOO dialed in, his vocals are MAGICAL...this is the era of impeccable and beautiful music. I desperately wish we were still in a time where music was this DEEP!!!
I feel so honored to have grown up during these times. No matter how many times we fell down or lost our way, our music always helped us get back on track. If only my grandchildren could have such joy, unity, and sense of purpose.
Hey Hun, I'm a 62 yo white woman, I listen to reggae. I listen to all music, well very little rap but some is good. Raising kids I was always flexible. Music is the universal language. Peace and Love to you.
BBA... I like Raggae as well but being the uncultured american that I am, I dont know much outside the realm of Marley. I love so much about his style, his majestic and regal smile, I smoke 2 j's b/a every occasion, I have but one love and I've found redemption, and still love to jam, but would like to broaden my horizons. If you could suggest any artists i would be much appreciative
This gentleman has just displayed more passion in 9 minutes and 13 seconds than I've seen from All-Musicians-Combined over the last 9 or 13 years. I feel you Sir!
This man sings from the depth of his soul. Been a fan from the beginning. Love the way he gives of himself to a song. I'm 81 and feel 25 when watching him perform. Thank God for youtube. I can see him anytime I want. RIP dear Joe.
At Woodstock, Joe Cocker was amazing ! But for the harmonies and musically, this one is the best because at Woodstock all the band couldn't go on stage because they was too numerous. For example, at woodstock the chorus was made by the guitarists !
Alright so after listening a few more times, i like this version better. There are more pieces in the band and this was an inside performance which both lead to a richer sound. Also, this performance had more back-up singers (including actual female singers for the female parts) ad I do like this one better
I'm 66yrs old, but when I hear Joe sing "With A Little Help From My Friends", I feel just as young as I did when he recorded it. The memories of that time flood back as if was just last week. As far as his movements go when he's performing a song, it's because he also plays the bass guitar. Too bad there isn't music out today that has the meaning, and actually tells a story as it did in the '60''s.
I'm 27, never used to watch the wonder years as a kid, just remember when it came on every night in the 90s and I'd just stay on the channel to hear this song. Always gravitated to it Heard this today in a commercial, which led me to the theme song, which led me to Joe. I've never in my life been so moved by a performance. I'm a fan of R&B and hip hop mostly, but this is something unbelievable. So much more than I expected. We're missing this in music today. What an absolute legend. A new fan.
Not sure what you are talking about, Joe was orchestrating this song from the very start! Everyone assumes he was off his head with drugs, I have a cousin with Joe's ilness, bless them both, but never assume he was not the 'leader of the band'!
What a Voice what a Impact on my Life. I was a 13 Year old Girl in Germany and all my Friends thought I was Nuts listening to him. 63 now and still love him
When we were kids we laughed at Joe’s antics and physical expressions while performing. Now that I’m older I fully understand that he felt it with every ounce of his soul and he was conducting while pouring it all out there for everyone.
this is how I'm feeling about my fight against stage 4. most recent... 2 days ago they found a 4th tumor in my brain... this makes lung, liver, lymp and brain... I choose life, love and light. shine on my Brothers and Sisters...
Im 44 yrs, and this guy was before my time but I remember listening to this, Delta Lady and many many more in the early 80's in the summer, mum with her record on, windows open. Not sure how the neighbours felt, but felt good to us back then, and still does now. LLJC
What a performer. Such passion and emotion and completely engrossed in the performance. Honest, true to the art form. You can't teach this. You either have "IT" or you don't. His entire life, and the entire band's, to get to this level of performance level. Grateful to have seen this performance again.
IT is called heroin you gormless hapless uncultured home schooled smooth brain. Sorry to burst your bubble but sure, i could see why this would look like religious possession to an idiot, sure.
I saw him also in concert and was up front...unbelievable. I can watch him perform over and over and don't get tired of it. Exhilarating and emotional!
jakjazzz I will be 66 on the 21st of this month and that song takes me right back to when I was 16. I had already met my future ex husband but he doesn't even come into the memory. The memory is of the 60s. I cannot believe how time flies so fast. It could have been last week.xx Jane.
I'll be 61 in a few months. Music has always been the thing that kept me sane and kept me happy. It made me feel emotions when I didn't want to. I hope it continues to do that till the day I die.
That screech dude (starting at 4:24). its like he's gargling with broken glass but the power and the soul is undeniable. What a singular, once in a generation talent.
Ultimate version by Joe and Leon and this fabulous musicians. Raw, powerful and performed truely by heart. No artist touched me more than Joe and Janis. Thank God for listening to this outstanding artists.
You can't beat Cocker he had a sound that would really touch your soul. Rest in peace Joe we sure do miss you but at least we have your songs. We will get by with a little help from our friends. We just lost another great musician, rest in peace Dr. John
Made my hairs stand on end . hearing Joe cocker sing his songs with every bit of his soul. Gutted all the good ones have passed. If u hear this n not feel a thing ur dead in side
even studio recordings cause used 8 track recorders so only had 8 different parts not like pop stars now that over lap there singing 50x and then use an app to fill when off key SNL or talk shows reveal it SNL only started letting lip syncing in the 90s
Allan Macdonald absolutely. I’m 54 and still listen to the music I was brought up on (thanks to my oldest brother)! So glad both my boys (18 & 22) prefer the classic rock and have since they were about 12. Why? Because this momma cranked it in my car and we would sing with the windows down. My oldest (who plays the piano by ear told me one day, “Mom, I love you & don’t get your feelings hurt, but rethink singing. You’re tone deaf! Ha, we laughed & I keep on singing with them.” Got a new turn table , old albums out and have always had a basement full! LOVE IT!
I saw Joe Cocker in an intimate dinner theater in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this song he went behind the drums and threw up. I was 25 feet from him. It was the most memorable concert ever!
@@hairlikewool.1435 he worked with a lot of famous musicians. His longest gig was with Paul Weller, who he worked for starting with the Jam, then the Style Council, and finally as a solo artist
@@hairlikewool.1435 I am 48 years old and this music was also "before my time". Some years ago I also wished I was born earlier but nowadays I know this great music will always be timeless and never forget, even though this great musicians had passed away.
So good it hurts - even after 50 years. Thank you @yosh95wilde for posting. I must've watched 90% of the Joe Cocker related posts on RU-vid and this is the closest to his epic Woodstock rendition of this iconic cover. 62 now and I still get the same twinge in the heart I felt as a12 year old watching Joe in Woodstock '69. If possible, even more moving now as one appreciates his massive body of work during his amazing (albeit too short) life. RIP but rock on Joe!
Charles Hiralez You said it Charles! I latched on to Leon in his performance in Concert for Bangladesh - was it REALLY as long ago as 1971?! Good to “meet” a fellow LR fan. Peace
I remember discovering this as a 12 year old boy in 1986. I listened to it over and over on my walkman, couldn't get enough. My classmates having no clue wtf I was listening to. Joe Cocker is simply amazing, this doesn't age bad unlike the shit they listened to.
I am glad to say I am old enough to remember most of the 60's music, there was so much talent around. If Joe Cocker only sang one song thank god he covered this one, he really gives his heart and soul singing it.
Love you Joe and always will be 💯 so appreciative of your awesome music and I still get the goosebumps as if it were the first time I've ever heard it or any of your amazing songs you didn't leave this world not being loved and appreciated especially for teaching us what true soul and the love of great songs that means so very much down to the core, there will never be another Joe Cocker and for that I'm grateful and sad at the same time... RIP Joe I love you 4-Ever #GoodMisicDontDie 🙏💔🎶🎼✌️🎤👌💯🙌🎸
Cocker’s voice and dramatics, Leon Russel, the backup singers, Ringo’s lyrics, the wind instruments, the synth, all sublime… but the drums, oh the drums
2 of the great session drummers of all time. Jim Gordon and Jim Keltner. Derek and the Dominoes, Traveling Wilbury's, George Harrison, Harry Nillson, and so many others. The whole band is full of crazy great musicians. Rita Coolidge and Claudia Lennear on vocals among others. Carl Radle of Clapton's bands on bass. Of course - Leon.
l agree with you, indeed Joe Cocker is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
I was having a terrible day but after watching Joe just spew straight love n soul from his spirit filled heart just makes me so happy 😀thanks again joe
I saw him in concert in 1973. His voice had extraordinary power that reverberated through your chest. He was so drunk at the beginning of the concert he could hardly stand, but they did an encore that went for two hours until they turned the power off. We the audience responded by ripping our seats from their brackets. Great concert - those were the days.
David W You lucky man! Saw JC live in Cape Town 1996 at the Good Hope Centre. He was fantastic despite being well on his way to becoming an elder statesman of blues rock by then. No longer able to rip up and hurl the seating now, chucking the Zimmer frame would have to do! Ah, good times! RIP Joe
I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in 1990 and Stevie Ray Vaughn at the same venue approximately 3 months before Stevie died in a helicopter crash. Stevie opened the concert with a 1 hour show, then Joe performed for around an hour too. After Joe and the band left the stage, he and Stevie both came back out for an encore and performed together for an approximate additional 30 minutes. One of the greatest concerts I have ever seen.
Olivia. As I've said before my mom told me that music was to loud now my grandkids tell me grandpa to loud haha. Guess if it doesn't come from a hand held device instead of a real 70s amp 100 watt or better. Good day Olivia
I'm almost 70.I went to Woodstock .Joe summed up my whole generation .Peace , love, and our music .You know something brother. WE TRIED, WE REALLY DID.
@@RefugeetheDJ It was everything to me .I was home, after 13 months in Vietnam. I was hit Feb.23 1968 .I only 14 days away from being finished with my Marine 13 month tour . The Army had 12 month tours .I was in KHE-SANH , that was as far up north anymore was, across the DMZ.when I was hit I knew I lost my r. boot,the only thing I didn't know that my foot was still in it .I had a 4yr.daughter that never saw me before.I went to pick her up and she screamed bloody murder.I think it was was my Marine uniform and the fact I was missing my r.leg.I taught it would be bad news wereing me Marine bush shirt and my bush hat ,but it didn't.Everybody at Woodstock looked to me like I was their brother.I felt that close comorody I thought I would never feel again.Joe Cocker summed all of my generation,and why it was so important to us.It even ment even more to me.500000 people with not a fight.I just came back from a place where the more you killed the better everyone felt. Getting by with a little help from my friends.My God how could anybody want more.My generation tried hard WE REALLY DID. God-Bless
@@RefugeetheDJ If you could deal with the rain and mud you were in.We brought our own tent , a thick tarp and clothes that repealed water. That's very funny actually .Because you were always thirsty. Alot of wine bottles were passed around. You knew the person that belonged to the bottle,never seen it again.Ths same as pipes. They were filled with weed or hash.It had to get expensive for the people that owned them. I guess that's why you saw more joints with some having roach-clips that had to cost a good buck.Thats why Joe Cockers / with a little help from my friends.,meant spool much to everybody there.If anybody needed help , for anything ,it would be there in a second .But that's the way all long-haired guys, including myself were back then .We wanted this country to show peace and love and helping each other could really work . You can put that rusted-Pick up away and instead of getting drunk and beating up someone to have a good time.We were different,by accepting black , green or purple .Going to Vietnam showed me, how cheep they felt of life and a was a part of that ( I) not ( a) sorry.I could go on forever brother, but try t0 remember this song , I wish you were as old as me, just for a day and I could introduce you to some of the best people in the world. We tried brother we really tried .Smile on your brother everybody get together try to LOVE ONE ANOTHER WRITE NOW. 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷.
Andre Cartier amazing story! I could sit around all day and listen to someone telling me these past experiences. It really puts things into perspective for me.
Got to be one of the best songs ever - if you get yourself into the whole thing for 10 minutes - lets face it - currently most of us has 10 minutes to spare! This song takes you through many of the emotions felt by most of us dealing with Covid-19. From front line workers to those respecting the rules and being 'locked down', in the end even a short phone call from a friend can help. Stay strong everyone xx
I see all the comments here . I listen to His stuff all the time . But seeing him perform again , the intensity , the oneness with the music ...... I almost creamed my jeans watching this film . Thank you for posting music history .
The Beatles were proud of Joe Cocker. In the 60s, we all got by with a little help from our friends. I am class of 69, so I know this to be true. ... so get by with a little help from "Your friends"..., ooohhhh yea !
One of greatest rock singers of all time...raw talent ...no satanic rituals or demonic symbolism...no prostitutes dancing on stage...just real great music...miss those days!
I get it...so they were stoned..give me some raw talent anyday...and he carried it all through his life...and he had cut out the hard living and could still get down..,
This was a moment in time that I cherish! Wish I could've been there. The energy was off the charts! What an amazing performance from all for the all!💗😊
This man was a legend that will never die . His music is straight from the soul unlike most of today's music . Wish the radio stations today would still play the old classics instead of the new wave
My father was driving home and we got held up in Woodstock NY. I eventually bought the Woodstock album and album was blown away by Joe Cocker!!! We miss you!
Apparently when Joe asked the Beatles if he could record the song they were a bit apprehensive, but he assured them that his version would be rather different from the original.....err, slight understatement!! Also for many years Ray Charles thought that Joe was black, no way could a white boy from Sheffield, England sound like that!
Legend has it either Lennon played this for McCartney or, vise versa. Anyways, supposedly one turned to the other and said, "This is how we should have done it" Don't know how true, ...
I agree, I usually always like the original cover of any song best.. but this is one of the few exceptions. Changing it to a waltz... and the emotion in Cocker's voice.. superb.
Amazing how Joe could add a certain type of soul to other artist's art - and it become his own completely different work of art - a rare ability indeed!
The pure love, the energy he radiates, is just incredible. His music is timeless, the energy, it's just like it was right now, here and now. Wow! Like really Wow! His every word, and intonation is just so beautiful!
l agree with you, indeed Joe Cocker is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
Rock & Roll and raw emotion....it doesn’t get any better. “Watch....listen....& feel”....you’ll be moved. Kudos to all on stage....and in the audience. 👌🏻
I saw Joe many many years ago at the Paramount Theater in Springfield Mass he kicked ass so bad everybody in the place where in tears one of the best concerts I am with you rock on Joe
Seen mad Dogs And Englismen three times in a month when released in Perth Western Australia have watch it quite a few times since .Joe had a super voice his ballads were super ,over the years he recorded some very good songs also got a good liking for Leon Russell also a super star .
You can tell he is as high as a kite when he is performing. Never the less, he was the best blues voice in history. That raspy, sandy, rusty voice cannot be imitated nor equaled.
This is such a moment. Beautiful. Loved watching everyone there. You could tell they were really feeling it. It’s esp poignant when you really DO just need a friend when things are so tough.
When I was a very young kid, my dad was watching Johnny Carson, I think it was, and Joe was performing. Moving as Joe always did, my dad yelled, " Marlyn, come here, you gotta see this." Well, in 1969 or 1970, any guy with long hair was a long haired cat to my dad. My mom and dad were seemingly aghast at the antics of that long haired cat, Joe Cocker. My brother came home from Germany in the army and introduced me to Mad Dogs and Englishmen. I was hooked on Joe cocker.
