Joe Cocker - Delta Lady ( Mad Dogs & Englishmen ) Full Version

Joe Cocker performing "Delta Lady" live during the "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" tour.
Possibly the greatest rock tour ever.
Full version with both encores.

[@pcoffey49]

53 years ago, where the hell has time gone????And this music still nails it.

[@rickeymiller6184]

Good ride with this music ism 60

[@sst3d]

Yeah…we don’t have time….time has us

[@kbchaffin53]

If you figure it out, for God's sake tell me.

[@thinkfast32]

For sure!

[@tmg6558]

Yep, and I was there at The Warehouse in New Orleans when the MD&E tour made their 2nd World Tour stop in 1970,.... thank the lord for You Tube today,... cuz much of today's noise is rarely like the great music of 53 years ago.

[@jimrandolph3361]

I'm 74 and so grateful I grew up in this era of music. I'm still crazy from the 60's and 70's.

[@TMullins123]

I'm 73, have my guitar in hand as I write this and I'm very pissed that I live in an illegal state and can't get weed

[@ericburdon3141]

I'm 27 and I like Joe cocker and old music like this so it doesn't matter how old you are it because of how good the music is

[@userer4579]

@@TMullins123 Haaahaaa! LOL at you whining about weed. SMH. Fakkin renob.

[@JamesFolkers]

@@TMullins123 Why is your State illegal?

[@justanolddeadhead3622]

Stay crazy

[@JimDiBattista]

Bobby Keys is an absolute STAR! What I really love about this performance is when Leon comes back in with that unbelievable left hand in perfect time and we watch as a surprised Joe Cocker goes from an "Oh man, what's he doing?" to the second that the spirit of the music takes over his soul; it's palpable and irresistible, and here we are 50 years in the future and we can actually FEEL it too. Unreal.

[@ksullivan728]

Great description of the moment. I saw the tour at a Phoenix in-the-round theater. Also saw Joe a couple more times and Leon several times over the years. Those were the days, my friend, authentic as hell.

[@JimDiBattista]

@@ksullivan728 Those were the golden days when every party you'd go to, not only did the doors get passed around but so did the guitars-it seemed like everybody could play back then. Nowadays the younger kids all are watching their cell phones when we were all studying our fretboards and listening to the greats play guitars, basses, drums and keyboards as well as great singers, songwriters, and frontmen of both sexes play with the spirit that these kids-all in their early 20's displayed in this video. It was the renaissance period of rock n roll. Those of us old enough to have lived through it were blessed to have been there. If you have the time and feel like hearing another old schooler, like yourself play some of the songs we love here's my site kzbin.info/aero/PLFuBDaRqTdLK1Jef0a7x6avd4IJ1i3FM9

[@nancydupuis8083]

Perfect description of a spontaneous moment of artists being lost in the music

[@melissatyree566]

There is a fabulous documentary on Bobby keys called Everynight is a Saturday Night (,I think that is close, you can google it,) deep dive into his history. Fun fact...he shares a birthday with Keith richards

[@tisenhow]

That's what I like about Joes music. You FEEL it

[@academicjock]

My senior year of college ... This was (and still is) one of the GREATEST R'n R' albums of all time! Great music and great memories! LEON RUSSELL! WOO HOO!

[@tomcooley3778]

Those were the days.

[@jdr5159]

I recently bought the cd of Mad Dogs & Englishmen, what an amazing album, Joe sings with 2 things which are sorely lacking in the soul less crap that is called music today, he sings with HEART AND SOUL! Good on you Joe!

[@oscarlesburg7672]

HELLYAA! 2024 & this rendition still time capsules me. Thank you still- & GOD BLESS ALL! ❤

[@getonlygotonly]

lord how I miss Leon Russell . the caliber of musicians/songwriters these days just dont compare

[@michaelfinley8540]

Most don't realize the effect he had on our music growing up. He is a National Treasure. Got to see him in small venue in Davenport , IA a couple years before passed. One of the best shows I ever saw.

[@staernpeder]

Yep, too bad that he is almost invisible here! Not a single close up shot...

[@rubyrivers6917]

One of the most frenetic, frenzied, powerful, soulful, energetic amazing performers ever!! There will never be anyone who could come close to Joe Cocker's epic legendary performances! You are very missed Joe, thankfully there are recordings of your jaw dropping performances!!

[@bethbeyer8441]

Well said

[@CottageOfTheCrone]

I don't even have words. Such an incredible loss. I met him and his wife at an after party with the Cars in 77. A genuinely kind and gracious man and a lovely woman. My condolences to those who he left behind. My heart is weeping

[@rondpert5167]

I love that look on Joe's face, when he thinks the song is over and the band starts playing again.

[@johnmcneary4927]

Yes, It's a remarkable look. What a visual performance on his face alone.

[@paintedwordsmith]

The reprise is part of the act

[@bobbrush1709]

It’s because Joe is tripping balls and screws up the lyric and the writer Leon wants him to get it right, dammit

[@haroldwighard7059]

priceless

[@ChannelJtotheD]

Another legend gone too soon. Today his music is still played and celebrated. Unique! 👏

[@buffalo123456789]

One of the great performances on You Tube. R I P Joe

[@tonhorsten4426]

Music that really hit you to the bones....

[@nuggertman100]

you dont see this any more ... i miss it

[@daweller]

+aussie gold People today would just focus on his unusual body-language and take videos with their phones and make fun of him. It's too much about appearance these days. Joe Cocker had more talent and soul in his facial hair alone, than most of todays 'artists' combined.

[@jdvasquez2046]

Only Joe put that much into a song. Saw him live in a small club in Oakland CA years ago. Loved this guy. RIP Joe.

[@kathyeanes7076]

You freakin' got your money's worth when you went to his concert!

[@GuyMeyer009]

Cocker pretty much was the breakthrough star at Woodstock most everyone else was firmly established. A year later this tour. The Horn section became the Rolling Stones horn section, Half the band were the Dominos from Derek and the Dominos, Carl Radle, Bass the drummer Gordon anyways Bonnie and Delaney, Rita Coolidge, Leon Russell... what energy! I was there woohoo New Paltz College 1970 Summer free show out on the fields when Cocker and the Mad Dogs & Englishmen played.

[@Moykel]

Is that Bobby Keys on sax, hence his later gig with the Stones?

[@jrh11254]

@@Moykel - yes

[@rossblake7601]

Superstars all

[@ladyblackstardust390]

And that's the way we perform music! Loved this song then, and love it now. A life well lived, Joe Cocker. You will not be forgotten.

[@sallynov]

Oh God that was transcendent! Loved seeing footage of the late, great Bobby Keys next to Mr. Cocker. What a powerful, performance. Joe Cocker, you are so beautiful to me. RIP. Somewhere in the ether, there's one hell of a jam session going on...

[@jerzaw]

Just as powerful today as it was over 50 years ago God bless you Joe and Leon

[@jaapbranger]

Saw the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour in Hartford, CT (Bushnell Auditorium) late sixties. One of the best shows I have ever seen. Leon was amazing. My ears were ringing for days.

[@robzbuzz]

Still holds up! Melts my brain every time.

[@donh.8692]

R.I.P. Joe Cocker. You were England's gift to America . Thank You

[@strongwall1]

The greatest blue-eyed soul singer I've ever seen

[@StressJudoCoaching]

I was 8 yrs old when I heard this and it shaped music for me for the rest of my life (so far). I can only listen to music performed with passion. And it's a glorious thing.

[@jimmyjacques1977]

First album I ever owned as a kid was Mad Dogs and Englishmen...got it for Christmas and thought I was 'on top of the world'. One of a kind master of his art.

[@jimfay5567]

Why does this bring a tear to my eye? Could it be because I could have...and should have...been to this concert in NYC, and didn't go? Tempus Fugit.....:(

[@beadsandbraids]

It was one you should not have missed. Trust me.

[@chrissiler6075]

His choice of Leon was a stroke of genius

[@chlynn13b92]

Leon produced a few songs on Cocker's album and gave him Delta Lady to record. Joe was tired after touring and stayed with Leon, in CA. Joe didn't want to tour, he was forced to and Leon, fortunately, was there to help. I got to see this band and it was awesome. Words can't describe how great it was.

[@natalliaf6387]

wasn't his idea.

[@larryjones8444]

No one can even come close to this...Thank you for getting this on tape . Now i know my life was blessed

[@RandallGoya]

My mom took me to see the Mad Dogs and Englishmen movie, I was 10 y.o. at the time. Made a big impression. She also took me to see Gimme Shelter - double bill with Blow Up. And we went to see Jefferson Airplane because Janis died and couldn't make the concert. She also bought me my first Jimi Hendrix cassette.

[@hansfleischner]

Randall Goya Nice mum!!!:)))

[@machtschnell7452]

Great mother you had. She raised you right.

[@robertolsen6720]

Very cool Mom

[@donnabruhn6907]

Your Mom gave you a great education in music 🎶😎 bless you Mom

[@MicheleSerio-jv5ht]

Beautiful ❤

[@makissoflife]

A musical legend who will be sorely missed. Just as this song goes and lives on and on...so will your spirit.

[@peterharvey4151]

Great song..Soulful, gutsy, Cocker and the back up singers are on fire

[@57highland]

Joe Cocker, you are the finest of Englishmen.

[@MichaelScootpowerMilstead]

it was my mom and dad who paved the way for music to take over my youth that found me on many stages in many states literally

[@Riverwoman50]

Thank you Joe Cocker for so many years of great music all they way back to my childhood. Your music always took me back to my yesterdays and will continue to do so. May you forever Rest In Peace! They don't make music like the musicians during this ear of time.

[@rossblake7601]

Saw that beautiful show in Detroit

[@snowfiresunwind]

What a memory that must be.

[@jamesboyd1344]

On the Mt. Rushmore of albums. The top 5 of them all. Joe's singing and Leon Russell's arrangements make this the best. Wore out my vinyl twice. Just a great album from start to finish.

[@tigerhawkz4402]

Mad Dogs and Englishman along with Delaney I Bonnie Friends on Tour. Two of the greatest live rock albums ever recorded.

[@ba-os2ix]

Throw in Commander Cody’s “We’ve Got a Live One Here” and you have the triple play to end all triple plays.

[@ediebuitron5274]

I fell the extrenge facination of here again Joe cocker I have like 3 weeks in a row straight hearin Joe I started hearing Him since I was 12 years old I going to complete 62 this year the letter , delta lady ,feeling alrifht, with Leon Rusel and mad doge that was really good music.and the lirics were clean no ofensive words.

[@tomDoubleU498]

Joe Cocker was a MONSTER talent - love him forever~!

[@Rhyull]

Thanks so much for uploading this, one of the great live performances

[@Tonymount]

Another music legend passes into history. RIP Joe.

[@midnightrider7648]

Bobby Keys on the sax. I wish younger generations knew how cool this is.

[@robertaroncagli4451]

When rock was young, exciting and not business oriented. An unforgettable golden era

[@Quadrant14]

Thanks Joe and thanks Leon Russell and the Band

[@babsinjrzy]

Omg I LOVE THIS MAN!! With a ferocity of the ages! Helluva performer. RIP and thank you.

[@zyxmyk]

I didn't know this was filmed. I had this album back when it was new and listened to this song approximately 326,000 times. Now it sometimes plays in my head on its own. Great to be able to see it! thanks for posting this. Great times and great memories.

[@antoniusras1922]

Joe made "one of a kind". The most loving and appreciation of the blues man ever.

[@magidog8582]

I was there,Tulsa OK,16,and it was my first concert

[@skyhighproductions24]

Saw them in Seattle... seems like yesterday. RIP Joe.

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

He still sounds great after all these. My favorite entertainer ever.

[@jimlimbach6629]

Cocker & Russell was a dynamite combo.

[@StephenPeeplesSCV]

Love his look of WTF! at the beginning of the second reprise. Bobby Keys, most of D&B, all the ladies. Just effin' WOW.

[@tenparab]

I know joe goes WTF ? and I don't think he wanted to go again but Leon insisted !

[@jenniferstokes3281]

tenparab Yes! You can see him looking at Leon over there...Leon was the "leader"...you can here him start up on the piano, and Joe had to start back up.

[@johnnymoondog9474]

It's funny; he has that look for just a second before the music starts flowing through him again and he gets that possessed look in his eye. Luckily he didn't live in medieval times or he would've been burned at the stake for being a heretic during those "dancing mania" days...

[@tenparab]

Joseph Halpern I think he was pissed that he had to start up again but if he didn't he would have looked foolish , whatever, that song certainly rocked !!

[@johnnymoondog9474]

Oh most definitely to all of that...and after that drink of "water" he sounded even better!

[@MaabudZ]

Joe has left us some wonderful music. I'm sorry he's left us, but thank you Joe. I can't hear to this song without thinking of Leon Russell's version when the chorus sings: "gonna walk, gonna talk, gonna scream and shout it, gonna tell all the world how I feel about it." This song is about Rita Coolidge who is (was?) married to Kris Kristofferson.

[@roxxanedtroyt1744]

MaabudZ did not know that hmm.. id love to be a song :)

[@fullschneider]

They divorced in the 1980s

[@thewalrus4844]

Miss you Bobby 🎷

[@Plantagenet11]

On a par with his performance of Little Help From My Friends at Woodstock with this performance. Just awesome

[@Staylogical]

Bands dream of having a singer like Joe up front.

[@yurolson]

Im sure their diet kept going!!!!!!! The best rock and roll film of its time? pretty close. Great sound. great camera shots. beautiful ladys a many. Songs that keep on giving.

[@CarHerzO]

Music just turned him on so much...RIP Joe, we will miss you!

[@ElfulDePadure]

Thank you very much for your songs, Mr. Cocker! RIP! ( sa-ti fie tarana usoara!)

[@alliel.170]

most dramatic head roll in rock history lol. This song is great. Joe's so passionate and Bobby' s great on sax. all so great

[@waynebruce2551]

One of the greats of my generation

[@sebastianoc501]

Il ruggito impetuoso di joe cocher rimarrà sempre nella nostra memoria storica degli anni di piombo quando il rock era un senso di ribellione sociale e anticonformista e trasgressione ricordando il 68 ed anche il mitico raduno ippi di woodstok fu un evento straordinario per quanto riguardo' un movimento musicale giovanile per l ,epoca quanti ricordi legati a quel evento che fu per noi giovani di quel epoca straordinaria grande joe cocher riposa in pace ❤😂😢😢😅😊❤

[@pattfoad]

fuck his voice is just pure power and emotion, goosebumps

[@realtime38]

A GREAT MUSIC MAN IS GONE....BUT WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN !!

[@solcasared]

Absolutely stoned an absolutely brilliant

[@ChroniclogicalJeff]

RIP.... Goodbye and thank you, Joe

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Keep playing that great 70's music 😄

[@johnh5906]

First concert movie I ever saw about 1970 ish 13 years old.

[@boyceful]

Thanks Joe.....

[@hoopgma]

My very first concert, Joe and Leon..... best ever,

[@Mitchellrcky]

joe was always into his music

[@RichardSmith-um4js]

So much talent lost and also Bobby Keys on sax a few weeks ago.

[@BWMusic2012]

wow! this dude is something else!

[@IraMarcelle-bs1so]

Loved this song,Joe live forever!,,,,,,,,,,,

[@tippimail1]

R.I.P. Joe,one of the great voices in R&R.

[@tenparab]

I saw a lot of the rock greats over the years but I enjoyed Joe and Leon and this particular band as much as anybody. They really played some great Rock n' Roll !!

[@GuitarSmash70]

Thank Joe, for all the emotions! RIP

[@sheputherhand]

RIP Joe Cocker. Been a fan since Woodstock!

[@smalandstos]

Gotta love his energy and voice. RIP. :(

[@FRATZROCKET]

Thank you Joe. God speed my friend.

[@vivyhewitt4199]

Goodbye joe , thanks for everything

[@Mitchellrcky]

i just love joe staying with drummer .... been with joe from Woodstock love him

[@richardsnodgrass8647]

The "MAN" was wired for sound at the time. Love him still to this day and always. :-)

[@jamesboyd1344]

Leon Russell musical director. He played and Joe followed. Amazing duo

[@wesleyshepherd8971]

one of the greatest of all times. RIP JOE, sure miss you.

[@Msunbird02]

One of the greatest albums of all time. Thanks Joe, rest easy now :'(

[@shelleyseff4052]

NO ONE has come close to the energy and unbelievable voice (except maybe John Belushi on SNL!). Truly a gem!

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

Genius Joe. Love you 😍

[@adamski47]

Different class 👌

[@JamesFolkers]

This is how it’s done!!!!!!!

[@capt3662]

BEST ALBUM!

[@mikecobb2691]

The Soul singing man. :)

[@alanhall9734]

Rest in Peace Joe. You will be missed.

[@johnknee1537]

Thanks for putting this back on, it's been years to get this version back up again! Sooo good! 🥰

[@TheFritter56]

Love this Album will miss him.

[@dukethejuke]

I love that Leon kept the song going and the pissed off face and look Joe throws at Leon, I am sure Joe read him the riot act in the dressing Room.

[@sst3d]

Saw this tour in Chicago…the Auditorium (long since torn down)…I think it was 1968..

[@edjordens1898]

RIP Joe

[@rickbolen55]

What a great mom!

[@arturopenalosa7997]

All those videos (The letter, She came...) are a picture of an important and nice part of the culture evolution!!!