JOE COCKER ‘WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS’ | REACTION

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[@amyelizabeth529]

Joe Cocker wasn't a singer, he was an experience.

[@tankgirl1958]

I had the privilege of seeing him once and he was an experience, loved every minute of that concert

[@davidnickels9301]

Absolutely

[@chris-dm2gv]

Yep; saw him and Jimmy Barnes do double header just outside Brisbane, Australia (part of the 'A Day on the Green' series) - amazing gig! 2 hrs+ for each of them plus a couple of duets. I'll always remember that one!

[@pattischeuerman6920]

John Belushi impersonated him perfectly too!

[@jessehammer4440]

Sounded to me like he was singing ...

[@ch2iss]

You may not realize it, Jamal, but you are helping bring people back together. Thank you.

[@dashjeffreys6998]

And he's helping a lot of people discover or re discover music we haven't listened to in decades! Thank you!!

[@jamelakajamal]

This Journey has been incredible 🙌🏾

[@gc8024]

Now with beats on. yes

[@nickellion3657]

True and brilliant comment! 👍👌

[@tommckinnon1005]

Amen, and we need that!

[@kellymcginnis8631]

Yeah baby. 63 year old grandma here, loving you young people discovering our music.

[@annjohnson994]

66 yr. old gramma who is happy right along with you.

[@nancyl3843]

Leon Russell (top hat) put this whole show together, hired the singers and musicians, produced the whole thing and composed the arrangements. He truly was a genius. RIP and thank you Leon Russell. The tour was called Mad Dogs and Englishmen. It was a huge success and a documentary-movie was made about this famous tour.

[@51tomtomtom]

The huge success ended up with empty pockets fro Cocker (some 800 dollars left)

[@davidpurvee9225]

Cool info! Thx to both of you.

[@wanderer0617]

I have the double album. So much talent, great music ❤❤❤

[@Regulus863]

And the same band backed up Eric Clapton on his first solo album and also contributed to George Harrisons “All things must pass “

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Just Joe taking everyone to church...RIP Joe, you gave us a hell of a ride.

[@BunneRabb]

and he took you home, too.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

@@BunneRabb yes sir

[@seelenwinter6662]

that was the time, they made music for fun and not only for money like nowadays...

[@BunneRabb]

@@seelenwinter6662 Well, sorta. It was also a time when people paid for music and that got that music out in front of a lot of people - and the artists made enough to concentrate on making music, and not focus groups.

[@cynthiascogginstaylor919]

Always, body soul and heart...❣

[@2000globetrotter]

The legendary Ray Charles was once asked who, in his opinion, was the best soul singer in the world. He replied "Joe Cocker" Joe was also once described as having a voice that could strip paint! Fabulous!

[@johnprentice1527]

Gives me chills every time I hear it. Even when Beluchi does it.

[@MrPlooky]

Ray called Joe his only true disciple..

[@jhondoe5147]

IF RAY SAID IT, IT IS SO!

[@royalway12]

I was fortunate enough to see Ray live. Front row seats.

[@williamhughes2254]

Ray did say Joe, Aretha, and Marvin Gaye 3 greatest blues singers.

[@turdferguson3475]

The amount of musical talent from that era was amazing. The lack of musical talent today is equally amazing.

[@joelspaulding5964]

Not at all true. (Born in the sixties myself) There is talent...maybe even more than decades past...but what people are doing with it is a different discussion. I do not know if the circumstances can reliably ever be replicated to create an atmosphere that inspired the talented and engaging performances of that time . There are a few newer peeps that can make my hair stand up and bring tears but they are indeed more rare...perhaps nostalgia is involved but it seems minimal in relation

[@theghostofthomasjenkins9643]

it's not lack of talent. it's major labels willing to experiment with sound less than they used to be. and while it is easier than ever to be an independent artist, the market is also more saturated than ever.

[@dmbdmb3828]

TF: No formulas. No autotune. i just kept wondering, “what will follow this?!” Talent everywhere, nonstop. Witnessing young people encountering it is amazing. It lives on. But, in those years, SWIMMING in it. No words. No way to replicate.

[@smp6565]

I think the talent is there, its just that major record labels care more about looks, nepotism and being "hot" to sell than the value of good music. The greats don't get a chance to anymore

[@LibertyBreedsProsperity]

Maybe insufficient mushroom use

[@gregmoon7205]

Leon Russell got all his friends together in less than a couple weeks. He arranged all the songs. He took that incredible instrument of Joe’s voice, and showcased it perfectly.

[@crystalprice7858]

Joe didn’t just sing with his mouth, he sang with his entire body, heart and soul 💗💗💗

[@marcryvon]

The film " Mad dogs English men" on tour was epic. Never, ever seen something like that before. I was, what, 17 or 18, a music and live shows maniac. Spent a fortune of my hard earned money, so I've seen a lot - tickets were really affordable then - but nothing like that !

[@stevegould2696]

Bit like Freddie

[@devinrivers5808]

Yes he did 👍🏿

[@stephanieyee9784]

He sure did! He seemed to go tippy toed to squeeze more oomph from.his diaphragm.

[@JC-sn3re]

With the help of his drugs

[@charchar4907]

Peace and Love wasn't just an ideology. It was a way of life for many. We truly wanted everyone to be happy no matter what race or religion.🎶💕🎵 Music crossed all racial barriers.

[@sathalheimer67]

...and THAT is where we lost our youth - with the effing FILTH, HATE, ANGER, DISRESPECT, PITY-MY-POOR-THING GARBAGE that is promoted in the "entertainment" (of ALL media) industry! I raised my kids on the music my parents raised me: 60s-80s. Music can unite when it's GOOD for the SOUL music!

[@karenjones1897]

it's time has come again - hoping for better days

[@bustinya2240]

Those of us who got to grow up in the 60's and 70's were so blessed with the best music Ever!

[@diane2855]

Amen!!!

[@philthemovieguy81]

This performance is a straight up spiritual experience. The amount of passion radiating from everyone on stage, you can feel the heat from the lights and everyone so close to each other. Joe Cocker took us to church with this performance.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Man in hat also a legend.mr.leon russell.😊

[@kelst75]

The beatles wrote and sang it and Joe said "Hold my beer."

[@scottlindemann9536]

Ha Ha HA HA

[@HappySunshineDay]

Kelly! You NAILED it!!

[@lindaallen9409]

Comment is pure gold😀. Just like this song. I noticed that the guitar player was wearing a top hat. So Slash wasn't the first lol.

[@masondixon7248]

@@lindaallen9409 that's Leon Russell...check out his music, it doesn't disappoint

[@billhicks6449]

He did it repeatedly as well. "She came in through the bathroom window".

[@jibsmokestack1]

He turned a Beatles tune into a full blown soul/Gospel anthem. Legendary song!

[@thirdactwarrior317]

It is certainly his vocal performance and his band, but it is also a brilliant trick he did in the arrangement. He changed the Beatles' 4/4 time signature to 3/4 and really emphasized the downbeats. I have tried it with some other 4/4 tunes. It is tricky to arrange, but it really works.

[@hifijohn]

One of the best beatles covers.

[@anonimuso]

And the Beatles song was very jovial and upbeat. Joe Cocker saw something in that and just completely turned it on its head.

[@davidfriedman7823]

That's what I liked about mad dogs and Englishman. They did these songs their own way. But they still played them correctly

[@RemoraMarine]

The man's soul came through in his music. He was the band leader and nothing happened on that stage without his influence.

[@jayadler8192]

Joe Cocker's arrangement of that Beatle Classic is one of the greatest cover songs ever made. Saw Joe Cocker sing that in 1969 at the NY State Pavilion at Flushing Meadow Park, a month before Woodstock and was just in awe

[@charlie0871]

I give a lot of credit to his backing vocalists for maintaining the same energy that he gave! That is what the term "Supporting vocals" is all about!

[@matthewchiero5007]

So great.

[@carolcjh8938]

Joe Cocker feels every note of the music in every nerve in his body.

[@pureau79]

He was probably feeling the smack at about that time also. I am so happy he beat it. He has been an awesome musical influence!

[@reverend_ken]

Can we get a little respect for Claudia Lennear and Rita Coolidge, the leading lights among the backup singers. So good! The camera sure does love them!

[@patrickrogers437]

Did not know that was Rita Coolidge. Thank you.

[@jamieshanahan4567]

Rita Coolidge another under-rated artist.

[@rosemaryjohnson2569]

👋Yes!

[@RevIlikai]

@@patrickrogers437 Rita and Leon were an item then. Delta Lady was written by Leon about her.

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

Wow, didn’t know that, though now you say it I can see it’s Rita. The nice thing is how on this recording they’re not in the background, in fact their voices are front and centre and never drowned out by Joe’s amazing vocals.

[@ivanvera4199]

Yo, man .... Joe isn't even on this planet when he is singing. He is in his own utopia. It magical.

[@tchapman1977]

John & Paul wrote a pretty good song & Joe Cocker turned it into an existential, religious experience! :)

[@darycat1]

Can you imagine redoing a Beatle’s song and killing it like Joe did!!

[@weebunny]

His version of "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" wasn't too shabby either.

[@celesteemmons1402]

That cool cat in the top hat-Leon Russell. An artist in his own right.

[@danahopkins5788]

OMG you're right! Loved, Loved, Loved Leon Russell!

[@voodoobill]

Leon put the band together.

[@royfrye2871]

Hell yes he is

[@bethmerryfield7186]

I had no idea, thank you for that.

[@solsen3]

"Holy Trinity" explains it all!

[@pasleymusic]

This is healing my heart. Forget marches let's just listen to each other's music... And heal.

[@theeclectic6206]

Best back up singers of all time!

[@kmo2959]

The guy wearing the blue top hat....is the late, great Leon Russell. Check him out too Jamel! He'll blow you away.

[@jackdorman4894]

"I put a spell on you" or even that entire album

[@garydunham4261]

Leon in the Concert for Bengla Desh is absolutely OFF THE CHART!!!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Saw him live in Portland, Oregon in early 80's..maestro of the piano

[@patricklemeur6360]

L. RUSSELL la pointure ! merde y'a de l'acide ......

[@duncanhill3953]

Saw him just a couple of years ago in Copenhagen fantastic

[@IceMadrox]

Man, this ain't music. This is church.

[@billboth6572]

Halajulia, AMEN

[@dwightsmith4641]

Beatlemania righteousness...

[@tiki_trash]

Gospel

[@carriekloosterman5469]

Nothin to say but 😁😁😁😍❤❤❤☮ you make me happy Jamel and I send you hugs

[@jeffk1212]

one of the greatest things ever recorded

[@sunnyseacat9232]

Utterly incredible live performance. Like Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker was one of a kind in our musical universe.

[@jellybathwater]

I'm so glad you reviewed Joe Cocker. His voice is second to none. This is real talent here. Forget looks, he was no matinee idol, just a man who could belt out a song perfectly

[@glyyyven]

John Belushi used to impersonate Joe Cocker perfectly. He did this song on SNL, and Joe Cocker liked it so much, he came on the show and sang with Belushi. I'm sure both videos are on KZbin

[@Raittway]

I remember that!! Lol

[@marcryvon]

Gotta see that !

[@jamessekorski2492]

Dueling Cockers

[@sj49erfan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4vWgKyFlNGLepo

[@unity4texas]

Classic SNL !!

[@Tazman1966]

That man literally died on stage, was brought back and finished. He was a tormented but amazing soul. So much amazing music from this man. RIP Joe

[@blainefloyd4903]

One of the greatest live albums ever made is Joe Cocker “Mad Dogs and the Englishman”, drop the needle in the groove and let it ride. Thanks J, this is like a tent revival 🙏

[@jccook5353]

Buy the DVD. It's awesome!

[@hooleyqueen]

I used to have it. Saw Joe Cocker in 1968 or 69

[@louisbaldaccini7690]

My friends and I were at The Fillmore East when he recorded that live album. It was magical.

[@pastina000]

I dropped the needle in the groove to this song on my dads record player as a teenager and when he heard it he near DROPPED me !!...lol.

[@juanitaduval9856]

@@pastina000 to funny!! Our parents really didn't care for our music

[@davelesiuk8839]

Plse keep doing what you do. I am 65 and you are helping me gain new appreciation for all of this great music. In times of COVID 19, your enthusiasm and energy are greatlwy appreciated. Much respect to you!

[@moniquewilkinson3944]

The smile on your face when you recognized this was priceless.

[@alisonfrazier1314]

And THAT ladies and gents is how you leave it all on the table!!!

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

Nothing, but NOTHING beats the mid-60s to mid-70s ... the music, the spirit, the people, the vibe, the art, the clothing, the hair, the everything. I am SO thankful that I was youthful smack in the middle of all that. You youngsters cannot imagine what you missed.

[@josephfranco4153]

I left the planet a dozen times listening to this 50 years ago. Leon brought Joe to the U.S. Both men are now gone.

[@randyvincent2226]

Man you can’t beat the 70’s music era & I am so grateful to have lived during that time because there will never be music this great ever again! 👍

[@francoischarbonneau9447]

Don't wanna bust your bubble but, that was '60 era, i think Joe's version came out on his first album in '68.

[@dwsmith67]

Can we just say that '65 to '75 was the best?

[@brendaschultz7161]

Leon Russell was there too!

[@jamesdemarco7161]

Make you ask the eternal question; How can a man be so wasted and still be so spot-on musically? Great reaction, by the way!!

[@johngore7744]

Leon Russel on guitar. One of Joes influences was Ray Charles.

[@ginnyboetel2891]

Did not realize that was Leon Russel on guitar! So cool!

[@scottrackley4457]

recognized him immediately

[@iamozzman990]

"Leon Russel on guitar" Hell Yeah!!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

I was fortunate enough to meet Joe when he was sober and drug free. I saw him having breakfast in a hotel being interviewed by some magazine person. Walked past said hi. He said hello and asked me to sit down with him. Nicest guy you could meet. R.I.P. Joe Your signed Mad Dogs And Englishmen album still adorns in my office wall.

[@sjd5750]

I appreciate your reactions, 'cause you don't interrupt every few seconds, my man!...The use of the thought bubbles is perfect..My generation appreciates it. We would NEVER think of interrupting when trying to listen..Sacrilege!..Great work!

[@jamelakajamal]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@scottstewart5784]

@@jamelakajamal you are setting the trends

[@Wellch]

Steve DAmico sometime you have to because of the copyright isses

[@sjd5750]

@@Wellch I'm well aware of it...I'm not talking about that issue..The ones I'm talking about are people who just love the sound of their own voice, as opposed to actually listening in a strategic way...It's done by many others..About half are annoying, and the other half know's what they're doing.

[@Serai3]

The reason some reacters interrupt the track is that when you do that, the YT algorithms are much less likely to flag your video for copyright violations.

[@rbf7099]

Just like Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker just exudes soul from every fiber of their being. Joe's version of this song just takes you to church. Here you have a legend covering another legend. This was originally a Beatles' song, brother. 😉

[@patrickingalls5954]

" If your going to San Francisco" Love the flowers in your hair!❤ Janis and Joe lay their hearts bear every song they sang!

[@trentsteel2029]

" Takes you to church " best description I have ever heard .

[@amyelizabeth529]

Great analogy. James Brown too.

[@ilenedechurch833]

Blue-eyed Soul!!!

[@theodoregarman7841]

Amen

[@ericfoster2170]

This song was originally written by Paul and John (the Beatles) and Joe Cocker put his stamp on it at Woodstock His performance was inspired and timeless

[@sassulusmagnus]

The swagger and sexuality that he adds to the Beatles' composition takes it to a whole other level. Wonderful.

[@kwharrison6668]

Yea, great Beatles song, but must say, Cocker owns it. This arrangement eclipses anything the Beatles did.

[@pauladams6571]

We must never forget that there are times when we need a little help from our friends.

[@rubensdesk]

Joe was a force of nature. He did not have the greatest vocal range, he is not the best looking man and no one thinks he is graceful on stage. All that said he will not be denied. Thank you Joe.

[@sassulusmagnus]

None of the cosmetic stuff seemed to matter in the late 60's and early 70's. All that mattered was that you could bring it live.

[@beckywatt5048]

What a great comment/ tribute , Thank you.

[@pizzaman5169]

He has epilepsy. That's why he moved as he did !!

[@clintpuddister7257]

Hes not gracefull because he had cyrebral pulsie !!

[@debbylambert3319]

Joe had Cerebral Palsy...but he brought soul to the vocals!

[@lesliemeola8209]

Paul was so moved when he heard Joe's version he cried

[@jamesmcmillan1472]

The story of this tour is legendary Joe was in trouble and needed a band in steps Leon rounds up some people,go on a tour called Mad Dogs and Englishman. Saves Joe's career and ass from a lot of lawsuits.

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Really, that is an amazing story xoxo

[@danieldougan269]

So, I guess he got a little help from his friends.

[@roseblake5803]

Sorry that’s not the way it went down. Joe almost lost his life after this tour.

[@judiparrotte2436]

I did not know this! Thank you for letting me learn something new today. I love Joe Cocker. He is the greatest interpreter of any song ever! And I had no idea that Leon Russell was involved with this. Leon Russell, of all people. I have to look them up on Wikipedia, and learn more about him other than the future Knew that he sang. Thank you again.

[@janisdeluca3028]

People thought he had cerebral palsy...that was just him doin his thing!

[@JW-yt7lr]

Joe Cocker did things with this song that even Lennon and McCartney couldn't imagine !

[@MrAdriaxe]

"What do you see when you turn out the light, I can't tell you but I know it's mine."

[@colinmaynard2879]

Joe loved 6/8 time!

[@dwightsmith4641]

I associate this as more Ringo’s than John’s or Paul’s song. I’m sure they wrote it, but Ringo sang it.

[@louismonnichii7619]

Heheh...imagine...

[@stebstebanesier6205]

John Lennon once said to Joe Cocker; "Congratulations, that's your song now."

[@tonygareth221]

Is that true?

[@Nebuloid1]

It's true for Dylan and Hendrix, but...

[@cherylrickertu262]

@@tonygareth221 yes, through the years all the Beatles have said Joe did it better.

[@dannyholland7209]

@@cherylrickertu262 Didn't know that but i agree with them. Joe Cocker made this song a master piece tbh.

[@davidkaiser6707]

@@dannyholland7209 they gave it to him after they all became mates.....he tore it up and does other beatles songs well....nice covers but nothing like this....you feel this...but this and anything from the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour is golden....Leon Russel is the dude in the top hat...anyway,I saw Cocker at the first rock am ring in 85 or 86 and the lifestyle was kicking his ass.....he was wasted....really overweight etc.......then he had a couple hits in Europe, got in shape, and had 20 more good years

[@jawadkazmi8856]

Salaams, I'm 56 and this performance still chocks me up and brings tears to me glazzes (eye balls lol) 😂👳😪✌💞

[@franklinrwful]

'If that dont move your soul you had better go look in the mirror and see if you still have a reflection'. LOL well said Jamel.

[@claudeshockey6944]

Watch the movie Woodstock and see him perform this song live in front of a field of love. Damn, I grew up in the perfect two decades of music, the 60's and 70's!

[@sensei6281]

Me Too.These Artists are All BABY BOOMERS !!!

[@lawsantim2364]

I saw a video of that live recording and you are right Claude, it was hauntingly good. I was born in 63 so the late 60s and 70s were my decades but mom introduced us to all the music from her time prior to her kids arriving.

[@jakabok4965]

@Claude Shockey, thank you! I have that film and it's so amazing.

[@sexysadie2901]

@Bradley Mitchell WTF are you talking about?

[@snoitseuqpi1119]

They had to air drop hot dogs, people died, it was a shit show, and nobody cleaned up a damn thing. It's been rommantisized so much people forget what an objective disaster it was.

[@andrewbarnett84]

And that my friend, is how a concert show should be.

[@deeptime5581]

I was at the Filmore East the night this was recorded. What can I say? The best. The greatest. Or...are you kidding me?

[@Ron-id1ze]

And all those beautiful background vocals 🎉🎉

[@itchykami]

He may dance like a possessed mannequin in reverse, but that boy can SING.

[@sassulusmagnus]

Yes, just a wonderful blend of gravel and whisky. Nobody else sounded like him. Totally on fire.

[@MyMomo17]

He has cerebral palsy.

[@mohanadancer]

@@MyMomo17 no he doesn't. He just sings like that.

[@michiganriverman]

@@MyMomo17 No, he didn't. And he died of lung cancer in Dec. 2014

[@RevIlikai]

@@MyMomo17 He was trying to play air(every instrument at once) He didn't know he did it till he saw Belushi mimic him on SNL

[@repleh82]

That was straight up spiritual.

[@danrieke9988]

One of the greatest performances in music of all time. Period.

[@markpalmer8083]

Oh. The Legend. From Sheffield UK. RIP.

[@johngrace199]

Joe Cocker...put as much power and soul into his singing as any person ever has. RIP...

[@larrythomas3058]

Check out the Woodstock performance. It’s even better. 400,000 people agreed.

[@philipklug7784]

, I agree, Joe was better at Woodstock and the sound mix was better but the guys in the band singing the backing vocals instead of the girls wasn't great at Woodstock.

[@justaoldman5419]

400,001 I'm the one

[@rocknroller77]

I was going to say the exact thing. He was incredible at Woodstock

[@stephenspero3201]

Just A Old Man "old man look at my life I'm a lot like you were". Were you there for all 3 days of peace and music? So you got to see Neil Young with CSN?

[@nateburk8952]

Take the backing vocals on this one and put it on that one and it would be epic. Cocker and the mixing levels are great on that vid, but the backing is cringeworthy and kills it for me.

[@davidgeorge1294]

There were incredible performances at woodstock. Then Joe showed up and showed them how it's done.

[@stevewilliams788]

Two of the greatest rockers to ever have ever lived,Joe Cocker,Leon Russell....RIP 🙏

[@sukie584]

The entire album Mad Dogs and Englishmen is fantastic. The way they did this song is like being taken to church at a rock concert..The first wave of British musicians really slept, drank and ate American blues... they spit it back out as rock... just amazing..

[@charleslatora5750]

Amen

[@robertsmith1860]

sukie584 British Musicians did the same with American Traditional Jazz in the early sixties, with Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen hot - Midnight In Moscow! Yours, BanjoBob

[@Roystothecoolkid]

I honestly prefer this version over the Beatles

[@sukie584]

@@Roystothecoolkid agreed

[@brently2009]

You've just heard one of the greatest covers in rock history, ever!

[@brently2009]

@@alanpeel3450 Yes Alan, it's a master piece but I would suggest you listen to my other favorite cover. Strangely, it is another Beatles cover "Hey Jude" with the amazing, soulful voice in the business, Wilson Picket and one of the greatest guitarist Greg Allman on lead guitar. When Eric Clapton first heard the song he said it was the best R & B guitar, he has ever heard. Another great example from the famed Muscle Shoals studios.

[@badplay156]

This version is not just one of the best covers it is one of the best versions of any rock song

[@boywonder768]

Could you imagine Simon Cowell signing him looking like that, it wouldn’t happen today. Image comes first today.

[@tomoconnor1731]

that fucker knows nothing about music he's just been lucky around the right people started as a tea boy for stock atkin and waterman fucker wouldn't leave them alone so they give him a job to shut him up..

[@atreyuscurse80]

One of the greatest and most meaningful songs ever❤️❤️❤️❤️💪🏻

[@jameshill4598]

I grew up in the sixties i believe that we had the greatest music and talented people in that time period

[@perfectfan2006]

truth

[@gggo2631]

Couldn't agree with you more

[@queencerseilannister3519]

50s, 60s and 70s... you did! The best.

[@lpeora]

james hill AMEN brother..

[@davidn8759]

I remember parts of the 60's , hey Berkeley will do that to ya ( lol )

[@innervisions1828]

It's like what Otis Redding says about Aretha's version of Respect. "This girl has taken that song from me. Ain't no longer my song. From now on, it belongs to her."

[@royfrye2871]

Just like Trent Resnor said about Johnny Cash and Hurt!

[@tharansmith200]

This and Ringo’s version have two completely different feels. Both are great versions and I wouldn’t put one above the other.

[@bapples]

And Dylan said about All Along The Watchtower after Jimi took it to #20 on the pop charts in 1968

[@cirenosnor5768]

Dylan said it was the favorite cover of his songs. Probably still true

[@PamelaThomas-mm2pz]

Thanks to you MR. Jamal Warner for being true to yourself and to the music of the old days and I have always loved your heart and your soul not to mention your awesome and amazing taste in all music for without it we would still be so lost in the darkness of the world today. Never let anyone ever try to change you because you are sure perfection in the making. God loves you just because you are just that “ YOU AND YOU ALONE. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@gabrieledersch6003]

Best version ever. Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗🎸

[@debraa.155]

I'm 66 and I know I lived through the best music era! NOT MUCH I LIKE TODAY!!!

[@Isleofskye]

You soon really old.....66 ???? THat's A Lifetime....Debra A. I am not 66 until 2 weeks time.....and you are right :)

[@shirlettewilliams8517]

We are so lucky to have been born in this music era,no other era had music like this,just freaking amazing.

[@lynntaylor3542]

@@shirlettewilliams8517 yep, but most of us were stoned, a perfect way we thought to listen to music.........wow baby....

[@MikeGradyPDX]

Everyone knows that Rock 'n' Roll was perfected in 1977! ~ Homer Simpson

[@donwallen9786]

The advantage of being old...I'm 69.... Is living thru the '60's when all of this GREAT music was coming out!!!!!!

[@jaimepatena7372]

I am 61. I was a kid during the 60s...I just assumed all music was this great.

[@johnredwood2667]

I just turned 70. 60s and 70s greatest music of all time! Instruments were actually played, and singers had great voices. These days good bands are very rare.

[@MaeMee5]

You are so right! 69 here!

[@sharrongrant6240]

Saw Mad Dogs and Englishmen at the drive in in 1971...huge fan since!!!

[@marie-rosedaly4234]

@@johnredwood2667 🌻Second that!! Greetings from Europa!!🌻

[@charlesmerchant5752]

As a young G.I. , saw Joe Cocker at a outdoor concert in Wurzburg , Germany, in 1971. Saw many of greats that would become legends ! God blessed me, by letting me live during the BEST of times !

[@dogh8356]

This is the greatest rock performance of all time. I watch it and I cry for the past.

[@fawltyoldboybasil.2178]

This is one of the greatest live performances you will ever see.

[@sisken12]

So glad I was lucky enough to have grown up during the 60’s and 70’s.

[@mattwhitcher]

I have a list of my favourite vocalists, Somehow I always forget Joe Cocker. And he really is one of the best of all time.

[@ronnietoots6797]

40 years ago music...kick ass...Old Joe never QUITS.........BeatLes plus old Joe.....timeless

[@804pine]

Sweet Jamal. I am an old Boomer living in Missoula, Montana, and have loved watching you listen to the music of my generation. Rich, no? Glad I lived to experience all of it and now you and your audience are. Rock on!

[@jimm5593]

Amen. Ditto.

[@samanthahall356]

Agreed!! I think we're the original "OG's"!!

[@viacrucis2509]

As much as we think we’ve progressed, this era and group of artists transcended race, class, nationality and had no message but love for all people. We have messed it up badly.

[@elaine8013]

Amen to that. Joe had so much soul in him.

[@debisjoy8017]

True that!

[@flynnspears7502]

Listening to this along with GFR and The Doobies is bringing back so many fond memories of innocence and true friendship, first loves, and better times.

[@Chez114]

As much as I understand how this timeless music can cause euphoric nostalgia to cloud judgement, let's not forget how far we've come. We have gay marriage, weed is finally legal, advertising cigarettes is illegal, nobody bats an eye over a female CEO, you had a black president, we work fewer hours and minimum wage is regulated by law, HIV is no longer a death sentence. I'd say we have it pretty good now...

[@paulcurlin2789]

Yes, unfortunately, you are right.

[@BradleysBluesBar]

Best live performance ever. PERIOD!

[@patmccormick5191]

thank you. Only one Joe Cocker, will never be another. Happy I get to enjoy for many years

[@jeffk1212]

honestly.....I cry everytime I see this....such joy...such love.......thanks Lord for this sacred music

[@corkysolomon7063]

He was a genius. He played so many instruments, and wrote many songs. When musicians were true musicians.

[@DerEchteBold]

What are you talking about? He didn't play lots of instruments and he didn't write much songs, look up the credits, other people did that for him.

[@thenortherner3890]

Mr Joe Cocker - A master of the craft...

[@caroliamurri3872]

RIP Joe Cocker...icon..💔💙

[@sandratherrien5388]

This warms my hippie heart, thank you!

[@oliviadriver1362]

Joe Cocker and Leon Russell.............two of the best EVER!

[@johnmcclellan9020]

Thankyou for not stopping the song midway and breaking the beauty of the performance. I saw this on screen at Carleton University Ottawa Canada Mad Dogs Englishmen movie.

[@65hendy]

The quote, "if music be the food of love, play on" then this would surely be its theme tune.👍

[@lindanadeau1884]

RIP Joe, and Leon

[@phiddlephart7026]

Does anyone remember John Belushi's parody of Joe Cocker singing this at Woodstock

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

Yes!

[@DFMACK]

I remember something on SNL where they were wearing the same outfit.

[@phiddlephart7026]

@@DFMACK just type in John Belushi's cover High With a Little Help from My Friends

[@servoarmy2539]

Oh HECK Yes!!!! :)

[@sheilabyington7929]

Yes and it was Awesome when they stood side by side and sang

[@passthecoffeepot]

Back in the day. When musicians made music. No autotune, mistakes were common and welcome. Musicians were artists and were so moved by the music they moved everyone else along with them. It's a shame that will never happen again. Everyone too young to know who this is; I feel sorry for you. You missed the best era of music that will ever be. Thanks, Jamal, for showing the whole thing, and the truth about how music used to be made by men and women to make souls listen.

[@jmelvin28]

Joe Cocker had so much soul. Try checking out Feelin Alright or The Letter. Also some of his duets are amazing! Few can bring that level of passion to a song. A true master of his craft.

[@Coolrockndad]

Joe Cocker one of the original Woodstockers.

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾

[@195511SM]

@@jamelakajamal ......TODAY......is the 50th anniversary of Day 2 of Woodstock. It may be the same day he gave that legendary performance. The series 'American Experience' just did a 93 minute documentary on that event. I found it available ( for FREE ) on PBS.org but I'm sure you'll see your local PBS station is airing it again this weekend. 'You Can Leave Your Hat On' is another one of his later hits you'll dig. I'm 64, and loved 'The Wonder Years'.

[@terriertz6837]

@@195511SM How many days was Woodstock?

[@195511SM]

@@terriertz6837 4 If you go to pbs.org.....you can find the latest episode of 'American Experience' . They just aired a new 93 minute special on the 50th anniversary. Lots of behind-the-scenes stuff on the crowds, and trying to set everything up. The Joe Cocker performance is at least partly covered, but also a list of the other acts & which days they played.

[@terriertz6837]

@@195511SM Thank you.

[@sowhatdowop]

A classic Lennon and McCartney song from the Sargent Pepper album. Joe Cocker's performance is the absolute best.

[@dawnbinns7430]

That was WOW!!! PLAY YOU ARE SO BEAURIFUL...🎵JOE COCKER AMAZING

[@lepoetress]

Wow .... took us to church!!!! I was waiting on the collection plate .... woooooo!!! RIP Joe Cocker