Joe Cocker With A little Help From My Friends Reaction

[@maestroland9345]

Joe wasn't 'spazzing'... Look closely... He was mimicking every single note, from every single instrument... He was like a conductor of his orchestra... He felt every note, & performed it all with perfect timing... RIP Joe Cocker...

[@TS-qq7vr]

Amen

[@tomgrant29]

He has this aura of "oh my god there's too many things to dance to!"

[@jbass69goat84]

RIP as well to Leon Russell who is playing the black Les Paul in this clip instead of keys.

[@strokeraceventura2550]

I never thought of that. I really just thought he was high or had some type of autism. I like you’re idea better, he definitely put his heart and soul into his music.

[@taoist32]

Wesley Paine Lol Autism was not high on the list back then. In fact, not many people even heard of Autism.

[@michaelsharkey9868]

I am disabled and I'm lucky to have people in my area that help me alot I would be dead without them So when I hear this song it makes feel grateful for the people God has blessed me with God bless all reading this

[@spidermiss2426]

I am also disabled. I'm 42. I am grateful as well. I have the greatest friend in the world. Years ago we dated, but we don't any longer. He and I live in the same house and he supports me as no one else has. I'm SO GLAD you have supportive people in your life!!

[@michaelsharkey9868]

@@spidermiss2426 thank you for reaching out . I hope all is well with you

[@daveyhouston]

God Bless you young man keep on truckin he loves you!

[@daveyhouston]

My disability is mental and horrible I have nine suicide attempts behind me and I just lost the only support system I had my wonderful mother I won't last much longer but I am old and lonely death is a welcome friend abraham lincoln in a poem once wrote " I have a rendezvous with death at some appointed glade and to myself I am pledge true I shall not fail that rendezvous" I say to you youngsters enjoy yourself it's later than you think or to quote whittier " pity them both and pity us all who fondly the days of youth recall for of all sad words of tongue and pen the saddest are these what might have been" farewell

[@joannebailey8277]

bless you back

[@Zebred2001]

Let's also give it up for those background singers!

[@iarba]

His friends

[@monabonejakon2797]

Rita Coolidge, Pamela Polland, Mary McCreary (aka Mary Russell, Leon's wife) are on this album.

[@1719456]

Mad Dogs & Englishmen. I've got the album...somewhere. Yes.. album... as in a round black plastic thing.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@iarba Nicolette Larson was sometimes a backup singer. She went onto a big career.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Absolutely. Backing singers are so often the 'unsung' heroes of great music and all leading artists should freely and openly acknowledge that.

[@donw804]

Joe Cocker was the ONLY person who could take a Beatles song and make it his own....... and maybe even better.

[@psychedoutandfurious]

not maybe, way better!!!

[@jaykaneshige2201]

True, true... A great take....

[@martyjansing2675]

Take a Beatles song and make it better, Black Bird...Crosby, Stills, and Nash

[@teresadignam2137]

Exactly what I was thinking Don W the ONLY person!

[@panamdragonboat]

Jim Baluchi's version on SNL... LOL... different but great

[@neilcorvino8059]

The man in the top hat is the incredible Leon Russell. RIP

[@AnnieBCW]

Saw Leon in 2004. I cannot begin to describe how he connected with the audience one by one in that small theatre in Waxahachie, Texas.

[@marielaveau5321]

My musical soul brother, I'll always miss Leon.

[@brianwilcox7444]

Tell me that man in the top hat almost looks like Rob zombie that's just my opinion.

[@ezgolfer2]

Neil Corvino Leon Russell was the producer of the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour featuring Joe Cocker. The great Leon was a musical genius who played and arranged music behind Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Ike and Tina Turner, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, and the list goes on. In 2011 Leon Russell was inducted into The Rock and Roll and The Songwriters Halls of Fame. He mentored Elton John. Wrote “Delta Lady”, “Tightrope”, “Lady Blue”, and “A Song for You”, which has been covered by everyone.

[@100bankerrob]

Great pick up. Love Leon. R.I.P.

[@lindagnat-mullin8108]

I love watching a young man discovering our fabulous old standbys. It lifts my heart. What a time to have lived through! ☮️💖

[@barbarac9805]

The talent and artistry back then was just phenomenal! Feel so blessed to have been a witness.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yes indeed n bringing back wonderful memories 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@lindabergman3127]

@veronica carlson no doubts about that😭

[@victorparker308]

As I enter the last quarter of what has been a wonderful time to have witnessed life, I too am glad that a new young generation is discovering their musical legacy from the 1950, 60s and left to them from my generation. Rock on young brother!!

[@normgreen8058]

We thought we could change this world With words like "love" and "freedom" We were part of the lonely crowd Inside the Sad Cafe Oh, expecting to fly, We would meet on that shore in the Sweet by and by Some of their dreams came true, Some just passed away And some of the stayed behind Inside the Sad Cafe.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

This song was written by Paul McCartney & John Lennon, think it was on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Joe Cocker took it to another level. I agree with you, it's like he took us to church. Awesome reaction MRM.

[@ryoushii]

Cherise Southerly it’s the second track on Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, side one. He also covered She Came in through Th Bathroom Window from Abbey Road.

[@zrob89m21]

@@ryoushii he also did a version of come together

[@jarredsdad]

Lennon and McCartney liked Joe’s covers of their songs best.

[@peggypenguin7290]

I had no idea this was a Beatles song!!! 🐧🐧

[@cgall4444]

Written by John & Paul for Ringo to sing.

[@binghamfan78]

I actually prefer this version over the Beatles, and I love the Beatles.

[@ladyjane8855]

The Beatles preferred this version too :)

[@mr.marcus3123]

So true! The Beatles actually publically, in the media at the time, applauded Cocker for his masterful homage to their classic! Check out his versions of 'The Letter' and Delta Lady', not to mention, 'Feelin' Alright"! Great rection! Keep up the great work Ty! Peace!

[@nathanlindahl8336]

This is one of those few covers that are better than the original version where it becomes their own.

[@grimesjon1]

Just thinking that! He owns this song!

[@daveyhouston]

I agree love the fab four but joe rocked this one wow! I have his greatest hits and the woodstock album sometimes the remake is better like always on my mind by willie Nelson but first by elvis the best of all time sorry king I still love you best!

[@drumzRfun1]

Black folks learning about black music from white folks who learned it from black folks. Full circle. Peace and Love.

[@patrickstracener5329]

Perfect description of Long John Baldry.

[@Isleofskye]

Tru Say,Mi Bredrin...

[@joannebailey8277]

it's a beautiful thing

[@jayworld2073]

yeah ,except it never happened at all, in Africa. Never. Black brothers and sisters knew nothing about Christ, when they arrived on the American continent, years before there was the beginning of the USA. They learned about Christianity HERE not in Africa. There was no reading or writing or any written language at all in Africa until it was brought there by the early Christian teachers. No roads, no cities. But there was plenty of slavery. Blacks enslaving blacks, like today, still going on ....in AFRICA.

[@lindabergman3127]

Beautiful

[@lilykam5605]

One of the greatest live song performances of all time! Joe just kills it! You will never forget this version once you hear it!

[@angeloiodice9304]

The Woodstock version rivals this version, but this version has a lot more behind it, Leon Russell, the brass, the ladies, etc.........

[@gordongrant444]

What makes it all the more incredible is that Joe started this tour completely exhausted. He did not want to do it. But, alot of his friends (principally Leon Russell) begged him to dig deep and go on tbe road again when he had just gotten off. He was beyond "going on fumes" here. He was in a zone that few people ever appproach (wisely) and it took alot out of him. Some say he was never quite the same after this tour because of how much he gave of himself, physically, psychically, emotionally...

[@citehman]

hard to imagine anyone could do a beatles song better than the beatles but joe cocker totally morphed the song into something completely different and uniquely beautiful.

[@deanareimann]

John Lennon said that after he heard this version, he liked it better.

[@nthdegree1269]

I don't think it is "better" just a different style. Its a beautiful cover though. Depending on my mood, I might rather listen to this. Other days, I like the music and voices of the original.

[@climber1954]

Spooky Tooth did a cover of I am the Walrus that Lennon also thought was better than the Beatles version. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWfPhpymnbSHjLs

[@michelleortega1514]

When I hear this song I always think of this version.I always associate Joe cocker with it.I do like the Beatles but Joe is more well known as the singer of this song.Thats hard for me to say cause I am a number 1 fan of beatles,grew up with there music.

[@climber1954]

@@michelleortega1514 i agree, the woodstock performance made this song Joe Cocker's. After that, it can never belong to anyone else.

[@katherinebruce500]

Joe Cocker 's influence was Ray Charles, you sure can tell.

[@CJTELE]

yep for sure check out Unchain My Heart

[@katherinebruce500]

@@CJTELE Wow! I just listened to it. Never heard Joe Cocker's version. Thanks.

[@lindseymoll5061]

katherine bruce that’s a lovely observation

[@StormyPeak]

Every time I watch Joe Crocker singing something, I keep hoping he doesn't fall over. :P I rarely get all that sad when I hear about entertainers passing away. But, he was one of those entertainers that when he passed away I was really like... Ah...that's too bad and I felt a lump in my throat. Some entertainers are special in ways that even more popular entertainers will never achieve and he was one of them. edited to close up a paragraph and correct a misspelled word.

[@BlueSaphire70]

@@StormyPeak I felt the same. Joe was really special for me too.

[@BiniBeans]

Another great song by Joe Cocker is "Unchain my heart". This is music we listened to late at night, talking the night away, philosophizing about life and everything.

[@vickiboy2250]

Loved "Unchain My Heart".

[@patriciajeffries3858]

Unchain my heart....YEA!!!

[@jamesanthony8438]

"You Can Leave Your Hat On" is another totally awesome song of his. Absolutely loved that one when it came out. =)

[@Maxshard]

This is a Beatles song.

[@parsonj39]

"Unchain My Heart" was a Ray Charles song that Joe covered. Ray's version was also phenomenal.

[@BigfootSOH]

For some stupid reason, I like the "reaction" videos. I enjoy your responses more than any other tuber. Great song choices and you seem like a genuine guy. Kudos, brother. :)

[@ft2960]

Lol same 😉

[@daveyhouston]

I like how open and positive he is for such a youngster he could be my son he is probably only in his 40s good on him!

[@vissitorsteve]

My favorite interpretation of this Beatles song, featuring not only Joe Cocker, but Leon Russel! Thank you!

[@bperkins6]

did you see the late Bobby Keys on saxophone.

[@woody816]

steve vermillion dereck and dominos rhythm section l, Stones horn section, Leon Russel, some of Delaney and Bonnie. A super group of super groups

[@fredkruse9444]

My favorite version is whichever one i'm listening to.

[@RCullis47]

I love the late Joe Cocker. His reinterpretation of the Beatles hit is amazing and the arrangement is unsurpassed. This version sounds like I'm in the coolest church on the planet. R.I.P. Joe Cocker.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

AMEN Brother.

[@mikelwatson5022]

You're right, "coolest church on the planet"!

[@garyr8739]

David, I agree. But only on this song. I never heard another cover of a Beatles song that was better than the original. Although it is arranged so differently that it is almost a new song. But Joe really made this one outstanding.

[@cherokeelair9796]

I adore you~that IS a church service & you completely understood his movements and very few people ever understood.

[@BeautyandGoreGalore]

I will always think of The Wonder Years when I hear this song.

[@mem1701movies]

Beauty and Gore Galore they had to change it when it was on NETFLIX and it didn't work

[@BeautyandGoreGalore]

Matt Mayse oh really? Wow, didn’t know that. That would be so strange for it to be any different 😕

[@christopheroliver739]

I remember the Wonder Years show like it was yesterday! Great video pick, MRM!

[@haraldchristiansen6942]

You're not supposed to like your job, you just have to do it.

[@carolcarol3938]

I love that show

[@ronnie5129]

R.I.P. MR. JOE COCKER... AND LEON RUSSELL, TO ME THIS BAND KNOCKED THE SOCKS OFF OF THE BEATLES VERSION, COUSIN FIGEL

[@55bueller]

Awesome another Skynyrd Fan!!

[@CodyCloudWalker]

got that right cuz

[@lindabergman3127]

Yes no doubts about it 😍

[@violetenergy4392]

Omg!! What a unique voice, right? Such a classic song. Listen to "You are so beautiful to me" I melt. RIP JOE🙏

[@jillybean3688]

Good song. Not enough lyrics in it for me though. Lol

[@naturemom57]

So good .. I never get tired of hearing this song.. you should check out John Belushi mimicking him on Saturday night live .. Joe ends up singing with him ... it’s funny but good at the same time .. he is a good sport

[@LisFayte]

Remember when Gilda Radner would play Patty Smith and sing with him, hairy pits and all!

[@steveogregg6940]

I seen it . It was about 1976 I think . HILARIOUS!!! And he was a good sport. Great guy. R.I.P JOE.

[@garyscarlett5471]

That show on SNL was great , It use to be a good show . Sad what it's become .

[@leodanryan966]

I think I remember seeing that. I'll have to search it up.

[@kareng4658]

Watching Belushi is a MUST!

[@sandyleewhite]

Joe Cocker felt every single note, with every fiber of his being!!! A true legend :)

[@burencook6567]

sandyleewhite every song he sang

[@BiniBeans]

Joe Cocker has such a unique voice and you can see he sings with all he is. Can't wait to see what you make of him.

[@cr0sseyedpainlessm306]

um me maybe if Ray gargled rocks for a few hours

[@cr0sseyedpainlessm306]

Don’t misinterpret me Joe is amazing and soulful. But quite different from Ray

[@cr0sseyedpainlessm306]

Lol it’s all love. They do have a similar style of singing u r right

[@1719456]

Ty...I am 69 years old & was a child of the 60's. It was a difficult time. We had Vietnam & the Civil Rights movement. They called us ''Hippies'' & ''Weirdos''. There was a drug culture & young men burned their draft cards. I, for one served in the Military but was conflicted. Confusion reigned but in the midst of it all some of the greatest music ever made emerged. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Byrds & Jimi Hendricks just to name a few. Joe Cocker was a cover artist extraordinaire. He made great songs greater. No ''auto-tuning'' necessary. Just raw talent & emotion. Like Bob Seeger said ''today's music ain't got the same soul''! We will never see Joe's equal again. React to anything Joe performed & you will go bald!

[@Drewtazy]

I so enjoy watching you enjoy this song from my era. As a 70 years old Grandmother it gladdens my heart !

[@leodanryan966]

I was once privileged to meet Joe Cocker. He was under arrest for having overstayed his visa and was being detained in the bar of the Passport Inn where I was employed as a bartender. I know it sounds ridiculous but it really happened back in the 70's. I remember how the waitresses were throwing themselves at him, and he referred them to his manager. We all volunteered to serve him, and were locked in the bar until he was able to return to the Airport to get deported.

[@peggypenguin7290]

Funny how people are all up in arms about deporting people when they detained AND deported the late great Joe Cocker for an expired visa. R.I.P. Joe!!! 🐧🐧

[@patdepaula6618]

Wow what a great great story what a great time to live in

[@philipem1000]

@@peggypenguin7290 Back in those days Nixon was trying to deport anyone he considered an enemy, especially John Lennon... it was all political.

[@lynnhamps7183]

Yet another fabulous British/English singer...all these reactions just keep reminding me how much talent our small island has produced over the years...

[@jotacalvo]

And it was the Brits that recognized how special black American music was back then. Had it not been for Joe Cocker, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Animals etc it may have been lost. Heck, Hendrix didn't even get famous over here until he went to England. They had the vision that, for some reason, America lacked. Just my opinion, but I think the racism over here clouded they eyes of many people here. We're all thankful for that little island's contribution, believe me!

[@lynnhamps7183]

@@jotacalvo Excellent point, America of course produced many fantastic singers and bands whose music was hugely influenced by the black community's roots and heritage...they just didn't recognise it's worth and importance in the same way we did until it became mainstream and started lining industry folks pockets....

[@theone8518]

I have said it to my friends and they laugh. Now i say unto you all...i am an American but i feel that the most talent comes from our English brethren acting and singing. We have lots of talent don't get me wrong but The English invasion helped with that

[@melissanevin5034]

@@theone8518 that's the truth Ruth!! Most of my favorites are British bands and they recognized our music before we did especially in the 60s. But thank God they did!

[@jimchumley6568]

Lynn Hamps Especially Eric Clapton.

[@oakraidergrl4lif]

You picked a good one to react to. This was the theme for the show The Wonder Years. Hopefully you are reacting to the Woodstock concert version. If not, it is still epic. Oh by the way, this song is actually a cover of The Beatles original song.

[@patriciaburroughs]

And the Beatles version ain't chopped liver.

[@violethughes1783]

oakraidergrl4lif my apologies I didn’t read your comment when you mentioned the wonder years because I also mentioned this lol 😂 I love that show x 😛

[@melissanevin5034]

The version he is watching is from NYC 1970. My friend's mom was a huge Cocker fan so I got to hear him quite a bit. Check out his doc on Netflix Joe Cocker Mad Dog with Soul. And that is an apt title for sure

[@stephenkissinger4434]

@@melissanevin5034 Thanks for identifying the concert. I had it narrowed down to 1970 by the reference to Mad Dogs & Englishmen (which only existed for one tour), but didn't know the exact show. If it was Woodstock, the backing group would have been Joe Cocker's Grease Band instead of Mad Dogs & Englishmen.

[@DaniSInNC]

As the original poster said, this is a Beatles song. However, I have heard this used in more liberal church services before. I was lucky enough to see Joe Cocker in concert once in the 1990s.

[@ericaandrews3179]

It's so refreshing for a young man such as yourself, to appreciate such a variety of music, and oldies at that. Your open mindedness and willingness to listen to music that definitely is far removed from what you grew up with, is an outstanding trait, along with your faith and attitude, will take you far in life. Joe Cocker is one of a kind. He blows me away. I've never seen anyone put so much intensity and give their all in all, the way he does. I love the 60's music, legends like Joe Cocker, Righteous Bros, Otis Redding, Ben E King....so many great unrivaled talented singers/entertainers back then. Just a little bit before my time, however, my Uncle was fortune enough to actually see many of those late and great ones. Joe Cocker, Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Stones,....at the Monterey Jazz Festival (North Calif.) and Woodstock, back East. I see you have listened to Janis...have you had a chance to listen to the "Ball and Chain" version she sang at the Monterey Jazz Festival? If not, I really think you'd love it. The church you mentioned going to and actually seeing and hearing singers like Joe Cocker, blew my mind. The churches that we attended are worlds apart. LOL. WASPISH prim and proper parishioners was all I ever saw. 😉

[@NorskePatriot1]

I'm so glad that I found you because your reactions are so fabulous, you are spot on about this song...it totally does feel like church service! Keep em coming!

[@ellenjones7819]

Love his version of the song and the song "You are so beautiful".

[@keelsmac01]

He was a raging alcoholic and addict during these yrs. lost everything. Got sober and made a comeback. Beautiful story.

[@mimi-422]

Amen,Awesome

[@NakedPigeon]

Would make a good movie

[@billfairbanks1434]

Joe Cocker is the man. Was that Leon Russel with the big hat?

[@RAID3R63]

yupp

[@Bikebrh]

Yes, he put together the band for Cocker, and was the bandleader.

[@karenyoung7133]

U BET!LEON WAS A BIG PART OF HIS CAREER.WE SHOULD SUGGEST MRM DOING A REACTION TO ONE OF HIS SONGS.

[@TheFlowNetwork]

@@karenyoung7133 The version of "A song for you" that Leon does with John Mayer at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is breathtakingly beautiful.... really moving.

[@nocturnal7312]

@@TheFlowNetwork I didn't know that John Mayer and Leon Russell do a song together? Thanks !!

[@patrician7445]

The legend Leon Russell in the blue top hat and the incomparable Joe Cocker! Loved them and love them still! Greatness! RIP

[@tllama1560]

i just love this channel. glad to see good music being kept alive by people who can appreciate it. keep with the videos Modern Man....its like we're jammin together.

[@ethellittleage7000]

Woodstock version is much better but this one is good too. Excellent Beatles cover.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Probably the only Beatles' cover that most people don't realize is a Beatles' song.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Err...everyone over the age of 30 knows exactly what song this is.

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

Love this one better

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@rebeccalitchfield6698 A "Litch" is an undead spellcaster (apparently). So your surname literally means "A field of undead spellcasters"...

[@bergy798]

Agreed.. Woodstock version was awesome.... All I can say about Joe - Straight Swag!!!!!

[@freddie1991d]

This man could cut steel like butter with that voice, he was one of a kind. It’s hard to believe he has not been inducted into RR HOF. May he RiP. He is truly missed.

[@RobsAdventuresAndVideos]

Joe sang from the inside he felt every beat every instrument he actually became the music. You can see he actually gives his soul through his music. It’s amazing. There is not one entertainer today that feels the music nowadays its fake bull crap lip movement and computers. Sending Respect ✊🏻 to you all reading this.

[@amberjones9520]

I love ur reations more than anybody else bc i can tell its truly genuine and I can tell how much u appreciate music. But every time ive ever heard this song there is not one piece of my skin that doesn't have a chill bump. Joe cocker put every piece of his heart and soul into his music.

[@jeffstevens4262]

These were 'The Wonder Years' of music for me. So much passion. So many incredible singers and musicians playing live. So much soul and rock from the heart. No 'Autotune'. Performers giving everything and more to their live audiences and the audiences giving it right back. Beautiful, just beautiful to re-vist those wonder years of rock and soul music performances. Sadly, Joe died back in 2014 at the age of only 70. May almighty God rest his dear soul.

[@walterlawrence2485]

Can you imagine a duet with joe cocker and Janis Joplin?

[@yangerjamir0906]

Good thing they didn't, cause the universe would've exploded out of sheer awesomeness.

[@timaustin9522]

Pretty sure that would fold the universe.

[@ruthannkizakavich3325]

Now that would be a show stopper!😍😍😍

[@cyndifoore7743]

Walter Lawrence they both sounded like black singers, that’s why they were so good. They felt that soul in their spirits.

[@drewagoosa68]

would there be enough alcohol for such an event

[@sweetpepper959]

Joe didn’t have the most beautiful voice, but he sure knew how to work what he had!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

I think his voice is amazing....it’s REAL...something the music industry hasn’t seen in a long time

[@grimolarose1]

Debi Pepper beauty is definitely in the eye or in this case the ear of the beholder because I think his voice is absolutely beautiful

[@bergy798]

Joe had an amazing voice... Totally recognizable.

[@sisi11122]

Debi Pepper. Raspy voices to me are the most beautiful. It doesn't get better than this baby. I respect your opinion though sis

[@abncolb1027]

I have never seen a video with Joe Cocker so young. This was great!

[@kathleenowen4475]

Dude, I got a bone to pick with you! Found you at 2am, it's 3:19 and I can't stop watching! Your reactions are priceless! I love that you are so open and sincere. You have me tripping down memory lane, I was in high school when thus came out. Please cover Jaco Pastorius playing Birdland! God bless you, and thanks for the memories😃

[@jmc4404]

So glad you got this. This is the first Modern Renaissance Man video and I was a little sceptical but when you got to 8 mins without interrupting I knew you could feel it. My mother used to listen to Joe when I was a kid. Just one of the little nuggets of beauty she left me with.

[@larryhutchens7593]

It has been said that to properly do the blues you have to feel the music. This guy feels it.

[@terrilew5350]

The late great one of a kind & never will be again Leon Russell on guitar

[@heathcliff8624]

Bobby Keys on Sax. I recognize others as well.

[@DTWC]

But he got it from Jimmy Page considering he played on the album

[@juliabel2]

Love Joe Cocker! Brings back great memories!

[@Hipnosis65]

MRM- I’m really glad you like the song and you asked about what the song means to me? I thought about that after you asked the question. I remember watching the movie Woodstock with my friend Mike Johnson. Joe Cocker sang this song at Woodstock in the movie and on the soundtrack. That was the first time I think I ever heard this song not done by The Beatles. Mike died about 30 years ago in a car accident. He was a very dear friend of mine. I think of him often whenever I’m listening to rock music. Thanks so much for this video. It brings back great memories of my friend Mike. All the best.

[@somethinghinky103]

I've seen a few of your reaction vids but that is the best intro I've ever seen on youtube. You just restored my faith in humanity a little bit. Thank you.

[@reginahorber1767]

i love his duet "up where we belong" with jennifer warnes ... he's awsome

[@TombstoneHeart]

Paul McCartney summed Joe up in the perfect way...."a loovely northern lad..."

[@janinealbrecht5985]

You are a well rounded man. God bless you.

[@uniqueone2731]

Hey buddy Uniqueone here. You did not have to speak at all for this reaction video. The smile on your face said it. Amazing song and yet another great video from your channel. You have a amazing channel.

[@carlajolly2480]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful music. One of the best live performances ever! Joe and Leon, Rita Coolidge on backup. Awesome.Joe and ‘ some of his friends’. Just unreal. People loved Joe. ❤️✌🏻🙏🏻

[@hannahmore9118]

I always thought he was so wierd, but Joe truly brings it! He was an original.

[@jackiepaper6464]

I’m sure someone has said this but he’s not having a seizure. This was how he felt the music. Every note. Like a conductor. Beautiful voice.

[@bmosley62]

I luv watching this w/u almost daily. Has so much emotion in it & these days, u need your friends & family! Concert, but he'll make u feel like in Church. He shows it from his heart & soul in his movements. Luv u dude! ❤️🙏

[@williamwallace2278]

Great choice! Your face says it all when Joe strikes up. Well worth watching the film of the tour. Some superb tunes. I belive it was the late great Leon Russell who did all the arrangements to get the best outta Joe?

[@MrUndeadEd]

I'm older and had the vinyl of "Mad Dogs and Englishmen",...and I still have the same reaction to this day,....it was going to church. If anyone out there collects old school vinyl,...find it,...buy it,..and play it loud,..great album

[@adc2327]

I have it too. Split it up to share 1/2 with a friend of mine because we paid for it together.

[@neebinmakwah349]

The "Mad dogs and Englishmen tour.....Leon R playing lead guitar....with the Dominoes rhythm section....bobby keys on sax.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

back up singers included Mary Russell (Leon's wife), Rita Coolidge, Nicolette larsen, and more ,. Thanks for the i.d. on the rhythm section, etc.

[@Mutt69m]

I was lucky enough to see him about 10 or 11 years ago when he opened for the Guess Who, he was fantastic. You should check out You Can Leave Your Hat On, or Unchain My Heart, The Letter, She Came In Through The Bathroom Window, Cry Me A River, my favorite, When The Night Comes, Feeling Alright, and the lists goes on. On another note, you should give Elton John a listen, his version of Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Crocodile Rock, and Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me , or Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, any one of these are good tunes...

[@Livingfree4me]

I have never seen this performance before. Thanks for sharing. It was powerful and absolutely amazing ❤️!!!!

[@charliemiller1123]

Growing up in the 1980s there was a TV show called "The Wonder Years" this was the theme song, I got goosebumps when the show came on, years later I would learn this was a real song fast forward 30 years I still get goosebumps hearing this song. This song is a classic.

[@itsgummyybear]

Dude I love how you watch and enjoy it in its entirety before commenting. Keep up the great work man!

[@cararobbins8610]

Reminds me of Wonder Years! Loved that show and this song! Thouches my heart and reminds me of my youth and growing up the 80's! Peace and Love in Jesus name Amen!

[@jesperhjensen1978]

Amen Sister!

[@eddiel7635]

Winnie 😀

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I think you were all just taken to church by the crazy madman across the pond!!!!

[@soulshouter109]

Jeff S amen!

[@sophiejameson4064]

For a tiny island the UK has produced a lot of great music.

[@terry9325]

Sophie Jameson And we helped to produce a great country as well the USA

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

The guy with the mad hatter top hat is Leon Russell ( stranger in a strange land) , (Lost in the woods) , ( up on the tightrope)

[@riverhermit1620]

Tiny purple fishes Runlaughingthruyourfingers Oh! Lost in the Woods!! Yeay

[@thomasb-o6j]

Also a big influence on Elton John.

[@jimchig]

I love the joy you show at the 6:33 mark. The moment I and many others fell in love with this indescribable singer!

[@lkmits]

I was lucky enough (and old enough!) to have seen this tour. Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, Rita Coolidge, Jim Gordon, Jim Keltner. It was unforgettable. Listen to more of it! Best rendition of a Beatles song, ever.

[@4therush]

Music back then was LOADED with soul and feeling. It was about touching your immortal being. Great reaction Video and good on you for being so diverse with your channel.

[@taoist32]

michael wade Music now does not have that feel. I really can’t get into it. On a rhythmic basis it feels cool, but there are no emotions like you get from seventies or even early eighties music.

[@gweno550]

Not a church song lol you won't hear I get high with a little help from my friends but I get your meaning Joe was very soulful and soulfilled

[@stedevo7863]

You can get high off your friends in a kindship kind of way doesn't need to be interpreted about drugs

[@sandyleewhite]

@@stedevo7863 Agree!!!

[@grrr.9998]

Hey sister, don't you be telling these nice folks what they be hearing.

[@michelleberube8567]

That song played every week on the show the wonder year's ..I loved it and blasted it every show

[@ingridanna0830]

Thank you for being so open to all kinds of different music. 💜✌🏽🖖🏽

[@lisamurphy3877]

Great song writer and awesome singer. Thank you for playing it.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

The "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour was an insane tour in 1970 that was spur of the moment and did 48 concerts in 52 days. They kept adding musicians and singers as the tour progressed and finished in the hole financially, but it gave us so many memorable songs as well as an incredible rock and roll concert movie (which is where this video came from).

[@JimNixonJr]

First, it was a Beatles song from Sgt Pepper's album in 67'. Second, Mad Dogs and englishmen came about because Joe's band quit on him after they finished their Europe tour and the management had scheduled 48 shows in 52 days in the US, so Leon and friends came with a little help. This was March of 1970, the Film for Woodstock came out the same month, and one last note, Leon's " A song for you" has been recorded by more than 200 artist.

[@janetbaca6781]

Saw the Mad Dogs and Englishmen movie in one of the big Hollywood theaters when it first came out. We had indulged in some mescalin before hand, and felt we were at a live concert. Lol, good times.

[@knightwing51]

tye you felt the instant feel of greatness sir. it reached into your soul.

[@warnermichael9093]

If you haven’t already you MUST listen to You Are So Beautiful by him!! Such an amazing performer

[@megastardave]

Just amazing, a real performer, what a voice and those harmonies. Class

[@NLB90805]

Arguably one of the greatest performance's at the original Woodstock, besides Jimmi Hendrix (amongst others), was Joe Cocker singing this Beatles Tune! Seeming how the organizers of the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival couldn't get the Beatles to perform (since they stopped performing Live in the mid 60's and did their last performance on-top of the Apple Music Corporation unannounced before they broke-up). But that last bit is for another discussion! Besides the reaction video's, I didn't know you were such a renaissance man. You have a new subscriber friend. Didn't know you were such a "Light Worker" - God Bless.

[@dude208099]

It was the 60s. Peace, love, sex, and drugs. Lol. I am sure most of the people there were high.

[@anniem4026]

Maddog and Englishman

[@woody816]

dude208099 the band certainly were

[@daveenglish2358]

They probably were! Crazy kids!

[@shilohauraable]

Joe definitely was! 😂

[@sophiejameson4064]

We were. Trust me.

[@eugenegrewing2587]

He's the male version of Janice Joplin.

[@chrisgarret3285]

Eugene Grewing hahah yes! As soon as I read that it was a fact

[@bsmith8943]

Man. Well said. Instantly made sense.

[@annettecole6636]

Joe Cocker sang this at Woodstock,listen to that version,its amazing!!!

[@woodedlane]

Thank you for not interrupting the music with your commentary. :) Music from the 70s especially needs to be absorbed in quiet reflective thought without interruption.

[@jasondaigle4718]

Hey Man... I felt like i was in church hearing that song... I first heard it as many might have as well as the theme song to a 1980's show called The Wonder Years and that show gave me many memories and also this song too. Thanks for playing it and the person at the end of the song said God Bless You. Shalom

[@kellyvarn7519]

Love Joe Cocker so much!!!

[@nunziobusiness1509]

Nice try, Beatles, but this is how that song should be done.

[@Isleofskye]

You will not often see those words EVER written about The Beatles and their 400 wondrous songs..:)

[@robertdseals1]

gotta love Leon Russell. You should do "a song for you" by Leon.

[@stephenlamb3929]

What a masterpiece! Heard the version my whole life on radio etc but to see it being done Live is amazing! Lots of stars with him! Leon Russell , Rita Coolidge and thought I saw Bobby Keys on sax!

[@billburr6736]

Joe Cocker suffered from MS. Sometimes it kept him from performing but he wad determined it would not keep him from living life

[@kennyp9616]

A great Beatles cover version. Beautifully visceral.

[@jessiem276]

I like Joe's version the best!

[@anitaparker6213]

When I first heard Joe Cockers voice he was singing You Are So Beautiful on the radio. I'm not going to lie I cried like a baby it was so beautiful.

[@peterblood50]

Originally a Beatle song and one of the few excellent covers of a Beatle song. His band included the likes of Leon Russell (in the blue top hat), Delaney and Bonnie, and Rita Coolidge. Joe had a big hit with, are you ready?, a love song. "You Are So Beautiful". It's amazing what he could do with that gravely voice. Leon Russell (RIP - 2016) was a great musician as well. Check out "Tight Rope", it's a classic and a great song.

[@agresticumbra]

My first love sang “You are so beautiful (to me)” once. He was the only lover to sing directly to me. I will never forget that.

[@daletrusty4455]

This band was so talented with Carl Radle on bass and Jim Gordon on drums. Eric Clapton joined this band, then when he left he took most of the musicians with him and they became Derick and the Dominoes and were with Eric on most of his albums.

[@yvetteadshead4212]

You are so beautiful is another fabulous song

[@DTWC]

But who played on the record, Jimmy Page that's who

[@MrVato53]

Todd Rundgrin

[@ALifeThatRocks]

That performance is part of rock and roll history. The band and bg singers were just mesmerized by Joe’s performance. They were high on his pure energy. It’s church!

[@bowler3329]

Happy to see you enjoy our 70's music. Joe Cocker was a very unique talent!! Check out him and John Belushi on SNL from the 70's.

[@outtyrider]

I’ve been asking for a Leon Russell reaction for awhile so this video should be perfect I’m pretty sure he’s in this video so I’m looking forward to this one.

[@peterblood50]

In the blue top hat. 😉

[@outtyrider]

I love this one Leon Russell - Delta Lady - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWqWm4eBnc6fb7s

[@DTWC]

Hes just mimics what Page did 9n record give credit where its do

[@AD4MRick]

Joe passed away December 2014. He was truly one of the greats. Check out "into the mystic" to see him perform later in life. RIP. R

[@iamtuckalicious]

AD4MRick can’t believe it was that long ago already.

[@AD4MRick]

@@iamtuckalicious I was the same way. I looked it up to be sure. I thought it was last year for some reason. R

[@iamtuckalicious]

AD4MRick literally same.

[@curtissmcadams1400]

Into the Mystic is Van Morrison.

[@AD4MRick]

@@curtissmcadams1400 I really like the song. I just thought people might like to here Cocker do the cover. R

[@billdufour1630]

On the studio version, the opening guitar lines were played by Jimmy Page...

[@kenjepson1908]

I've seen the Joe Cocker video in parts over the years but this is the first time I've watched it all the way through, wow! The music took the man, and I know that feeling.

[@bethspellman3997]

I think their version of "The Letter" from the same concert is equally moving and joyous! "Darling Be Home Soon" is going to be the song for our first dance at our wedding in May. :-)