Tom Jones & Joe Cocker - Delta Lady | REACTION

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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@janell8115]

I love Leon!

[@jasonanderson2882]

Treasure from way off the beaten path. Thanks Jamel. Props!

[@js0988]

You want a dynamic duo? Then check out Tom Jones and Jerry Lee Lewis Great Balls Of Fire.

[@pamelagray6863]

You should do the Leon.Russell version .

[@musicairplanes4884]

You have to admire anyone who would attempt to sing a duet with Joe Cocker!

[@StevenMichals0812]

John Belushi did a great duet with him.

[@johngarcia7774]

Jennifer Warnes paired with him for an Oscar winning song, as well.

[@roumi9790]

???

[@gardnerdan17]

You might get hurt the way Joe swings his arms around. :D

[@thecolonel9120]

I personally don’t think joe is the best singer and I reckon Tom is a few levels above what joe is but still good tho

[@kwanshiyin]

Leon Russell wrote this song for his then-girlfriend Rita Coolidge.

[@ediefolta9494]

There is a video on KZbin filmed a few years ago with Rita talking about how this song was written, and about the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vXpX-iZtpgmNE

[@Rgvjr]

Leon was the best!!! Check out anything from homewood session 1971

[@michaelthibault6106]

Tom Jones had a long running variety show. He dueted with everyone.

[@-R.Gray-]

See the SNL performance of Cocker singing with John Belushi, who is doing his excellent Joe Cocker impersonation, or Belushi's "With A Little Help From My Friends"

[@danareynolds1786]

Joe REALLY didn't want to do that performance with Belushi. He thought the audience would laugh at him. John convinced Joe they would love it and clap. Ended up getting SNL's first full audience standing ovation.

[@susanalexander6721]

Read how Joe didn't know John was going to do that, and how much it hurt his feelings.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

I was going to point that out, good video . it cracked me up.

[@doplinger1]

You definitely need to do a reaction to this. Belushi had him down pat.

[@-R.Gray-]

@@susanalexander6721 I didn't know about that aspect of it - I just assumed Joe was just being a good sport.

[@fredjennings5312]

“Let’s take a minute to appreciate these brother’s sideburns”. Lol. I enjoy your reactions Jamel.

[@clydeb7713]

Tom has an all-time great voice, but Joe was soo unique animated and wonderful.

[@angelikachandler9685]

Diametrically opposing styles - but it works. Joe & Leon Russell "Delta Lady" is a whole different sound.

[@richardb6260]

If you haven't already, check out Joe Cocker and Leon Russell perform The Letter. Even the backup singers are impressive.

[@wandaprescott6672]

Joe Cockers Voice is Fabulous..He Had a Disability. That's why he stood like he did & His Arms..God Bless him..Much Love & Respect.. Joe C...😔❤😉🎶🎵🎼✌💕❤❤❤

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

No, he didn’t have any disability at the time- he always said he just zoned out and that was his dancing style.

[@walterpanovs]

Give a listen Joe Cocker's classic "Cry Me a River" from his live Mad Dogs and Englishman 1970 tour.

[@StephBer1]

Awesome song. You go to church any day listening to that!

[@piscator57]

@@StephBer1 Or The Letter...

[@janell8115]

Or YouAre So Beautiful.

[@coralqueen3059]

Joe Cocker at his best! Cry me a River or The Letter!

[@dusty52267]

"Can we just take a minute to appreciate these brothers sideburns?". You are one of a kind Jamel. Thanks for all of the great content.

[@tombreeden595]

Tom Jones and Art of Noise doing cover of Prince's "Kiss"

[@kathybwell]

Yeah! Tom does an awesome version of Kiss!

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

His cover of "Burning down the house" with The Cardigans ain't bad either!

[@murphypizza6134]

Yas yas yas

[@brentlee1043]

You need the original off the "Mad Dog's and Englishmen" Album Delta Lady with Leon Russell and Joe Cocker this song is about Rita Coolidge both Leon and Joe are gone RIP 🙏

[@jamietfranklin]

Leon Leon More Leon Russell!

[@sueormsby4797]

I never knew delta lady was about rita coolidge

[@doriwiljt]

@@sueormsby4797 same. We learn some things at these reactions. Love it.

[@jamietfranklin]

@@doriwiljt Leon Russell wrote it. She "dated" them both, not at the same time. Love to them all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vXpX-iZtpgmNE

[@karenj3611]

Yasss! I played that album back in the day until it was warped

[@twwtjohns]

Say what you will about the 70s, the variety shows had some amazing pairings of talent from time to time as shown here. Wow!

[@stwads]

I don't think I've ever heard Joe's voice described so accurately. He lived the music. Thank you Jamal. Stay safe mate!

[@phillipharrison2836]

The Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour of the early 70's was tremendous. See this song plus "The Letter", "Cry me a river", "Space Captain" and others. Sung by Joe and a choir of great singers, excellent musicians all overseen by the brilliant Leon Russell on keyboards.

[@perryfonda6319]

I agree everyone needs to appreciate the talent of Joe Cocker and John Belushi together, great performance.

[@DaughterofDarkness]

I wish they'd rerun The Tom Jones Show - it looks fabulous!

[@sjbict]

lots of excerpts on youtube

[@laurieg5]

When talent was showcased. I miss variety shows!

[@dodadeb8954]

Watched every episode. Great variety show back in the day.

[@deborahcornell171]

I love Tom but this just makes me want more of Joe with Leon Russell on this song & everything else Mad Dogs and Englishmen!💙🌿💚

[@jetobey5656]

I often go to sleep with my Amazon device with Leon and the "Shelter People,:" and it sends me off, after a long prayer, to the scarred kind of sleep I can get.

[@michaelzuccaro1798]

I saw tom jones in vegas with my parents when I was about 12 years old.didnt think much about his singing. Fast forward 50 years later and seeing these two guys performing and I was floored.these guys just sang the best duet I've ever seen.i felt like jesus was right there with them.absolutley awesome. 🙏🙏🙏😁😁😁

[@diannegaylord567]

SirTom Jones on the Voice UK JenniferHudson judges It's A MansWorld.ur right they are Obsessed. Luv it J 💖

[@gypsygirl3255]

I saw that last week! Fantastic

[@mattomeara6217]

TOM also did duets with Wilson Pickett,Smokey Robinson,Little Richard,Dusty Springfield and Ray charles.

[@catherinecrow5662]

and JANIS !!

[@mattomeara6217]

@@catherinecrow5662 probably the best one and better known

[@annmills3163]

Sideburns (chops) were the thing back then, my dad even had them! ☮️💜

[@Batterybus]

Cocker Feeling alright. Do it. It's fantastic.

[@roncreswell6843]

Such a shame I can only like this video once. This deserves so much more

[@susanwenner8738]

I’ll put one up there for you! Ya welcome.

[@adamg2101969]

THANKS DUDE I REALLY DIG YOUR POSITIVITY IN THESE NEGATIVE TIMES

[@jimcowan8770]

Dude,. You can’t go wrong with Tom & Joe!!! They’re Awesome!!!

[@JTuaim]

I love how Jones doesn't upstage Cocker. He just swings with him and tried make Cocker look natural.

[@jessiem276]

He could have, but held back. I love these old videos.

[@Russ_Keith]

He was on a loser with that ambition. Joe Cocker never looked natural his whole life. 😀

[@irmaamri6249]

Cocker can only be natural

[@riggermorpus]

You need to do John Belushi imitating Joe Cocker while singing with Joe Cocker himself from SNL.

[@arrow5deb]

Thank u for this reaction! U r so right, of all the singers I’ve heard, Joe definitely felt the music! Saw him in concert in Jacksonville in the early 70’s & he sang himself into a puddle on the stage. He gave everything he had to give in his concerts! God bless him, rip!

[@Aragallify]

I have adored both Tom and Joe for more years than I care to admit here. How is it that I got through all those years and never saw or heard this treasure? Love it. Keep it up, Jamel!

[@debbeborders5762]

I loved this reaction and really enjoy watching these two legends together. Very different styles and they sounded great together. Tom has a seamless way of singing with other artists.

[@stoneblue1795]

Joe, don't take too many of the blue ones! ~ Or the red ones, or the purple ones, or the OTHER ONES!

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

These are the Joe Cocker songs that are on my iTunes playlist and worth a good listen. You are so beautiful Lady put the light out Wasted years Many rivers to cross Heaven Love is on a fade Don't you love me anymore Living without your love Nightcalls Feels like forever Shelter me Now that the magic has gone When the night comes

[@redindenver6666]

You are EXACTLY right, Jamal! Joe Cocker was always possessed by the music. God bless him!

[@amybaldwinwest6486]

Leon Russell wrote this about RITA COOLIDGE, his back up singer. And forevermore, has been referred to as THE DELTA LADY. She also debuted her song "SUPERSTAR", which she wrote loosely based on her affection for ERIC CLAPTON. THE CARPENTERS and her beautiful voice made the song famous. Rita is singing next to the black girl in the NON Woodstock video of Joe's "Help with my friends". Rita Coolidge was also married to Kris Kristofferson. Her voice is like butter. KRIS KRISTOFFERSON also wrote "ME and BOBBY MCGEE" (and about a hundred more that have been recorded by over 400 people). Most famously sung by sweet JANIS JOPLIN. Omg, there's so much more on Rita, Clapton, Duane Allman of the ALLMAN BROTHERS. I suggest you listen "LAYLA" by Eric Clapton. They all had a hand in that beautiful masterpiece.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

Jamel. Brother. If u love Joe.....get the DVD of the greatest testament to the 60s hippie culture, his MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN tour!!!! U won’t regret it!

[@jad4680]

so many amazing duets on "this is tom jones show" joe cocker could sing anything "WILSON PICKETT AND TOM JONES"for reaction jamel it is "STUNNING" and so is their performance thanks for reacting to this great show full of gems.peace ; )

[@lisawilsonhardy84]

That was pretty friendly cool.By the way who wouldnt love to hear Wilson Pickets Mustang Sally ? a big favorite of mine.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

thats the first time for me too. as we would say back in the day,,,, GET DOWN WITH YOUR BAD SELF!

[@vickidickens709]

Joe Cocker was probably the first person to play air guitar. I love him. Love you too Jamal.

[@michaelmoore8371]

CLASSIC 👌 DUET TOM JONES, JOE COCKER LEGENDS,THANK YOU JAMEL GOD BLESS YOU 🙌 🙏 ✌ OUT.

[@debbywaines2639]

I loved Joe Cocker, he was so good, I cried when he passed, my favourite song of his is You are so beautiful, followed by the letter both good songs

[@rancidcrawfish]

Let's Get Stoned is another Cocker gem

[@Russ_Keith]

Tom Jones was always a blues and soul singer at heart but his record company pushed him into the sex symbol image. It worked and so it continued. But his later albums of the last few years show him getting to what he really wanted to sing. Darker and moodier. And he still has the voice to pull it off. Other unlikely collaborations: Lulu singing The Man who Sold the World with backing vocals and sax from David Bowie along with The Spiders from Mars; Jimi Hendrix singing Mockingbird with Dusty Springfield on her show.

[@jetobey5656]

A truly special duet by two powerful forces. A song by Leon Russell, written for Rita Coolidge who was with the "Mad Dogs" tour. There are others, but nobody gives more of himself to the glory of the music; he is still doing it, yet today. PS--Leon's base structure for this song (piano composed) was indeed, Southern Gospel, my other deep love. I believe Joe is in Gloryland in the arms of the Trinity. Leon is already there (2016), both so sorely missed.

[@djangodunn5968]

You should hear Leon do his song with The Shelter People. The Tulsa Tops were untouchable in singing background vocals! Thanks Jamel

[@katk8582]

Crazy good! I heard this once eons ago. Love Joe. a I catch TomJones show on YT.. Good vibes on this Mr. J.

[@JF-kv1gm]

How I adore this song, fell in love with it in my early teens. I do love the version though of just Joe, the instruments' harmonizing always give it a slightly melancholy feel. But, have to admit...these two together are an amazing sight. Pontypridd's and Sheffield's ambassadors of a golden age.

[@kathyjones3940]

Happy New Year !! Omg, I love Tom Jones!! I've met both Tom Jones (2) times and Joe Cocker (1) time! My godmother took me to see Tom Jones in 1982 in Green Bay ( I was 10) and again in 1995 in Peoria and went to Toronto to see Joe Cocker in 2001 my Godmother was a super fan of Tom Jones , I'd love to see Tom Jones again

[@Chris-kj7de]

A Welshman and an Englishman from the 1960s British Invasion, and Tom's still going strong at 81 years old!

[@jebeins1]

Tom also did a series of musical shows in the 90's that aired on VH1 which had Joe as a guest on one of the segments. They were friends and respected each others talents. It's all on KZbin.

[@dianaallison6110]

This is soooo Cool!! What a pair..2 say the least..but luv it !! Thx 4 this one..so fun 2 watch ur reactions, Jamal! 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💕💕

[@NSHM122]

Every time I see Joe Cocker, I can't help but think of John Belushi doing his spot on imitation of him back in the 70's on Saturday Night Live.

[@snicky58]

Love this song, but I've only heard Leon Russell's version before now!

[@robertjrobicheau8456]

Joe Cocker is without question in the singiners Hall Of Fame for exuding the most feeling with facial and physical gestures! He maybe #1.

[@garyarnett1220]

Great performance and reaction to a powerful Leon Russell song. Leon's version and the one he did with Joe are fantastic

[@rmac8378]

Joe cocker at this age is one of the all time greatest voices

[@jesusfan8504]

Jesus Loves Us All....Thank you Jamel for keeping great music alive in 2021!

[@JayTor2112]

If you've never seen the SNL clip of John Belushi and Joe Cocker singing together, you need to.

[@anthonytermini3267]

Jamel Thank You for play the music we loved we're getting old and it's good to know there's someone to carry on the fight for what's right

[@bobthebear1246]

LOL love their moves together. But seriously, I never knew they ever did a duet together. I absolutely love this song, as this is yet another Joe Cocker classic from 1969, just like "Feelin' Alright." PLEASE do "The Letter" (the Joe Cocker cover of course)!!

[@kpduffy]

Here's someone who who had a few hits in the late '80s, early '90s and got totally forgotten: Jude Cole. Check out "Baby, It's Tonight", "Time for Letting Go" and "Tell the Truth." You won't be dissappointed. Cole went on to co-write and manage the band Lifehouse. He also married Michelle Pfeiffer's younger sister.

[@redmolly1962]

I love this. I didn’t know this existed. It’s magic!

[@geolaw3486]

Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen, love that album.

[@YogZab]

You found this little treat - one of the best uses of the internet! I often rewatch this when I run low on the vibe. ✌️

[@rbking9296]

More Joe please! Songs like The Letter and Darling Be Home Soon are great ones that you’ll love......R.I.P Joe Cocker

[@MT-er7mm]

Love your respect with the rip, bc I listened to tom Jones with my mom, and it brings back so many special memories- makes me feel close to her

[@mildredmargiotta5691]

I love Joe! Great duet. Thanks for sharing.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

Love & appreciate you ! You're so much a part of the solution !!

[@floralevario5084]

Jamel Jamal, you probably know by now that Delta Lady is another great song written by Leon Russell. Wonderful reaction.

[@jeffmartin5703]

Watch the movie Mad Dogs & Englishmen - Joe on tour early on.

[@leosag816]

I love them both but this is Joe (& Leon Russell’s) song. The famous (and infamous) Mad Dogs & Englishmen” tour was all about showcasing Joe. Check it out.

[@jimcowan8770]

Absolutely Amazing!!! Love It!!! Great Video!!! Thanks Jamel aka Jamal!!! Perfect!!!

[@hiraeth2007]

Absolutely fantastic. And your analysis of Joe feeling every bit of music going through his body to me is spot on great reaction

[@cspringer333]

Best Air Guitar player ever! and...Best Air Drummer ever too!

[@bobpadrick7718]

Brother Jamel!!! Your infectious personality and genuine love and enjoyment of the music is what sets you apart from other "Reactors." Seeing you react to Joe Cocker gives me an idea for how you can kick it up yet another notch. Appreciating a song or a performance for its own merit is one thing. But sometimes you have to know the *context* before you can REALLY appreciate it. See, back in the day, before the current popularity of "sampling" a song, artists would "cover" the whole song. And sometimes only by knowing the original version can you fully appreciate just how good the "cover" version is. For instance, in 1967 The Boxtops had a hit with a song called "The Letter." I loved it. Then, in 1970, Joe Cocker covered it on Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Wow!! Blew the doors off it!! I think you should play both versions on one reaction. Other great examples are The Beatles "Here Comes the Sun" then Richie Havens' cover. Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" then Jimi Hendrix' cover (and then even Dave Mason's cover). "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer (originally by Richard Harris). "Proud Mary" by Ike and Tina Turner (originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival). And many more. Even one of my personal favorites, "Love Potion No. 9" by the Searchers (even they were covering the original by the Clovers) then the version done by James Durbin on American Idol. Wow!! Fantastic cover!! What do you think Jamel???? Leave those other "Reactors" in the dust. Just like the journey you are on, show some of the "journey" of the songs themselves.

[@jamesmaxwell9600]

Absolutely watch him on SNL performing with John Belushi. It's hilarious and difficult to tell them apart!

[@davidsimpson7362]

Hi Jamal, happy new year. Sadly we have just lost one of the legends of the Mersey sound, and the British Invasion, Gerry Marsden. He was one of the contemporaries of the Beatles. With his band, "Gerry and the Pacemakers," he helped set the early sound of the sixties. Can I suggest his version of "you'll never walk alone."

[@jjsteel43]

Now you got me wanting to go watch all the videos where Tom Jones was singing with other musicians

[@kellyyoumans4157]

Thank you! Great sounds to start off the new year!

[@janicekyzer]

Blows you away doesn’t it?💕

[@Pgaray27]

I’ve been begging you to hear Leon Russell sing this

[@johnbarry5115]

Wow! I'd never heard this before - two legends - thank you.

[@KenWillWin]

There it is again!!! Wait a damn minute 👍🏻😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@shanenolan8252]

Love delta lady and feeling alright

[@arsenalmanic]

2 more British legends !

[@sixbladeknife44]

When I was a kid I always thought Tom Jones was Mr. Brady from The Brady Bunch 😮

[@lydmarl.475]

That is hilarious, funny that you say this, he does look like him!

[@nancyfraser741]

lol made my day!

[@angelatowers198]

awesome thanks I didn"t know they did a song together either

[@piscator57]

You might want to check another 60's British TV show called Ready, Steady, Go. A good one is with Otis Redding, Eric Burdon and Chris Farlowe...1966

[@dniehuser3760]

Jamel, when you have about two minutes to spare: Otis Redding - 'Can't Turn You Loose' kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpLUiYOCh6Zrl9U

[@JLSmith-zd3nk]

I use to request this by Leon Russell all the time. Rabble...rable rable

[@sueormsby4797]

Saw joe cocker live in the 70s. He was incredible. He puts so much into every song. To this day top 5 of the concerts i was blessed to see.

[@rak8024]

The mad dogs and Englishmen performances are epic, 2 British legends here.

[@amybaldwinwest6486]

Appreciation! Hot damn! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@johntarleton6330]

Tom and Joe. What else can I say but Damn.

[@kathleenmcfarland3911]

Hey Jamel. Love that you're going back in time and picking some great classics. Can you please check out Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose's song "Treat her like a lady"?

[@marvinabigby5509]

I was a kid in the 79s but grew up on this music because of my grown siblings. I always hated the sideburns though lol.i still Lovd Tom jones so does my 70 year old sister.

[@AntAdam1]

Everyone's drunk uncle at a party is pretending to be Joe Cocker!

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

Some say that Joe Cocker had issues with his lower back

[@delv2473]

Wow. Possesed you are spot on

[@lisafields3403]

One of my moms favorite singers is Tom Jones I grew up listening to his music my parents played music of all genres