When asked who was the greatest singer of his generation, Bob Dylan replied: “The greatest singer of my generation? Oh, Joe Cocker, I suppose! Here meets the greatest songwriter and the greatest singer of our generation.
Joe Cocker had a way of making you feel a song deep in your soul. We lost a great talent when he left this world. His soulful voice could soothe and electrify anyone within the sound of it. You couldn’t help but stop whatever you were doing and listen or sing along. He was magnificent! RIP Mr. Cocker and thank you for the music.
You have been released Brother Joe. Never has a person fulfilled his mission on earth as you have. You've brought joy to millions, you've touched the hearts of the masses. We owe you a debt of gratitude that we will never possibly be able to repay. Just hope you know how much you were loved and will always be loved. Go in Peace.
Julia S. That was truly beautiful Julia. He gets me a little misty eyed. I left Alsace, France at 16, on my own. Would have loved to have made the Woodstock thing, but I was hit in Quang-Tri Vietnam. 20 August 69. PEACE-BROTHER.
Back in my dark stage stumbling through drugs booze and continous depression I was in a pub high and getting higher when I heard Joe Cocker. His voice and his rendition of cry me a river that day changed so much for me in 3 mths I was on the path to a new life 46 years later I still love every song Joe sang. Thanks brother for being my inspiration if there is a god I hope he or she looks after you bless you my main man Mr Joe Cocker.
So true although the 90s had some killer tunes too, I grew up on music from the 60s and started hating what it became in the early 2000s, even worked as a stage tech in the early 2000s up to just before the pandemic and seen it first hand go down hill but still seen some kick ass bands play even groups I grew up hearing made for an amazing experience in life far more than what the public schools have ever done for me.
@@charliern Good correction and I don't mind Cocker here for the most part. I guess other voices I don't like to hear are Geddy (Daffy Duck on Acid) Lee, Freddie Mercury (not hate, just not into it), Tom Waits. Tina Turner (most songs she wrecks). I like many so-called bad singers though.
I have always loved Joe Cocker. The way he performed on stage to his emotional and powerful voice. It brings chills down my spine everytime. But this song is my favorite from Joe...totally amazing!!
My brother and I had one thing in common "JOE COCKER". We saw him in concert in Sydney multiple times over the years and met him on some of those occasions. When my brother died last year I was devastated to say the least. We laid his ashes to this song. When Joe died in December it was like a double whammy for me. Rest in peace both of you xx
Bless you, Roxy, for sharing your story with us about your amazing brother. He will always be sitting on your shoulder, keeping you safe. When the time is right he will be your guide on the next part of your journey.
The first time I saw Joe Cocker I thought he had something like epilepsy or of the like where your movement's are uncontrollable. I am sorry to say this but that's what I thought, I was also about 10 years old. 1971. But his voice is unmistakable and fantastic, You cannot mistake those grainy vocals. I have listened to everything he has done and never have been displeased. How could you be?
When I get to heaven I hope to see Joe and. Ask him where his Woodstock boots are and just maybe sing back up miss you Joe but appreciate all you brought to this world
This song affected me on a very deep level of consciousness when I first heard this version in 1969. Joe sang it with so much soul. It seems obvious that he had a deep connection with these lyrics. R.I.P. Joe, you earned your wings.
Rick Byers You nailed it brother. Cocker sang with more soul than anyone I've ever heard or ever will hear in my entire life. I know you're rocking on for all times
I have been lucky to see you in 72 enjoying your tunes since 69...many shows, i cain't believe we lost you... you have been released love ya brother...
ciao grande Joe, non dimenticheremo mai te e le tue meravigliose canzoni, sarai sempre un grande, grazie per tutte le emozioni che ci hai regalato, ciao. fernando67
RIP I hope your final days and hours were full of love and that your heart was free of pain. May god welcome you home to make beautiful music with all that came before you. Thanx for all the love you left us with.
You're right about that!!! Nothing better!! I thought rock was done until grunge!! I've been enjoying listening to nervana!!💯👌 my grandson loves classic rock and now Nervana ✌️&♥️👌 be safe out there!!!
You truly always were! One of my favorite twists of a Dylan song, truly from the heart...don't anyone these days sing like Joe. Love ya brother man, go with the Space choir...
It's really amazing the clarity we had through all the haze and confusion back then. Maybe because we had peace and love in our hearts. Somehow we found grace. Too bad it never caught on. The man always has his way it seems of putting an end to anything that might actually be good for people, like not killing each other for starters. Things are far worse now than I could have ever imagined back then. Of course even back then I thought mankind was incapable of living in peace and harmony with each other and the earth.
Don't forget about the offspring of that generation. I was brought up with this music but wasn't around back then. Those days was probably the best period ever in music. Keep on truckin and keep on tryin. As much as the man trys to hold progression down its unstoppable.
No wonder Joe was the star of Woodstock. This makes every other version indifferent. Treasure this my friends cos you'll never hear better. RIP my friend & thank you.
No wonder he blew Woodstock away! Best blues/rock singer ever & he came from Sheffield where I've had many a great night out. RIP Joe you'll never be forgotten.
Brought to tears several times what a journey we lived long for those days when the world was simpler and love was the driving force great mix joe singing little help f m f is the greatest .
I'll have to admit that I was never a big fan of Joe, but...damn, he just nails this song! May the feasting be evermore joyous my brothuh, ya' done good...
I was fortunate to see him preform before he passed..... and he was like a fine wine.....with age he got even better. I grew up with him, the mad dogs and the Englishmen..... A passionate soul will be sorely missed
What a cool version. of course. I feel this song so bad. Depression. All day long I WOULD be shouting so loud, crying out that I was framed...that THIS isn't ME. That I'm trapped in here, suffering for no good reason. So many years now. But the shout is frozen somewhere deep inside, I can't get to it. I can't word it. I would scream but it's like in a dream where you have no voice. Anyway, these songs give me strength. Songs like this and 'Try' by Janis Joplin that I was listening to earlier. and songs like 'How to Disappear Completely' by Radiohead. Thanks for posting this. Cheers to everyone listening.
I've been a big fan of his for years and this is the first time I've heard this song. Pure excellence, top class, spine tingling version, now one of my favourites of his.
I wish I was old enough to of went to Woodstock, All those beautiful, Natural women, I would of been In heaven. Long live the hippie generation. Forever Remembered !
All day long I hear him crying out.......best ear worm anyone could ever be a host for......any day now, any day now......may I never be released form the magic of this song, amen
Amo su voz. Me estremece cada nota, cada emoción puesta al interpretar sus canciones. Mi corazón se conecta. Grande Joe. No estás muerto, estás en cada uno de quienes amamos tu arte.
your words made me cry for the first time in almost 50 years man, love peace out, god be with ya kid. wait the children nowadays learn how to make music agin and to put theire hearts and souls on it
Another one of the greatest gone i feel lost i fort joe would live for ever followed him all my life iam 66 now still have he's music full volume in my car will miss you joe so will millions of other people you will not be forgotten rest in peace
joe cocker is the only man in the world who is able to cover bob dylan, bob marley and fucking beatles and still make it sound original and unique
Man those days will never exist again. I was so lucky to have lived and witnessed them
When asked who was the greatest singer of his generation, Bob Dylan replied: “The greatest singer of my generation? Oh, Joe Cocker, I suppose! Here meets the greatest songwriter and the greatest singer of our generation.
And he wrote this …
Joe has never been recognized for his great music. RIP. ❤
Joe Cocker had a way of making you feel a song deep in your soul. We lost a great talent when he left this world. His soulful voice could soothe and electrify anyone within the sound of it. You couldn’t help but stop whatever you were doing and listen or sing along. He was magnificent! RIP Mr. Cocker and thank you for the music.
You have been released Brother Joe. Never has a person fulfilled his mission on earth as you have. You've brought joy to millions, you've touched the hearts of the masses. We owe you a debt of gratitude that we will never possibly be able to repay. Just hope you know how much you were loved and will always be loved. Go in Peace.
Julia S wonderful what you have written
As Lore said, you wrote a beautiful comment.x
Julia S. That was truly beautiful Julia. He gets me a little misty eyed. I left Alsace, France at 16, on my own. Would have loved to have made the Woodstock thing, but I was hit in Quang-Tri Vietnam. 20 August 69. PEACE-BROTHER.
Julia S your post made me cry. Xoxo
The most beautiful comment of all time. God bless Julia S and Joe Cocker.
No religion,political bs, what brings all really together is simply music as its really real, the way I feel!
Back in my dark stage stumbling through drugs booze and continous depression I was in a pub high and getting higher when I heard Joe Cocker. His voice and his rendition of cry me a river that day changed so much for me in 3 mths I was on the path to a new life 46 years later I still love every song Joe sang. Thanks brother for being my inspiration if there is a god I hope he or she looks after you bless you my main man Mr Joe Cocker.
Like he's singing your own heart out when you feel depressed
The music of today doesn't compare with the music of the 60s,70s,and 80s. Thanks Joe Cocker for the amazing songs. R.I.P. in Rock n Roll Heaven.
This version of Joe Cocker just brings tears to my eyes,Rip Joe you are so missed.
So true although the 90s had some killer tunes too, I grew up on music from the 60s and started hating what it became in the early 2000s, even worked as a stage tech in the early 2000s up to just before the pandemic and seen it first hand go down hill but still seen some kick ass bands play even groups I grew up hearing made for an amazing experience in life far more than what the public schools have ever done for me.
I'm older now but came back after my mother passed away. Thanks mum for your guidance. Love
the memory of loved ones is available to good guys, friend, take care of yourself
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peace and love to everyone reading this ❤❤❤☮☮
Joe Cocker's version of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" is awesome. Brings tears to my eyes every time 💖
Rest in Peace Joe Cocker 💖💖
I don't know why, but some time's when I hear Joe sing I remember the painter Van Gogh ,both of them where great at they're job,r.i.p both,great souls
Pure heart and soul. Joe Cocker was a force of nature. RIP.
No one can sing it like that. RIP Joe. Miss you.
No words can describe the feeling of our era. xxx
Joe Cocker had a gift, he could take any song and make it sound like an original..greatly missed
Oh my god ... that brings me to my knees.
No words for how much I enjoy this voice.
Best version ever. Nobody sings with more soul than Joe
The song is great. The music is very good. Cocker? I don't like his voice and I enjoy many singers with mediocre voices.
@@michaelmiller7160love it or hate it, nothing mediocre about Joe Cocker's voice
@@charliern Good correction and I don't mind Cocker here for the most part. I guess other voices I don't like to hear are Geddy (Daffy Duck on Acid) Lee, Freddie Mercury (not hate, just not into it), Tom Waits. Tina Turner (most songs she wrecks). I like many so-called bad singers though.
The best version of this song Ive heard. The backing vocals is just marvelous.
+Vidar Larsen Yes yes -- whoa re the backing vocals? sound a bit like the band?
I agree. The backup vocals are amazing
I also LOVE LOVE Joe Cocker and ALL of his songs, but HAVE YOU listened to Marion WILLIAMS VERSION ?? SHE IS A-MAZING !!!
The live performance of Joe Cocker on this day is certainly one of the best ever done. Everything is great, perfectly mastered even the imperfections.
Just need Joe
Was there ever a better interpreter of songs of genius than this genius? Dylan meets Cocker is a match made in heaven
More like Richard and Cocker are long lost brothers.
I have always loved Joe Cocker. The way he performed on stage to his emotional and powerful voice. It brings chills down my spine everytime. But this song is my favorite from Joe...totally amazing!!
Joe Cocker at Woodstock one of the best live performances ever
My brother and I had one thing in common "JOE COCKER". We saw him in concert in Sydney multiple times over the years and met him on some of those occasions. When my brother died last year I was devastated to say the least. We laid his ashes to this song. When Joe died in December it was like a double whammy for me. Rest in peace both of you xx
blessings to you and may your heart be less heavy someday. it takes a really long time.
K. Dunagan Thank you so much.
All my heart for you Roxy!
Roxy41262 beautiful
Bless you, Roxy, for sharing your story with us about your amazing brother. He will always be sitting on your shoulder, keeping you safe. When the time is right he will be your guide on the next part of your journey.
Whart a voice, what a sound, what a song, what a man .... never again. We will miss you.
A true star has passed on. R.I.P. Joe Cocker you brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of people.
I hadn't heard this for a long time. This is just incredible!
Farewell Joe. You saved me in 1971. Never got to say thanks. Soon come. x
The first time I saw Joe Cocker I thought he had something like epilepsy or of the like where your movement's are uncontrollable. I am sorry to say this but that's what I thought, I was also about 10 years old. 1971. But his voice is unmistakable and fantastic, You cannot mistake those grainy vocals. I have listened to everything he has done and never have been displeased. How could you be?
When I get to heaven I hope to see Joe and. Ask him where his Woodstock boots are and just maybe sing back up miss you Joe but appreciate all you brought to this world
Hello Catherine how are you doing!!
wow Joe this song brings me way way back - those were the days
I love this version! This song is GREAT no matter if it sings Joe Cocker or Bob Dylan! I love both!!!
he leaves it all on the stage. love it.
This song affected me on a very deep level of consciousness when I first heard this version in 1969. Joe sang it with so much soul. It seems obvious that he had a deep connection with these lyrics. R.I.P. Joe, you earned your wings.
Rick Byers You nailed it brother. Cocker sang with more soul than anyone I've ever heard or ever will hear in my entire life. I know you're rocking on for all times
I don't think he ever sang a song without leaving the impression that it was about his life and probably the listener's!
Richard Manual, is Joe's Soul.
Joe was a legend , i'm sure he's in heaven.
Thanks for your music bro Joe. Rip Forever
RIP Mr Joe Cocker! You were released into Heaven!
I have been lucky to see you in 72 enjoying your tunes since 69...many shows, i cain't believe we lost you... you have been released
love ya brother...
HippieBob Brescia Exactly my experience with Joe ...
This song is immortal,goes straight to the heart
RIP Lord Cocker. Today is the day. Love you brother.
ciao grande Joe, non dimenticheremo mai te e le tue meravigliose canzoni, sarai sempre un grande, grazie per tutte le emozioni che ci hai regalato, ciao. fernando67
RIP Joe - one of the great rock voices
RIP Brother Joe. You were the Original Air Guitarist (Pianist), and your so soulful voice are totally irreplaceable. Peace eternal.
Sing with the angels, Joe, and make them smile. Just like you did for us.
Hello Joan how are you doing!!
Probably the best for me. No wonder he took Woodstock by storm. Best the UK ever produced by a mile.RIP my friend.
i get waves of goosebumps! more than 40 years later, this sounds very good still....classic joe cocker. great music era, the psychedelic 60s n 70s..
Have to come back again & again. This must be the best version by a mile. What a loss but at least we have fond memories of Joe.
RIP I hope your final days and hours were full of love and that your heart was free of pain. May god welcome you home to make beautiful music with all that came before you. Thanx for all the love you left us with.
When Joe sang ballads he was with such graceful soul.
thank you for all the music Joe.
This song is like a mass at Easter time, with Joe's voice linking heaven and earth.
Martien
Still listening to the best the UK has ever produced & it's a shame his stuff doesn't get played more. RIP Joe.
He surely was the best. And it's a shame too that joe hasn't played lot of his old songs for years.
Fly high Joe, RIP x
great comment xx
One of my all time heroes! I don't ever remember my life without Joe Cocker in it. RIP Joe, you have been released!
Modern music is nothing compared to that unforgettable generation of the 60s
you are certainly right new music stinks
Amen Brother, Amen!
You're right about that!!! Nothing better!! I thought rock was done until grunge!! I've been enjoying listening to nervana!!💯👌 my grandson loves classic rock and now Nervana ✌️&♥️👌 be safe out there!!!
It can never be again
It really wasn't anything like what it was like
You truly always were! One of my favorite twists of a Dylan song, truly from the heart...don't anyone these days sing like Joe. Love ya brother man, go with the Space choir...
You have been released, Joe Cocker. Thanks for your incredible voice!
I believe that this is his best performance of this song, absolutely heart moving. Miss you Joe.
Early Joe was the best. He sounded then as he should have sounded later. His voice had gone by then. Love this.
Thank you Joe Cocker for all the fabulous moments, feelings, emotions, you were and are one of the great!
Loved his music. RIP Joe. You will be missed.
Another beautiful soul leaves us. Getting older isn't so bad knowing I shared the same time with him. His "Bird on a Wire" has been my mantra.
What a song and yet 21 folks gave this a thumbs down, lol. WTF do they give a thumbs up to I wonder?
They just don't know good music. Keep rocking Robert
Douchebags.. they lack taste, obviously
If they don’t like this, I can’t even fit in their numb heads to even imagine what horrible shit they would thumbs up.
They don't understand ,soul rock.
Nobody gave there whole heart and soul into every song like you Joe!! Rest in peace that beautiful Soul you will always be in my heart!!!✌💜
Thanks Joe for all the memories for all these past years. You have been released so fly high friend ! R.I.P.
It's really amazing the clarity we had through all the haze and confusion back then. Maybe because we had peace and love in our hearts. Somehow we found grace. Too bad it never caught on. The man always has his way it seems of putting an end to anything that might actually be good for people, like not killing each other for starters. Things are far worse now than I could have ever imagined back then. Of course even back then I thought mankind was incapable of living in peace and harmony with each other and the earth.
Thank you for more memories and your words give me and my old bones comfort.Peace Stan. It really was a time of man and lots of love.Again Thank you.
Here's to our old bones then Dean;) And the places they've taken us all these years. Forever young brother....Peace!
An amazing journey. It is nice to know there are a few of us left. I will match your Peace with a hug friend.
Don't forget about the offspring of that generation. I was brought up with this music but wasn't around back then. Those days was probably the best period ever in music. Keep on truckin and keep on tryin. As much as the man trys to hold progression down its unstoppable.
I went through The last of the Big Band Era to the Beatles. It was an effortless change. I still love the big bands and Chicago too.
that distinctive voice. from deep down . love it with all its vocal irregular ranges. Miss Mr. Cocker
Hello Amy how are you doing!!
No wonder Joe was the star of Woodstock. This makes every other version indifferent. Treasure this my friends cos you'll never hear better. RIP my friend & thank you.
No wonder he blew Woodstock away! Best blues/rock singer ever & he came from Sheffield where I've had many a great night out. RIP Joe you'll never be forgotten.
RIP, You gave us good music with such emotion as only you could have given, your music will live on!
TH-cam! Thank you for keeping the music alive! I could not have believed this possible just 15 years ago.
Some raw voiced angel will watch over you Joe. I'm sure of it. RIP
Bye bye Joe...you will live on in our hearts....thank you so very much for the wonderful music...you gave your all every time
Rest in Peace. Thanks for all the wonderful concerts. Sat in the rain at Woodstock to hear your wonderful voice.
simply one of the best live performances by any artist at any time 8>}
simply brilliant. Haven't heard a better version till date . RIP Joe and thanks for the music
Judy mowatt! the less depressing version😂
it's supposed to be depressing! lol
Griffin Paul hmmm speak for yourself😊
Try Nina Simone's version, I'm not comparing them, both are magnificence. Cheers 😀
RIP man...thanks for the great music...
Goodbye joe,as true a gentleman as i have ever met.
Just heard of the passing of Joe Cocker, RIP Joe, I'm sure your up where you belong
Nina Simone, Joe Cocker, and ofc Bob Dylan. Man, this song was touched only by the most legendary of legends. Beautiful stuff.
Joan Baez also.
@@jameshaner8084 i’ll have to check it out, thanks!
@@Gloth_Sang will check it out!
Brought to tears several times what a journey we lived long for those days when the world was simpler and love was the driving force great mix joe singing little help f m f is the greatest .
I remember driving around Berkeley and Oakland in a borrowed Chevy panel van with an 8 track of Woodstock back in the day.
I'll have to admit that I was never a big fan of Joe, but...damn, he just nails this song! May the feasting be evermore joyous my brothuh, ya' done good...
Darren Newman Get the Mad Dogs And Englishmen album. Master Leon put the band together including himself. Leon and Joe....priceless.
Amazing song. Amazing voice.
Oh Joe you were so good.
A melhor interpretação de i shal be released, joe é tremendamente sublime.
Joe could just rip your heart out with his voice and love The Grease Band!!!!!
Hello Rose how are you doing!!
I was fortunate to see him preform before he passed..... and he was like a fine wine.....with age he got even better. I grew up with him, the mad dogs and the Englishmen..... A passionate soul will be sorely missed
Memories of my youth. Great then, great now. RIP Joe.
God has sung through you Joe..........
What a cool version. of course. I feel this song so bad. Depression. All day long I WOULD be shouting so loud, crying out that I was framed...that THIS isn't ME. That I'm trapped in here, suffering for no good reason. So many years now. But the shout is frozen somewhere deep inside, I can't get to it. I can't word it. I would scream but it's like in a dream where you have no voice. Anyway, these songs give me strength. Songs like this and 'Try' by Janis Joplin that I was listening to earlier. and songs like 'How to Disappear Completely' by Radiohead. Thanks for posting this. Cheers to everyone listening.
magnificent, what a band The Grease Band!!!!!! Thanks old Joe!!!!!
I've been a big fan of his for years and this is the first time I've heard this song. Pure excellence, top class, spine tingling version, now one of my favourites of his.
I wish I was old enough to of went to Woodstock, All those beautiful, Natural women, I would of been In heaven. Long live the hippie generation. Forever Remembered !
Spud Johnsonn They were a joke. That’s why the movement only lasted just over a year.
Just the most passionate singer ever
Thank you for all the great music. God Bless
My favorite song by him. He seemed to have the right voice (and soul) for it. RIP Joe...
Thanks for posting.
All day long I hear him crying out.......best ear worm anyone could ever be a host for......any day now, any day now......may I never be released form the magic of this song, amen
Love that organ, and Joe brings it home with that voice!!
Amo su voz. Me estremece cada nota, cada emoción puesta al interpretar sus canciones. Mi corazón se conecta. Grande Joe. No estás muerto, estás en cada uno de quienes amamos tu arte.
La puta verdad!
Damn I wish was able to be there but only being 14 years old it was impossible love the era. RIP Joe
your words made me cry for the first time in almost 50 years man, love peace out, god be with ya kid.
wait the children nowadays learn how to make music agin and to put theire hearts and souls on it
Another one of the greatest gone i feel lost i fort joe would live for ever followed him all my life iam 66 now still have he's music full volume in my car will miss you joe so will millions of other people you will not be forgotten rest in peace
Se fue una gran y expresiva voz . Siempre oír sus interpretaciones fue un gran placer. QDP. Gracias por esos momentos inolvidables.