When it comes to singers like Joe Cocker and Janis Joplin, it's not about technical correctness. It's about raw emotion! That's what they bring to the table and that's what connects with the listener. To me, they are two of the goats. Very few people give you the feels like that every time they sing.
Only he could sing this song, no one else is capable. "Feeling Alright" next, "Up Where We Belong" (a duet) and my favorite "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"! Bless his heart, he was a giant.
I was so relieved when he sang those last two words and you got it. Even though I never had any of his albums I always loved his voice. This song is so amazing. I feel protective of Joe when I see someone from a different generation react to him, especially in his more imperfect and vulnerable moments. I love that you love him as much as we do.
Thank you for pointing out the "perfect" imperfections in Joe's voice. This song's ending is like an emotional heartbreak. Totally real, totally human. For live stuff, check out Joe with the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" Tour. 1970-71 madness, full band and backup singers. Try "Feelin Alright" and "Delta Lady". Now, when will you get back to The Who, Cream, Jimi Hendrix!?!? You only need "three songs to be a Fan".
You would love his song Feeling Alright. I know how much you love female backup singers and the ladies do not disappoint there. Oh yeah, Joe's not too bad either.
There is a live performance (I believe it’s from 1979 in Germany) that blows the studio version away. You get see every emotion that he has, you must react to that 🙏
Joe is perfectly Joe. No improvements needed. You REALLY need to see him perform live for more of these songs. Right until the end. He never lost his talent. Nothing but emotions for all his songs. So glad I was able to see him in concert way back in 1978. I've been watching his concert from Germany on TH-cam. Amazing Love you Joe. Never forgotten.
Written by the great Billy Preston- also known as the fifth Beatle for his piano and organ contributions on their songs. Watch Billy perform- biggest Afro in all of showbiz and a giant spirit to match. “ Will It Go In Circles”
Billy may as well given Joe this song and he was a 5th side member of The Beatles also. ....High Time We Went is a good all around funky song you can enjoy
Good man. We all have imperfections that's how God made us , to stand out with his grace. We should all be blessed because we are forever forgiven. And able to improve, or not but do the best in God's grace my brother.✌️🙏💯❤️
The thing about Joe Cocker is that he CAN sing the music technically ‘correct’. The imperfections you are hearing are purposefully done. The man was a Picasso with his voice.
African American musician/singer Billy Preston, who played with Little Richard, Ray Charles AND the Beatles, wrote this. And yes back in the day in 1975, we thought the end vocal part was awful. But hey, it was Joe!! "Real music is not perfect" is so true, which is why we back in the day didn't need auto tune and any of that B.S. In the 1970's auto tune meant you were getting your car tuned up lol.
Joe Cocker was not a great technical singer, but he sang with a lot of emotional authenticity. His singing never came across as bogus or fake. It was always real. In 1982, Joe Cocker teamed up with Jennifer Warnes to record the love ballad, “Up Where We Belong”, for the soundtrack for the 1982 film, “An Officer And A Gentleman” (which starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett, Jr.). The song won a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals”, and the songwriters won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for “Best Song”. You might want to react to the song/music video.
Joe had another great love song, from the movie An Officer & A Gentleman called "Up Where We Belong" sung with Jennifer Warnes th-cam.com/video/bjrOcrisGyI/w-d-xo.html . I highly recommend that and also live, "You Can Leave Your Hat On. I was fortunate to see Joe several times in the late 60's and early 70's. Always a fantastic show!
A live version of "Up Where We Belong" Jennifer Warnes deserves more credit than she ever received. She wrote songs and another major duet she was part of was "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" with Bill Medley of the Rightous Brothers, featured in the movie Dirty Dancing. th-cam.com/video/kpYxZ-1PnlA/w-d-xo.html
I gotta ask... Can you imagine what a disaster it would be, to have this song produced today? You know, with 'Auto-Tune'... Gone would be those perfect imperfections that make the human voice... you know... human! 🤔😒😏
What he did WAS terrible if you are looking for perfection. But, in this case it makes it sounds like it could be your "significant other" singing it to you. It makes it easier to imagine that it is being sung directly to you.
If the "Little Rascals" sang this, they stole it from Billy Preston and Joe Cocker. So many young folks these days hear something that was stolen or leased from the original, and then wonder why it sounds familiar, without knowing, maybe without checking who wrote it, who released it first, et cetera.
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When it comes to singers like Joe Cocker and Janis Joplin, it's not about technical correctness. It's about raw emotion! That's what they bring to the table and that's what connects with the listener. To me, they are two of the goats. Very few people give you the feels like that every time they sing.
You are right. It was perfect! He put his soul in every song.He should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!
What makes this even more beautiful to me is the fact that Billy Preston wrote it as a tribute to his mother.
Tears every time. You should watch the vid of an old Joe singing this live.
When I heard his voice crack at the end, I felt like he loved her so much, and he thought she was so beautiful that he was in tears.
PERFECTION. Anyone who sings that last note with technical precision doesn't understand the song.
JOE HAD AN AMAZING, RAW VOICE, RIP JOE, WE MISS YOU.....THANKS DREW.....
Only he could sing this song, no one else is capable. "Feeling Alright" next, "Up Where We Belong" (a duet) and my favorite "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"! Bless his heart, he was a giant.
except Billy Preston, who wrote it.
I was so relieved when he sang those last two words and you got it. Even though I never had any of his albums I always loved his voice. This song is so amazing. I feel protective of Joe when I see someone from a different generation react to him, especially in his more imperfect and vulnerable moments. I love that you love him as much as we do.
RIP Joe. Thanks for the memories.
Hey man- greetings from Canada. Young Joe got it... older Joe got it too. You will LOVE "You Can Leave Your Hat On" LIVE. Peace, love and bellbottoms.
Short on lyrics but long on feeling. Beautiful.
He pretty much has a great live rendition of most of his best songs you might want to consider seeking those out
What a wonderful spirit he was.
Thank you for pointing out the "perfect" imperfections in Joe's voice. This song's ending is like an emotional heartbreak. Totally real, totally human. For live stuff, check out Joe with the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" Tour. 1970-71 madness, full band and backup singers. Try "Feelin Alright" and "Delta Lady".
Now, when will you get back to The Who, Cream, Jimi Hendrix!?!? You only need "three songs to be a Fan".
He never thought people would appreciate his art. WE LOVE YOU, JOE! RIP
“You Can Leave Your Hat On” (9 1/2 Weeks)
Perfectly Imperfect.
Try The Letter or Feelin' Alright live
You would love his song Feeling Alright. I know how much you love female backup singers and the ladies do not disappoint there. Oh yeah, Joe's not too bad either.
Joe felt the music flowing through him, like a waterfall. That's why you can hear his voice bleeding the emotion.
Great reaction and it's the first time I've heard a brilliantly good insightful interpretation. Well put. Thank you.
There is a live performance (I believe it’s from 1979 in Germany) that blows the studio version away. You get see every emotion that he has, you must react to that 🙏
Gotta do 'You Can Leave Your Hat On ' 👒 . Older Joe..so good. Love your channel.
Joe is perfectly Joe. No improvements needed. You REALLY need to see him perform live for more of these songs. Right until the end. He never lost his talent. Nothing but emotions for all his songs. So glad I was able to see him in concert way back in 1978. I've been watching his concert from Germany on TH-cam. Amazing
Love you Joe. Never forgotten.
With Joe, you feel it in your soul. You feel he means everything that comes out of his mouth.
Absolutely brilliant cocker power the world
Written by the great Billy Preston- also known as the fifth Beatle for his piano and organ contributions on their songs. Watch Billy perform- biggest Afro in all of showbiz and a giant spirit to match. “ Will It Go In Circles”
Yes! You can’t sit still while you’re listening to it! Fantastic music! 🔥🔥🔥
Check out the live video of his performance of his song
You need to listen to “Cry Me a River” & “Feelin’ Alright” by Joe Cocker. Both AWESOME SONGS! Love, from Oklahoma 🤍
Makes me emotional ever time I hear it!
Joe took everyone TO CHURCH. this is the song Billy Preston wrote for him? So wonderful
Billy may as well given Joe this song and he was a 5th side member of The Beatles also. ....High Time We Went is a good all around funky song you can enjoy
This is a great song and if you want to hear another of his great songs... listen to
You Can Leave Your Hat On!
This song willl make you cry❤
Good man. We all have imperfections that's how God made us , to stand out with his grace. We should all be blessed because we are forever forgiven. And able to improve, or not but do the best in God's grace my brother.✌️🙏💯❤️
Nicky Hopkins on piano.
You have to watch him live. Especially this song.
You have figured out the beauty in Joe..
It's about being totally human in the
moment
So glad you get it
The thing about Joe Cocker is that he CAN sing the music technically ‘correct’. The imperfections you are hearing are purposefully done. The man was a Picasso with his voice.
Check out Joe singing, "You Can Leave Your Hat On."
I love your reactions. ❤
I believe this is the original version,it’s the first one I can remember.
Joe is one of a kind,and now listen to his female counterpart,Miss Janis Joplin sing Cry Baby,album version please!🎙🎶👊🤩
I didn’t need to cry tonight.
Damn.
Joe Cocker was wery soulfull, and you can feel that. As you said, technically not as great, but perfect..
You dropped the mic 🎤 on that line…it was technically off, but also…perfect. ❤ Dood. Poetically profound.
African American musician/singer Billy Preston, who played with Little Richard, Ray Charles AND the Beatles, wrote this. And yes back in the day in 1975, we thought the end vocal part was awful. But hey, it was Joe!! "Real music is not perfect" is so true, which is why we back in the day didn't need auto tune and any of that B.S. In the 1970's auto tune meant you were getting your car tuned up lol.
Glad to hear this one!
"Unchain My Heart" live in the bar
Joe Cocker was not a great technical singer, but he sang with a lot of emotional authenticity. His singing never came across as bogus or fake. It was always real.
In 1982, Joe Cocker teamed up with Jennifer Warnes to record the love ballad, “Up Where We Belong”, for the soundtrack for the 1982 film, “An Officer And A Gentleman” (which starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett, Jr.). The song won a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals”, and the songwriters won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for “Best Song”.
You might want to react to the song/music video.
Watch him sing this live. Soooo much better. Enjoy
You should watch it live. This studio version is way to clean.❤
Try to hear Joe Cockers : YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR HAT ON.
The live version is Definitely worth a listen.....
You should see the live, sweaty and emotional video.
React to When the Night Comes by Joe Cocker.
This has nothing to do with the song, which I love, but have to tell you that your shirt is awesome!
Joe had another great love song, from the movie An Officer & A Gentleman called "Up Where We Belong" sung with Jennifer Warnes th-cam.com/video/bjrOcrisGyI/w-d-xo.html . I highly recommend that and also live, "You Can Leave Your Hat On. I was fortunate to see Joe several times in the late 60's and early 70's. Always a fantastic show!
A live version of "Up Where We Belong" Jennifer Warnes deserves more credit than she ever received. She wrote songs and another major duet she was part of was "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" with Bill Medley of the Rightous Brothers, featured in the movie Dirty Dancing. th-cam.com/video/kpYxZ-1PnlA/w-d-xo.html
I gotta ask... Can you imagine what a disaster it would be, to have this song produced today? You know, with 'Auto-Tune'... Gone would be those perfect imperfections that make the human voice... you know... human! 🤔😒😏
What he did WAS terrible if you are looking for perfection. But, in this case it makes it sounds like it could be your "significant other" singing it to you. It makes it easier to imagine that it is being sung directly to you.
Love this man’s voice
Always raw
Completely agree with you!
Nice react
So many reactors know this song from the little rascals 😂
This one turns the toughest macho dude into a romantic puddle of goo.... 😂 .lol
If the "Little Rascals" sang this, they stole it from Billy Preston and Joe Cocker.
So many young folks these days hear something that was stolen or leased from the original, and then wonder why it sounds familiar, without knowing, maybe without checking who wrote it, who released it first, et cetera.
Patty labella duet with joe cocker
do the live in berlin version
I could be wrong, but we’re you searching for “authentic”?