John Robert “Joe” Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best‑known singles were interpretations of songs written by others, such as “Feelin’ Alright” and “Unchain My Heart”, though Cocker composed original songs for most of his albums as well, often in collaboration with his songwriting partner Chris Stainton. His debut album featured a recording of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends”, which served as the title track and brought him near‑instant stardom. The song reached number one in the UK in 1968, became a staple of his live shows (including Woodstock and the Isle of Wight in 1969, and the Party at the Palace in 2002), and later became widely known as the theme song for the late‑1980s American TV series The Wonder Years. He continued his success with his second album, which included another Beatles song, “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window”. A hastily assembled 1970 U.S. tour led to the live double album Mad Dogs & Englishmen, featuring an all‑star band organized by Leon Russell. His 1974 recording of “You Are So Beautiful” reached number five in the U.S. and became one of his signature songs. Cocker’s best‑selling single was the U.S. number one “Up Where We Belong”, a duet with Jennifer Warnes that earned a Grammy Award in 1983. He released a total of 22 studio albums over a 43‑year recording career.
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With A Little Help From My Friends
Feeling Alright
The Letter
Summer In The City
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Now That The Magic Has Gone
Noubliez Jamais
A Woman Loves A Man
Unchain My Heart
Tonight
When The Night Comes
You Are So Beautiful
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Take Me Home
Up where we belong
Have A Little Faith
I come in Peace
Don’t You Love Me Anymore?
Have a Little Faith in Me
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