His first album featured a recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends", which brought him to near-instant stardom. The song reached number one in the UK in 1968, became a staple of his many live shows (Woodstock and the Isle of Wight in 1969, the Party at the Palace in 2002) and was also 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 a second Beatles song: "She Came In Through the Bathroom Window". A hastily thrown together 1970 US tour led to the live double-album Mad Dogs & Englishmen, which featured an all-star band organized by Leon Russell. His 1974 recording of "You Are So Beautiful" reached number five in the US, and became his signature song. Cocker's best selling song was the US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes that earned a 1983 Grammy Award. He released a total of 22 studio albums over a 43-year recording career.
In 1993, Cocker was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male. He was awarded a bronze Sheffield Legends plaque in his hometown in 2007, and received an OBE the following year for services to music. Cocker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Cocker
Studio albums
With a Little Help from My Friends (1969)
Joe Cocker! (1969)
Joe Cocker (1972/EU: 1973)
I Can Stand a Little Rain (1974)
Jamaica Say You Will (1975)
Stingray (1976)
Luxury You Can Afford (1978)
Sheffield Steel (1982)
Civilized Man (1984)
Cocker (1986)
Unchain My Heart (1987)
One Night of Sin (1989)
Night Calls (1991/US: 1992)
Have a Little Faith (1994)
Organic (1996)
Across from Midnight (1997)
No Ordinary World (1999/US: 2000)
Respect Yourself (2002)
Heart & Soul (2004/US: 2005)
Hymn for My Soul (2007/US: 2008)
Hard Knocks (2010/US: 2012)
Fire It Up (2012)
All Our Tomorrows
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Maybe, maybe, it's not worth a damn
All the things we do to ourselves, we don't understand
But who can say what tomorrow will be, we'll see
All our tomorrows find their own ways
And hear the sound of a distant thunder fading away
Well, every lonely night we'll make our own brand of delight
Baby, baby, just look at me, yes, it shows how it shows
Nothing worked out but I thought it would
I could've done worst in a soul, I must have done good
But who can say what tomorrow will be, we'll see
All our tomorrows find their own ways
(Find their own ways)
And hear the sound of a distant thunder fading away
For every lonely night we'll make our own brand of delight
And take all the comfort we may
I found a love in the strangest place
And refuge from the cold of the night
In a stranger's face, your face
For every lonely night we'll make our own brand of delight
And take all the comfort we may
All our tomorrows find their own ways
(Find their own ways)
And hear the sound of a distant thunder fading away
For every lonely night, yeah, we'll make our own brand of delight
And take all the comfort we may
Take all this comfort we may
All our tomorrows find their own ways
All our tomorrows fading away
All our tomorrows find their own ways
The lyrics of Joe Cocker's "All Our Tomorrows" present a contemplation of the uncertainties of life and the future. The singer acknowledges the lack of understanding and control over one's own actions and the consequences that follow. The repetitive use of "baby, baby" to begin each verse adds a sense of familiarity and intimacy to the song. The admission that "maybe, maybe, it's not worth a damn" suggests a certain level of resignation towards the choices and mistakes we make. The repeated refrain that "All our tomorrows find their own ways" reflects the uncertainty of the future and the recognition that we can only hope for the best. Despite this, the singer chooses to find comfort and joy in the present, in the "lonely nights" where they can create their own "brand of delight". The final verse introduces the idea that sometimes, love and refuge can be found in unexpected places, in "a stranger's face", reminding the listener to keep an open mind towards the possibilities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, here, look at me, yes, I know, I know
The singer acknowledges that they understand what is happening and implores someone to stop and pay attention.
Maybe, maybe, it's not worth a damn
The singer suggests that what they are talking about may not be important or worth getting worked up over.
All the things we do to ourselves, we don't understand
The singer recognizes that people often engage in self-destructive behavior without realizing why they do it.
But who can say what tomorrow will be, we'll see
The artist acknowledges that no one knows for sure what the future holds.
All our tomorrows find their own ways
The artist believes that the future will unfold in its own unique manner, and there is little one can do to control it.
And hear the sound of a distant thunder fading away
The singer suggests that the past will slowly lose its power over us, and fade into the background.
Well, every lonely night we'll make our own brand of delight
The singer knows that, even in the toughest times, people can find joy if they make their own happiness.
And take all the comfort we may
The artist advises listeners to seek out whatever brings them peace and joy, in order to make it through hard times.
I found a love in the strangest place
The artist discovered something wonderful in an unexpected or unconventional location.
And refuge from the cold of the night
The artist found something that provided warmth and comfort during difficult times.
In a stranger's face, your face
The singer found solace and comfort in the face of someone they didn't know very well.
All our tomorrows fading away
The artist recognizes that time passes and the future becomes the present, and then the past.
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Written by: DAVID TYSON, EDWARD SCHWARTZ
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