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)
Come on In
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Try to see what's going down
We're gonna sing our songs to you
We hope it makes you feel good, too
Come on in, Stay awhile
We're gonna try to make you smile
Rock and roll gets in your soul
Makes you feel so natural, yeah!
Now you can be just what you want to be
So let's be friends no matter what you see
Come on in
Let yourself go
Come on in
Ow! It's Rock and Roll
[Instrumental]
Come on in, Stay awhile
We're gonna try to make you smile
Rock and roll gets in your soul
Makes you feel so natural, yeah!
The song "Come on In" by Joe Cocker is a joyful invitation for people to come together and enjoy music. The lyrics encourage listeners to look around and try to see what is going on, highlighting the idea that music is a unifying force that can help people feel more connected to one another. The song cites rock and roll as an example of music that can make people feel good, and invites people to let loose and be themselves.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Come on in," emphasizing the idea that people should feel welcome and included. The repeated phrase "Rock and roll gets in your soul" suggests that music has the power to touch people on a deep level and to change them. The instrumental break in the middle of the song allows the music to speak for itself, providing a moment of pure enjoyment for the listener.
Overall, "Come on In" is a joyous celebration of music's ability to bring people together and make them feel good. The song encourages listeners to let go of their worries and just enjoy the moment, creating a sense of community and togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on in, Look around
We're inviting you to come in and take a look around this place
Try to see what's going down
Pay attention to what's happening around you
We're gonna sing our songs to you
We want to share our music with you
We hope it makes you feel good, too
We want you to enjoy our music as much as we do
Come on in, Stay awhile
We want you to stay and hang out with us
We're gonna try to make you smile
We'll do what we can to put a smile on your face
Rock and roll gets in your soul
Rock and roll music has a way of getting deep into your emotions
Makes you feel so natural, yeah!
It feels so genuine and true to yourself
We'd like to try to make you happy
Our goal is to make you feel happy and uplifted
Now you can be just what you want to be
Through our music, we hope to inspire you to be your true self
So let's be friends no matter what you see
We want to build a friendship with you regardless of any differences we may have
Come on in
Let yourself go
Come on in
Ow! It's Rock and Roll
[Instrumental]
Let yourself relax and enjoy the music. This is rock and roll, and we want you to experience it fully.
Come on in, Stay awhile
We're gonna try to make you smile
Rock and roll gets in your soul
Makes you feel so natural, yeah!
Once again, we're welcoming you to stay and enjoy our music. We hope it touches your soul and makes you feel authentic to yourself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NELSON
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