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)
DON
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Keep your feet warm,
Keep your clothes on
And don't forget me.
the memory,
But keep your powder dry, too.
In the summer
While the fireflies
Are all around me,
I'll miss you when I'm lonely,
I'll miss the alimony, too.
Don't forget me, please don't forget me,
Take it easy on me just for a little while.
You know I'll think about you,
Let me know you think about me, too.
When we're older
And full of cancer
It doesn't matter now,
Come on, get happy,
'Cause nothing lasts forever,
And I will always love you.
Don't forget me, please don't forget me,
Make it easy on me just for a little while.
You know I'll think about you,
Let me know you think about me, too.
You know I'll think about you,
Let me know you think about me, too.
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's song "Don" are a poignant reminder of the fleeting and impermanent nature of life. The opening lines, "In the wintertime, keep your feet warm, keep your clothes on, and don't forget me," convey a sense of longing and nostalgia, as though the singer is hoping to be remembered even after they are gone. The use of seasonal imagery evokes a cyclical sense of time, as though the singer is imploring the listener to remember them in every aspect of their life.
The second verse, "But keep your powder dry, too. In the summer by the poolside, while the fireflies are all around me, I'll miss you when I'm lonely, I'll miss the alimony, too," continues this theme of transience and loss. The mention of alimony suggests a past relationship that has ended, perhaps acrimoniously, and the singer is hoping to be remembered even in the midst of this difficult situation.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes increasingly reflective and sentimental. The lines "When we're older and full of cancer, it doesn't matter now, come on, get happy, 'cause nothing lasts forever, and I will always love you" are a powerful reminder of the ultimate impermanence of life. No matter how long we live or how much we achieve, in the end, all that really matters is the love we share with others.
Overall, "Don" is a moving and deeply personal reflection on the human condition, encapsulating themes of loss, nostalgia, and the transience of life. Through its use of vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the song reminds us to cherish the moments we have with those we love, and to never forget the impact they have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
In the wintertime
When it's cold outside
Keep your feet warm,
Protect yourself from the cold
Keep your clothes on
Stay dressed warmly
And don't forget me.
Remember me even though we're apart.
the memory,
Don't forget the good times we shared.
But keep your powder dry, too.
Be cautious and prepared.
In the summer
When it's hot outside
By the pool side
Relaxing near water
While the fireflies
During a magical moment
Are all around me,
In the midst of beauty
I'll miss you when I'm lonely,
I'll miss your companionship when I'm alone
I'll miss the alimony, too.
I'll miss the payments I receive from you.
Don't forget me, please don't forget me,
I don't want to be forgotten
Take it easy on me just for a little while.
Be gentle with me for a brief moment
You know I'll think about you,
I'll remember you always
Let me know you think about me, too.
I hope you also remember me.
When we're older
As we age
And full of cancer
When we're sick and dying
It doesn't matter now,
Anything else is unimportant
Come on, get happy,
Cheer up and stay positive
'Cause nothing lasts forever,
Everything comes to an end
And I will always love you.
But my love for you will endure.
Make it easy on me just for a little while.
Be kind to me for a short moment.
You know I'll think about you,
I'll never forget you
Let me know you think about me, too.
I hope you also remember me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY NILSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Oh oh
I thought I'd see you smile
When I walked in the door
Thought those arms of yours would be open wide
The way they were before
Why do you look at me
Like I'm some stranger now
Why do you pull away
When you used to hold me so tight
Don't you love me anymore
Have your learned to live your life without me
Don't you love me, anymore
When did the fire go out
Where did the feeling go
Did it slip away when I wasn't there
Baby now I've come home
I thought you'd want me babe
I was so sure you'd ask me to to stay
I thought you'd need this too
Guess it didn't work out that way
Don't you love me anymore
Have you learned to live your life without me
Don't you love me anymore
Darling
When did the fire go out
Where did the feeling go
Why do you pull away
When you used to hold me so close baby
Don't you love me anymore
Have your learned to live your life without me
Don't you love me anymore
Don't you love me anymore
Have your learned to live your life without me
@sergimartinezhuguet8186
god bless you jo cocker
@jasonlavrick1973
Didn't Joe just sing with heart. He gave it his all. His unique voice and talent will live on forever. Thanks Joe
@celtydurante9459
because you don't love me anymore
@lucieneoliveira6060
Esse vozeirão treme o ❤️ da gente! Eterno Joe.
@alceunascimento185
Your Voice Very beutiful
@manoelgid4283
@@lucieneoliveira6060 ely nunca será esquecido, suas canções serão eternaz.
@lanfrancotassi7113
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You arer so beautigul
@sheilakirby5616
THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS SONG IT TRULY BROKE MY HEART !!!
IT WAS LIKE I COULD HEAR HIS SOUL SCREAMING OUT AS HIS HEART WAS BREAKING !!!
@ElianaRodrigues278
Joe Cocker é, e sempre será o meu cantor internacional predileto. Que voz espetacular tinha Joe Cocker! E não bastava cantar com a alma, havia nele uma expressão corporal enquanto cantava. Sensacional!🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️👏👏👏👏👏 ❤🇧🇷
@cesarpeixoto2763
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