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)
Delta Lady )
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Longing in your soft and fertile delta
And I whisper sighs to satisfy the longin'
For the warm and tender shelter of my body
Oh, you're my, yes you're my, delta lady
Yes, your my, need oh my, delta lady
Standing wet and naked in the garden
And I think of the days
And different ways that I held you
We were closely touchin', yes our heart was beatin'
Oh you're my, yes your my, delta lady
Tell you my, be oh my, delta lady
Oh, when I'm home again in England
I think of you, love
(Think about you, oh, I think about you)
Cause, I love you, love
There are concrete mountains in the city
An pretty city women live inside them
Tell you, yet it seems, the city scene is lackin' you
I'm so glad you're waitin' for me in the country
Oh you're mine, yes you're my, delta lady
Tell ya my, need oh my, delta lady
(Yeah, you are)
Tell ya mine, yes you're my, delta lady
Oh, you're my, need oh my, delta lady, yeah
Tell you mine, yes you're my, delta lady
Oh, you're mine.
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's hit song, "Delta Lady," describe the singer's love and admiration for a woman from the country. The singer expresses his longing for her, highlighting the sweet intimacy they share. He speaks of sharing tender moments with her in the garden and thinking of her when he is away from the country. The chorus repeats, "Oh you're my, yes your my, delta lady/Tell you my, be oh my, delta lady," emphasizing his love for the woman and the pull she has on him.
The song is a classic expression of love and desire, but it also reflects the culture of the time in which it was written. Released in 1969, at the peak of the hippie movement and counterculture, "Delta Lady" speaks to the lifestyle and values of the time. The lyrics reflect the freedom and simplicity found in the countryside and the beauty of natural living. The song became a popular hit and has since been covered by many artists, cementing its place in the pantheon of classic rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman of the country now that I found you
I have finally found the perfect country woman I have been searching for.
Longing in your soft and fertile delta
I desire the warm, soft nature of your environment that brings forth growth.
And I whisper sighs to satisfy the longin'
I express my desire through subtle moans to quench my thirst for you.
For the warm and tender shelter of my body
I want you to seek comfort in my loving embrace.
Oh, you're my, yes you're my, delta lady
You are exclusively mine and I treasure you as my perfect country woman.
Please don't ask how many times I found you
I am reluctant to disclose the frequency at which I found you in natural and vulnerable states.
Standing wet and naked in the garden
I stumbled upon you exposed and drenched in the beauty of your natural surroundings.
And I think of the days
I reminisce about our past memories together.
And different ways that I held you
I recall the various ways I have comforted, protected and loved you.
We were closely touchin', yes our heart was beatin'
Our closeness was palpable and our emotions were in sync during our loving moments.
Oh you're my, yes your my, delta lady
You are everything to me and I cherish having you in my life.
Tell you my, be oh my, delta lady
I want you to know that you are mine and I am yours forever.
Oh, when I'm home again in England
Whenever I return to my home country of England,
I think of you, love
You are constantly on my mind, my beloved.
(Think about you, oh, I think about you)
I can't stop thinking about you and all the wonderful times we have shared.
Cause, I love you, love
My affection for you is genuine and enduring.
There are concrete mountains in the city
The metropolis landscape is defined by its towering buildings and lack of nature.
An pretty city women live inside them
The city is filled with glamorous women who live in its luxurious buildings.
Tell you, yet it seems, the city scene is lackin' you
Despite the city's beauty, it is incomplete without you, my delta lady.
I'm so glad you're waitin' for me in the country
I feel immense happiness knowing that you are eagerly waiting for me in our rural home.
Oh you're mine, yes you're my, delta lady
You are my devoted partner and I claim you with pride.
Tell ya my, need oh my, delta lady
(Yeah, you are)
You are vital to my happiness and I can't live without you.
Tell ya mine, yes you're my, delta lady
You belong to me and I belong to you.
Oh, you're my, need oh my, delta lady, yeah
My life is incomplete without you, my beloved delta lady.
Tell you mine, yes you're my, delta lady
I want to share my love and life with you, my delta lady.
Oh, you're mine.
You are exclusively mine and I am grateful for you as my true love.
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