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)
I Keep Forgetting
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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I keep forgetting you don't want me no more
I keep forgetting that you told me that you
Didn't want me around anymore
But these stupid old feet
Just head for your street
Like they've done so many times before
And this stubborn old fist
Keeps knocking on your front door
I keep forgetting you don't love me no more
I keep forgetting you don't want me no more
I keep forgetting about those heartbreaking nights
Ant those heartbreaking things that you said
Though it's plain as can be
You're finished with me
I can't believe our love is dead
Though I know in my heart
We've drifted apart
I just can't get it through my head
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's song "I Keep Forgetting" express the pain and confusion that comes with a broken heart. The singer acknowledges the fact that the person he once loved has moved on, but feels lost and unable to accept their absence. He keeps forgetting that he's not wanted around anymore and keeps returning to the person's street and knocking on their door. Despite the fact that the relationship is over, he can't help but hold on to the memories and the hope that they can be together again.
The lyrics also highlight the struggle of accepting the end of a relationship. The singer knows that his love is dead, but he can't seem to accept it. The memories and the feelings he once shared with the person make it difficult for him to move on. He reflects on the hurtful things that were said and the heartbreaking nights they shared. He knows that they have "drifted apart," but he can't seem to "get it through [his] head."
Overall, the song conveys a sense of melancholy and nostalgia for a love that has faded away. The lyrics touch on the pain and confusion that follows a broken heart and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep forgetting you don't love me no more
I can't seem to remember that the love you had for me has faded away.
I keep forgetting you don't want me no more
I always forget that you no longer desire to be with me.
I keep forgetting that you told me that you
Didn't want me around anymore
I can't seem to recall the times you told me to stay away from you.
But these stupid old feet
Just head for your street
Like they've done so many times before
Despite the pain you've caused me, my feet carry me to your place time and again, foolishly thinking that you will accept me.
And this stubborn old fist
At the end of my wrist
Keeps knocking on your front door
Although I know it's futile, my stubbornness drives me to knock on your door, hoping you'd take me back.
I keep forgetting about those heartbreaking nights
Ant those heartbreaking things that you said
I can't reminisce about those miserable evenings and the hurtful words you've spoken to me.
Though it's plain as can be
You're finished with me
I can't believe our love is dead
Although it's evident that you're done with me, I can't accept that our love has ended.
Though I know in my heart
We've drifted apart
I just can't get it through my head
Even though my heart tells me that we're no longer compatible, my mind refuses to comprehend it.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shelia wells
U can't beat Joe,even when its not the best song. He's still great
Michael Fairbanks
WOW!!!!! Nothing better than JOE!!!!
Sandy Martyn
I thought I had heard all Joe's songs until I heard this 😳 love ❤️ ❤️ it
Nina Brazil
OMG! Joe Cocker, The best!
Mark Ploddolp
The one of the best version of this song, perhaps number 2, as number 1 remains - in my opinion - Procol Harum's version.
Sandy Martyn
The best version of this song Joe Cocker made songs his own,,,,miss the lad from Sheffield England,,,R.I.P. Joe xx
Amanda Moore
I have been blasting this for days!
Snowberry
Definitely his best song.
Janice Rockwell
After 7 years and you leaving with another woman, remember me and my unconditional love for you.
John Colin Woodland
THE ORIGINAL BY CHUCK JACKSON NEEDS TO BE HEARD !