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)
In The Still Of The Night
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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You made yourself some new friends, knocking around
But all those wild people,
you know they make me nervous
When the things you said cut me like a knife
Do I still figure in your life
Hey hey hey
Hey there, well I hardly even know your face
It's got a brand new look about it
that's hard to trace
The tender way you look
the way you're smiling, yeah
To think I once took you for my wife
Do I still figure in your life
Hey hey hey
Do I still figure in your life
Hey there, well I hardly even know your face
It's got a brand new look about it
that's hard to trace
The tender way you look
the way you're smiling
To think I once took you for my wife
Do I still figure in your life
Hey hey hey
Do I still figure in your life
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's "Do I Still Figure in Your Life?" convey a sense of heartbreak and loss as the singer reflects on the changes in their relationship with someone they were once close to. The opening verse suggests that the person has moved on to new friends and perhaps even a new life, while the singer is left feeling anxious and out of place among these "wild people." The chorus then poses the question, "Do I still figure in your life?" highlighting the singer's insecurity about their place in the other person's world.
In the second verse, the singer describes the changes in the other person's appearance and demeanor, further emphasizing how far they have come from the relationship they once shared. The last line of the verse, "To think I once took you for my wife," adds a layer of emotional weight to the song, as it suggests that the singer once had a much deeper and more intimate connection with the other person. Once again, the chorus repeats the question of the singer's significance in the other person's life, further underscoring their vulnerability and uncertainty.
Overall, "Do I Still Figure in Your Life?" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the universal feelings of love, loss, and insecurity that we all experience at some point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, what'cha gonna do now
Hey, I want to know what your plans are now that you have new friends.
You made yourself some new friends, knocking around
You’ve found new friends and are spending time with them a lot.
But all those wild people, you know they make me nervous
However, I am worried about your new friends because they seem wild and unpredictable.
When the things you said cut me like a knife
Your words have hurt me deeply.
Do I still figure in your life
Do I still hold a significant place in your life?
Hey hey hey
An expression of displeasure and concern.
Hey there, well I hardly even know your face
When I see your face, I barely recognize you.
It's got a brand new look about it that's hard to trace
Your appearance has changed significantly that It's hard for me to recognize you.
The tender way you look, the way you're smiling, yeah
But you still have a gentle look and sweet smile.
To think I once took you for my wife
I recall the time when we were married and were close.
Do I still figure in your life
Do I still hold any importance in your life now?
Hey hey hey
An expression of displeasure and concern.
Do I still figure in your life
Do I still have any influence or position in your life at present?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PETE DELLO
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@cydneywaynedavis
I love this song and I loved singing this song with the great JOE COCKER. That's me...Cydney Wayne Davis, the backup singer to the left of the screen. I toured with Joe for about five years in the early ninety's. This song is pure rock and soul.....pure Joe Cocker. I had to use everything I learned in church to sing this song. It has a gospel edge to it. The other singer is Maxine Sharp and Phil Grande is playing a mean guitar solo. The whole band is great and Joe is a true star.
@fgl2012
God Bless you Cydney. Your work is so important! This song would have never sounded like that without you and your fellows.
@dianecenteno5275
Well done 😎
@alanbaptiste339
You're a star to me just hearing your involvement with the great joe cocker
@ronnietoots6797
thanks for sharing some history, i have listened to this hundreds of times...grew up in the 60s and 70s...this song is like the air that I breathe.your story is good to take it all in.
@jc9shineone269
Listened to this for the first time in a little while and while it was playing I was thinking WAW THOSE GIRLS CAN REALLY SING! brilliant! I've got the DVD of this concert and all on stage are so professional! Still feel a little sad though.
@gloriaspearman4246
I am A 72 year young Black Woman I’ve been a fan since his Woodstock days. He has so much soul. He sings with everything within Him.
Love you two Great back up singers. Your voices melt my soul on this song. I will forever miss Him. So glad that He left us with such wonderful music. Rest In Paradise my Friend
@charleswiethop7188
No borders for Mr Cocker ! Use have all night parties on the beach in Galveston and NO ONE brought EVERYONE together like that man! Sang from deep down for sure. RIP
@sandraduncan1904
You don't listen to Joe Cocker, you feel Joe Cocker
@Terk131
Well said..