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)
Just Pass It On
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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I'll be praying, ha!
Toombo iso, ha! toombo iso, ha!
Toombo iso, ha!
You don't owe me, you don't owe me a solitary thing.
If I lend a hand it's 'cause I choose to.
You don't owe me.
(Just pass it on.) Pass it on, pass it on. (Pass it on.)
Help make the world go round. (Pass it on.)
Pass it on to who ever you need, they won't owe you.
Toombo iso, ha! toombo iso, ha!
I'll be hoping, I'll be hoping for the big one out of the blue,
When it comes I want it to come to you.
I'll be hoping.
(Just pass it on.) Pass it on, pass it on. (Pass it on.)
Hope makes the world go round. (Pass it on.)
Pass it on to who ever you need, they won't owe you.
Toombo iso, ha! toombo iso, ha!
I'll be praying, I'll be praying that the best will come your way.
And when it comes that's going to make my day.
I'll be praying.
(Just pass it on.) Pass it on, pass it on. (Pass it on.)
Hope makes the world go round. (Pass it on.)
Pass it on to who ever you need, they won't owe you.
You don't owe me, no you don't.
I'll be hoping, ha!
I'll be praying, ha!
Toombo iso, ha! toombo iso...
The lyrics to the song "Just Pass It On" by Joe Cocker speak about the act of helping others without expecting anything in return. The singer emphasizes that the person he is addressing does not owe him anything, and if he offers his help, it's completely his choice. The phrase "toombo iso" does not translate to any specific meaning in any language, but it appears to be a made-up phrase that adds to the song's rhythm and sound. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the idea of passing on something intangible, like hope or love, to others.
The second verse talks about the singer's hopes for the future. He hopes for something big to happen, and when it does, he wants it to come to the person he is addressing. The third verse talks about the singer's prayers for the same person. He prays that the best will come their way and that it will make his day when it happens. Through these verses, the singer emphasizes that he wants the person to thrive and wishes the best for them.
The chorus emphasizes the song's main message, which is to pass on the help, hope, and prayers to others. The song encourages people to help each other without expecting anything in return and to spread hope and positivity wherever they go.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't owe me, ha! I'll be hoping, ha!
You are not obligated to me in any way, and I do not expect anything back from you. However, I will still hold out hope for the best in your life.
I'll be praying, ha!
In addition to hoping, I will also say a prayer for you and your well-being.
Toombo iso, ha! toombo iso, ha!
This phrase may be interpreted as a non-specific chant or a form of verbal encouragement.
(Just pass it on.) Pass it on, pass it on. (Pass it on.)
This phrase encourages others to continue sharing positivity and kindness to others who may need it. This can create a ripple effect of good deeds happening throughout the world.
Help make the world go round. (Pass it on.)
By passing on small acts of kindness, we can help make the world a better place one person at a time.
Pass it on to who ever you need, they won't owe you.
It is important to share positivity and kindness freely without any expectation of receiving something in return. By doing so, we can create a more caring and selfless society.
I'll be hoping, I'll be hoping for the big one out of the blue,
I am hoping for a major positive event to happen unexpectedly in your life, perhaps a miraculous occurrence or a sudden windfall of luck.
When it comes I want it to come to you.
When this positive event occurs, I hope that it will benefit you specifically instead of anyone else.
Hope makes the world go round. (Pass it on.)
By continuing to pass on hope and positivity, we can create a better world for ourselves and others.
I'll be praying, I'll be praying that the best will come your way.
In addition to hope, I am also praying for your success and general well-being.
And when it comes that's going to make my day.
When this positive event that I have been hoping for actually happens for you, it will bring me a great deal of joy and satisfaction.
You don't owe me, no you don't.
Once again, I do not expect anything from you in return for my kindness or good wishes. I am simply trying to spread positivity and make the world a better place.
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LucioRozendo
Joe Cocker (vocal)
Nichelle Tillman (backing vocals)
Kacee Clanton (backing vocals)
Gene Black (guitarra principal)
Oneida James (Baixo)
Nick Milo (teclados)
Mike Finnigan (teclados)
Norbert Fimpel (Saxofone)
Jack Bruno (bateria)
Você não me deve, ha!
Eu estarei esperando, ha!
Estarei orando, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Você não me deve,
Você não me deve nada.
Se eu der uma mão é porque eu escolhi
você não me deve
(Apenas passe adiante)
Passe adiante, passe adiante
(Passe adiante)
Ajude a fazer o mundo girar
(Passe adiante)
Passe para quem você precisar,
Eles não vão te dever
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Eu estarei esperando,
Eu estarei esperando pelo grande do nada,
Quando vier, quero que venha até você
eu estarei esperando
(Apenas passe adiante)
Passe adiante, passe adiante
(Passe adiante)
A esperança faz o mundo girar
(Passe adiante)
Passe para quem você precisar,
Eles não vão te dever
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
estarei orando,
Estarei rezando para que o melhor apareça em seu caminho
Quando vier isso vai fazer o meu dia
estarei orando
(Apenas passe adiante)
Passe adiante, passe adiante
(Passe adiante)
A esperança faz o mundo girar
(Passe adiante)
Passe para quem você precisar,
Eles não vão te dever
Você não me deve, não, você não
Eu estarei esperando, ha!
Estarei orando, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo...
Joe Cocker (Voc)
Nichelle Tillman ( Backing Vocals)
Kacee Clanton (Backing Vocals)
Gene Black (Lead Guitar)
Oneida James (Bass)
Nick Milo (Keyboards)
Mike Finnigan (Keyboards)
Norbert Fimpel (Saxophone)
Jack Bruno (Drums)
You don't owe me, ha!
I'll be hoping, ha!
I'll be praying, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
You don't owe me,
You don't owe me a solitary thing.
If I lend a hand it's 'cause I choose to
You don't owe me
(Just pass it on)
Pass it on, pass it on
(Pass it on)
Help make the world go round
(Pass it on)
Pass it on to who ever you need,
They won't owe you
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
I'll be hoping,
I'll be hoping for the big one out of the blue,
When it comes I want it to come to you
I'll be hoping
(Just pass it on)
Pass it on, pass it on
(Pass it on)
Hope makes the world go round
(Pass it on)
Pass it on to who ever you need,
They won't owe you
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
I'll be praying,
I'll be praying that the best will come your way
When it comes that's going to make my day
I'll be praying
(Just pass it on)
Pass it on, pass it on
(Pass it on)
Hope makes the world go round
(Pass it on)
Pass it on to who ever you need,
They won't owe you
You don't owe me, no you don't
I'll be hoping, ha!
I'll be praying, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo...
@antoniocarlosbarbi1563
Joe Coker maravilhoso! Música maravilhosa! Banda Maravilhosa! Harmonia maravilhosa! Aqui, tudo e muito mais estão MARAVILHOSOS!
@Carlos.Lizzoli
Cómo suena esa banda.... y la voz del Maestro!!! Incomparable!!!!!
@TheOwl54
I will love him forever ! R.I.P, Joe ! Thank you for all your marvellous songs and sounds !
@chippytea.
Oh my god this is just amazing brings up such a loving emotion when I hear joe sing this. Pass it on whatever it may be a smile a loving gesture a helping hand a compliment and will come back to you that's the laws of life namaste
@aloisemason3044
Joe Cocker is one of the Greatest solo singers that ever stepped on a Stage and entertained the whole world..a Legend born to Sing and God gave him to to us all for a reason! Joe Cocker came to teach the world that harmony and beautiful spirit inside of him and us can share this world and Joe is getting the word out to us through his gift of singing ..U are amazing Joe Cocker..RIP
@spydermama9513
One of my Favorite songs by one of my favorite vocalist! Miss you Mr Cocker, thanks for passing it on....................................
@tegaes
Adoro esta canción y quizá esta no sea la mejor versión que he oído, creo que suena mejor en el disco ("Hymn 4 my soul"), en todo caso da igual, este tema es especial, muy especial y este directo es muy bueno. Me encanta y nunca me cansaré de escucharlo. Gracias por compartirlo!!!
@elsonmartins9483
Joe is my favorite!
I love Joe Cocker!
@spydermama9513
Joe, RIP, with all you want through..............especially in the last years...............Respect and thank you! We still love you!
@LucioRozendo
Joe Cocker (vocal)
Nichelle Tillman (backing vocals)
Kacee Clanton (backing vocals)
Gene Black (guitarra principal)
Oneida James (Baixo)
Nick Milo (teclados)
Mike Finnigan (teclados)
Norbert Fimpel (Saxofone)
Jack Bruno (bateria)
Você não me deve, ha!
Eu estarei esperando, ha!
Estarei orando, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Você não me deve,
Você não me deve nada.
Se eu der uma mão é porque eu escolhi
você não me deve
(Apenas passe adiante)
Passe adiante, passe adiante
(Passe adiante)
Ajude a fazer o mundo girar
(Passe adiante)
Passe para quem você precisar,
Eles não vão te dever
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Eu estarei esperando,
Eu estarei esperando pelo grande do nada,
Quando vier, quero que venha até você
eu estarei esperando
(Apenas passe adiante)
Passe adiante, passe adiante
(Passe adiante)
A esperança faz o mundo girar
(Passe adiante)
Passe para quem você precisar,
Eles não vão te dever
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
estarei orando,
Estarei rezando para que o melhor apareça em seu caminho
Quando vier isso vai fazer o meu dia
estarei orando
(Apenas passe adiante)
Passe adiante, passe adiante
(Passe adiante)
A esperança faz o mundo girar
(Passe adiante)
Passe para quem você precisar,
Eles não vão te dever
Você não me deve, não, você não
Eu estarei esperando, ha!
Estarei orando, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo...
Joe Cocker (Voc)
Nichelle Tillman ( Backing Vocals)
Kacee Clanton (Backing Vocals)
Gene Black (Lead Guitar)
Oneida James (Bass)
Nick Milo (Keyboards)
Mike Finnigan (Keyboards)
Norbert Fimpel (Saxophone)
Jack Bruno (Drums)
You don't owe me, ha!
I'll be hoping, ha!
I'll be praying, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
You don't owe me,
You don't owe me a solitary thing.
If I lend a hand it's 'cause I choose to
You don't owe me
(Just pass it on)
Pass it on, pass it on
(Pass it on)
Help make the world go round
(Pass it on)
Pass it on to who ever you need,
They won't owe you
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
I'll be hoping,
I'll be hoping for the big one out of the blue,
When it comes I want it to come to you
I'll be hoping
(Just pass it on)
Pass it on, pass it on
(Pass it on)
Hope makes the world go round
(Pass it on)
Pass it on to who ever you need,
They won't owe you
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo, ha!
I'll be praying,
I'll be praying that the best will come your way
When it comes that's going to make my day
I'll be praying
(Just pass it on)
Pass it on, pass it on
(Pass it on)
Hope makes the world go round
(Pass it on)
Pass it on to who ever you need,
They won't owe you
You don't owe me, no you don't
I'll be hoping, ha!
I'll be praying, ha!
Tumbuiza, ha!
Tumbuizo...