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)
Now That You're Gone
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Just look how far we've come in this world
Where did you think we'd be?
You think the world wakes up at noon
And you left it all behind
You hear the music but you've lost the tune
The melodies are hard to find.
Why did you go away
There's nothing left to say
Now that you're gone -
Now that you're gone - now that you're gone.
In the eyes of the woman I see
You were lust a child
Not the one who's walking the streets
Not the one who's running wild.
Say life has changed that much
You don't want to know
All the love we shared in this world
Not so long ago.
Why did you go away
Leaving me alone? . . .
Why did you go away
Leaving me all alone? . . .
Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone.
The lyrics of Joe Cocker's "Now That You're Gone" is a melancholy and emotional portrayal of a lost love, reminiscing about the past and wondering what went wrong. The song starts with the singer's reflection on how much his partner has changed since they first met, wondering if she is still the same person he fell in love with. He notes how far they've come in this world, but questions where they're going, alluding to the fact that their relationship might have lost its direction.
The chorus, "Why did you go away, leaving me alone? There's nothing left to say, now that you're gone," expresses the pain of heartbreak and the inability to move on. The repetitive line, "Now that you're gone - now that you're gone," emphasizes the finality of the separation and the void it has left in the singer's life. The second verse talks about how his partner has become a different person, someone who walks the streets and runs wild. The singer wonders if life has changed so much that his former love doesn't even want to remember the happy times they shared together.
Overall, "Now That You're Gone" captures the sense of loss that comes with a broken relationship. It highlights the bittersweet feelings of remembering the past, acknowledging the present, and questioning what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you still that little girl who used to talk to me?
Do you still possess the same level of innocence and purity that you once had when we were young and used to talk to each other?
Just look how far we've come in this world
Reflecting on how much our lives have changed since we first knew each other.
Where did you think we'd be?
What were your expectations when we first started our journey together?
You think the world wakes up at noon
You seem to have the impression that the world revolves around you and your schedule.
And you left it all behind
You abandoned your past and all that was familiar to you.
You hear the music but you've lost the tune
Although you still listen to the familiar sounds of the music, the essence and beauty of it eludes you.
The melodies are hard to find.
The sweet and harmonious melodies of our lives together are now elusive.
Why did you go away
Leaving me alonez
There's nothing left to say
Now that you're gone -
Now that you're gone - now that you're gone.
Expressing grief, confusion and loss associated with the sudden departure of a loved one.
In the eyes of the woman I see
You were lust a child
Not the one who's walking the streets
Not the one who's running wild.
Describing how seeing a girl that one used to know as an adult can take them aback as they remember the innocent child they used to know.
Say life has changed that much
You don't want to know
All the love we shared in this world
Not so long ago.
Wondering if life's changes have lead to a disinterest in mutual love, that too not too long ago.
Why did you go away
Leaving me alone? . . .
Reiterating the disbelief and confusion from earlier on.
Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone.
Reaffirming what has come to pass as though it is tangible, with a sense of finality and sadness.
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akfunnyguy
RIP Joe. Ill always miss you and you're music. Thanx for leaving us with all of you're music. Love Ya, always
Rose Rodriguez
Go on Joe ..rest in iternal peace now..You'll be greatly missed ..but never forgotten you have left us plenty to remember you by ..you'll always be in our hearts and souls the hearts and souls you touched with every beat of your songs ..Thank You Mr Joe Cocker ❤ Peace.
Here is One of my Very Favorites .
Rance Dodd
Well spoken The words of songs will go with me to my grave .
Mickey Jab Jab
Him an Neil Diamond.. Great singers golden voice pure smooth music to sit back an relax with ur love one or by ur self an miss the love of ur life as i does do..
Man 78
such a good Person he was.it hurts to know that he is gone
Vickie Lynne
I sincerely love all Mr .Cocker sings ..I hope all of you will click show more on here and read what it says ... simply beautiful work here ... your dedication is appreciated for sure ... ill just bet Mr.Cocker just smiled and will each time this is played ...thank you
Marion Friedl
Just playing from CD, one of my favourite songs, but I´m kinda hardcore fan of Joe Cocker, so far I have 13 CDs of him...
fatimah hutagalung
Am not a hardcore fan of Joe Cocker. But this song is really meaningful to me. My all time favourite song 😘
mocha mochiña
Qué preciosidad de canción.!
mitch1835
Some people seem to only remember that Joe screamed a lot,he did on certain songs.It really added something to the melody. But Joe was much more than an entertainer. He lent himself to many causes here in the states and abroad. Thanks Mr. Cocker for all the years of great songs,you made some originals sound much better. Prayers to your family, and from all of us fans R.I.P. you've earned it!!