John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English si… Read Full Bio ↴John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were recordings of songs written by other song writers, though he composed a number of songs for most of his albums as well, often in conjunction with songwriting partner Chris Stainton.

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.

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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)

Out Of The Rain
Joe Cocker Lyrics

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Out of the rain, under the shelter
I've been so long where the sun don't shine
Standing at the cross-roads, could have went either way
But now I've found you and the storm is behind

Out of the rain, out of the rain

Over the wall, I'm out in the open

Back on the right tracks, I'm feeling no pain
You took a sparrow and let it fly with the eagles
I can see a long ways I feel love again

Out of the rain, out of the rain

There was a time I was taking no prisoners
Standing with a cold hear, standing alone
It took your sweet love to pull me out of the canyon
I believe I can make it now, I feel like I belong

Out of the rain, out of the rain
Out of the rain, out of the rain

Overall Meaning

The song "Out Of The Rain" by Joe Cocker tells the story of a man who has been through tough times and has felt lost and alone. He has been standing at a crossroads, unsure which path to take, but he has found someone special and now feels like he is on the right track. The lyrics express the feeling of relief and gratitude for finding this person who has pulled him out of the darkness and into the light.

The first verse describes how the man has been stuck in a place where "the sun don't shine" and has been standing at a crossroads, not knowing which way to turn. However, he has found someone who has helped him find his way out of the storm and into the shelter. The second verse talks about how he feels now that he is out of the rain. He feels like he is back on the right track and is feeling no pain. The person he found has helped him lift his spirits and he feels like he can see a long way into the future with love in his heart.

The final verse talks about how this person has helped him make a real change. He was once cold-hearted and alone, but now he feels like he belongs somewhere. He is filled with hope and anticipation for a better future, free from the pain and confusion of the past. Overall, the song tells a hopeful, heartwarming story about the power of love to change lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of the rain, under the shelter
I have finally found shelter after being soaked in the storm for so long.

I've been so long where the sun don't shine
I have spent a considerable amount of time in the darkness and gloominess of the storm.

Standing at the cross-roads, could have went either way
I was at a turning point in my life with two choices to make.

But now I've found you and the storm is behind
I found someone who helped me escape the storm and the troubles it brought with it.

Over the wall, I'm out in the open back on the right track
I am now on the right path and free to move forward without restrictions.

I'm feeling no pain, you took a sparrow and let it fly
You allowed me to break free from my previous limitations and now I feel liberated and pain-free.

With the eagles, I can see a long ways, I feel love again
I have risen above my previous struggles and can now see things from a clearer perspective. I am also able to love again.

There was a time I was taking no prisoners standing with a cold heart
I was once ruthless and indifferent to the feelings of others.

Standing alone, it took your sweet love to pull me out of the canyon
I was stuck in a deep and dark place, and your love was the only thing that was able to help me escape.

I believe I can make it I feel like I belong
I now have hope and confidence in myself and feel like I belong where I am.

Out of the rain, out of the rain
I am finally out of the storm and its troubles.

Out of the rain, I'm out of the rain
I have escaped the troubles and difficulties brought by the storm.

Out of the rain
I am finally safe and free from the troubles and pain of the storm.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY JOE WHITE

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