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)
Please No More
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Who knows who's winning, or who's keeping score
You say it's all right, as you slam the door
All I can say is, "Please no more, please no more."
I've had enough after how I swore
I'd never give you up
Loving you was easy, but one thing's for sure
Passions will burn, burn endlessly
All that's left behind are these broken dreams
While I still got some pieces laid out on the floor
I'm asking you baby, "Please no more, please no more."
I've had enough, after how I swore
I'd never give you up
Loving you was easy, but one thing's for sure
It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more.
The lyrics to Joe Cocker's song Please No More depict a tumultuous relationship filled with fights and broken dreams. The singer is exhausted by the constant fighting, unsure of who is winning or keeping score. Despite the repeated pleas of "Please no more," the relationship continues to burn with passion but leave only broken dreams in its wake.
The singer also reflects on his previous determination to never give up on the relationship, but now realizes that he can no longer be the one trying to please the other person. The repeated refrain of "It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more" highlights the frustration and exhaustion that the singer is feeling. The song portrays a powerful message about the toll that a toxic relationship can take on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
We start a fight, who knows what for
We argue without a clear reason or objective.
Who knows who's winning, or who's keeping score
Neither of us knows who is ahead or keeping track of our fight.
You say it's all right, as you slam the door
You try to placate me with empty words as you storm out in anger.
All I can say is, "Please no more, please no more."
I plead for the fighting to stop, as I have reached my limit.
I've had enough after how I swore
I declare that I have had my fill, despite my earlier pledge.
I'd never give you up
I had vowed to never break up with you.
Loving you was easy, but one thing's for sure
Being in a relationship with you was simple, but now things have changed.
It ain't me, it ain't me, you're trying to please no more.
You are no longer interested in making me happy or meeting my needs.
Passions will burn, burn endlessly
Our strong emotions will continue to cause conflict and pain.
All that's left behind are these broken dreams
Our hopes and aspirations have been shattered by our fighting.
While I still got some pieces laid out on the floor
I am trying to pick up the broken fragments of our relationship.
I'm asking you baby, "Please no more, please no more."
I am begging you to put an end to our destructive patterns of behavior.
Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: DAVID EGAN, GREG HANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stan Wilhite
I'm 61 years old and Joe has been my favorite singer since Woodstock (the REAL one).
I've watched this video almost every day or night since 12/22/14....and I still can't believe he's gone....what a loss.
There are a LOT of people just like me that will always be grateful for his talent.
We will always love you Joe, RIP.
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Mr. Wilshire?? HUGGLES 😣🤗 THANK YOU!
LucindA Fitzpatrick
Stan Wilhite 💕💕💕
LucindA Fitzpatrick
Stan Wilhite Joe one of the greatest talents ever. Was not recognised enough for his remarkable voice here but was abroad.RIP Joe🙏🏿💕💕💕💕
Barry Jansen
+Stan Wilhite I'm just a little younger than you. Caught Joe many times in London since 1972, and once in Australia. I love the early stuff and then I Can Stand a Little Rain, Stingray, Organic and Hymn for My Soul the best. What a loss indeed. There will never be another.
Rayanne Cavalcante
Há 20 anos ouço essa música e não me canso de viajar nessa melodia e nessa voz.
Karen Christian
I'm a huge Cocker fan and that song is my absolute favourite. No idea why, it just gets me in the feels🙄
Tonijean Wood
Wow, Joe Coker's version gets me every time!
Cathy McCoy
So many emotions in this song, puts a lump in my throat...... thanks for the memories Joe~