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)
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest World
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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What have I got to do to make you care
What do I do when lightning strikes me
And I wake to find that you're not there
What do I do to make you want me
What have I got to do to be heard
What do I say when it's all over
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad, so sad
Why can't we talk it over
Oh it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love me
What have I got to do to be heard
What do I do when lightning strikes me
What have I got to do
What have I got to do
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
The song "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" by Joe Cocker is a poignant ballad that speaks to the singer's desire for reconciliation with an estranged lover. The singer is at a loss about how to regain the affection of someone who he has hurt in some way. He wonders what he has to do to make them love him and care about him again. He laments the emptiness he feels when he wakes up to find that they are no longer there. The singer is so desperate for their attention that he questions what he has to do to be heard. He acknowledges that he has made a mistake and that he is sorry, but he finds it difficult to express his contrition. He notes that it's getting more and more absurd that they remain distant. The singer highlights that there is a communication breakdown between them, and he wishes that they could talk it over. However, he concludes that sorry seems to be the hardest word.
The song's lyrics express a universal theme that feelings of guilt can be challenging to express, and often the apology alone cannot undo the wrong that has been committed. The singer, who is trying to make amends, is struggling to convey the extent of his remorse. The track's theme of miscommunication is prevalent in many relationships and is expressed through the lyrics "Why can't we talk it over?" The answer to this question may be that communication is not easy, especially when hurt feelings are involved. The song speaks to the idea that it can be challenging to acknowledge one's failings and to take responsibility for the harm that has been done. Therefore, saying sorry can be the hardest thing to say.
Line by Line Meaning
What have I got to do to make you love me
I am wondering what actions I need to take to gain your affection and admiration
What have I got to do to make you care
I am questioning what I must do to make you concerned about my feelings and well-being
What do I do when lightning strikes me
I am unsure how to cope when an unexpected event causes great distress or pain
And I wake to find that you're not there
I am disappointed to realize that you are absent and unable to offer support during difficult times
What do I do to make you want me
I am curious about what I must do to make you desire a close relationship with me
What have I got to do to be heard
I am asking what steps I need to take to have my voice and opinions acknowledged and respected
What do I say when it's all over
I am wondering what words are appropriate to express my feelings when a relationship has ended
And sorry seems to be the hardest word
I find it difficult to apologize because it requires admitting fault and weakness
It's sad, so sad
This situation is causing me great emotional pain and sorrow
It's a sad, sad situation
The current circumstances are very unfortunate and disheartening
And it's getting more and more absurd
The situation is becoming increasingly ridiculous and irrational
Why can't we talk it over
I am questioning why we cannot have a conversation to address and resolve our issues
Oh it seems to me
From my perspective, it appears that
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing and admitting fault is a difficult and uncomfortable process
What do I do to make you love me
I am still searching for a way to win your affection and admiration
What have I got to do to be heard
I continue to question what actions I must take to have my opinions and feelings acknowledged
What do I do when lightning strikes me
I am still uncertain how to cope when unexpected hardship comes my way
What have I got to do
I need guidance and direction on how to improve our relationship
What have I got to do
I need help and support in making positive changes to our relationship
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
I am struggling to apologize and take responsibility for my part in our difficulties
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Я думал, что перепеть эту классику жанра не дано никому... Но Джо...
Он сделал невероятное, невозможное..Каждый день я с волнением, слушаю это и каждый раз не могу не восхищаться...
Это не объяснить и не передать...Буря, ураган, смерч эмоций, жестикуляция, этот завораживающий голос..
И конечно саксафон...
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