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)
Sweet Lil
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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'Til the day, you came walkin' in my life
I never had no one, worry 'bout my needs
'Til you came through a sign my [Incomprehensible]
I never realized, how beautiful love could be
'Til the day, you came walkin' in my home
Sweet little woman
Sweet little woman
Rock me all the night long
Sweet little woman
Lead me into paradise
Sweet little woman
Keep turnin' me on
Sweet little woman
Rockin' me all the night long
Sweet little woman
Lead me into paradise
I never knew a life, wear such a happy face
Since you came, I've not shed a single tear
I never knew the world, ever could be so good
Since the day, all my clouds have disappeared
Sweet little woman
You're turnin' me on
Sweet little woman
Rockin' me all the night long
Sweet little woman
Why don't you lead me into paradise?
Sweet little woman
Keep turnin' me on
Sweet little woman
Rockin' me all the night long
Sweet little woman
Why don't ya lead me into paradise?
Hey, inside
Sweet little woman
You're drivin' me mad
Sweet little woman
Yeah, your lovin's so bad
Sweet little woman
Won't you lead me into paradise?
Sweet little woman
You're drivin' me mad
Sweet little woman
Tell your lovin's so bad
Sweet little woman
Lead me into paradise
These lyrics describe a narrator who has never had someone to care or worry about them until their significant other walked into their life. Their partner has shown them what it means to love and has made their life so much better. The singer is grateful for them as they have turned their life around and made them the happiest they have ever been. Throughout the song, there is a repetition of "sweet little woman" indicating that the singer finds their partner endearing and loving.
The chorus emphasizes how much the singer is being turned on and rocking all night long. This represents the passion that the singer has for their partner and how much they love them. The idea of being led into paradise is the singer's way of saying that they are willing to follow their partner wherever they go because of how much they have changed their life.
Overall, the song is about how love has changed the singer's life for the better, and their significant other has become the center of their world. It is a love song that represents how important it is to have someone who cares about you and how they can change your life.
Line by Line Meaning
I never had no one, who would worry 'bout me
I never had someone who cared for my well-being until you came into my life.
'Til the day, you came walkin' in my life
Until you arrived in my life, I didn't know the value of caring and affection.
I never had no one, worry 'bout my needs
No one ever cared about fulfilling my needs until you showed up.
'Til you came through a sign my [Incomprehensible]
Until you extended yourself to me, I was indifferent and unaware of my own necessities.
I never realized, how beautiful love could be
You made me understand the beauty of love and how it can transform people's lives.
'Til the day, you came walkin' in my home
Until you entered my house, I didn't know what love could potentially offer.
Sweet little woman
You are my sweet, loving woman who brings light to my life.
You're turnin' me on
You are making me feel excited and stimulated by your love.
Rock me all the night long
Let's spend the night together, cuddling and enjoying our affection.
Lead me into paradise
Guide me to a heavenly, contented place where love surpasses all issues.
Keep turnin' me on
Continue to excite and motivate me with your sensuality.
Why don't you lead me into paradise?
Please, let's find a haven where our love will thrive and our joy will be everlasting.
I never knew a life, wear such a happy face
Thanks to you, my life has been full of smiles and satisfaction.
Since you came, I've not shed a single tear
Since your arrival, tears have not come to me because I feel joy and hope.
I never knew the world, ever could be so good
The world appears better to me now because you showed me it is good when love is present.
Since the day, all my clouds have disappeared
My life has become brighter every day since you entered it, and my troubles have disappeared.
You're drivin' me mad
Your love makes me feel sane and complete, and I don't want to be without it.
Yeah, your lovin's so bad
Your love is so intense that I can't resist you or tell you no.
Won't you lead me into paradise?
Please, take me to a place where we can live our passion and embrace it without limitations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY FRASER
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