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)
Take Me Home
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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With our eyes open wide
Let the river keep on flowing
We can reach the other side
Caught in this endless revolution
Under helicopter skies
To lose becomes unthinkable
And to win is the only road now
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
All the men and all the women
Who sacrifice their love
Never taste what we took for granted
No they don't know love at all
Some of them broken some of them wounded
And so cynical from the pain
I was quiet as a grave yard
Till you heard me caling out your name
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
Life was victorious
Now it can't be denied
We'll stand together
Cause love is on our side
There's a bridge over the water
I can see it like a rainbow
If you love me I'll be waiting
Take me home to the other side
"Take Me Home" by Joe Cocker is a poignant ballad about breaking down barriers, holding on to love through difficult times and overcoming life's challenges. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, delivering an inspiring message that speaks of sacrifice, hope, pain and perseverance. The song starts by reflecting on the uncertainty of life, with the opening verses hinting at a sense of trepidation felt by the singer. The opening line "Maybe we're standing on the threshold / With our eyes open wide" sets the scene for the rest of the song, suggesting that the journey so far has been arduous, but there's light at the end of the tunnel.
The song encapsulates the grandeur of the idea of love and the willingness to go through thick and thin to keep it alive. It emphasizes that love is a force that breaks barriers and boundaries, and it is just as powerful as a bridge over water. The line "Caught in this endless revolution / Under helicopter skies" is an allusion to the conflicts of the time, global protests, and the Vietnam war. The song then references the sacrifices made by other people for love and how the singer can appreciate their efforts. The chorus conveys an emotional plea for reconciliation, with the singer reaching out to a loved one and inviting them to cross the bridge over the water, where they can be reunited, safe and sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we're standing on the threshold
Perhaps we are at the beginning of a new phase
With our eyes open wide
Fully aware of what's ahead
Let the river keep on flowing
Do not stop the flow of life
We can reach the other side
We can overcome any obstacle in our path
Caught in this endless revolution
Stuck in a cycle of change
Under helicopter skies
Living in a world of chaos and destruction
To lose becomes unthinkable
Defeat is unacceptable
And to win is the only road now
Victory is the only option
There's a bridge over the water
A way to reach the other side
I can see it like a rainbow
It is visible and within reach
If you love me I'll be waiting
If you care for me, I'll be here
Take me home to the other side
Help me cross over to a better place
All the men and all the women
Everyone in the world
Who sacrifice their love
Those who give up on love
Never taste what we took for granted
Miss out on what we once had
No they don't know love at all
They have never truly experienced love
Some of them broken some of them wounded
Some are hurt and damaged
And so cynical from the pain
Skeptical and jaded due to their experiences
I was quiet as a grave yard
I kept my feelings hidden
Till you heard me calling out your name
Until you came into my life and made me speak up
Life was victorious
Life has triumphed
Now it can't be denied
It is undeniable
We'll stand together
We will face it as a team
Cause love is on our side
Because we have love on our side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN JOSEPH CAPEK, MARC WALLACE JORDAN, STEPHEN KIPNER, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER
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@violetnaledimabusela2014
I was in the taxi when the song was playing i took out my pen and wrote the song on piece of a paper and treasured it till i found who is the singer
@sphiwemthimkhulu6949
Each time i listen to this song, tears began to roll in my eyes. Rest in Joe Cocker. God loved you more than we loved you
@bobbyzayco4732
True indèed
@jabunxumalo3750
I just heard this song in one of the movies wow can't believe he s already gone Joe Cocker Rest in peace oh what a voice you had 😭2021
@sonwaa
I didn't know this song had a video 😭oh my Bekka Bramlett 😩❤ I'm in love with her please, her voice is all sorts of amazing. This collabo is the one. Def my ultimate fave song by the legendary Joe Cocker. R.I.P. King💔💯🙌
@beachshag
Just finished watching the movie "Blown Away" when the closing song "Take Me Home" started playing, Without hesitation when I heard his voice, I knew this was the Joe Crocker at his finest! Mercy me, what an approprate song to close out this movie. One of favorite singers of days gone bye. His music still dominates my playlist.
@bobbyzayco4732
A true artist
@TimothyGraff
Becca Bromlett with Joe Cocker....can it get any better?
@user-ke8gy7nd3l
Wow ❤️. The voice is out of this world...
@thembakhumalo187
He saw his death, May he forever RIP