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)
Too Cool
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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It's too late for tears
Cause you know tonight one thing is clear
I could sit at home and cry
Useless as it is
Or I can try to love again
I'll be too cool
Too cool for words
Too cool, to ever get hurt, too cool
It's a lesson I've learned from you
You've got to be (cool)
So long to yesterday
Goodbye is the price you pay
You think that I was the fool
But baby, you broke all the rules
Not too (cool)
I'm all right, I'll soon be better
Cause you know
Heart aches don't last forever
You went and left me cold
Searching for somebody new
But you'll come home
And when you do
I'll be, too cool
Too cool for words
Too cool, to ever get hurt, too cool
It's a lesson I learned from you
Got to be cool
Too cool
Too cool for words
Got to be cool
Too cool
In Joe Cocker's song Too Cool, the lyrics express a mix of heartbreak and empowerment. The singer is declaring his resolve to move on from his past relationship despite the hurt he may still feel. "It's too late for tears" suggests that the singer has already shed enough tears and does not want to wallow in his emotional pain. Instead, he makes a decision to try to love again and be "too cool" to ever get hurt again. He acknowledges that this newfound attitude is a lesson he learned from his past relationship.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer's ex-partner was the one who broke the rules and left him cold. However, the singer has come out stronger and ready to face whatever comes his way because of the experience he gained. He declares that being too cool is the way to be in order to move on successfully. The phrase "Got to be cool" is repeated several times in the chorus as a mantra for the singer to remind himself of his newfound attitude.
Overall, the lyrics of Too Cool showcase a mix of sadness, heartbreak, and empowerment. It is a reminder that even though relationships may end, there is always a chance to learn from the experience and move forward, ultimately becoming stronger than before.
Line by Line Meaning
Its too late
There is no point in lamenting about the past as it cannot be changed now.
It's too late for tears
Crying is not going to fix anything, it's too late for that.
Cause you know tonight one thing is clear
There is one thing that is certain and that is that things have changed.
I could sit at home and cry
I have the option to stay at home and cry which will not benefit me.
Useless as it is
Crying is useless and will not help me get over what has happened.
Or I can try to love again
The other option is to give love another chance.
I'll be too cool
I will not let my emotions take over and will remain composed.
Too cool for words
I will be so composed that I will not even feel the need to express myself.
Too cool, to ever get hurt, too cool
Being composed and in control will prevent me from getting hurt in the future.
It's a lesson I've learned from you
I have learned the importance of being composed and in control from my previous relationship.
You've got to be (cool)
Being cool and composed is essential in relationships.
So long to yesterday
I am saying goodbye to the past and moving on.
Goodbye is the price you pay
Leaving the past behind comes at a cost, but it is worth it in the long run.
You think that I was the fool
The other person may believe that I was foolish for staying in the relationship.
But baby, you broke all the rules
However, it was the other person who acted against the rules of the relationship.
Not too (cool)
Initially, I was not composed and in control but now I have learned the importance of it.
I'm all right, I'll soon be better
I am okay and will soon start to feel better.
Heart aches don't last forever
The pain of a broken heart is temporary and will eventually fade away.
You went and left me cold
The other person left me feeling unloved and uncared for.
Searching for somebody new
The other person is looking for someone else to fill the gap they left.
But you'll come home
The other person will eventually return home at some point.
And when you do
When the other person returns home,
I'll be, too cool
I will still remain composed and in control.
Too cool for words
I will be so composed and in control that I will not even feel the need to express myself.
It's a lesson I learned from you
I have learned to be composed and in control from my previous relationship.
Got to be cool
In order to avoid being hurt in relationships, being composed and in control is necessary.
Too cool
Remaining composed and in control is the way to be.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGG SUTTON, KYE FLEMING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Вера Проценко
Люблю,обожаю! Его песни можно слушать и слушать, а особое удовольствие-- смотреть на его руки,как будто пальцы перебирают струны гитары или ноты.Вечная память великому Маэстро!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baldo Catalá
Jamás olvidaré tu concierto en Carcassonne en el 95 presentando este album. genial todo el album.
BRC
I just love this whole album. Have a little faith
вадим барабанов
Have a little faith ПРОСТО ОХУИЕЛЬНО!!!
Lori B
GREAT SONG GREAT COVER JOB TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or did he write this one?
Gladys Esther Becerra
Como se te extraña........ùnica y sublime voz!!!!
leif dagfinn rørvik
great <3
Wilson Webster
Thank You Mc Rave. Greetings From Rio de Janeiro!!!!!!
Janice Rockwell
Try