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)
Where Would I Be Now Lyrics
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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Don't believe I've ever seen a night so long
Guess I was trying to fly way above the clouds
But I landed here in the morning rain
At your doctor
And I know I let you down again
But right now you know I need a friend
And your eyes don't believe a word I say
Can't imagine without your love
Where would I be now?
Did you ever know I've always looked up to you
After all this time it remains true
There's no compromise no turning back for me
But through the veil of my pride
Sometimes it's hard to see
And I know that your love is all I need
When I fall don't stop believing in me
Cause your love is what's helping me survive
Your faith in me is what keeps my hope alive
Cause without your love
Where would I be now?
I will prove this love is worth fighting for
If it takes forever I will wait at your door
Cause your love is what's helping me survive
Your faith in me is what keeps my hope alive
Cause without your love
Where would I be now
The lyrics of Joe Cocker's "Where Would I Be Now" convey the emotions of a man who has lost his way and is seeking the support of a friend to help him persevere. The singer wonders where he would be without the love and devotion of the person he is addressing. He acknowledges that he has let them down in the past but is imploring them to continue supporting him, assuring them that their love is what helps him through tough times. The singer is also struggling with their pride, making it hard to see the sacrifices that the other person is making for him.
The song's lyrics highlight the importance of having a support system in times of trouble. It reveals the strong bond and connection the singer shares with the person he is addressing. He knows the value of the support and love he has received and fears he wouldn't have made it without their presence in his life. Essentially, the lyrics show that everyone needs someone to rely on in order to push through challenging moments in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Something deep inside keeps me hanging on
I have an inner strength that motivates me to keep going
Don't believe I've ever seen a night so long
I'm experiencing a difficult time that seems never ending
Guess I was trying to fly way above the clouds
I hoped to achieve something great but failed
But I landed here in the morning rain
I ended up in a bad situation
At your doctor
I'm seeking help from you
And I know I let you down again
I disappointed you in the past
But right now you know I need a friend
I'm asking for your support
I don't know why I guess I just lose my way
I'm not sure why I make mistakes
And your eyes don't believe a word I say
You question my honesty
Can't imagine without your love
I can't picture my life without you
Where would I be now?
I would be lost without you
Did you ever know I've always looked up to you
I have always admired and respected you
After all this time it remains true
My feelings for you haven't changed
There's no compromise no turning back for me
I'm committed to this relationship
But through the veil of my pride
My ego makes it hard to be vulnerable
Sometimes it's hard to see
I struggle to see things clearly
And I know that your love is all I need
Your love is my biggest source of strength
When I fall don't stop believing in me
Please continue to have faith in me
Cause your love is what's helping me survive
Your love is keeping me going
Your faith in me is what keeps my hope alive
Your trust gives me hope
I will prove this love is worth fighting for
I'm willing to fight for our relationship
If it takes forever I will wait at your door
I'm prepared to wait as long as it takes
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL H. MC DONALD, TONY JOE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ArtMansBlog
Классный клип и прекрасная песня
Галина Ефимова
Хотелось бы увидеть концертную запись этой композиции
arquitetha
I can't resist this song... a tear escapes sometimes..
kristi Motra
arquitetha you are right ! This songs is so deep
Pamela Roberson
Never heard this. He just kills it so much passion and love. How much I miss YOU 😢 JOE. WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ❤️ 😢
Selim Tafa
Eshte i vetmi kengetar qe emocionet i dalin nga gjoksi plot me lot ky ashte super ylli britanik qe na mahhnite me kete perfomance❤😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Sandy Martyn
A beautiful song thanks Joe 😊
Pamela Roberson
Beautiful ❤
Alan Parker
Such a lovely song
davie bridge
Such a beautiful song my lovely friend.