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)
You and I
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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It's you and I
God has made us fall in love, it's true
I've really found someone like you
Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say
That you will be by my side
To see me through
Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world
In love you and I, you and I, you and I
I am glad at least in my life I found someone
That may not be here forever to see me through
But I found strength in you
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day
Because that's all that I am living for, you see
Don't worry what happens to me
Cause in my mind, you will stay here always
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
In my mind we can conquer the world
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I
The lyrics of Joe Cocker's song You and I tells the story of two people who are very much in love, and how they conquer the world together. The first verse speaks about how they are together on Earth, and how their love has been created by God, highlighting the depth of their love. The following verse reveals their commitment to one another, with the lines "Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say that you will be by my side to see me through until my life is through". Clearly, they promise to love and support each other through thick and thin, for the rest of their lives.
The third verse reveals how the couple sees the world around them. In their minds, they believe that they can conquer anything, and that their love will carry them through any challenge they may face together. This belief is strengthened by the line "I am glad at least in my life I found someone that may not be here forever to see me through, but I found strength in you". The final verse explains how the couple sees their love as a source of light and hope, and that they want to spend the rest of their lives making each other's days brighter.
Overall, the lyrics of You and I celebrate the power of love, and how it can help two people overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are on earth together
We are both alive on this planet and sharing this experience.
It's you and I
Just the two of us are in this relationship.
God has made us fall in love, it's true
Our love is a result of divine intervention.
I've really found someone like you
I have discovered an amazing person in you.
Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say
I wonder if you will express your love for me.
That you will be by my side
I hope that you will always be with me.
To see me through
To support me in difficult times.
Until my life is through
Until the end of my life.
Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world
I believe that we can overcome any obstacle as long as we are together.
In love you and I, you and I, you and I
Our love is the foundation of our relationship.
I am glad at least in my life I found someone
I am grateful for having you in my life.
That may not be here forever to see me through
I understand that our time together may be limited.
But I found strength in you
Being with you gives me courage and resilience.
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day
I hope that I have brought joy into your life.
Because that's all that I am living for, you see
My purpose in life is to make you happy.
Don't worry what happens to me
Please don't concern yourself with my well-being.
Cause in my mind, you will stay here always
Even if we are separated, my love for you will endure.
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I
Our love is eternal and unbreakable.
In my mind we can conquer the world
As long as we have each other, nothing can stop us.
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I
Our love is what gives us strength and hope.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mamaziha79
"You and I"
Here we are on earth together,
It's you and I,
God has made us fall in love, it's true,
I've really found someone like you
Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say,
That you will be by my side
To see me through,
Until my life is through
Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world,
In love you and I, you and I, you and I
I am glad at least in my life I found someone
That may not be here forever to see me through,
But I found strength in you,
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day,
Because that's all that I am living for, you see,
Don't worry what happens to me
Cause' in my mind, you will stay here always,
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
In my mind we can conquer the world
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I...
@sandymartyn5410
The best AWESOME.,,,,love Joe Cocker R.I.P. ,we miss you Joe
@thassiabrito8752
This song is... everything ❤️
@purplepimpernel
He really is the Great One. He comes on stage in an non-chalant mood & he takes you to the hi's & low's without you even knowing them until the show is over. I've listened to Joe Cocker for the last 40 years & he has never once left me unmoved.
@pegclancy813
Such a beautiful rendition. Joe was one of the Greats. I'm grateful his music lives on!
@ildefonsocarvalho5305
Essa canção interpretada pelo Joe Cocker é uma das coisas mais lindas da história da música pop internacional de todos os tempos. A letra é bonita e sem sofisticação ou preocupação intelectual. É simples quase ingênua mas que fala ao coração das pessoas sensíveis e tenho a veleidade de me incluir nesse grupo. Toda vez choro copiosamente sem constrangimentos, sem medo de me acharem ridículo. A interpretação do Joe Cocker é : não tenho palavras ou adjetivos que consigam definir ou qualificar o meu afeto por este extraordinário cantor e o seu jeito único de interpretar uma música, principalmente You And I. Só quero agradecer aos seus autores pelo bem que me fizeram ao longo da minha vida que já vai lá pros 78 anos! Musica boa faz bem a alma gente!
@ildefonsocarvalho5305
Foi com surpresa que descobri agora que o autor de You And I é apenas STEVIE WONDER. Claro! Só podia ser "ele",talvez o mais importante artista vivo dos Estados Unidos atualmente. Quero agradecer a ele os momentos da minha mais absoluta emoção!
@thassiabrito8752
Vc descreveu tudo...essa música e essa interpretação...
@JamesHarris-hl2bm
Only someone with Joe's wonderful skills could dare try this Stevie Wonder classic. You are SO MISSED!!!!!!!!
@revkelly85
The music that moves me. And the Man who I miss so much . He was one of a Kind Joe Cocker
@mamaziha79
"You and I"
Here we are on earth together,
It's you and I,
God has made us fall in love, it's true,
I've really found someone like you
Will it say the love you feel for me, will it say,
That you will be by my side
To see me through,
Until my life is through
Well, in my mind, we can conquer the world,
In love you and I, you and I, you and I
I am glad at least in my life I found someone
That may not be here forever to see me through,
But I found strength in you,
I only pray that I have shown you a brighter day,
Because that's all that I am living for, you see,
Don't worry what happens to me
Cause' in my mind, you will stay here always,
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
In my mind we can conquer the world
In love, you and I, you and I, you and I...