This is the music I remember, the brilliant Joe Cocker giving it everything, a thousand times better than the crap turned out by anyone today, sadly missed.
When all said and done this was just a guy enjoying giving a load of people enjoyment, nothing wrong with that, thanks for the memories Joe R.I.P. mate.
The way joe moves may look a little comical to the uneducated , but thats what the mind can make the body do to you when your putting in 110 % of your emotion . Im a singer too and when i look at footage of me singing , when im not playing guitar , i start to move like Joe . What a Ledgend
The "Groupies" movie came out in 1970 and this performance is actually from 1969. The Grease Band was so tight; and Alan Spenner on bass is particularly dope here. I'm glad we have this footage of Cocker at his mightiest. I hope people who call him “spastic” see this video, which shows how musical he was and how graceful he actually could be. At 5:49 he plays that drum fill with his body almost as well as Bruce does, then a moment later conducts the end of the song with great finesse.
People called him that because they didn't know he wasn't. I was fortunate to have relatives in that business, and got to go to the Whiskey, Troubador, and a few other spots. I was backstage sometimes, and got to see some of soon to be stars early in their careers, in the late 60s. Joe would talk and you understood everything, then he'd go onstage and morph into this character. Their is great documentary on Joe, in the last era of his life. I believe it's on Netflix, and they spend a lot of time with him. It's a must see for any Cocker fans.
I agree with you, indeed Joe Cocker is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
Very first concert movie I ever saw...blew me away! I couldn't wait to get the soundtrack album when it came out! I remember also having the Leon Russell black light poster when It came out, the one with him wearing the Holy Trinity shirt. That was 1971.
La historia de esta canción es genuina. Y para mi, la gira de Mad Dogs and englishmen y su disco son uno de los mejores directos de rock de la historia. Nunca me canso de escucharlo.
Carl Radle was great all right, and he did play with Joe Cocker soon after this, but Alan Spenner was his bassist (rocking his braids here, lol) at that point.
Watching Joe Cocker transported by his own music , beautiful.
This is the music I remember, the brilliant Joe Cocker giving it everything, a thousand times better than the crap turned out by anyone today, sadly missed.
I love this song, brilliant voice. Rest in peace, Joe. Uk fans
Now that is how you sing a song. With everything you got. No one did it better than the great Joe Cocker and the Grease Band.
your right joe was amazing still is....
You're right my Sista......
The only singer that could be compared with Joe is Janis Joplin.
You can learn to sing or you can be born to sing.
How did he keep up that intensity for a whole gig?
Hmm maybe better not answer that.
When all said and done this was just a guy enjoying giving a load of people enjoyment, nothing wrong with that, thanks for the memories Joe R.I.P. mate.
Joe Cocker and Leon Russell made musical history. The version of this song from "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is a true classic.
The way joe moves may look a little comical to the uneducated , but thats what the mind can make the body do to you when your putting in 110 % of your emotion . Im a singer too and when i look at footage of me singing , when im not playing guitar , i start to move like Joe . What a Ledgend
GREAT LIVE PERFORMANCE 👌 THANK YOU 😊, SO MUCH PASSION.
The "Groupies" movie came out in 1970 and this performance is actually from 1969. The Grease Band was so tight; and Alan Spenner on bass is particularly dope here. I'm glad we have this footage of Cocker at his mightiest. I hope people who call him “spastic” see this video, which shows how musical he was and how graceful he actually could be. At 5:49 he plays that drum fill with his body almost as well as Bruce does, then a moment later conducts the end of the song with great finesse.
People called him that because they didn't know he wasn't. I was fortunate to have relatives in that business, and got to go to the Whiskey, Troubador, and a few other spots. I was backstage sometimes, and got to see some of soon to be stars early in their careers, in the late 60s. Joe would talk and you understood everything, then he'd go onstage and morph into this character. Their is great documentary on Joe, in the last era of his life. I believe it's on Netflix, and they spend a lot of time with him. It's a must see for any Cocker fans.
Joe could act out the second act of King Lear wouldn't bother me none.
Great comment! Just a guy fully abandoning himself into the music and the moment. It is a beautiful thing.
It's live, he's high AF and it still sounds amazing. RIP Joe, we miss you ❤️💕
Not necessarily high
I agree with you, indeed Joe Cocker is a great and
talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,
he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and
always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
beautiful days…
the good ol days...and those days are gone forever
Joe was the best ever should be in rock hall of fame RIP
justin ogorsell Ya Man !
Very first concert movie I ever saw...blew me away! I couldn't wait to get the soundtrack album when it came out! I remember also having the Leon Russell black light poster when It came out, the one with him wearing the Holy Trinity shirt. That was 1971.
Excellent thank you so much
Joe Cocker sempre foi excelente! Sentia os sons de cada um dos instrumentos.Alem de grande intérprete,foi um grande maestro!
Fond memories of the 70's
The one and only Joe Cocker.
Joe & The Grease Band with Alan Spenner on bass. Best ever!!!
Thanks. I was gonna look up who that was on bass. AMAZING playing and sound.
Great bass playing.
In 1971 the Grease Band no longer played with Joe Cocker. This concert dates from 1969. Joe wears his Woodstock clothes.
Yes you’re right, definitely not 1971. He’s got the boots on, but it’s another tie-dye ensemble. He must have had a whole closetful!
Seriously how good is this cocker power the world
La historia de esta canción es genuina. Y para mi, la gira de Mad Dogs and englishmen y su disco son uno de los mejores directos de rock de la historia. Nunca me canso de escucharlo.
Band egging Joe on, always puts a grin on my face
Joe
RIP Leon Russell
Almost forgot, it was Joe who gave birth to the air guitar.
Dude, he was playing all the instruments!
@Doug Londoner. And conducting as well!
Air Bass
mark hanlon left-handed, no less
The man, in the zone!! fuckin love it..
Awesome..He was!
Actually from that brilliant Movie, "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" & written by Leon Russell as a tribute to Rita Coolidge.
Full marks to Carl Radle on Bass. RIP.
Carl Radle was great all right, and he did play with Joe Cocker soon after this, but Alan Spenner was his bassist (rocking his braids here, lol) at that point.
I don't exactly know why but I just love when a super tight band turn slightly away from the audience and towards the drummer.
Yeah man Joe was electrified and the bad hot hahahahaha
It was quite a movie.
this is 1969
Does Cocker impersonate Belushi or is it the other way around. Great job Joe, no one was ever has spastic belting out a tune!!!
belushi wasnt even a name back then or heard of
joe's not out of tune he playing every instrument at once in his head
who was playing the piano?
I think it's Chris Stainton - of the Grease Band.
You are correct sir.. for a second i thought maybe nicky hopkins