Joe Cocker

[goldie1959]

he is right there with janis

 

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[spartacus53]

Joe is one of the best blues singers around, and does a great job on all of his cover songs. I was surprised to hear him sing "Can't find My Way Home", from Blind faith. I have most of his CD's including the Silver Anniversary CD, that contains about 8 previously unreleased songs. He had one soulful and bluesy voice for a skinny white male when he started, and just got better over the years.

 

[goldie1959]

i believe joe and janis actually had terrible singing voices but for the blues ,great. but the gave it all the had i think thats what also showed thru thats why mama cass at monteray said "WOW". thanks for the reply . joe doing black eyed blues is a classic.

 

[spartacus53]

I wouldn't say his voice is terrible, just very raspy and unique as far as singers. The one thing that drove me crazy was just watching him perform, he always looked so spastic. Another singer like him would be Rod Stewart, not a great singing voice, but still an interesting raspy voice. I think that sets them apart from other singers that have more of a melodic tone.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Rod Stewart does have talent in more than one class of music, though. He is versatile.

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[spartacus53]

Rod Stewart does have talent in more than one class of music, though. He is versatile.

B

Don't get me wrong, I love Rod Stewart along with Joe Cocker & Phil Collins. I was just saying their voices are not as melodic as most singers, but this sets them far apart and above the others in my opinion.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

True, true.

I do like Rod Stewart - now, Phil Collins, I can count on one hand the songs I like of his. (and I cannot pinpoint why, either).

I did figure out, years ago, that I like music that is played in minors. Not counting the singers in the equation, of course, I like songs that are in the minor chords - which is why I used to like REM.

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[spartacus53]

True, true.

I do like Rod Stewart - now, Phil Collins, I can count on one hand the songs I like of his. (and I cannot pinpoint why, either).

I did figure out, years ago, that I like music that is played in minors. Not counting the singers in the equation, of course, I like songs that are in the minor chords - which is why I used to like REM.

B

It's so funny how you think of Phil Collins. What I mean is that I know exactly what you mean in a sense. My example is Led Zeppelin, a great rock band with many classic songs and yet I only have 2 of their CD's As far as Phil goes, few of his records were hits, but I loved most of them, perhaps because I enjoyed his drumming too. I have posted on drummers today, and among them is a Phil Collins song Lorenzo, try and give it a listen. I think you may find the rhythms interesting.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

I love drumming (good drumming) too.

One of the very best drummers I've even heard - his name is Alan Greenberg - man - he did NOT need a band. And he could (and did) play with almost any kind of band. (any genre).

His rendition of "Wipe-Out" was a religious experience.

Beth

 

[spartacus53]

I love drumming (good drumming) too.

One of the very best drummers I've even heard - his name is Alan Greenberg - man - he did NOT need a band. And he could (and did) play with almost any kind of band. (any genre).

His rendition of "Wipe-Out" was a religious experience.

Beth

'Wipe-Out", now that brought me back and made me laugh. "Wipe-Out", is to drummers, as "House of The Rising Sun", to guitarists. They were the first pieces you learned in my time The only problem with "Wipe-out", is that Joe Cocker can't sing it

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I have been a Joe Cocker Fan since 1968..

Here are a few of his early and some of his later.

Earliest video I can find of Joe is with his band "The Grease Band" in 1968 (1966-1969) This is when I first heard Joe Cocker....




Woodstock 1969









And just for fun..............

 

[spartacus53]

I especially loved that last video with John Belushi You have to admit that Joe was a great sport in that little parody and John did a great job in singing too. Joe is still my all time best male solo performer, I will never tire of hearing him.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

I really miss John Belushi


B

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Here is one more by Joe Cocker, thanks to spartacus53 for reminding me........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_zfQZKKHA