John Belushi SNL Joe Cocker With a Little Help From My Friends

In April 1969, Joe Cocker laid the groundwork for his ’70s stardom when he unveiled his debut album, With a Little Help From My Friends. For almost a decade, the Sheffield-born Cocker had been toiling in the trenches — first under the pseudonym Vance Arnold and later under his own name, fronting cult pub legends the Grease Band. In an era of self-contained bands and singer-songwriters, With a Little Help From My Friends bucked the trend in establishing Cocker as one of the most imaginative and distinctive interpretative singers of his generation.

The album opens with funky piano chords ushering in Dave Mason’s Traffic song “Feelin’ Alright,” the first of many tracks that Cocker made his own with help from backup singers Merry Clayton (who also sang on the Stones‘ ‘Gimme Shelter’) and Brenda and Patrice Holloway. Around the same time, he also debuted his singular stage mannerisms, which he later genially spoofed alongside John Belushi.

[lorivh]

Belushi was so great! Miss his physical comedies, facial expressions, and sense of humor. Priceless comedian left us too soon.

[kenmcdonough]

This was such an on spot impression. He was so great.

[hyacinthlynch]

We miss you John - you left us way too soon. 😢

[lordhue]

His impression of Joe Cocker was so spot on that when he joined Joe they were almost moving in complete synchronization. I remember watching this live when it aired.

[corineusa]

I saw that show live. Yep, I'm that old.👵

[OhAodha_]

Anyone who says that this was not the best Saturday night live cast, is out of their minds.

[TimsSite]

What a performance I remember this as a kid excellent John. Joe loved it too i remember thinking "man John can sing " 😅

[jimfladwood]

John Belushi, another great man with such talent! Gone much to soon. I really hate the
DOPE bag.
Our young people dying on Fentanyl....
I’m 75 years now and used in the early days
but Americans are in a
drug problem or war.
Please talk to your
children and keep them close. Thank you ❤

[Twister..]

Thats a great rendition from a great great preformer. Great job my friend. I hope both are singing that tune upstairs to the Lord..

[susanfaulkner]

Loved this back when! I forgot it! Thank you for this great memory !😊

[jonkline]

I’m 68 whenever I hear a Joe cocker song I think of belushe

[Mark-kstc]

Saw that the Saturday it first played.. Spot on! Belushi had mad skills! I used to do "Belushis" too! Thank you Jesus for getting thru those times!

[B.ToalsonM]

I'm SURE, HE GOT HIGH WITH the help of HIS FRIENDS ... AND STILL IS .

[williamhill]

The BEST Joe😊 imitation performance I've ever seen Mo

[larrykaiser]

SNL in the 70"s produced so much talent. Sych a glorious time

[roseblake]

I never saw the humor in this…Joe Cocker handled it with such class…My favorite singer of all time

[lindysueroutt]

Gone way way too soon.
Rest in Peace John ❤️🌿🌹🌿❤️

[richardgonzales]

The man was genius so talented he could do anything.He is sorely missed
.

[YoutubepolicySucksD]

RIP JOHN BELUSHI. I HAVE MISSED YOU. I STILL LOVE YOU❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[eskenazibeth]

You close your eyes and you are thinking that it’s Joe Cocker singing and then looking at John physical appearance while singing was right on 😮😮😮 😮 We lost a great talent too soon, RIP John Belushi😢😢😢😢