Joe Cocker - Delta Lady (1969)

John Robert "Joe" Cocker OBE (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer. He was known for his gritty voice, spasmodic body movement in performance, and distinctive versions of popular songs of varying genres.

Cocker's recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968. He performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969 and performed the same year at the Isle of Wight Festival, and at the Party at the Palace concert in 2002 for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. His version also became the theme song for the TV series The Wonder Years. His 1974 cover of "You Are So Beautiful" reached number five in the US. Cocker was the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes.

[Cweisman]

So thrilled Joe Cocker will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame later this year; long overdue!

[briangallagher]

For about two years Joe was it. With a Little Help… Woodstock, Mad Dogs, he had his big hits and unbelievable live show.

[michaelmoore.]

Fantastic voice 😊awesome great great song.😊

[eturfrey]

Saw Joe and the Grease band at the East Ham Granada, February 1969.

[roseblake]

Love this man so much. No one has ever topped what he would put into his performances. Oh that voice just gives me chills

[DENMAN]

Love this song
My dad had it so we heard it a lot.

[asboukcomfortable]

Love ya Joe. What a
Musician. You try singing on a LIVE stage.. Uk 🇬🇧

[DeElSendero]

What a great tune! Cocker was amazing! I remember him so well. To me an all time great! No cover comes close to this one, even Leon's online rendition lags a bit tho his chorus was great! Leon did a great job coming up with is tune! Always a favorite!

[GratefulZen]

Saw Joe at the 1st Atlanta Pop Festival in 1969 before he had become well-known.He and the Grease Band were incredible!

[markjessurun]

Ow Boy the Old is always the Best !! TRUE YES thanks 4 the clip love it my era ❤❤😊😊

[ashratempel]

Amazing masterpiece from the summer of my years. 👍👍👍

[davegowdy]

wow. got this single when it came out, what a performer, just rediscovered it, so glad.

[shemanic]

Joe is the best. Superb. The "B" side was "She's so good to me" which I still love to spin.

[jackjohnson]

He was considered so freaky by many back then. Most everyone liked him a lot too!

[andywason]

This is the version that I bought in 69. No tooting horns after 'home again in England'. (at 1:35) I no longer have the single and thought I was going crazy!

[fingerprint]

I always cracked up at that image. This song is unreal but so mono.

[patriciasausen]

See him perform in person. It was an opening act for Stevie Ray Vaughan in Denver Colorado some years ago was that Stevie’s last time tour

[hathor]

His body makes spastic movements, but his voice is without restrain

[henrygriffen]

The great Leon wrote this song, , long live LEON RUSSELL

[thegreaterbilby]

Leon Russell wrote this song for Rita Coolidge.