A musician who knew who he was and was himself before everyone...an average joe who loved to sing, to bring joy and happiness to the world. We are all richer because of his life and music. We'll not see another like him. So glad I'm a Boomer and grew-up with great musicians like Cocker. RIP Joe...you"ll always be with us in your videos and records.

@palafox2237

9 ай бұрын

Amen! Boomers were swimming in great music!

@maximilianomarinelli6908

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful words

Joe Cocker was a shy and humble man with a unique talent . . . RIP

@lauraflint18

Жыл бұрын

He was(is) an Angel. ❤

@nicoheijnneman

Жыл бұрын

@@lauraflint18

@nicoheijnneman

Жыл бұрын

He could - like nobody else - represent all the joy and pain that comes along with true love. His voice was the instrument that cried out the pain and anguish of millions of souls tortured by loves past and present, and he never was anything but genuine, heartfelt emotion. Thank yu Joe, for all the years...

@rexd.burgess8730

11 ай бұрын

I brought my son up on Joe's music. I don't know that I gave my son much of a legacy, but I can assure you he knows great music. Was always a pleasure watching him sing to Joe Cocker.

Older boomer here at 71 and he still brings me tears. That deep-hearted soul much deep down low. Thank You. Dean Seattle

@jreeder6168

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya. Letterman is a dime a dozen, but will there ever be another Joe Cocker?

@phyllishannah7305

Жыл бұрын

Yes Joe Cocker was the ultimate talented singer with the golden voice❤ Rest In Peace dear Sir.❤

Joe Cocker was such a gentleman. Rest easy.

One of the most decent, loving and humble guy's that you could ever meet in many life times!! Miss you Mr.Joe Cocker!

Dave Letterman joking around as he always did and I have no problem with that. The beauty in this video is to see what a nice (almost shy) man Joe Cocker is (was)... RIP Joe.

@chillertheater

4 жыл бұрын

I do hope Dave explained the joke to him.

At 73 I still enjoy Joe's music 🎶 peace be with you wherever you are. . ✌ ☮ always.

He never lost any of it. Grateful to be a witness.

Magnificient of Joe Cocker..sensational man and give so many performance's to the world..love to listen to all his music..greatest singer ..RIP Joe..You did your best and gave your all.

71 now first heard Joe in 1974 on 8 track tape-darling be home soon- was hooked and to this day something in the way he is/sings gets me everytime!

The perfect voice singing this perfect song.... 🎙💛

I have always loved his distinct voice and music. They don't make music like this anymore, sad times.

Phenomenal genius of singing it straight from the heart..

What a voice, some of the best covers of ALL TIME!

I used to chat with Joe when he was walking his dogs near the Needle Rock at Crawford, CO. I can't express how gracious a gentleman he was. Thanks for this video.

@Ferda1964

4 жыл бұрын

what dogs did he have?

@chillertheater

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You are so lucky!

@tinoyb9294

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ferda1964 they were mutts. A black one and a brown one as I recall.

@gerrym.9354

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ferda1964 Cocker Spaniels I assumed.

@marybarry2230

3 жыл бұрын

@@gerrym.9354 That was way too easy!!!

He lived in America for decades but still retained his Sheffield accent.

Dear Joe, GOD bless you.

Joe and his music will go on forever, a legend!

@snezanababan7513

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing voice and beautiful performance songs at time

@allendalephillips

3 жыл бұрын

I love Joe Cocker, such an amazing singer

What a nice - nice guy, Joe Cocker, I miss him.

@sandymartyn5410

3 жыл бұрын

We all miss Joe Cocker

@elkereiche2433

3 жыл бұрын

...me too..., love, R.I.P. , dear Joe...

Love this version and all Joe's work...what an unique, soulful instrument he possessed.

I remember the first time I heard Joe Cocker. He totally blew me away. Love this guys voice.

@fabioferrari6633

8 ай бұрын

Me too !

I so miss Joe Cocker. He made excellent music, and for a guy who covered many other artists' work - he was one of a kind.

You can hear every word he sings.Superstar.

I've always loved Joe Cocker His way of expressing himself defines his personality. A wild beast wishe has certainly suffered but who has found his way and therefore his way of letting off steam through his music and his voice which he deploys with depth, tenderness, passion, harmony and sincerity.

a complete legend here in england

Love the look on Paul's face at 4:45....lovin' that Cocker scream!

I went to a concert of his at Winstar a couple of years before he passed and he and his band were awesome. One of the Greats.

I love you Joe Cocker and I will always remember your performance at Woodstock with those awesome blue and white star boots. Rip Joe.🌻

Joe is one class act miss you and Rip joe

Yes Babyboomer here what a great singer/human being he was. My my weren't we spoilt for choice in the 60's -70's Rip Joe there would be one hell of a band,in heaven. Always loved Cry me a river an Get a little help from my friends,live.

Such a sweet guy with am amazing voice!!

My god I'm crying my eyes out! Fucking amazing-instrument-Wow.

There’s no such thing as an ordinary day, Enjoy it to the full…. Life is precious..

Love love love him!! 💕❤️💕❤️💕

Omg, what a performance. Love , love Joe Cocker…RIP, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Dave, you’re the best!! Miss you!! #LateNightDavidLettermsn

Man could sing.

I never would have thought of this song with Cocker but he masters it. What a treat!

That was awesome Don thanks for sharing that with us

I love this song song by Joe Cocker..so Cool..

I've been hoping this clip would surface. I can barely remember what day it is, but I remember Letterman making that Cocker joke 30 years ago. Thanks for all your hard work. It's a joy seeing Letterman from back in the day.

@scottryfun

5 жыл бұрын

mackdaddyg321 that’s exactly why I came looking for it

@ronself8349

5 жыл бұрын

Back when Letterman was light and funny, not the Jerk he became.....

@MrAMYJACK

5 жыл бұрын

Who cares about the postman.. It's Joe Cocker.

@thomaselliott573

Жыл бұрын

@@ronself8349 he was never anything much except banter. At least he threw in a couple of very brief compliments

Great song written by Jimmy Cliff, who lived in Nottingham for some years, but (as expressed in the song) was really homesick for his home, Jamaica.

Funny stuff and Joe seems like a nice guy.

I had no idea what a great guy he was.

Joe Cocker had one of the greatest voices ever. Hope somebody sees this that was at Woodstock. His performance, by many accounts, was one of the best. I saw him, a year later, with Leon Russell, during the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. What a concert that was, legendary.

Gold voice

Such an amazing talent. RIP STAR

Joe could turn a good song into a religious experience. We won’t see your likes again. RIP

Never seen him clean cut. And what a voice.

Amazing legacy...Lives on

Absolutely Fantastic. Period 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️🙏🙏

Humble megastar 👍👍👏

He were a proper performer.

nailed.

Joe and Dave..love it

Joe singing one of Toni Childs greatest songs. We are so lucky..

My favorite. So passionate!

I've never heard his speaking voice before - makes me think of Ian Duty.

🙏🏼 💪 🙏🏼 Great Guy ❤️

El inolvidable COCKER, nadie como tú 💕💕💕 Fuiste y serás por siempre de los mejores, EXCEPCIONAL.

RIP Joe!

Beautiful 😊

I saw him 3 times in the 80s..

So unique.. like no other.

❤🎶 JOE 4EVER...R.I.P 🙏❤🎶

You could tell it wasn't Dave's proudest joke ever but as any good comedian knows, when it's wide open and laying right there in front of you sometimes you just have to plunge right in. *ahem!*...um yeah.

Joe Cocker ❤

This aired on my 5th Birthday!! 🙂

Cocker Power!

Amazing

Sheffield twang

Saw Joe and Hughy Lewis live at Casino Del Sol in Tucson in the summer of 2014. The two put on a full 2-hour show. Joe died shortly thereafter.

Band were on too!

Just wow

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I like him with the beard.

Joe Cocker Good man

Reminds me of Satchmo at times. Maybe he was an influence, considering the genre(s).

THIS was the heir apparent to Johnny Carson, in his prime.

Вот это да!!!

HE HAD A WAY OF CRYING AND GROWLING OUT THE LYRICS, THAT MADE YOU LISTEN, BUT HE OWNED THE SONG, SOMETIMES OVER THE ORIGINAL.

🧡

By the way, Joe's Sullivan show performance is MORE than well worth watching! Whoa!

Just another Thursday evening in the US...

💔😞🌹🖤

RIP Joe

Woody Harrelson could've played Joe Cocker in a movie, he resembled the late soul legend. rip 🙏 Joe.

I saw him in concert four times. RIP. ❤❤❤

Everyone at one time used to say that his style was closest to that of Ray Charles. But he also reminds me of Louis Armstrong.

Aged 42 here looking 60

🥇

His distinct voice is almost like that of Ray Charles.

Around 1990 i called the local radio station for a phone in competition and i won.......in the goody bag i received was a 12" single 45rpm vinyl record of JOE COCKER singing this song......i have played it no more than 5 times,its like new.......no turntable these days so thought id look it up on YT to hear what im missing :) :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: side A - what are you doing with a fool like me side B - another mind gone.......many rivers to cross Capitol records inc

Can somebody explain the joke at the beginning?

@snezanababan7513

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody can

@thisguy8916

3 жыл бұрын

Are you being facetious? Cocker used as a transitive verb. "To cock her"

DURY (damned spell check)

Joe Cocker sounded more American in his singing voice, but sounded more English in his speaking voice.

Who was sitting in on piano?

@dongiller

6 жыл бұрын

Howard Hersh.

@manuelwolff_intlcomedian

6 жыл бұрын

The painter??

@dongiller

6 жыл бұрын

The keyboardist.

Best version: Nilsson 2nd Best: Cocker 3rd Best: Cliff

@hankgarfield4692

3 жыл бұрын

Great version of a great song. But... Linda Ronstadt.

@tats5880

3 жыл бұрын

I think John Lennon took the lead, when he produced Nelson album..

@ryanwarren4832

3 жыл бұрын

For me personally the slickers version, worth a listen if your interested

@tats5880

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanwarren4832 never heard of them. going to check them out now..

@tats5880

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanwarren4832 it's got a reggae vibe. With a little doo wop. Mix in, bob marley would be proud. Going to check other music by the slicker. Thanks for the heads up. Merry Christmas 🎅..

Don’t think this song is well known in the US

Very tacky intro to this great talent.

Beautiful.