Joe Cocker! Songs Ranked
Joe Cocker! is the second studio album by English singer Joe Cocker, released in November 1969. Following the template of his first LP, the album features numerous covers of songs originally performed by Bob Dylan (“Dear Landlord”), the Beatles (“She Came in Through the Bathroom Window” and “Something” – both released almost simultaneously with original versions; “Let It Be” was also recorded and released as a B-side), Leonard Cohen (“Bird on the Wire”), and future touring partner Leon Russell (“Delta Lady”). Cocker also co-wrote one song, “That’s Your Business Now”, with Chris Stainton, who was a frequent songwriting partner. The album charted in the UK in May 1972 at number 29 when it was re-released as a double pack with Cocker’s first LP With a Little Help from My Friends. On its release, the album also charted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 in America, propelled by Cocker’s well-received appearance with the Grease Band at Woodstock earlier in the year. Here are all of Joe Cocker! songs ranked.
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10. Dear Landlord
“JOE COCKER is the best album by the singer of the same name. He ranks up there with Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, and way above Jim Morrison, as one of the great performers of the 60s.”
9. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
“A cool change of pace brings a Rock-Funky version of Lloyd Price’s Rhythm ‘n’ Blues classic “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”. One can instantly feel the driving power in the voice of Joe Cocker, in his absolute prime.”
8. Hitchcock Railway
“Joe Cocker has a really beautiful voice that’s admittedly, not a voice everyone can get into. I think just about everyone would like his debut album. “Hitchcock Railway” is a good-time bluesy song with nice piano bits and female vocals backing up the main vocal melody.”
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7. Something
“His cover of George Harrison’s “Something” is the best rock interpretation of that song ever waxed. His painful and emotional version of “Something” turns the Beatle classic into his own musical statement, that to this day remains the definitve alternate take on the song.”
6. Hello, Little Friend
“It is silly to give this cd anything but a five star rating. First, there is the excellent choice of tunes. When it originally came out it was considered hip, funky, and powerful. Here’s an Englishman sounding like Ray Charles doing Dylan, Beatles, Cohen, John Sebastian, and Leon Russell (who produced this). Secondly, the thing sociologically reeks of prime hippie era panache.”
5. Darling Be Home Soon
“Each album shows the artist & band assured, and hitting a comfort/cohesiveness that’s not achieved that often. Joe’s treatment of John Sebastian’s “Darling be Home Soon” is remarkable.”
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4. Delta Lady
“Your then hit with one of my real loves – “Delta Lady” – a Leon Russell gem. It was of course issued as a single and it rocks to this day.” “Delta Lady” is probably the highlight. Beautiful song. Great album overall.”
3. That’s Your Business
“This was and continues to be one of the greatest albums of all time. In fact, it gets better as I get older. I’m less focused now on the strength and control of the voice, more on the pure human feeling he pours into it.”
2. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
“She Came in Through the Bathroom Window” is another really nice song. Not as good as the Beatles song, though. This rocks! A best-of album by the raspy-voiced master. Years ago I played this every morning to wake up to. I still love it.”
1. Bird on the Wire
“Cocker’s singing is the main attraction of course, along with his raucous gospel/R&B sensibilities. These are used to great effect all throughout, on both his original material and the covers. To begin with, Cocker has always been the master of cover songs, and there are some gems on this album.”