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Post by Blue Marlin on Nov 11, 2018 14:15:30 GMT -5
There is guy with absolutely zero songs that forged a wonderful and very listenable career out of over songs. That is Joe Cocker. I can marathon Cocker anyday. He covered tons of Beatles songs, but you can’t make voices like that, was just listening to the stuff he did st Woodstock... I know I probably bring him up every time we discuss music, but I truly revere the man’s work...And so many other artists will list him as one of their greatest influences... I guess by "absolutely zero songs," you mean that Cocker wasn't a writer. But he was an extraordinary musician. He had a special voice and style. Here's a little story: Some years ago, a friend invited me out to his place in Western Colorado. Crawford. An eye blink of a ranching/farming town. We went to get a couple of burgers at the "Mad Dog Cafe." Owned and operated by one Mr. Joe Cocker. Cocker had moved to Crawford some years prior, along with his American-born wife. The Cafe was nothing special, but for one feature: in an ante-room off the dining room was Cocker's trophy/memorabilia room. Instruments, gold records, pix. My friend and I seemed to be the only ones there who even noticed. Really, really strange to find this in the middle of nowhere. Really strange.
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Post by inger on Nov 11, 2018 14:18:55 GMT -5
I don’t know how to do links on my mobile app., but if you have a moment, go listen to “Let’s Go Get Stoned” live at Woodstock on You Tube. He owned that place...back in those days with his slender body, wild hair, and flailing arms he was the perfect fit for Woodstock...
Warning: you may get roped into watching the rest of his Woodstock performances. They were dynamic! The funny thing is that at the time, I didn’t “get him” at all. He first came onto my radar strongly when he performed “ Up Where We Belong” with Jennifer Warnes (who still is not on my radar at...where the hell did she come from?).
At first he was like a small wart on my music radar, but the more I’ve listened, he’s become a major appendage. Now I have Ruthie asking me to play some Cocker. I don’t think she ever really listened to him before we got together some almost 9 years ago...Time flies...
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Post by inger on Nov 11, 2018 14:27:41 GMT -5
There is guy with absolutely zero songs that forged a wonderful and very listenable career out of over songs. That is Joe Cocker. I can marathon Cocker anyday. He covered tons of Beatles songs, but you can’t make voices like that, was just listening to the stuff he did st Woodstock... I know I probably bring him up every time we discuss music, but I truly revere the man’s work...And so many other artists will list him as one of their greatest influences... I guess by "absolutely zero songs," you mean that Cocker wasn't a writer. But he was an extraordinary musician. He had a special voice and style. Here's a little story: Some years ago, a friend invited me out to his place in Western Colorado. Crawford. An eye blink of a ranching/farming town. We went to get a couple of burgers at the "Mad Dog Cafe." Owned and operated by one Mr. Joe Cocker. Cocker had moved to Crawford some years prior, along with his American-born wife. The Cafe was nothing special, but for one feature: in an ante-room off the dining room was Cocker's trophy/memorabilia room. Instruments, gold records, pix. My friend and I seemed to be the only ones there who even noticed. Really, really strange to find this in the middle of nowhere. Really strange. Cool, Blue Marlin. Really cool. You hadn’t started posting here yet when I wrote of my experiences in Crawford this past year, nor my brief encounter with Cocker at The Black Canyon of The Gunisson, which was back in 2006. We had lunch at the Mad Dog Cafe this past summer. Of course, his wife has now sold the cafe. All of the trophies presumably have moved back to California with her from whence she came. They still play rock music on the radio in the bar, and the girl that owns it was a delight in speaking to us. She said they feature live bands on occasion and pack the house to overflow (150 or more people)... She was allowed to keep the name on the place, which I’m sure will always be a bit of a draw. Joe is buried in the little cemetery right across the street from the bar. He loved Crawford, and even more he loved the canyon. Hope you stopped there..,
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Post by inger on Nov 11, 2018 14:52:15 GMT -5
One further note.., Yes, by zero songs I was referring to the fact that the entire Cocker catologue is made up of cover songs. That is the ONE thing that overly critical people who have accomplished nothing in their lives bash the man for. I say “so what”?
Some of the most wonderful performances in musical history have been covers or complete makeovers of songs.In many ways, one of the most difficult things to do in music may be to listen to a song, and envision a completely different beat or melody and then perform it in that new style.
Some examples:
Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean” by Chris Cornell
Elton John’s “Don’t Let The Sun Come Down On Me” by Joe Cocker
Tom Wait’s “Downtown Train” by Rod Stewart
The Beatles: “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker
Elton John’s “Sorry Serms To Be The Hardest Word” by Joe Cocker
I do believe Cocker does have at least one strong piece that he did the original version of (haven’t researched the subject in depth). That would be “ The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”...
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 11, 2018 20:48:38 GMT -5
I don’t know how to do links on my mobile app., but if you have a moment, go listen to “Let’s Go Get Stoned” live at Woodstock on You Tube. He owned that place...back in those days with his slender body, wild hair, and flailing arms he was the perfect fit for Woodstock... Warning: you may get roped into watching the rest of his Woodstock performances. They were dynamic! The funny thing is that at the time, I didn’t “get him” at all. He first came onto my radar strongly when he performed “ Up Where We Belong” with Jennifer Warnes (who still is not on my radar at...where the hell did she come from?). Here you go. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDhDUSmHvHQ
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Post by inger on Nov 11, 2018 21:08:49 GMT -5
So what did you think of that???
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 11, 2018 21:47:24 GMT -5
So what did you think of that??? Joe was very entertaining live.
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Post by inger on Nov 11, 2018 22:02:39 GMT -5
I caught the end of the John Lennon 75th birthday celebration on cable today. Remarkable how crappy some of those performers delivered Lennon’s music. Not that these performers didn’t have talent and good intentions. It just shows what a remarkable talent we lost...
Willie Nelson’s voice is about gone...
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Post by greatfatness on Nov 12, 2018 5:23:46 GMT -5
So what did you think of that??? Joe was very entertaining live. www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ryce5Cocker’s cover of Traffic’s Feelin Alright, simultaneously covered by Belushi. The story is that Belushi’s impersonation of Cocker is what led to him performing blues songs with the band which is what led to the idea for The Blues Brothers. One more reason to be thankful for Joe Cocker.
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Post by inger on Nov 12, 2018 10:36:18 GMT -5
Also another reason for a touch of sadness for the passing of both men...One way too young at 70, and the other even younger...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 18:05:59 GMT -5
Belushi was 70?
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Post by Blue Marlin on Nov 12, 2018 22:32:49 GMT -5
One further note.., Yes, by zero songs I was referring to the fact that the entire Cocker catologue is made up of cover songs. That is the ONE thing that overly critical people who have accomplished nothing in their lives bash the man for. I say “so what”? Some of the most wonderful performances in musical history have been covers or complete makeovers of songs.In many ways, one of the most difficult things to do in music may be to listen to a song, and envision a completely different beat or melody and then perform it in that new style. Some examples: Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean” by Chris Cornell Elton John’s “Don’t Let The Sun Come Down On Me” by Joe Cocker Tom Wait’s “Downtown Train” by Rod Stewart The Beatles: “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker Elton John’s “Sorry Serms To Be The Hardest Word” by Joe Cocker I do believe Cocker does have at least one strong piece that he did the original version of (haven’t researched the subject in depth). That would be “ The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”...Sorry, but nope. I believe that was first recorded by the guy who wrote it....Jimmy Webb.
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Post by inger on Nov 12, 2018 23:13:07 GMT -5
One further note.., Yes, by zero songs I was referring to the fact that the entire Cocker catologue is made up of cover songs. That is the ONE thing that overly critical people who have accomplished nothing in their lives bash the man for. I say “so what”? Some of the most wonderful performances in musical history have been covers or complete makeovers of songs.In many ways, one of the most difficult things to do in music may be to listen to a song, and envision a completely different beat or melody and then perform it in that new style. Some examples: Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean” by Chris Cornell Elton John’s “Don’t Let The Sun Come Down On Me” by Joe Cocker Tom Wait’s “Downtown Train” by Rod Stewart The Beatles: “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker Elton John’s “Sorry Serms To Be The Hardest Word” by Joe Cocker I do believe Cocker does have at least one strong piece that he did the original version of (haven’t researched the subject in depth). That would be “ The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”...Sorry, but nope. I believe that was first recorded by the guy who wrote it....Jimmy Webb. Yeah, I did discover that later. At least Joe was off the schneid for a few days...Still, it appears that we both agree he was a terrific performer who left the gift of his voice and interpretation of others music behind forever... Hey, Blue Marlin...I notice you are still officially a “ guest” here. Did you know that if you register it makes it a bit less cumbersome to sign in...and it’s still free... why not register? You may not want to admit it, but you’re already one of us... (:
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Post by greatfatness on Nov 14, 2018 9:29:07 GMT -5
Everyone knows you can’t bring your own food into a restaurant. Don’t know what this guy was thinking.
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Post by inger on Nov 14, 2018 9:51:17 GMT -5
Beat his noodle and played with his WHAT?
Typical Floridian, I suppose, brown head, neck and ankles, other than that a completely white body...We get night vision videos out here like that in Colorado, too...but they tend to be a of cougar in someone's back yard...
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