| | Joe Cocker Ultimate Collection CD Joe Cocker Discography of CDs
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Recorded between 1974 & 2000. Includes liner notes by JP Bean.
This anthology does as fine a job of covering the peaks of Joe Cocker's career as any single disc possibly could. Things kick off with Cocker's studio version of the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends," which helped make him a star via his Woodstock performance. Thereafter, Cocker made his name as a gritty, soulful interpreter of material from the pop/rock world. With the guidance of then-bandleader Leon Russell, the Boxtops' "The Letter," the Fab Four's "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window," and others were transformed into sweaty, soul-drenched wonders.
In the 1980s, hard-living Cocker cleaned up his act both personally and musically, scoring a hit with the romantic pop ballad "Up Where We Belong," a duet with Jennifer Warnes that was the theme for the film AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. He hadn't lost his tawdry touch, though, as proven by his popular '86 version of the randy Randy Newman tune "You Can Leave Your Hat On," also featured in another successful '80s film (9 1/2 WEEKS). ULTIMATE COLLECTION closes with a 2000 version of Leonard Cohen's "First We Take Manhattan," proof that over 30 years down the road, Cocker hadn't lost his knack for picking great material.
Compilation producer: Bill Levenson.
Personnel includes: Joe Cocker (vocals); Jimmy Page, Brenda Holloway, Leon Russell, Rita Coolidge, Bonnie Bramlett, Jimmy Cliff, Adrian Belew, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Clarence Clemons, Billy Preston, Bryan Adams, Randy Newman.
Producers include: Denny Cordell, Leon Russell, Jim Price, Wilton Felder, Chris Brackwell.
Q (2/04, p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[T]racks like 'Your Are So Beautiful' and 'You Can Leave Your Hat On' are very statuesque indeed." Ultimate Collection Music | List Price | $13.95 (You save $3.46) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Blues, British Blues | | Label | Hip-O | | Orig Year | 2004 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5143  | | CD Universe Part number | 6651557 | | Catalog number | 000157202 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jan 13, 2004 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Leon Russell
Adrian Belew
Sly Dunbar
Joe Cocker - vocals
Bonnie Bramlett
Robbie Shakespeare
Brenda Holloway
Also: Billy Preston, Billy Preston, Jimmy Page, Jimmy Page, Rita Coolidge, Bryan Adams, Bryan Adams, Randy Newman, Clarence Clemons, Jimmy Cliff, Sly & Robbie |
Joe Cocker Ultimate Collection Songs Ultimate Collection Music Ultimate Collection Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  better than chocolate
When it comes to good music, there is nothing like the honesty you hear in Joe Cocker’s deep and in my opinion sexy voice. I have been listening to the Joe Cocker Ultimate Collection repeatedly since I received it as a Valentines Day gift. This cd is much better than a box of chocolate that will make you fat, or roses that will eventually die.
This cd has all of Joe’s famous songs that he has sung in his 30+ career. I love the opening song “With a little help from my friends”, and you can’t go wrong with “Delta Lady” and “She came in through the bathroom room window,” my boyfriend dedicated “You are so beautiful” which always makes me feel good in those tough times. This is a wonderful cd, and if you want to purchase any Joe Cocker music, I recommend this cd.
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If your a fan of Joe Cocker, then you will love this one. Is the best !!
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I love the Joe Cocker Ultimate Collection, because it has plenty of good songs to listen to, and a bunch that I love singing karaoke style. I am a frequent karaoke singer, and after doing one of my renditions of my favorite song “You are so beautiful”, someone told me that there was a compilation of Joe Cocker’s greatest hits over his 30 year career. After picking it up, I had to comment, because it is easy and fun listening. I don’t know if it’s his deep voice, or heartfelt lyrics, but for some reason it just touches my heart, and makes me feel good. Especially after a long day of taking my kids to soccer games, or a rough day of work, this cd helps make me feel better, and put a smile on my face. I recommend checking out “Feeling alright”, “Up where we belong”, and “With a little help from my friends” which is the a good starting song for this cd =)~
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