Joe Cocker, a singer known for covering The Beatles’ music and his natural energy and passion for making beautiful rock music, has passed away at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer. Cocker was known for such songs as “You’re So Beautiful” and “Up Where We Belong.”
E! News noted the singer was on the 100 Greatest Singers list for Rolling Stone at number 97 for 2008. Many celebrities have already tweeted their sorrow at his passing, including his friend Ringo Starr.
With a career spanning from the 60s to as recently as 2013, Cocker has many hits under his belt and as tribute to the singer, we’re looking at his top hits that hit the airwaves and made him a staple in British rock music.
His gritty voice made Cocker a hit amongst his fans and friends, family, and everyone who worked with him over the years will remember him. In honor of Joe Cocker’s legacy, let’s look at some of his top ten hits from over the years. Which of his songs are your favorite?
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10. You Are So Beautiful
A song sung by Cocker was the popular ballad “You Are So Beautiful.” The song appeared in his album I Can Stand A Little Rain, which was released in 1974. This was one of his biggest hits.
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9. My Father’s Song
Beginning with a stirring beat, this song was released on his 2000 album No Ordinary World. The song talks about a father and son relationship, and Cocker’s amazing vocals match the harmony and rhythm of the music.
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8. Unchain My Heart
The song “Unchain My Heart” is another cover Cocker did and it was first recorded by the legendary Ray Charles. When Cocker recorded this song, he also gave his 1987 album the same name.
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7. Cry Me A River
No, this is not a cover of Justin Timberlake’s song. This song was originally recorded by singers Julie London and Ella Fitzgerald and it was first heard in 1953, years before Crocker made a rock version of this song, complete with an upbeat rhythm and harmonizing vocals.
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6. Let It Be
This beautiful cover of The Beatles’ song “Let It Be” encompasses the emotion and capacity for Cocker to put everything he had into the music he recorded.
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5. N’Oubliez Jamais
This beautiful song showcases the smooth vocals Cocker had. The title translates to “Never Forget” and it’s an amazing song to listen to and remember Cocker by.
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4. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down
Another cover Cocker did was of the George Michael and Elton John song “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.” He recorded the song in 1991 for Night Calls.
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3. Up Where We Belong
This beautiful song was done as a duet with singer Jennifer Warnes. The song was written for the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. It won both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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2. With A Little Help From My Friends
This cover of The Beatles’ song is one of Cocker’s best and in the video below, he sang this at the Queen’s Golden Jubilee for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth.
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1. When The Night Comes
This song is off of Cocker’s album One Night of Sin, released in 1989. It is also one of his last U.S. Top 40 hits.
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