@mike60014 Not so fast.....what makes you think being Black (darker skinned) is a prerequisite for Soul? And second, what does 'I can tell I'm black." really mean. It implies that Honkeys couldn't even discern Soul from NonSoul, whereas any old brother can. If so explain why the uncle tom president Mr. Obama has no Soul, imprisons Rastafarians and other brothers by the millions, steals from workers to fatten the rich, and has done absolutely nothing productive for poor and working Americans?
I went and checked my history.Dave Mason was in Traffic at the time, so I think they performed it first. He had another version, as well as the best version, by Joe Cocker.
Man, LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing voice!! Takes me back to being in the car with my Mom and her totally getting into it! What is not to love?
@TheGretel1963 Your right about his voice, my kids used to laugh and make fun of me when I would get in to the song and many others and they would always want to go to work with me as I was a pro touring rock musician for more than 35 years. My daughters are pro classical violinists now and jam with me when they come to visit, I play keyboards, drums, guitars and vocals, my sons play guitars and sing.
Love him. He's my favorite male singer. He can wail! SOULful! Appreciate his 'Mad Dogs' era the most. His voice has so many different levels of emotion it. Brings it all to the table.
is Joe still with us?
mariammymariam 1 week ago
@mariammymariam Why yes !!
WayneCasey25 1 week ago
why should unions have lobby ists?
we al know that is just for factory OWNERS
hanaHank 1 week ago
joe my mah man... his voice causes me to quiver!
graciemuldoon 1 week ago
Perhaps the best rendition for this song was from The Grand Funk version, as below:-
/watch?v=RQu5ol5ZoJM
What say you..?
myway12345 1 week ago
Great....
9sommo 2 weeks ago
joe cocker is the man with very much soul love him.
rockzulla 3 weeks ago
Joe Cocker passion is unmatchable!!!
bobeofoshoo 3 weeks ago
i want his awesome side burns
nubetuber51 3 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
You are wonderful Joe Cocker. It's been a long time. It's wonderful to hear you. I am a huge fan.
Abbie102349 1 month ago
From Macedonia: Haw can one listen to this and stand still!! This is FIRE, man!
ubavecmamin 1 month ago 2
On the studio recording in 1968, Piano is played by Artie Butler - ref. Carol Kaye and Wikipedia.
wolfmusic 1 month ago
Great song! great singer!
No crap music here!
No crap rap!
egm108 1 month ago
I'M FEELIN' ALRIGHT NOW!
Yellowjjacket 1 month ago 2
5 people do not like this? They must not be FEELI'N' ALRIGHT
BUTCHESBOY 1 month ago 2
Holds up amazingly. Great vocals, great work by Mr. Joe Cocker and ze mad dogs led by Leon Russell
davidlloyd51 1 month ago
this boy can sing
barbarak231 1 month ago
Thanks Dave and the Traffic for this song many group play this i love all of them esp.Joe C traffice and grand funk never sope listen to it
danielthebear1 1 month ago
From Macedonia: It has been exceptional, historical pleasure to see and listen Joe in Skopje this year!! One-time occasion...
ubavecmamin 2 months ago
"Serval" was created from this prototype ;-)
kalisteboat 2 months ago
This was a genius combo of musicians and a fabulous sound!
PinkLederhosen 2 months ago 2
Definitely a soul man. I can tell I'm black. Not that white people don't or whatever but yea... I'm not gonna even try to explain he just is.
mike60014 2 months ago 3
@mike60014 Not so fast.....what makes you think being Black (darker skinned) is a prerequisite for Soul? And second, what does 'I can tell I'm black." really mean. It implies that Honkeys couldn't even discern Soul from NonSoul, whereas any old brother can. If so explain why the uncle tom president Mr. Obama has no Soul, imprisons Rastafarians and other brothers by the millions, steals from workers to fatten the rich, and has done absolutely nothing productive for poor and working Americans?
SmileyGarrish 2 months ago
0:45 ..WOLVERINE!!!!!!!!
ToadsMGodes 3 months ago 5
Actually, that's Artie Butler on piano. He conceived the arrangements including that famous riff
gilbertg7 3 months ago
This is my most favorite Joe Cocker...has a little bit of everything in it!!!
Never get tired of hearing this song!
Lauree0921 3 months ago 2
Oque eu achei???caramba,tudo de bom!!!!
waltinhopai 4 months ago
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Leon Russell + Joe Cocker = Great music.
TheDouglask3 5 months ago
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TheDouglask3 5 months ago
I went and checked my history.Dave Mason was in Traffic at the time, so I think they performed it first. He had another version, as well as the best version, by Joe Cocker.
ronHpyrotech 5 months ago
@ronHpyrotech It WAS written by Dave Mason of Traffic when he was 19. Same lyrics...this is a cover by Joe Cocker and arguably a better version.
hardwear69 3 months ago 3
I think this was originally written by Traffic.
ronHpyrotech 5 months ago
I just found out Carol Kaye plays bass on this.
berrypossum 5 months ago
1 ain't feeling alright LOL
dhaileable 6 months ago 2
He is the best of the best!
se7enhdy 6 months ago
He truly is a mad dog and an englishman. great job thanks for posting
holdersteven 6 months ago
Amazing. My favorite version this song.
Desdemona1564 6 months ago
woow i am first dislike for this song!!
MrCAmErAmEn66 7 months ago
GROOVY!!
fidosharker 8 months ago
0 Dislikes.....I wonder why...............
Billyd1897 8 months ago
Thanks Leon (Russell) for a great piano intro... and the Lady of Bass Carol Kaye for the great congo feel of the bass part...........
havebass.willtravel
randmace 9 months ago 10
@randmace Artie Butler on piano, not Leon.
fckbadmusic 6 months ago
@randmace
Leon did not play the paino on this track.
TheIntruders 5 months ago
the undisputed truth do a good version
2000hitler 4 months ago
@TheIntruders Chris Stainton played the intro on this version
EPlaster70 4 months ago
@randmace carol kaye lady carol way way ahead love her. james
suburbredneck 2 months ago
Man, LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing voice!! Takes me back to being in the car with my Mom and her totally getting into it! What is not to love?
TheGretel1963 10 months ago
@TheGretel1963 Your right about his voice, my kids used to laugh and make fun of me when I would get in to the song and many others and they would always want to go to work with me as I was a pro touring rock musician for more than 35 years. My daughters are pro classical violinists now and jam with me when they come to visit, I play keyboards, drums, guitars and vocals, my sons play guitars and sing.
keysB3P 10 months ago
It's more of what he puts into his voice then his voice itself, if you know what I mean?
jm618485 11 months ago
Very nice collection of photos to go with song. Good job
histoireducinema 11 months ago
Love him. He's my favorite male singer. He can wail! SOULful! Appreciate his 'Mad Dogs' era the most. His voice has so many different levels of emotion it. Brings it all to the table.
whootiful 1 year ago 19
@whootiful You are rigth
harvel52yu 17 hours ago