Joe Cocker — Feeling Alright
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Seems I've got to have a change of scene
'Cause every night I have the strangest dreams
Imprisoned by the way it could have been
Left here on my own or so it seems
I've got to leave before I start to scream
Won't someone lock the door and turn the key
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling too good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Boy you sure took me for one big ride
And even now I sit and I wonder why
That when I think of you
I stop myself from crying
I just can't waste my time
I must get down
I've got to stop believing in all your lies
'Cause there's to much to do before I die
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling too good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Don't you get to lost in all I say
But at the time you know, I really felt that way
But that was then and now you know its today
I can't get safe I guess I'm here to stay
Till someone comes along to take my place
With a different name and a different face
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling too good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
'Cause every night I have the strangest dreams
Imprisoned by the way it could have been
Left here on my own or so it seems
I've got to leave before I start to scream
Won't someone lock the door and turn the key
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling too good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Boy you sure took me for one big ride
And even now I sit and I wonder why
That when I think of you
I stop myself from crying
I just can't waste my time
I must get down
I've got to stop believing in all your lies
'Cause there's to much to do before I die
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling too good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Don't you get to lost in all I say
But at the time you know, I really felt that way
But that was then and now you know its today
I can't get safe I guess I'm here to stay
Till someone comes along to take my place
With a different name and a different face
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling too good myself
Feeling alright
I'm not feeling that good myself
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This is the one!
Best version ever.
The congas in the first verse - I love it.
And the vibraslap...just brilliant.
Best version ever.
The congas in the first verse - I love it.
And the vibraslap...just brilliant.
Hey up there Joe! Love you and miss you.
joejennings wrote:
No hate!! Everybody has their own tastes! ...and, you were polite about how you expressed your opinion!
From the hate police. LOL. Who appointed any of you to say what’s right or wrong on RP or anywhere?!
No hate!! Everybody has their own tastes! ...and, you were polite about how you expressed your opinion!
From the hate police. LOL. Who appointed any of you to say what’s right or wrong on RP or anywhere?!
Probably the best cover of all time. It is so beautiful to meee - ee - iii.
This song is Joe Cocker.
lesson in how to do a great COVER!
eryltottle wrote:
They do sound familiar. But this is Joe's old classic cover of Dave Mason.
Every time I hear this I think it’s a Ray Lamontagne song I’ve not heard before. Never noticed the similarity in their voices before.
They do sound familiar. But this is Joe's old classic cover of Dave Mason.
Every time I hear this I think it’s a Ray Lamontagne song I’ve not heard before. Never noticed the similarity in their voices before.
unclehud wrote:
Thank You for the info! I had only been familiar with this & the Mason/ Traffic versions.
Google says the following artists have recorded this song: Joe Cocker, Grand Funk Railroad, Huey Lewis, Three Dog Night, Jackson 5, Lulu, Ruffin, Rare Earth, Mongo Santamaria, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Junior Walker and the All Stars, Wade Marcus, Isaac Hayes, Mother's Finest, the Bar-Kays, Little Milton, Paul Weller, Kate Ceberano, Juliette Lewis, the Ohio Players, Freddie King, Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes, and Dave Mason -- who wrote it while with Traffic.
Thank You for the info! I had only been familiar with this & the Mason/ Traffic versions.
sutcliff wrote:
so funny. made me think of imogene heap (however she spells it). i can't listen to her because years ago i was dating a guy who worked at our local NPR station and she was performing a show one night, and continuously hit on my boyfriend. i won't listen to her music to this day. i'm not proud of it. but, i do see how silly it is.
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this ‘artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with ‘She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idol‘s most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with ‘She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idol‘s most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
so funny. made me think of imogene heap (however she spells it). i can't listen to her because years ago i was dating a guy who worked at our local NPR station and she was performing a show one night, and continuously hit on my boyfriend. i won't listen to her music to this day. i'm not proud of it. but, i do see how silly it is.
Google says the following artists have recorded this song: Joe Cocker, Grand Funk Railroad, Huey Lewis, Three Dog Night, Jackson 5, Lulu, Ruffin, Rare Earth, Mongo Santamaria, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Junior Walker and the All Stars, Wade Marcus, Isaac Hayes, Mother's Finest, the Bar-Kays, Little Milton, Paul Weller, Kate Ceberano, Juliette Lewis, the Ohio Players, Freddie King, Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes, and Dave Mason -- who wrote it while with Traffic.
This is one of those rare cases where a cover version is far better than the original.
thisbody wrote:
You must be able to read other people's memories then. Great! Can you teach me how you do it, or... who's the Guru teaching you this eclectic feat? - Feelin' allright, ohho!
the backup singers, aho - Lesson One: watch 20 Feet From Stardom
Not getting PO'd but read the post - Joe Cocker loved the strong backup influence
You must be able to read other people's memories then. Great! Can you teach me how you do it, or... who's the Guru teaching you this eclectic feat? - Feelin' allright, ohho!
Not getting PO'd but read the post - Joe Cocker loved the strong backup influence
sjccroquet wrote:
That's a ditto...this is the compendium I'm guessing. Cheers!
That's a ditto...this is the compendium I'm guessing. Cheers!
epjam9000 wrote:
Well my interest was piqued enough to go check it out. Not bad, not great, thanks for the tip. But jeez...that album cover! My eyes. . .
I know im gonna get hate, but I prefer the Grand Funk version of this song
Well my interest was piqued enough to go check it out. Not bad, not great, thanks for the tip. But jeez...that album cover! My eyes. . .
Great song choice after "Esta Noche" by Federico Aubele. Really enjoying this mix!
Great record. He definitely got soul. I saw him live several times, and he always nailed it.
xcranky_yankee wrote:
You must be able to read other people's memories then. Great! Can you teach me how you do it, or... who's the Guru teaching you this eclectic feat? - Feelin' allright, ohho!
in a large part because of the background singers...the Raelettes were superb
You must be able to read other people's memories then. Great! Can you teach me how you do it, or... who's the Guru teaching you this eclectic feat? - Feelin' allright, ohho!
kaybee wrote:
in a large part because of the background singers...the Raelettes were superb
Joe was certainly influenced by Ray Charles in this song...really brings back a lot of memories for me.
sutcliff wrote:
Never meet your heroes, because they're sure to disappoint you.
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this ‘artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with ‘She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idol‘s most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
Never meet your heroes, because they're sure to disappoint you.
epjam9000 wrote:
No hate!! Everybody has their own tastes! ...and, you were polite about how you expressed your opinion!
I know im gonna get hate, but I prefer the Grand Funk version of this song
No hate!! Everybody has their own tastes! ...and, you were polite about how you expressed your opinion!
GREAT!!!
ShellerFan wrote:
I remember that it was an appalling poor display on Belushi's part. Similarly, when he came on stage while Gordon Lightfoot was performing and cut the strings on his guitar. The manic humor of some performers can work at times, but some of their antics are not actually humorous. Maybe he was so high it seemed funny, but even at the time it seemed cruel and unnecessary.
Gives this old man a rush. A great "pick me up" tune. 10
BTW, anyone remember Joe on SNL and Belushi came out and did an impersonation of him while he was singing? The look on Joe's face...priceless.
I remember that it was an appalling poor display on Belushi's part. Similarly, when he came on stage while Gordon Lightfoot was performing and cut the strings on his guitar. The manic humor of some performers can work at times, but some of their antics are not actually humorous. Maybe he was so high it seemed funny, but even at the time it seemed cruel and unnecessary.
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ShellerFan wrote:
Vaguely? I do remember seeing him on SNL in my tweens I think and wondering why he was bent in weird ways and swaying to and fro thinking he must have some sort of medical condition. I have for many years regretted thinking that as I have become more aware that some people are different as am I.
Gives this old man a rush. A great "pick me up" tune. 10
BTW, anyone remember Joe on SNL and Belushi came out and did an impersonation of him while he was singing? The look on Joe's face...priceless.
Vaguely? I do remember seeing him on SNL in my tweens I think and wondering why he was bent in weird ways and swaying to and fro thinking he must have some sort of medical condition. I have for many years regretted thinking that as I have become more aware that some people are different as am I.
grhorn wrote:
Not cool.
Is Joe still dead? NOT Feelin' alright
Not cool.
Now this is how you do a cover!
epjam9000 wrote:
I'll quote Kathleen Edwards: You gotta be fucking kidding me.
I know im gonna get hate, but I prefer the Grand Funk version of this song
sjccroquet wrote:
I quite agree. I've read this episode before, so recognized it instantly. Seems Joe never changed, never got sober. The only thing now is to enjoy his music and the replay of events such as this one.
Bill and Rebecca should seriously think about publishing a book of gems such as this from the comments section (what others have suggested as a "RP Comments Hall of Fame").
I have found hours of entertainment and education from users' input here, and would readily buy such a compendium of humor, nostalgia and insights.
I have found hours of entertainment and education from users' input here, and would readily buy such a compendium of humor, nostalgia and insights.
I quite agree. I've read this episode before, so recognized it instantly. Seems Joe never changed, never got sober. The only thing now is to enjoy his music and the replay of events such as this one.
Is Joe still dead? NOT Feelin' alright
sutcliff wrote:
Bill and Rebecca should seriously think about publishing a book of gems such as this from the comments section (what others have suggested as a "RP Comments Hall of Fame").
I have found hours of entertainment and education from users' input here, and would readily buy such a compendium of humor, nostalgia and insights.
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
Bill and Rebecca should seriously think about publishing a book of gems such as this from the comments section (what others have suggested as a "RP Comments Hall of Fame").
I have found hours of entertainment and education from users' input here, and would readily buy such a compendium of humor, nostalgia and insights.
Gives this old man a rush. A great "pick me up" tune. 10
BTW, anyone remember Joe on SNL and Belushi came out and did an impersonation of him while he was singing? The look on Joe's face...priceless.
BTW, anyone remember Joe on SNL and Belushi came out and did an impersonation of him while he was singing? The look on Joe's face...priceless.
Bruce Cockburn could learn a lot about last name pronunciation from this guy.
COVID19 Theme song?
This music sounds like logs hitting other logs.
jonahboo wrote:
holy shit.......what a downer.........this is awesome
You know, Jonahboo, you're right. My rating of 2 was parsimonious. Swinging this up to a 7 and I'm feelin' alright about it.... <grin>
And it's not that I don't appreciate Mr. Cocker! His rendition of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" makes me want to do a striptease. And none of us wants that to happen....
holy shit.......what a downer.........this is awesome
You know, Jonahboo, you're right. My rating of 2 was parsimonious. Swinging this up to a 7 and I'm feelin' alright about it.... <grin>
And it's not that I don't appreciate Mr. Cocker! His rendition of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" makes me want to do a striptease. And none of us wants that to happen....
Another song that is way overplayed bill
What a groove. My butt cheeks are surreptitiously dancing in my chair.
mattenuttall wrote:
holy shit.......what a downer.........this is awesome
Rating this a 2 because it is such a step down from the plaintive original. The Traffic lyrics are better than the Cocker lyrics posted here on the RP website. The Traffic chorus poses a question "You feelin' alright I'm not feeling too good myself". Makes way more sense and fits the atmosphere of the Traffic original composition.
holy shit.......what a downer.........this is awesome
when i learn to play piano, i reallllyyy want to learn how to bang on it like the person does in this song. love it.
Is there a better "feel good" song?
mrtuba9 wrote:
:-)
I do recall he was a bit subdued when I saw him in 2007/8 ish, still could belt it out but not the Joe you and I were familiar with. LLRP!!
lizardking wrote:
I can confirm that he DOES NOT do that anymore....or anything for that matter...like mread said...open up his casket to be sure....I'm still at a 9 on this though I'm really digging the percussion today more than normal....RIP Joe and Long Live RP!!
doh
I can confirm that he DOES NOT do that anymore....or anything for that matter...like mread said...open up his casket to be sure....I'm still at a 9 on this though I'm really digging the percussion today more than normal....RIP Joe and Long Live RP!!
doh:-)
I do recall he was a bit subdued when I saw him in 2007/8 ish, still could belt it out but not the Joe you and I were familiar with. LLRP!!
lizardking wrote:
I can confirm that he DOES NOT do that anymore....or anything for that matter...like mread said...open up his casket to be sure....I'm still at a 9 on this though I'm really digging the percussion today more than normal....RIP Joe and Long Live RP!!
doh
I can confirm that he DOES NOT do that anymore....or anything for that matter...like mread said...open up his casket to be sure....I'm still at a 9 on this though I'm really digging the percussion today more than normal....RIP Joe and Long Live RP!!
doh mrtuba9 wrote:
I can confirm that he DOES NOT do that anymore....or anything for that matter...like mread said...open up his casket to be sure....I'm still at a 9 on this though I'm really digging the percussion today more than normal....RIP Joe and Long Live RP!!
Not to be mean, but does anyone know if he still does that thing with his arms painful looking like someone is trying to dislocate his shoulders from behind??
I can confirm that he DOES NOT do that anymore....or anything for that matter...like mread said...open up his casket to be sure....I'm still at a 9 on this though I'm really digging the percussion today more than normal....RIP Joe and Long Live RP!!
mrtuba9 wrote:
Only way to know for sure would be to open his casket.
Not to be mean, but does anyone know if he still does that thing with his arms painful looking like someone is trying to dislocate his shoulders from behind??
Only way to know for sure would be to open his casket.
Not to be mean, but does anyone know if he still does that thing with his arms painful looking like someone is trying to dislocate his shoulders from behind??
Rating this a 2 because it is such a step down from the plaintive original. The Traffic lyrics are better than the Cocker lyrics posted here on the RP website. The Traffic chorus poses a question "You feelin' alright I'm not feeling too good myself". Makes way more sense and fits the atmosphere of the Traffic original composition.
sorry to hear about that very painful experience, sutcliff... sad it's connected to some great music, and sad for joe's pain too.
sutcliff wrote:
Whoa that type of experience will leave a Mark!
Coincidentally The lyric here is somewhat apropos …."Feelin alright~Not feelin too good myself"(LOL)
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
Whoa that type of experience will leave a Mark!
Coincidentally The lyric here is somewhat apropos …."Feelin alright~Not feelin too good myself"(LOL)
bachbeet wrote:
The first karaoke superstar.
Never liked Joe very much. Traffic's original is way better.
The first karaoke superstar.
kaybee wrote:
Amen.
Joe was certainly influenced by Ray Charles in this song...really brings back a lot of memories for me.
Amen.
I don't know if it was SNL, David Letterman, Johnny Carson or some silly commercial (during a super bowl), but this song always pops in my head. Love it!!!
ImaOldman wrote:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feelin%27_Alright%3F
Would have guessed Leon Russell
I see it was Carol Kaye on bass, would have guessed it was her on guitar.
Geez I'm way off today.
Catchy name there ImaOldman.......
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feelin%27_Alright%3F
Would have guessed Leon Russell
I see it was Carol Kaye on bass, would have guessed it was her on guitar.
Geez I'm way off today.
Catchy name there ImaOldman.......
Feelin Alright in a '65 Impala (mom's) with the 8 track cranked up to this song..yeah feelin alright !
lanceasimon wrote:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feelin%27_Alright%3F
Who's playing the Rock and keyboards on that cut? Is it actually Joe Cocker?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feelin%27_Alright%3F
I saw Joe live a few years ago at a local casino with a smallish venue; Joe rocked it big time. He was about 65 at the time. Unbelievable rocking voice. RIP Joe!
turn it up and dance.
Sorry, I went Album Cover- Alec Baldwin - Recent SNL skits and lost the plot...
A modicum of talent transformed by energy and enthusiasm - always time to dance when Cocker is playing.
Who's playing the Rock and keyboards on that cut? Is it actually Joe Cocker?
Rock and roll baby...this is a great party rock
Joe was certainly influenced by Ray Charles in this song...really brings back a lot of memories for me.
Probably my favorite Joe Cocker piece.
Sadly missed. Joe Cocker was a very unique rocker.
On FIRE today!
Yes, feelin' o-right, Joe! Thanks for that voice, man. Cheers! 
Alexandra wrote:
Ditto!!
This was one of my favorite by him....
RIP Joe
RIP Joe
Ditto!!
Another slice of the groovy hippie days gone from the stage.
And he lived in ... Colorado?
And he lived in ... Colorado?
This was one of my favorite by him....
RIP Joe
RIP Joe
voodoodaddy wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhIO3bU9HA my sentiments entirely
Ahhhhh .... Joe Cocker. Feelin' Alright indeed. The groove, the style, the bongos. It still works after all these years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhIO3bU9HA my sentiments entirely
Everyone at the asylum loves this song and are dancing fools!
sutcliff wrote:
Wow, man, you got tooled. You just watched her consume all that crap? sounds like Toby Maguire in The Ice Storm.On the bright side, it sounds like a great movie plot - know any screenwriters?
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this artist'. She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room. As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage. You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason. He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage. His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band. Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds. The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left. We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too. After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway. It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance. Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left. Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip? Not a real good time. I despise the man to this day. Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage." ——from another Cocker thread
The management came out and said there would be no refunds. The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left. We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too. After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway. It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance. Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left. Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip? Not a real good time. I despise the man to this day. Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage." ——from another Cocker thread
Wow, man, you got tooled. You just watched her consume all that crap? sounds like Toby Maguire in The Ice Storm.On the bright side, it sounds like a great movie plot - know any screenwriters?
nothing wrong with that
jules44 wrote:
who can listen to this song and not think of John Belushi!?
True story. Mid-seventies I walk into a room and on the TV is what I thought was Joe Cocker, rocking out. He went to take a drink and poured the liquid all over his face and then fell into a fit on the stage, writhing around. I was aghast that the camera didn't cut away out of decency. Yep—it was SNL and Belushi. I was completely taken in.
who can listen to this song and not think of John Belushi!?
voodoodaddy wrote:
Can I get an amen on that
Ahhhhh .... Joe Cocker. Feelin' Alright indeed. The groove, the style, the bongos. It still works after all these years.
Can I get an amen on that
Poacher wrote:
How do you know this?
This song was the 10th Bill loaded onto the RP database (add_comment&song_id=10)
I have an idea it is one of his faves.
I have an idea it is one of his faves.
How do you know this?
I much prefer the Grand Funk version..
Ahhhhh .... Joe Cocker. Feelin' Alright indeed. The groove, the style, the bongos. It still works after all these years.
This song was the 10th Bill loaded onto the RP database (add_comment&song_id=10)
I have an idea it is one of his faves.
I have an idea it is one of his faves.
Seems I've heard this song
A million times
Everyone covered this tune
Spoke it's rhymes
Early 70's saturday morning
TV shows
Would have a band play the song
That everybody knows
I'm not complaining
It doesn't bother me
But I think Dave Mason has made more than his fair share
Of Royalties
Feelin' Alright
I've heard it every week
Feelin' Alright
40 years past it's peak
A house in the rising sun
Painted whiter than pale
Copyright issues could fill a book
Even after they sease their sales
"Headkeeper", "Only you know and I know"
"Don't you know it's you"
There are many other things
We could easily choose
Or, maybe, when the song is played
It brings the DJ's good luck
So the next time play the best
The one by Grand Funk!
Feelin' Alright
I've heard it every week
Feelin' Alright
40 years past it's peak
pablo_valenta wrote:
Agreed. I nominate sutcliff's post to the RP Song Comment Hall o' Fame. Great story. Wonder where that Mustang is now...
man, i usually dislike negative comments on songs or people played on rp... but this is something else.
sutcliff wrote:
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this "artist."
. . .
. . .
Agreed. I nominate sutcliff's post to the RP Song Comment Hall o' Fame. Great story. Wonder where that Mustang is now...
Never liked Joe very much. Traffic's original is way better.
One of my favorite Dave Mason songs and probably one his most covered songs. Never heard a version I didn't like. Still don't know if I like it better with Traffic or on Dave's first solo album.
So, even though this is Joe, I got to bump it from a long standing 7 to an 8. So it's taken me 35 years to like this version a little more, at least it gets better with age.
So, even though this is Joe, I got to bump it from a long standing 7 to an 8. So it's taken me 35 years to like this version a little more, at least it gets better with age.
pablo_valenta wrote:
What a bummer, man ... another role of the dice.
man, i usually dislike negative comments on songs or people played on rp... but this is something else.
sutcliff wrote:
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
——from another Cocker thread
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
——from another Cocker thread
What a bummer, man ... another role of the dice.
yep...must be 4:20 in paradise
His songs can be interpreted differently. Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4_MsrsKzMM
man, i usually dislike negative comments on songs or people played on rp... but this is something else.
sutcliff wrote:
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
——from another Cocker thread
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
——from another Cocker thread
Sutcliff— I really couldn't blame you (blame isn't the right word, but I can't think of another at the moment) for that opinion with an association like that! If I had had that experience, I'm pretty sure I would feel the exact same way!!
For those who wondered what Joe was singing at Woodstock:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4_MsrsKzMM
"When I was a much younger man I knew an equally young woman who though the sun rose and set on this artist'.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idols most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
Wisecrowe wrote:
When I think of this tune, I think of Cocker's version. He smokes it. Black Crowes cover it well. They did it on Letterman back in Amorica era.
This is smokin like a Cippolata on a barbeque
And a tip of the Stetson to Leon Russell, Master of Space and Time.
drtjdel wrote:
Cocker's aged OK. He's still touring.
More than OK. His performance of "Come Together" in the movie "Across the Universe" was dead on brilliant. A real highlight of a film I liked a lot.
When I think of this tune, I think of Cocker's version. He smokes it. Black Crowes cover it well. They did it on Letterman back in Amorica era.
eastcoast wrote:
Never been a huge Joe Cocker fan, this is an ok version. I enjoy Dave Mason's version better
This version has more grit and soul
Fat_Man_Flo wrote:
in continuation from the last post re: Huey Lewis opening for SRV, anyone see the movie Duets where Huey sings this in a kareoke bar... Gwenyth Paltrow in movie too, and sings beautifully.
Paltrow's Dad directed the movie and died soon after.
This stuff is kinda funky..., which lets me like it that much. 
This is what Marc Cohn ould sound like if he could sing...ooops. In praise of Joe Cocker.
Never been a huge Joe Cocker fan, this is an ok version. I enjoy Dave Mason's version better
Listening to this, I'm thinking of his live-lp "Mad Dogs & Englishmen" and the movie they made of it. Beautiful memories.
How time flies.
GreenJello wrote:
JC never did anything except covers. Let's get some real artists in here.
Since when are singing and song interpretation not arts? The idea that a performer should be a writer is a pretty new idea. Before Dylan, no one thought that a singer should write or that a writer should sing.
slartibart_O wrote:
The image of Belushi doing Cocker was the first thing that popped into my head when this song came up. Still miss him and wonder how he would have aged.
Cocker's aged OK. He's still touring.
We need an emoticon of a shooting star for tunes like this one that are completely burned out.
This morning's set is rockin!Absolutely GREAT!!!!
My day has finally begun with excellent music....
This guy's voice makes me feel alright! 
alright!
... and the chorus girls 
well?
alright!
... and the chorus girls well?Wait.
Ray did this too...
didn't he?
in continuation from the last post re: Huey Lewis opening for SRV, anyone see the movie Duets where Huey sings this in a kareoke bar... Gwenyth Paltrow in movie too, and sings beautifully.
beckysbear wrote:
I saw Joe Cocker play in Raleigh a couple years ago. I found the show musically boring, and to be honest, Mr. Cocker seemed very sedate onstage. He was nothing like the wild man he appeared to be on my Woodstock tape (the original Woodstock, Aug 1969). I think he's calmed down a lot overall
The word 'duh' springs to mind, but thanks for stating the obvious. Much appreciated.
JC wasn't a plumber, but a steamfitter.
daveesh wrote: 
The image of Belushi doing Cocker was the first thing that popped into my head when this song came up. Still miss him and wonder how he would have aged.
Mugro wrote:
It takes balls to build your whole career on covers, though!
Well, that, or a lack of originality. ;-)
I like Joe, and his on-stage seizures were legendary, but this tune's only decent in my book.
She found out he was playing in Cedar Rapids Iowa one February day back in the early 70's. Promises were made {that are yet to be fulfilled} if only I would take her to see him. I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip, get the tickets, and a motel room.
As we left beautiful northwest Wisconsin the weather started to worsen. By the time we got to Cedar Rapids it was a full fledged blizzard. I thought for sure the show would be cancelled. It was not. We went into the nearly empty civic center and listened to what ever local band they had open. They sucked. Eventually after the local talent had miserably played everything in their repertory Joe was helped to the stage.
You could tell he was under the influence of something. His band on stage all looked pretty well disgusted and for good reason.
He started out with ‘She came in through the bathroom window' made it part way through lost where he was started again then threw up and passed out in his own vomit right there in the middle of the stage.
His band left him there. There were many Boo's. Some from his band.
Eventually someone helped him off stage.
The management came out and said there would be no refunds.
The local band came out again and started to play the same stuff they had already done and everyone left.
We got to our room and my date was very disappointed so naturally she decided to drink all the beer and booze we brought along. There were some other mind altering substances in her purse so she consumed them too.
After she passed out it wasn't much fun anymore so I just went to sleep in the other bed and left her alone. She would not have noticed or enjoyed my affections anyway.
It was well afternoon before she could do anything but mimic her idol‘s most recent stage performance.
Eventually the motel manager called and told us that we either had to leave or pay for another day. I had to work the next day so we left.
Ever travel with a woman who has to stop and puke on every stop sign and telephone pole on a 300 mile trip?
Not a real good time.
I despise the man to this day.
Whenever I hear one of his 'songs' all I can think of is him blowing lunch all over the stage."
----from another Cocker thread
I sold my '66 Mustang notchback sedan to pay for the trip
Should have kept the Mustang, I guess?