Live in L.A.
Joe Cocker · 1976
45 min · 9 tracks · blues
A raw and soulful live performance that captures Cocker's gritty vocal power and emotional delivery.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove raw emotional vocal delivery intimate live performance atmosphere
- Context
- By 1976, Joe Cocker was transitioning from his late 1960s breakthrough with 'With a Little Help from My Friends' to a more polished, mainstream rock sound. 'Live in L.A.' was recorded during a period of fluctuating commercial success, showcasing his ability to connect with audiences through dynamic live performances as he sought to reclaim his place in the music scene.
- If you like
- blues
Live in L.A. is an album by Joe Cocker, released in 1976. A raw and soulful live performance that captures Cocker's gritty vocal power and emotional delivery. This album is significant for its authentic representation of Cocker's live energy and vocal prowess, contributing to the growing popularity of live albums in rock music. It received positive critical reception, establishing Cocker as a formidable live performer and influencing subsequent artists who sought to replicate the rawness of his stage presence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live in L.A. sound like?
A raw and soulful live performance that captures Cocker's gritty vocal power and emotional delivery. Rooted in blues.
What makes Live in L.A. by Joe Cocker notable?
This album is significant for its authentic representation of Cocker's live energy and vocal prowess, contributing to the growing popularity of live albums in rock music. It received positive critical reception, establishing Cocker as a formidable live performer and influencing subsequent artists who sought to replicate the rawness of his stage presence. By 1976, Joe Cocker was transitioning from his late 1960s breakthrough with 'With a Little Help from My Friends' to a more polished, mainstream rock sound. 'Live in L.A.' was recorded during a period of fluctuating commercial success, showcasing his ability to connect with audiences through dynamic live performances as he sought to reclaim his place in the music scene.
Who is Live in L.A. for?
Live in L.A. works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, raw emotional vocal delivery and intimate live performance atmosphere.
How many songs are on Live in L.A.?
Live in L.A. has 9 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dear Landlord 3:32
- 2 Early in the Mornin’ 3:56
- 3 Didn’t You Know You’ve Got to Cry Sometime? 4:10
- 4 St. James Infirmary Standout 7:54
- 5 Hitchcock Railway 3:56
- 6 Midnight Rider 4:51
- 7 What Kind of Man Are You 6:47
- 8 High Time We Went Standout 3:49
- 9 Love the One You’re With Standout 6:59
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