The singer Joe Cocker was born on this day 1944 in Crookes, Sheffield, and was the youngest son of Harold and Madge Cocker. Joe is best known for his gravely voice, unusual body movement during live performances, as well as his covers of With a Little Help from My Friends and You Are So Beautiful, together with a hit duet with Jennifer Warnes Up Where We Belong.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1354 20/05/2020
The latest album Making A Door Less Open by American indie rock band Car Seat Headrest is less of the familiar lo-fi, and more of a grand sonic statement. Will Toledo has pushed on creatively, and taken risks on the LP, and thankfully mostly paid off. Good LP. |
 No.987 20/05/2019
The 1972 Dr. John album Dr. John’s Gumbo is a tribute to the music of his hometown, New Orleans. The LP includes covers of songs such as Iko Iko, Tipitina and Junko Partner. Among the best work of Mr Malcolm Rebennack. |
 No.622 20/05/2018
The 2nd album by the American bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, Esperanza, is 10 years old today. The album is sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and influenced by Latin, Cuban and lounge jazz styles. Beautiful and refreshing! |
 No.257 20/05/2017
The Foo Fighters 2nd album The Colour and the Shape is 20 years old today. Seminal modern rock! Includes Monkey Wrench, My Hero & Everlong. |