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Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs And Englishmen [DVD] [1971]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 0602498860243
Label : Universal Island
Manufacturer : Universal Island
Publisher : Universal Island
Release date : 2005-10-24
Title : Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs And Englishmen [DVD] [1971]
Actor : Joe Cocker
Audience rating : Suitable for 15 years and over
Format : Array
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 1971-01-01
Region code : 0
Running time : 117
Studio : Universal Island
Theatrical releaseDate : 2005-10-18
MPN : MCMDB0005532D

Customer reviews

review by: MediaCoach date: 2008-11-13 rating:

Joe the Plumber
Actually, so the story goes, Joe was a gas fitter from Sheffield. No matter. I remember seeing this motley crew on tour, and as hormone-filled young man, tended to focus on the backing singers, Claudia Linnear and Rita Coolidge. However, the music is great too, and a nostalgic reminder of the raw power that Joe used to deliver. Alas, the picture quality suffers at times, but there was no HDTV in those days, after all. Highlights for me were "Delta Lady" and "She came in through the bathroom window", with the horn section swinging and Leon Russell hammering the ivories for all he's worth. Good times.

review by: date: 2007-07-17 rating:

Mad dogs rock
This is one of the best live albums ever recorded. The first track which is called 'Introduction' and lasts 41 seconds tells you a lot. A punchy brass section, and a great drummer (either Jim Gordon or Jim Keltner) who drives everything along. Straight into track 2 which is a stonking cover of the Stones 'Honky Tonk Woman'. Joe Cocker sounds like he's singing through broken glass, and the band rock in way that few bands can these days. br / br /Another reason why this album was such a success was the appearance of Leon Russell whose presence is felt throughout the album on Piano and Guitar. If you've ever seen the film of this tour you'll know that he virtually stole the show from everybody with his Top Hat and huge white beard (not so out of place in 1970!). You can hear his distinctive Piano on the intro to another superb cover; 'Cry me River'. This track like all the uptempo tracks on this album has that gospel feel because of the backing choir and Joe Cocker's broken singing voice. br / br /The other well known members of the band are: br /Chris Stainton - frequently Claptons regular keyboard player br /Bobby Keys - Tenor Sax br /Rita Coolidge - Vocals br / br /When listening to the band introductions and the interludes between the songs it becomes rather obvious that a lot of the band were either very stoned or had drunk a huge quantity of alcohol! Its also worth saying that this was recorded 37 years ago now, so for those used to crystaline modern recording techniques this probably sound horrible. However if you prefer your music carved from Rock rather than made in the studio by a computer, you want some soul, a big gospel influence and some driving rock 'n' roll this can't be beaten. br / br /

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