Customer Reviews

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I have had this album for most of the 90's. It follows the format of Joe's concerts for most of this decade. Highlights are Unchain my Heart, The Letter (far better than the studio version)and High Time we Went. Joe is in fine form on this night and the band is peerlessly tight. I have played this more in my car than any tape in recent years. My small children ask for the sound to be turned up!

One of the finest concerts ever produced. Joe Cocker should seriously consider reassembling the band and hit the tour circuit again.

Fantastic,magnificent,this is one of the best "Live"performances one musician ever released.This phenomenal stage presence of Joe Cocker,with one of the most passioned voice i've ever heard in my life is enriched with this gig band,and with the presence of The Memphis Horns,perfectly background vocals,the double Levine/Stainton on keyboards,transformed that audience in a privilege!!All the entire cd is excited,full of great energy.That kind of energy we only could find when great musicians get on the stage!!!This is a must have cd for those that love good music,with rare intenses heart feelings,registered on that magical iluminated night at Memorial Auditorium,Lowell Massachussets!Great,Great,Great!!!!!!

Back when I was in the Bar business ,I had this CD put on our juke box . Anybody who loves "live" music will enjoy the unbelievable live concert sound captured and re-mixed by the producers of this release.
Wild Bill

this is a tremendous cd. it's all of the favorite joe cocker songs, joe's raspy, so well known voice, backed by a big sounding band, big horn section. this is a must have.

This is just a great live recording. I'm not talking about the technical stuff here, just kick back, listen, and smile. It made me think of all the great old Rock Concerts I used to go to. It made my eyes red just thinking about it.

Who doesn't love the heart & soul, raspy voiced Joe Cocker? Add the terrific band and accent the good ol' rock-n-roll piano work and it's all good. I've enjoyed this cd for years, and will enjoy it for many more.

Am new to the Amazon experience, therefore, was greatly surprised at the prices to be had. The product I ordered and FINALLY received cetainly falls into this category. Great buy and at a great price.

Well, in short...good sound, good vocal performances from Joe Cocker, several good songs (and a few really forgettable ones as well). All good, but not great, unfortunately.

The arrangements seem a little over-blown at times, robbing the music of its R&B-grit, but that is a minor complaint.
"Joe Cocker Live" is a good live album. It just doesn't feel all that necessary, mainly because these extremely conservative live renditions of songs like "Shelter Me", "Unchain My Heart" and "When The Night Comes" are barely distinguishable from the originals, adding nothing whatsoever to the studio cuts.

A little more recklessness would have been nice.

The CD came quickly and seemed to be in good condition. The case was/is coming apart.