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Organic

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Most of the songs on "Organic" have been recorded previously by Cocker, but in almost every case he improves upon the original. He even adds a new verse to "You Are So Beautiful". The arrangements are stripped down and emphasize acoustic intruments, so the overall effect is like an "unplugged" album, although instead of a rough "live" sound this is a very well-produced, polished album. There are also a few selections that, as far as I know, have not previously been recorded by Cocker, such as "High Lonesome Blue" or Van Morrison's "Into The Mystic". The highlight is "Can't Find My Way Home", but the fact is, almost every song here would be a highlight on most of his other albums. This is my favorite Joe Cocker album, and if you already have many of these songs in your collection from other albums, please don't let that deter you, you'll really like what he does with those old favorites here.

This CD offers a terrific selection of covers for Cocker, some old and others new. He's backed-up by a wonderful assemblage of session men, who do an impeccable and very tasteful job of coloring and adding texture to the songs. Cocker's vocals and phrasing are excellent, and represent perhaps one of his finest efforts. There's a couple of real gems here, notably "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (wonderful reggae) "High Lonesome Blues" (classic road-house blues) and "Can't Find My Way Home" (best version ever and perfect CD closing song). The arrangement of songs is well done, and the Don Was production shines through, providing an excellent presentation of the songs and the artists. A real collector.

Think of this album as "Joe Cocker Unplugged." It contains new versions of old songs, this time issued with a stripped down background that puts the emphasis on Cocker's expressive voice.

This album quickly became my favorite of his. I recommend it highly.

Joe's intrepretation of these classics is great and there's a nice mix of songs. The stripped down arrangments are just terrific with Randy Neuman and Billy Preston, among others, supplying some electrifying music to compliment Joe'e voice. This offering has the intimate feel of a live concert.

Joe at his best, has been a long time favorite, go to disk. If you like Joe's other disks you'll love this one!

Hey! If you do not have this disk in your collection you are missing out. You can loop this and never have to hit fast forward. Joe does one heck of a job as he covers Van Morrison and Randy Newman hits, but still delivers on some of his own. Remember, "You Can Leave Your Hat On" as you let this music get you closer to what counts.

It was just as wonderful as Joe Cocker always is. I've been a fan since 1969, he's never done a bad job.

I don't think Joe Cocker is a very good singer personally, but he picks great material, good bands and extremely good back-up singers. I thought this album was one of his best. Top notch is the song 'Into The Mystic' and for a bit of comedy, listen to one of his many verions of 'You Can Put Your Hat On'.