Continuing the lovefest that is Joe Cocker’s birthday, I just had to share this video of Joe performing The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer in the City.”
This has always been one of my favorite interpretations that Joe delivers, and it has been a staple in his live shows for years.
As I continue to celebrate Joe Cocker’s birthday, here is doing my favorite Jimmy Cliff tune, “Many Rivers to Cross.”
As we celebrate the great Pete Townshend’s birthday, here he is performing a killer version of “Slit Skirts.”
On the anniversary of his birth, here’s Steve Winwood performing the Traffic classic, “Dear Mr. Fantasy.”
Stevie did a phenomenal version of this one last night in Milwaukee as the first encore.
“People keep asking why I always do that Joe Cocker song, and I have to remind them I wrote it.”~Dave Mason
That’s what Dave said before launching into his groovy set-closer, “Feelin’ Alright,” a couple summers ago in Milwaukee.
It’s Bono’s birthday, so here is U2 with an absolutely amazing version of “One.”
Let’s celebrate Billy Kreutzmann’s birthday by watching the 7 Walkers rock The Dead’s classic, “Mr. Charlie.”
As we celebrate Dave Edmunds’ birthday, let’s watch Rockpile perform the Elvis Costello ditty, “Girls Talk.”
Since today is Slowhand’s 67th birthday, let’s watch him play Bob Marley’s classic, “I Shot the Sheriff.” Please click here if you cannot see the video.
Check out Eric’s smokin’ solo about five minutes into the song.
Let’s celebrate Sir Elton John’s 65th birthday by watching him play “Bennie and the Jets” with Billy Joel.
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