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Classic DVD Review: Joe Cocker | Live

The mad-dog singer growls and howls a set of faves direct from Italy (or Vancouver).

This came out in 2003 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


THE MAIN EVENT: The box claims this hour-long concert from the early ’80s was recorded in Italy — though it sure seems like a Canadian TV broadcast from Vancouver to me.

Either way, the show features the mad-dog Englishman in his prime, gruffly growling and howling faves including Feeling All Right, The Letter, You Are So Beautiful and, of course, With A Little Help From My Friends.

EXTRAS! EXTRAS! The usual biography and discography, along with a photo gallery and — just for a change — an interactive quiz about Cocker and his career.

AW, SKIP IT: If I wanted to be quizzed while I watch TV, I’d turn on Jeopardy!