– The Joe Cocker Show – live at The Old Waldorf, San Francisco – October 1978 – KSAN –
Joe Cocker first come into international prominence via his appearance at Woodstock in 1969, and later with the Mad Dog’s And Englishmen Tour which did wonders for a lot of careers associated with it. And the live-album resulting from that tour became a staple in the diet of just about FM Rock station in the country.
However, as tastes and music styles changed, his popularity ebbed a bit in the late 70s, but picked up again in the 80s and has been moving along at a pace ever since.
This weekend it’s a concert Joe Cocker, and an all-star lineup known as The Joe Cocker Show, did in San Francisco at The Old Waldorf in October of 1978.
This one may ring a few bells with long-time fans – there are a few vintage items during the hour-long show. And it may provide a reasonable introduction for those not familiar with Joe Cocker at all.
I think it’s a safe bet to crank this one up and see what happens.
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Now back to the show.
