Song Info:
"The Letter" by Joe Cocker with Leon Russell & The Shelter People was released in 1970 as a single from Cocker's album "Mad Dogs & Englishmen." The song was originally written and performed by The Box Tops in 1967, but Cocker's soulful and powerful rendition helped propel it to success, reaching the top 10 on the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Artist Bio:
Joe Cocker was an English singer known for his gritty voice and soulful performances. He rose to fame in the late 1960s with his cover of The Beatles' song "With a Little Help from My Friends." Cocker's energetic and passionate stage presence made him a captivating performer, and he became a prominent figure in the rock and blues music scene. Throughout his career, Cocker collaborated with various artists, including Leon Russell, with whom he recorded the iconic live album "Mad Dogs & Englishmen." Cocker's distinct voice and emotive delivery earned him a lasting legacy as one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time.
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