With A Little Help From My Fr...by Joe Cocker

On this day in 1969, Joe Cocker releases his debut album With a Little Help from My Friends.

Joe Cocker's Beatles cover was the theme song for 1980-1990's popular show, The Wonder Years. We would love a little help from our friends...support KEXP now! www.kexp.org

Hi there- Sad Samantha here in Wisconsin. On the positive side for someone in a swing state: now it’s only holiday commercials. We all are leaning on each other to help move forward. Could you toss on With A Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker please?

For everyone who loved Michelle.

You are not alone. Thank you all for powering KEXP.

On this day in 1969, Joe Cocker released his debut album With a Little Help from My Friends. "With a Little Help From My Friends is the major triumph of rock interpretation thus far. Cocker's material leans to the conventional ... but his conception and performance, as well as Denny Cordell's production, are always audacious. His transformation of "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "A Little Help From My Friends" from light-hearted ditties into wails of human need succeeds perfectly..." writes Robert Christgau, The New York Times.

Joe Cocker JUST KILLING THIS BEATLES COVER IN THE BEST WAY!

Stephanie, from Vancouver, Washington: I've appreciated the music today and your recognition of mental health. But did you know that today, February 29, is also Rare Disease Day? Rare Disease Day is focused on raising awareness and generating change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers. I work for a clinical research company and last year one of my co-workers asked people to suggest songs for a rare disease playlist, full of songs that we thought exemplified this remarkable, resilient patient community. There are so many songs on the list, spanning genres and decades! So I did a quick scan of the list, trying to find a song to request that would be suitable for both mental health and the rare community. So how about, "A little help from my friends" by Joe Cocker. -- Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr. This version was recorded in 3/4 time - a waltz. The Beatles original version was in traditional 4/4 time. Jimmy Page played guitar and BJ Wilson from Procol Harum played drums on the track. The soul singers Madeline Bell Reeves, Rosetta Hightower, Patrice Holloway, and Sunny Wheetman provided backing vocals. -- Here's a wonderful live version from 2013: www.youtube.com

We can all use a little help from a friend from time to time... Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr. This version was recorded in 3/4 time - a waltz. The Beatles original version was in traditional 4/4 time. Jimmy Page played guitar and BJ Wilson from Procol Harum played drums on the track. The soul singers Madeline Bell Reeves, Rosetta Hightower, Patrice Holloway, and Sunny Wheetman provided backing vocals. www.songfacts.com

Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr. This version was recorded in 3/4 time - a waltz. The Beatles original version was in traditional 4/4 time. Jimmy Page played guitar and BJ Wilson from Procol Harum played drums on the track. The soul singers Madeline Bell Reeves, Rosetta Hightower, Patrice Holloway, and Sunny Wheetman provided backing vocals. www.songfacts.com

Stephanie: "Hi Evie and crew, thanks so much for putting your love and energy into this day. I love catching your sets, but today’s is extra special. Thank you for putting such a gorgeous offering out into the universe for us to share. I lost my dad, Regi, to cancer in Nov 2012. He was my shining example of what a kind, generous human looks like. I was truly blessed to have been loved like that and he is deeply missed. If you can, Joe Cocker’s "With a Little Help From My Friends" always reminds me of my dad. He was a little tone deaf and he always used to sing this song whenever it came on. I can still hear him singing along to it, just a little off key. Love and light to you always. So thankful for you and KEXP ♥️"

Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr. This version was recorded in 3/4 time - a waltz. The Beatles original version was in traditional 4/4 time. Jimmy Page played guitar and BJ Wilson from Procol Harum played drums on the track. The soul singers Madeline Bell Reeves, Rosetta Hightower, Patrice Holloway, and Sunny Wheetman provided backing vocals. www.songfacts.com

Let's go back to 1969 and watch a young Joe Cocker sing this classic Lennon-McCartney song at Woodstock: www.youtube.com -- R.I.P., Joe Cocker, who died in 2014 at age 70 of lung cancer: www.npr.org

Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr, his lead vocal on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beatles were so impressed by Joe Cocker's version, they sent him a telegram congratulating him and placed an ad in the newspaper praising the cover! Oh my, here's a live performance of "With a Little Help..." from a young Joe Cocker on the Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour (See Leon Russell in the background.): www.youtube.com

Released on this day in 1969.

R.I.P., Joe Cocker who died on this date in 2014, of lung cancer. He was 70.: www.theguardian.com -- Oh my, here's a live performance of "With a Little Help..." from a young Joe Cocker on the Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour (See Leon Russell in the background.): www.youtube.com

Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr, his lead vocal on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beatles were so impressed by Joe Cocker's version, they sent him a telegram congratulating him and placed an ad in the newspaper praising the cover! -- KEXP could also use a little help from our friends! Show your support by donating today! www.kexp.org

Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr, his lead vocal on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beatles were so impressed by Joe Cocker's version, they sent him a telegram congratulating him and placed an ad in the newspaper praising the cover! -- KEXP could also use a little help from our friends! Show your support by donating today! www.kexp.org

Joe Cocker passed away on this day in 2014. The Beatles were so impressed with Cocker's version of this that they sent him a telegram of congratulations and placed an ad in the music papers praising it.

Originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and sung by Ringo Starr, his lead vocal on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beatles were so impressed by Joe Cocker's version, they sent him a telegram congratulating him and placed an ad in the newspaper praising the cover! -- KEXP could also use a little help from our friends! Show your support by donating today! www.kexp.org

John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote this song. The Beatles recorded it a year earlier, but never released it as a single. The Beatles were so impressed with Cocker's version of this that they sent him a telegram of congratulations and placed an ad in the music papers praising it.

So whilst talking to my next door neighbor who is visiting from NYC…it turns out that she’s (Tamar Cohen) is also a huge KEXP fan, as I am and we started talking about the various DJ’s and I mentioned how much I love your (Yes, yours John) music selection, and how it helps me get through the day. The world is truly a patio. Could I request the following song: "With a Little Help from My Friends" by Joe Cocker Peas and luv’ from Mallorca (Galilea), Warmest regards, Miguel

Good morning and happy Friday! It's the last day of KEXP's Fall Fundraising Drive. "We need all of our friends this morning." --John Go here to donate to the station where the music truly matters.: www.kexp.org

Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but made a classic with Joe Cocker's cover from 1969. Watch his Woodstock, 1969 performance of this song here: bit.ly

Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but made a classic with Joe Cocker's cover from 1969. Watch his Woodstock, 1969 performance of this song here: bit.ly

Sesame Street did a parody of this called "With A Little Yelp From My Friends." It was performed by "Moe Cocker," a Cocker Spaniel. This version of the song is about a dog who yelps for help when he can't find his bone or scratch a flea. Sometimes you just need a scratch. www.youtube.com

I watch this video of Joe Cocker playing this song live, but all I can see is Kevin, Winnie, and Paul. www.youtube.com

Joe Cocker played the Key Arena in 2001.