"Joe Cocker" is the third studio album by the iconic British singer, released in 1972. In Europe, it was titled Something to Say on Cube Records, while in the USA it was released under the name Joe Cocker on A&M Records. The album features the hit single "High Time We Went," which gained popularity during the summer of 1971.
This album marked a significant shift in Cocker's musical direction, leaning towards a more jazzy and bluesy style. It reached number 30 on the US album charts, receiving a positive critical response, though it didn't make a significant impact on the British and European charts.
Notably, Joe Cocker stands out among his albums because Cocker wrote the lyrics to six of its tracks. Five of these were co-written with Chris Stainton, while "Something to Say" was co-written with Nichols. One of the album's standout tracks, "Woman to Woman," later became the foundation for Tupac Shakur's hit single "California Love."
The album was initially released on CD in 1990 by Castle Communications, and a remastered edition was released worldwide in 1998 by A&M Records. The album features notable musicians, including Alan White, who would later become the drummer for Yes, and Jim Keltner, who had previously worked with George Harrison and John Lennon. Other contributors included percussionists like Rebop Kwaku Baah, known for his work with Traffic and Can.
