JOE COCKER - COCKER (Released: 1986, EMI)

Joe Cocker is not among my favorite artist but in the 80's he released some cool tunes featuring some of the best musicians and songwriters at that time. This album comes from '86 and brings some nice AOR tracks thanks to an amazing team of producers consisting of Richie Zito-Ron Nevison and some amazing musicians like Neal Schon, Dan Huff or Michael Baird.
The most recognizable tune from this album is the cover of Randy Newman's You Can Leave Your Hat On, also featured in the O.S.T. of the film  9½ Weeks, but the absolute highlight is Don't You Love Me Anymore. Written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond this song has one of the most sentimental melodies that i've ever listened accompained by precious lyrics and some monster keys turning this track into an absolute gem... top 5 song of my live.


The rest of the album brings some other good moments like the first single released Shelter Me USA # 91, A to Z or Living Without Your Love.
 The most AOR side of Joe Cocker.

Don't You Love Me Anymore (official video)

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