On December 22, 2014, John Robert “Joe” Cocker, died aged 70. He was musician (harmonica, piano) and singer with unique gritty voice and stage movements. He gained world popularity with his performance of the Beatles song “With a Little Help from My Friends” at “Woodstock” and “Isle of Wight” festivals in 1969. Cocker has received several awards, including a 1983 “Grammy Award” for his song “Up Where We Belong”; 2007 a bronze “Sheffield Legends” plaque in his hometown and in 2008 “OBE” at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked him at number 97 on its list of the “100 Greatest Singers”.
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Graham Parker: The Mona Lisa’s Sister
In April 1988, “RCA” label released “The Mona Lisa’s Sister”, the ninth Graham Parker studio album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Graham Parker and Brinsley Schwarz.. In 1989, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “The Mona Lisa’s Sister” at number 97 on its list of the “100 Best Albums of the 1980s”.
Personnel:
- Graham Parker- lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Brinsley Schwarz- electric guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Andrew Bodnar- bass guitar
- James Hallawell- keyboards
- Terry Williams- drums
- Pete Thomas- drums
- Andy Duncan- drums
- Christie Chapman- backing vocals
- Jon Jacobs- engineer
- Martin Edwards- engineer assistant
- Jack Drummond – cover painting
- Jolie Parker – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Graham Parker, except where noted.
- Don’t Let It Break You Down
- Under the Mask of Happiness
- Back in Time
- I’m Just Your Man
- OK Hieronymus
- Get Started. Start a Fire
- The Girl Isn’t Ready
- Blue Highways
- Success
- I Don’t Know
- Cupid – Sam Cooke
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