{"product_id":"sp-6002","title":"Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1970) 2LP Vinyl • Soundtrack, The Letter","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SP-6002\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Southern Rock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eInner-gate folds out to create a 4-panel artwork spread\/poster (still attached). Vinyls play with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Double LP. Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Pictures\/ads). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHonky Tonk Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSticks And Stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCry Me A River\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBird On The Wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFeelin' Alright\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSuperstar\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLet's Go Get Stoned\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBlue Medley\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGirl From The North Country\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGive Peace A Chance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShe Came In Thru The Bathroom Window\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSpace Captain\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDelta Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMad Dogs and Englishmen\u003c\/span\u003e, by Joe Cocker, is a legendary live double album capturing the raw energy of his 1970 U.S. tour with a large ensemble musically directed by Leon Russell, featuring an eclectic mix of rock, soul, and blues covers from artists like the Rolling Stones, Dave Mason, Leonard Cohen, and Ray Charles. The project stands out historically as a chaotic yet triumphant endeavor, hastily assembled after Cocker's original band disbanded, resulting in a sprawling, joyous big-band sound with prominent backing vocals and horns that became a benchmark for live rock recordings. Unique aspects include its spontaneous formation—originally intended as a short tour but expanded—and the inclusion of only a few songs from Cocker's prior studio work amid a repertoire drawn broadly from contemporary hits. Popular songs and fan favorites include electrifying performances of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eFeelin' Alright\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Letter\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCry Me a River\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSuperstar\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHonky Tonk Women\u003c\/span\u003e, which showcase Cocker's passionate, raspy vocal style and the band's dynamic interplay. The album itself was a major commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and reaching No. 1 on Record World, while singles from the era like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Letter\u003c\/span\u003e hit No. 7 and the live \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCry Me a River\u003c\/span\u003e reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793758122265,"sku":"SP-6002","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-joe_cocker-mad_dogs_and_englishmen.jpg?v=1783554537","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/sp-6002","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}