Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1970) 2LP Vinyl • Soundtrack, The Letter

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Inner-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.)

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Honky Tonk Women
3. Introduction
4. Sticks And Stones
5. Cry Me A River
6. Bird On The Wire
7. Feelin' Alright
8. Superstar
9. Introduction
10. Let's Go Get Stoned
11. Blue Medley
12. Introduction
13. Girl From The North Country
14. Give Peace A Chance
15. Introduction
16. She Came In Thru The Bathroom Window
17. Space Captain
18. The Letter
19. Delta Lady

About The Record:

Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 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 Feelin' Alright, The Letter, Cry Me a River, Superstar, and Honky Tonk Women, 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 The Letter hit No. 7 and the live Cry Me a River reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.