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Mad Dogs & Englishmen | 
| Artist: Joe Cocker
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $9.97
You Save: $9.01 (47%)
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 13639
Format: Live, Original Recording Reissued, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 90449
UPC: 606949044923
EAN: 0606949044923
ASIN: B00001X58X
Release Date: October 5, 1999
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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| Tracks:
| • | Introduction | | • | Honky Tonk Woman | | • | Introduction | | • | Sticks And Stones | | • | Cry Me A River | | • | Bird On A Wire | | • | Feelin' Alright | | • | Superstar | | • | Introduction | | • | Let's Go Get Stoned | | • | Blue Medley: I'll Drown In My Own Tears/When Something Is Wrong With My Baby... | | • | Introduction | | • | Girl From The North Country | | • | Give Me A Chance | | • | Introduction | | • | She Came In Thru The Bathroom Window | | • | Space Captain | | • | The Letter | | • | Delta Lady |
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Amazon.com
The rock & roll road show never really caught on, which is surprising given that Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen revue showed tour dogs how it's done. Recorded live at New York's Fillmore East in the spring of 1970, this CD (as well as a film of the same name) documents a slapdash extravaganza (the whole thing was conceived, organized, and abandoned over the course of two months) that overflows with big, brassy, rockin' soul. Front and center is Joe Cocker, a spastically charismatic Brit soul shouter. The bandleader is Leon Russell, playing some of the best rock piano ever waxed. And the crack company (boasting 21 singers and players) features the Rolling Stones' future horn section and Derek & the Dominoes' rhythm-section-in-waiting. Cocker shines on "Cry Me a River," "Give Peace a Chance," "The Letter," and a slew of other covers that benefit greatly from the volcanic arrangements whipped up by Russell and Chris Stainton. It may have been the Ray Charles revue for the Woodstock Generation, but, shockingly, the Genius himself hasn't made too many records that surpass this one. --Steven Stolder
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Fabulous January 4, 2008
S J Buck (Kent, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the best live albums ever recorded. The first track which is called 'Introduction' and lasts 41 seconds tells you a lot. A punchy brass section, and a great drummer (either Jim Gordon or Jim Keltner) who drives everything along. Straight into track 2 which is a stonking cover of the Stones 'Honky Tonk Woman'. Joe Cocker sounds like he's singing through broken glass, and the band rock in way that few bands can these days.
Another reason why this album was such a success was the appearance of Leon Russell whose presence is felt throughout the album on Piano and Guitar. If you've ever seen the film of this tour you'll know that he virtually stole the show from everybody with his Top Hat and huge white beard (not so out of place in 1970!). You can hear his distinctive Piano on the intro to another superb cover; 'Cry me River'. This track like all the uptempo tracks on this album has that gospel feel because of the backing choir and Joe Cocker's broken singing voice.
The other well known members of the band are:
Chris Stainton - frequently Claptons regular keyboard player
Bobby Keys - Tenor Sax
Rita Coolidge - Vocals
When listening to the band introductions and the interludes between the songs it becomes rather obvious that a lot of the band were either very stoned or had drunk a huge quantity of alcohol! Its also worth saying that this was recorded 37 years ago now, so for those used to crystaline modern recording techniques this probably sound horrible. However if you prefer your music carved from Rock rather than made in the studio by a computer, you want some soul, a big gospel influence and some driving rock 'n' roll this can't be beaten.
You need more stars to rate this one! September 2, 2007
N. Masterson (Alabama)
This was the first album I had ever purchased at age 15. I bought it because "She Came in Through The Bathroom Window" was popular at the time. I listened and loved the whole album at the time. As a 50 something now, I just purchased the cd and have listened with new ears. The thing that I never knew or appreciated was that Leon Russell not only performed on the album, but he arranged all the music, and conducted this group of musicians. To one whose eyes have only recently been opened to the musical genius of Russell, it was a true epiphany. It was not only Joe Cocker I loved as a teen...it was Leon Russell!
Remembering The 70's January 12, 2007
Redge A. Rozell (Homeworth, Ohio)
This album brings back alot of memories of my days in Syracuse after returning home from Vietnam. To think of all the artist on the CD are now 35 plus years older, and Joe, Leon, Rita are still out there making music.I still rate this as one of my all time favorites.
A Timeless Rockola album December 4, 2006
FredD (Jackson TN)
I remember seeing MD&E when it was first in the movie theaters. I became a fan of Cocker from his Woodstock appearance. Growing up in Memphis, I know Blues, I know R&B, and I have to admit a Brit Blues singer does not sound quite right. BUT Cocker is tuly a Blues talent.
The buyer of this CD should be prepared to become a fan of Cocker, But it is just as much a Leon Russell CD with all the arrangement and leading the troupe as the bandleader. In fact Russell in my opinion overshadowed Cocker. Many of the musicians (sans Cocker) are also on Leon Russell and the shelter people. In fact the CD over whelams Cocker with too tight production and showcases Russell musical talent.
Why get this CD? Well for one each song is strong (all killers with no fillers). whether a singer and a piano/organ or a band of 30 something peformers...it is still a great CD from song to song. Who ever listens to all of Woodstock or all of Bangladesh, because you listen to specific songs on both concert LP's. BUT with MD&E, you will listen to all of the songs.
Keep in mind this was all recorded at Fillmore East and the Movie was a road show. In a way both are different creative projects.
 oscurecido por las nubes de alcohol, atravesado por la desprolijidad, el perro loco sigue aullando.....! October 4, 2006
Sergio Rodriguez Heredia (san clemente del tuyu, Buenos Aires Argentina)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
cualquier atisbo de sensatez que uno podria esperar queda desfigurado desde el primer surco.....actitud circense, promiscuidad de versiones, vejacion al legado beatle, exageracion y crudeza en estereo, esta grabacion te deja el laser alcoholizado!!!!!!!!! dificilmente se pueda hallar tanta locura, ingenuidad, salvajismo y arrogancia en un recital de casi cuarenta anos atras....... despues de todo, el rocknroll NO ES ESO?????????????
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