1996 Joe Cocker – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (UK:#53)
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” is a song written by Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell and Sol Marcus for the jazz singer and pianist Nina Simone, who first recorded it in 1964. “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” has been covered by many artists, most notably by The Animals, whose blues rock version of the song became a transatlantic hit in 1965. A 1977 four-on-the-floor disco rearrangement by disco group Santa Esmeralda was also a hit.
A version by Joe Cocker (from his 1969 debut album) played over the ending credits of the 2004 film Layer Cake. Cocker re-recorded it for his 1996 album Organic.
Album
Organic is the fifteenth studio album by Joe Cocker, released on October 14th, 1996 in the UK. The album sees Cocker return to his musical roots with a remarkable collection of new recordings of some of his own classics, including “You Are So Beautiful”, “Delta Lady” and “Many Rivers To Cross” coupled with fresh interpretations […]
Musicians
| Bass | James Hutchinson |
| Drums | Jim Keltner |
| Drums | Kenny Aronoff |
| Guitar | Johnny Lee Schell |
| Acoustic Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Dobro | Greg Leisz |
| Hammond Organ | Billy Preston |
| Piano | Chris Stainton |
| Synthesizer | Jamie Muhoberac |
| Background Vocals | Maxine Sharp |
| Background Vocals | Merry Clayton |
| Background Vocals | Myrna Smith |
| Background Vocals | Portia Griffin |
| Vocals | Joe Cocker |
Produced By
Don Was
Songwriters
Bennie Benjamin
Gloria Caldwell
Sol Marcus
Charts
US:# –
UK:#53