Joe Cocker performing “Up Where We Belong” live at Night of the Proms — Netherlands, October 16, 1992. A timeless performance that still gives chills. Watch the full performance on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbrXfsIxIs | Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker’s Woodstock performance in 1969 was a total game-changer. His powerful take on “With a Little Help from My Friends” blew everyone away and instantly made him one of the festival’s biggest stars. Before that, he was already doing well in the UK, but Woodstock introduced him to a whole new U.S. audience. After that unforgettable set, his career took off, with hit albums and legendary performances. That raspy, soulful voice became one of the most iconic sounds of the 70s—and it all start