Singer Joe Cocker is no longer Feelin’ Alright. He died of lung cancer today at the spry age of 70.
Cocker’s cover of The Beatles’ “With A Little Help from My Friends” was used as the theme song to the popular TV show, “The Wonder Years.” But it was more than a theme song. It was a sign that the innocent times that we lived in were changing. Sitting in front of that TV with my Dad meant so much more than just prime-time viewing. It was an experience. It was a generation learning to grow. I knew right there and then that things would never be the same with us… or with the world.
But what can I say about Joe Cocker that John Belushi couldn’t with his impression:
In 1972, the AKC gave Cocker the honor of having a Spaniel breed named after him. Of course, the Joe Cocker Spaniel was wildly unpopular due to it’s sudden spastic body movements, sloppy appearance and tendency toward alcoholism.
Police started using them for their natural talents as drug sniffing dogs. The program was scratched because, while the
Cocker, shown here contemplating the tiny, tiny chance of actually getting lung cancer from these things.
dogs found contraband easily, they always insisted on ingesting everything they found.
The only remaining Joe Cocker Spaniel lives at Keith Richard’s house, calmly waiting for him to die.
This hit goes to: Anne! She gets on the board on her Birthday! See, Joe Cocker knew it was her birthday today. He wracked his brains for the perfect gift. Finally it hit him: succumb to lung cancer!
Happy pooling,
SPMI
Current Standings:
Jami: 70 – (Diem Brown)
Anne: 30 – (Joe Cocker – 30)
Team Sushi: 30 – (Marion Barry – 30)
I-Steve (the Arch-Bishop!): 20 – (Fiorenzo Angelini – 10, Jorge María Mejía – 10)
Tailgating with Jesus: 20 – (Jean Béliveau – 20)
Mostly Mike: 10 – (Ralph H Baer – 10)
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