Joe Cocker "Mad Dogs & Englishmen," after the Noël Coward song of the same name. Cocker's music evolved into a more bluesy type of rock, compared to that of the Rolling Stones. During the ensuing Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour (later described by drummer Jim Keltner as "a big, wild party"), Cocker toured 48 cities, recorded a live album, and received very positive reviews from "Time" and "Life" for his performances. However, the pace of the tour was exhausting. Russell and Cocker had personal problems; Cocker became depressed and began drinking excessively as the tour wound down in May 1970. Meanwhile, he
The Complete Fillmore East Concerts The Complete Fillmore East Concerts Mad Dogs & Englishmen: The Complete Fillmore East Concerts recorded live in New York 1970. Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen turned 35 years old in 2005. Commemorating this birthday was the release of the limited edition "Mad Dogs & Englishmen: The Complete Fillmore East Concerts", documenting the entire four shows (on 6 discs) performed on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 1970 at New York City’s Fillmore East. DISC ONE Friday March 27, 1970, Set 1 1. HONKY TONK WOMEN 2. LET’S GO GET STONED 3. STICKS AND STONES 4. BIRD ON A