Summer In The City
Joe Cocker · Other Songs - Joe Cocker
HOT TOWN SUMMER IN THE CITY
BACK OF MY NECK GETTING DIRTY AND GRITTY
BEEN DOWN, ISN'T IT A PITY
DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A SHADOW IN THE CITY
ALL AROUND PEOPLE LOOKING HALF DEAD
WALKING ON THE SIDEWALK HOTTER THAN A MATCH HEAD
BUT AT NIGHT IT'S A DIFFERENT WORLD
GO OUT AND FIND A GIRL
COME ON, COME ON AND DANCE ALL NIGHT
DESPITE THE HEAT IT WILL BE ALRIGHT
AND BABE, DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S A PITY
THE DAYS CAN'T BE LIKE THE NIGHT
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
COOL TOWN, EVENING IN THE CITY
DRESSED SO FINE AND LOOKING SO PRITTY
COOL CAT LOOKIN FOR A KITTY
GONNA LOOK IN EVERY CORNER OF THE CITY
TILL I'M WEEZIN LIKE A BUS STOP
RUNNING UP THE STAIRS GONNA MEET YA ON THE ROOF TOP
BUT AT NIGHT IT'S A DIFFERENT WORLD
GO OUT AND FIND A GIRL
COME ON, COME ON LETS DANCE ALL NIGHT
DESPITE THE HEAT IT WILL BE ALRIGHT
AND BABE, DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S A PITY
THE DAYS CAN'T BE LIKE THE NIGHT
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
BUT AT NIGHT IT'S A DIFFERENT WORLD
GO OUT AND FIND A GIRL
COME ON, COME ON LETS DANCE ALL NIGHT
DESPITE THE HEAT, IT WILL BE ALRIGHT
AND BABE DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S A PITY
THE DAYS CAN'T BE LIKE THE NIGHT
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
HOT TOWN SUMMER IN THE CITY
BACK OF MY NECK GETTING DIRTY AND GRITTY
BEEN DOWN, ISN'T IT A PITY
DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A SHADOW IN THE CITY
ALL AROUND PEOPLE LOOKING HALF DEAD
WALKING ON THE SIDEWALK HOTTER THAN A MATCH HEAD
BUT AT NIGHT IT'S A DIFFERENT WORLD
GO OUT AND FIND A GIRL
COME ON, COME ON AND DANCE ALL NIGHT
DESPITE THE HEAT IT WILL BE ALRIGHT
AND BABE, DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S A PITY
THE DAYS CAN'T BE LIKE THE NIGHT
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
COOL TOWN, EVENING IN THE CITY
DRESSED SO FINE AND LOOKING SO PRITTY
COOL CAT LOOKIN FOR A KITTY
GONNA LOOK IN EVERY CORNER OF THE CITY
TILL I'M WEEZIN LIKE A BUS STOP
RUNNING UP THE STAIRS GONNA MEET YA ON THE ROOF TOP
BUT AT NIGHT IT'S A DIFFERENT WORLD
GO OUT AND FIND A GIRL
COME ON, COME ON LETS DANCE ALL NIGHT
DESPITE THE HEAT IT WILL BE ALRIGHT
AND BABE, DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S A PITY
THE DAYS CAN'T BE LIKE THE NIGHT
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
BUT AT NIGHT IT'S A DIFFERENT WORLD
GO OUT AND FIND A GIRL
COME ON, COME ON LETS DANCE ALL NIGHT
DESPITE THE HEAT, IT WILL BE ALRIGHT
AND BABE DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S A PITY
THE DAYS CAN'T BE LIKE THE NIGHT
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
IN THE SUMMER IN THE CITY
HOT TOWN SUMMER IN THE CITY
Summer In The City
Joe Cocker's 'Summer In The City' stands as a defining track from his later career, showcasing his signature raw vocal delivery and blues-infused rock style. Released following his 1989 album 'One Night Of Sin,' the recording captures the gritty, soulful essence that characterized his work during this period. The song reflects Cocker's ability to blend traditional blues structures with a modern, edgy sound, delivering an emotional intensity that became a hallmark of his post-1970s discography. As part of his extensive catalog, the track exemplifies his commitment to exploring complex themes through powerful performance, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in rock and soul music.