"Unchain My Heart" is a soul-blues song originally written by Bobby Sharp and popularized by Ray Charles in 1961. Joe Cocker's 1987 cover infused rock elements, becoming a hit. The song reflects themes of emotional liberation, typical of 1960s blues.
Joe Cocker's powerful rendition popularized this soul-blues classic in the 1980s.
Joe Cocker's powerful 1987 cover of "Unchain My Heart" became one of his signature songs, blending blues-rock energy with his trademark raspy vocals. The original was written by Bobby Sharp and popularized by Ray Charles in 1961.
