sentences:  After touring the UK with the Who in autumn 1968 and Gene Pitney and Marmalade in early winter 1969, the Grease Band embarked on their first tour of the US in spring 1969.Cocker's album "With a Little Help from My Friends" was released soon after their arrival and made number 35 on the American charts, eventually going gold.During his US tour, Cocker played at several large festivals, including the Newport Rock Festival and the Denver Pop Festival.