Eric clapton covered the song cocaine on his 1977 album slowhand, turning it into one of his biggest hits. Sound check jj cale and eric clapton live in san diego. The full documentary for the breeze an appreciation of jj cale by eric clapton will premiere on vh1 classic on july 25, 2014 at 9. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Bestknown for writing two of eric claptons big hits, but also a musical innovator acclaimed for his laconic delivery and shuffling boogie rhythm. Producer audie ashworth introduced some different instruments, notably vibes and what sound like horns although none are credited, for a slightly altered sound on troubadour. Cales albums are so steeped in his introspective style that they become interchangeable. A new jj cale album featuring previously unreleased material, stay around, will be released in april. Cale, he was an american singersongwriter, recording artist and influential guitar stylist. Youll also get a free download of the single stay around by subscribing. Ncfoa episode 4 jj cale naturally by the mix up published on 20200430t11. Cales personal style has often been described as laid back.
Cale on allmusic 1983 twelve years and eight albums into his recording. This is a great collection of previously unreleased tunes from jj cale s vault. I often sang offkey, and when you layer the vocals, the more times you put your voice on there, the more it becomes in tune. That doesnt mean theres much excitement on the album, but cales music has never been about excitement its more about laying back and letting. Cale, was a grammy awardwinning american singersongwriter and musician. Its great road music, for singing along while rolling down the highway to portland. Cales albums usually sound interchangeable, and his 12th release, guitar man, is no exception. Today, december 5, 2014, would be jj cales 76th birthday. John weldon cale 5 december 1938 26 july 20, known as jj cale or j. Cale they call me the breeze, i keep blowing down the road they call me the breeze, i keep blowing down the road i aint got me nobody, i aint carrying me no load aint no change in the weather, aint no change in me aint no change in the weather, aint no. Cale they call me the breeze, i keep blowing down the road they call me the breeze, i keep blowing down the road i aint got me nobody, i aint carrying me no load aint no change in the weather, aint no change in me aint no change in the weather, aint no change in me i aint hidin from nobody, aint nobody hidin from me i got that green light, baby, i got to be. First released in 1972, it includes his song after midnight which was first recorded by eric clapton in 1970. Cale naturally call me the breeze, call the doctor and more.
The ingredients that went into that project, with subtle drum rhythms, murky vocals sung in a narrow range, and a. Coincidentally this new video for dont wait featuring john mayer, eric clapton, and christine lakeland sharing vocals and with john mayer and eric on guitars is just out today. Instead of following slowhands cue and constructing a slick bluesrock album, cale recruited a number of his oklahoma friends and made a laidback countryrock record that firmly established his distinctive, relaxed style. Hes one of the few figures in the postsixties rock industry whos managed to acquire a mythical stature akin to the great mystical blues heroes of the. Instead of following slowhands cue and constructing a slick bluesrock album, cale recruited a number of his oklahoma friends and made a laidback country. Vh1 classic to premiere full documentary for the breeze an appreciation of jj cale on 72514, plus additional airings on palladia july, 2014. If you like one of them, chances are youll want to have them all. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Cale, who was languishing in obscurity at the time, had no knowledge of claptons recording of after midnight until it. Jj cale opdoc on new york times site december 15, 20. American singer, songwriter and musician born december 5th, 1938, in oklahoma city, oklahoma, usa. For the best experience please update your browser. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Cale was one of the originators of the tulsa sound, a loose genre drawing on blues, rockabilly, country, and jazz influences.
Cale, mostly known for his writing the hits after midnight and cocaine for eric clapton, recorded his sixteenth studio effort titled roll on. Studio album 16 compilation 4 live 1 american rocker and multiinstrumentalist j. Neil young once said, of all the players i ever heard, its gotta be hendrix and jj cale who are the best electric guitar players. That goes back to the fact i never considered myself a good singer. He was a terrific musician, and the appeal of his music has lasted, at least for me. Cales friend and producer, audie ashworth, encouraged cale to record a full album in order to capitalize on the success of his song. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Cale, an animated documentary short about the late jj cale a rosebud artist for 30 years before his passing. Cale sheet music for such popular songs as cocaine, after midnight, and sensitive kind.
Cales debut album, naturally, was recorded after eric clapton made after midnight a huge success. Okie is the first album where cale layers his vocal tracks, something that would become one of the hallmarks of his sound. The short film by animator and filmmaker drew christie explores why the music legend never achieved the mainstream success and stardom that many believed he deserved. Although he has recorded guitar man as a oneman band effort, it sounds remarkably relaxed and laidback, like it was made with a seasoned bar band. Cale after midnight, were gonna let it all hang down after midnight, were gonna chugalug and shout were gonna stimulate some action were gonna get some satisfaction were gonna find out what it is all about after midnight, were gonna let it all hang down after midnight, were gonna shake your tambourine after midnight, its all gonna be peaches and cream were gonna cause. Cale, his fourth studio album since his debut in 1972. Naturally jj cale to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Naturally was recorded independently, on spec, the musicians being paid demo fees. Following the release of naturally, several well known artists from the same era covered songs from the album which says a lot about the. This one is notable for introducing cocaine, which. Song after midnight with eric clapton live at crossroads guitar festival, dallas, tx, 2004 2016 remaster artist j. Silvertone records cd sampler jj cale stone roses men they couldnt hang.