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Brand new JJ Cale T-shirts are on sale now via the official store! Available in sizes S - XXXL. RIP Tom Petty - October 20, 1950 - October 2, 2017 - A huge loss. While Tom Petty and JJ Cale were label mates on Shelter Records they didn't really know each other well. Tom had a deep admiration for Cale, though, and would regularly play his songs in sound checks and during shows. In March of 2009 Tom came to McCabe's in Santa Monica where Cale was doing a warm up show for his tour. Fellow Heartbreaker, Mike Campbell, and Tom had been invited to sit in.
Cale asked Tom in the dressing room what song he'd like to do and Tom said 'I'd Like To Love You Baby (And Keep My Other Baby Too)'. Cale said he hadn't played the song once since the day he recorded it about 35 years earlier. So it was a treat to see Tom Petty teach JJ Cale his own song in the dressing room before going on stage. When Cale passed away, Tom recorded his version of Cale's 'Old Man And Me' and shared vocals with Eric Clapton on Cale's 'I Got The Same Old Blues' and 'Rock And Roll Records' on Eric's Tribute to Cale, The Breeze. Posted on - by Mike Kappus, JJ Cale's long-time manager and friend. A New Year, New JJ Cale Tees! JJ Cale's official merchandise store now has two new T-shirt designs available.
Check out the link below and order your new JJ Cale T-shirt today! Pre-order Eric Clapton Live in San Diego with Special Guest JJ Cale on DVD and Blu-ray. Out March 10, 2017. Eric Clapton's Live In San Diego With Special Guest JJ Cale is set for release on DVD and Blu-ray on March 10, 2017 and is available for pre-order now. The release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the recording of the show, at iPayOne Center on March 15, 2007. JJ Cale performed on five of his own songs (as well as being featured on two bonus tracks) with Eric Clapton and his band, which included Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II and Steve Jordan. Great News - Eric Clapton Live in San Diego with Special Guest JJ Cale has just been announced for September 30 release.
Recorded live on March 15, 2007, you can see the obvious joy that each artist took in collaborating with the other on stage in the video above. In addition to 'Anyway The Wind Blows', the record features Cale and Eric performing Cale's 'After Midnight', 'Who Am I Telling You', 'Don't Cry Sister' and Cocaine'. Also featured on the album are Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II, Robert Cray (although not during Cale segment), Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks, Chris Stainton, Tim Carmon, Michelle John and Sharon White. Troubadour, '5', and Shades have been reissued in a three album set (street date June 3rd, 2016). The reissues coincide with the 40th anniversary of Troubadour, which was originally released in 1976 and contains the iconic songs 'Cocaine' and 'Travelin' Light'. The follow up album, '5', was released in 1979. This album features 'Sensitive Kind', a later hit single for Santana when he covered it.
In 1981 Cale released Shades, which features such live favorites as 'Carry On' and 'Mama Don't'. This album also includes a who's who of renowned musicians: Tommy Tedesco, Gordon Shryock, Reggie Young, James Burton, Bill Boatman, Johnny Christopher, Tommy Cogbill, Nick Rather, Emory Gordy Jr., Carol Kaye, Michael Rhodes, Jim Keltner, Christine Lakeland, Gary Allen, Hal Blaine, Hayword Bishop, Kenneth A. Buttrey, Karl Himmel, Russ Kunkel, Larry Bell, David Briggs, Leon Russell, Bill Payne, Glen D. Hardin, Bobby Emmons, Jimmy Karstein and Denis Solee.
The three album set has been released in Europe and the rest of the World (excluding USA), and can be ordered via Amazon Germany Finally, Congratulations to Eric Clapton for hitting the top 10 on the US Billboard Chart with his latest studio album,. Eric's 23rd studio album entered the chart at #6 and includes two covers of previously unreleased JJ Cale songs, 'Can't Let You Do It' and 'Somebody's Knockin' '. JJ Cale's 'After Midnight' and 'Cocaine' are both featured in Eric Clapton's just released limited edition live LP box set collection. The collection includes four classic live albums from Clapton's Polydor/RSO label period - 1970 to 1980: Derek And The Dominos In Concert, Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert, E.C. Was Here, and Just One Night.
On May 20, Eric will release his new, and 23rd, studio album,. The album sees Clapton reunited with producer Glyn Johns, a partnership first established nearly 40 years ago with the iconic Slowhand recording sessions. I Still Do follows on from 2014's studio album, and features two JJ Cale penned songs 'Can't Let You Do It' and 'Somebody's Knockin' On My Door ' - a nod to the enduring legacy of JJ Cale's music and mutual respect between the two artists. The lead song off the forthcoming album is JJ Cale's 'Can't Let You Do It' and there's an official lyric video accompanying the song's release. Will be released via Clapton's Bushbranch Records/Surfdog and is. Is now offering 20% off all items - mens and women's t-shirts, caps and music.
Included in the sale are the deluxe CD and LP box sets of 'The Breeze - An Appreciation of JJ Cale' by Eric Clapton & Friends, and 'Call Me The Breeze' apparel as well as a limited quantity of merchandise from JJ Cale's final studio album 'Roll On'. The sale will run throughout the Holidays.
So head to (hosted by Port Merchandise), select your merch and upon check out you'll receive the holiday discount - a perfect gift idea for any JJ Cale fan! Enjoy and have a great holiday season! 'The Breeze' Wins Downbeat Magazine's 2015 Reader's Poll for Best Blues Album! The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale by Eric Clapton & Friends has scored another recognition milestone, having previously won Vintage Guitar Magazine's Reader's Choice as Album of the Year for 2014. Eric Clapton assembled an all star cast for his tribute to JJ Cale including John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, Derek Trucks, David Lindley, Albert Lee, Reggie Young, Don White, Doyle Bramhall II, Don Preston, Christine Lakeland, Greg Leisz, Jim Keltner, Nathan East, Jimmy Markham, David Teegarden, Mickey Raphael, James Cruce, Jimmy Karstein, Jamie Oldaker, Michelle John, Sharon White, Simon Climie and Satnam S Ramgotra for the project. The box sets include JJ Cale's original versions of all the songs covered by Eric and friends in the tribute.
Eric also made the very creative extra nod to JJ Cale by starting the record off with a sample of Cale's own count in to his original version of 'Call Me The Breeze' from his debut album, 'Naturally'. Eric's for the song was also perhaps the deepest tribute any one artist could pay to another.
Once again sincere Thanks to Eric and thanks to all who have supported the Album. The Breeze - An Appreciation of JJ Cale by Eric Clapton &apm; Friends has just been honored as the 2014.
Over 40% of the overall Album of The Year votes went to the Tribute to JJ Cale which also features John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty (whose own new CD, Hypnotic Eye ranked #2 with 21% of the votes), Mark Knopfler, Derek Trucks, David Lindley, Albert Lee, Reggie Young, Don White, Doyle Bramhall II, Don Preston, Christine Lakeland, Greg Leisz, Jim Keltner, Nathan East, Jimmy Markham, David M. Teegarden Sr., Mickey Raphael, James Cruce, Jimmy Karstein, Jamie Oldaker, Michelle John, Sharon White, Simon Climie and Satnam S Ramgotra. Once again, our Deepest Gratitude to Eric Clapton for his extensive work and incredible dedication in creating such a timeless tribute to his friend, JJ Cale. And Thanks to all those who voted and all the fans and supporters of JJ Cale for making this project such a success. Today, December 5, 2014, would be JJ Cale’s 76th birthday. We're missing him!
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Coincidentally this new video for 'Don’t Wait' featuring John Mayer, Eric Clapton, and Christine Lakeland sharing vocals and with John Mayer and Eric on guitars is just out today. JJ Cale Inducted Into The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame November 1, 2014 Thanks to all the great musicians and friends who gathered in Tulsa on October 31 and November 1, 2014 for JJ Cale's induction into.
Also inducted on the same night were Chuck Blackwell, and posthumously. The event included performances by inductees Elvin Bishop, Chuck Blackwell and Jim Keltner, as well as Christine Lakeland Cale and a host of the original Tulsa Sound musicians. Following his induction, a large cast of musicians and Cale's friends performed in tribute to him covering old favorites like 'If You're Ever in Oklahoma,' 'Magnolia,' 'Crazy Mama,' 'Call Me The Breeze,' 'Sensitive Kind,' 'Roll On' and 'After Midnight'. Congratulations to all the night's honorees.
A wonderful time was had by all. Here's a picture of Cale's friends and associates gathered at a pre-induction reception on October 31, 2014 (photo credit: Cliff Moore) (Standing L to R) Johnny Williams, Steve Ripley, James Cruce, Tommy Tripplehorn, Jamie Oldaker, Jim Keltner, Gary Gilmore, Karl Himmel, Don Preston, Bill Kenner, Elvin Bishop, Charles Tuberville, Doug Belli, Jim Karstein, Steve Hickerson, Shelby Eicher, Ray D.
Rowe, Walt Richmond, Skip VanWinkl (Seated Middle Row) Rocky Frisco, David Teegarden Sr., Larry Bell, Jimmy Markham, Jimmy Gordon, Jim Byfield (Seated Front) Don White, Christine Lakeland Cale, Nick Rather, Jamie Nichol Not pictured: Chuck Blackwell, Tommy Crook, Casey VanBeek New JJ Cale 'Call Me The Breeze' Caps Are Now Available New JJ Cale 'Call Me The Breeze' caps are available online now at the. These new caps complete the recently released set of merch designs featuring 'Call Me The Breeze' - the title of Cale's legendary song covered by Johnny Cash, John Mayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd and now Eric Clapton among others.
The caps come in two colors (charcoal or olive) and feature an embroidered JJ Cale logo on the front and 'Call Me the Breeze' on the back. They are one size fits all with an adjustable strap, brass buckle and brass slit. The complete Eric Clapton interview is now available to stream at your convenience. The story behind 'The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale' - Eric Clapton is interviewed by Dan Forte FANTASTIC NEWS - The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale has entered the charts at #1 in The Netherlands, #1 Denmark, #2 in the US, #2 in Germany, #2 in Canada, #3 in the UK and #4 in Belgium!
Just Phenomenal! Thanks especially to Eric Clapton for all the heart and hard work he has put in this past year coordinating this entire project to honor his friend, JJ Cale. And Thanks to all of you for your support in helping to make this tribute to JJ Cale so incredibly successful.
If you don't have it already, you can purchase the album and / or its two special editions here: Port Merch Amazon iTunes Deluxe CD link: 4LP link: An Appreciation of Eric Clapton Just a sincere Thank You to Eric Clapton for all he has done for JJ Cale since initially putting him on the map by recording 'After Midnight' and then 'Cocaine' and so much more since then. It's hard to say how many people would have known about JJ Cale if it had not been for his music connecting so well with Eric and Eric giving back so generously. With 'The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale', Eric is accomplishing his goal of introducing a much wider audience to Cale's music. Eric has been particularly instrumental in Cale's career but giving back to those who have influenced him is nothing new for Eric who has brought so much attention in the past to other friends and heroes like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, BB King, George Harrison, Howlin Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Willie Dixon, Freddie King and Charles Brown in addition to so many more via exposure at his Crossroads Guitar Festivals and as supporting acts. Eric has set a wonderful example of using the spotlight he has earned, as a platform to introduce others to the music that means so much to him. Thank you, Eric!
Eric Clapton's New Version of JJ Cale's 'Call Me The Breeze' Is the Starbucks Pick of the Week Eric Clapton's new version of JJ Cale's 'Call Me The Breeze', from Clapton's just released tribute album, is the Starbucks Pick of the Week starting July 29, 2014. Visit Starbucks and grab their Pick of the Week card or connect in-store to Starbucks Wi-Fi to access the Entertainment Section of the Starbucks Digital Network for your free download. At the time of this writing, The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale ranked #1 on Amazon and #3 on iTunes charts. You can purchase the album now at: Port Merch Amazon iTunes Deluxe CD link: 4LP link: Just announced! JJ Cale To Be Honored With Induction Into The The Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame Just announced!
JJ Cale is to be honored with Induction into at a special event in Tulsa, OK on November 1, 2014. JJ Cale was offered this and many other honors during his lifetime but always declined them. With his passing and another offer from the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, plans came together with his family this past year to finally give JJ Cale his well deserved recognition in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Other Oklahoma music greats to be inducted this year include, (a close friend of Cale's who also plays on 's tribute album - The Breeze, as well as many of the greatest records in rock and roll history), Chuck Blackwell, and. The ceremony will feature performances from many of Cale's friends and past collaborators at the historic Cain's Ballroom on November 1, 2014. Congratulations to JJ Cale on his contributions to Oklahoma music being formally recognized for future generations to appreciate!
New JJ Cale T-Shirts Available Brand new JJ Cale T-shirt designs are now available via Port Merch. All new items feature the text 'Call Me The Breeze' and purchasers who buy The Breeze CD or LP at the same time will save $2.00 on their order.
Stay tuned for a new baseball cap design coming too. Eric Clapton's JJ Cale Tribute (Out Tomorrow, July 29) Receives Major Media Accolades From NPR, New York Times, Associated Press and Tops Amazon Chart Eric Clapton & Friends' 'The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale' garnered significant media praise over the weekend, which included (you can listen here- ) as well as major pieces in and. This is in addition to continued VH1 Classic and Palladia airings of the album's behind the scenes documentary which premiered on VH1 Classic this past Friday, July 26 (see below for rerun schedule).
The album currently ranks #1 on the Amazon CD Sales Chart and (with a free MP3 download included with your CD/LP purchase). Today is the last day for US fans to. VH1 Classic to Premiere Full Documentary for The Breeze - An Appreciation of JJ Cale on 7/25/14, Plus Additional Airings on Palladia The full documentary for The Breeze - An Appreciation of JJ Cale by Eric Clapton will premiere on VH1 Classic on July 25, 2014 at 9:00pm ET. This behind the scenes look at Eric's tribute to JJ Cale features interviews with Eric, John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, Derek Trucks, Don White, Christine Lakeland and more. The documentary will also air on Palladia starting July 26 at 9:00pm (upcoming airings schedule below). Eric Clapton Releases New Lyric Video for JJ Cale's 'Call Me The Breeze' Eric Clapton has just released his, the first single off Clapton's upcoming tribute, The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale, out on 7/29/14 and available for pre-order now.
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The lead track on the CD, 'Call Me The Breeze' pays tribute from the very start by using Cale's own voice counting off the song as sampled / licensed from his 1972 debut album, Naturally. After that unique tribute within a tribute, Clapton and Special Guest Albert Lee then kick in with their new version of the iconic tune. 'Call Me The Breeze' became one of Cale's most popular songs of all time in the wake of Lynyrd Skynyrd's hit version which reached #12 on the Billboard album charts. Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Mayer and many others have also performed or recorded covers of this timeless treasure. The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale Deluxe Edition CD Set and Special Edition 4-LP Set Coming Soon For Pre-Order Stay tuned here and on for pre-order details on the Deluxe Edition CD Set and Special Edition 4-LP Set of The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale by Eric Clapton & Friends.
This lineup of Cale-inspired musicians, in addition to Clapton, includes music giants Tom Petty, John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, Willie Nelson and Derek Trucks plus other greats. The album is scheduled for a July 29, 2014 release, just three days after the first anniversary of Cale's passing on July 26, 2013. Eric Clapton Honors JJ Cale's Legacy With Upcoming Tribute Album Rolling Stone proclaims 'JJ Cale is one of rock's unsung heroes, and Eric Clapton wants to change that with a new Cale tribute album called The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale.'
The album features a beyond impressive lineup of Cale-inspired musicians in addition to Clapton including Tom Petty, John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, Willie Nelson, Derek Trucks, Don White, David Lindley, Greg Leisz, Nathan East, Albert Lee and Jim Keltner. The album is scheduled for a July 29, 2014 release, just three days after the first anniversary of Cale's passing on July 26, 2013.
THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Eric Clapton has often stated that JJ Cale is one of the single most important figures in rock history, a sentiment echoed by many of his fellow musicians. Cale's influence on Clapton was profound, and his influence on many more of today's artists cannot be understated.
To honor JJ's legacy, a year after his passing, Clapton gathered a group of like-minded friends and musicians for Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale scheduled to be released July 29, 2014. With performances by Clapton, Mark Knopfler, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Derek Trucks and Don White, the album features 16 beloved JJ Cale songs and is named for the 1972 single 'Call Me The Breeze.'
'I would like people to tap into what JJ Cale did - that's the point. I'm just the messenger; I've always felt that that's my job. I try to interpret things so that the public at large, or at least the people who listen to what I do, will become intrigued about where I got it from,' said Clapton.
After years admiring JJ Cale's work and covering several of his songs such as 'After Midnight' and 'Cocaine', Clapton finally collaborated with Cale for the first time in his career on the 2006 original album Road to Escondido. At the time, Clapton said 'This is the realization of what may have been my last ambition, to work with the man whose music has inspired me for as long as I can remember.' JJ Cale's music consistently defied being labeled into any one category, but instead found influences across the spectrum of blues, rock, country and folk. A hybrid sound that has influenced a long list of artists. He was known for being reclusive. He let his music speak for itself and by his own choice never became famous in the conventional terms of the word.
Instead, he preferred to shun the spotlight for a more simple existence based on his musical creations. Ironically, doing just that, and focusing on music, turned him into a guitar legend. Cale grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and cited Chet Atkins, Les Paul and Chuck Berry as some of his earliest influences.
He was often quoted as saying, 'In trying to imitate them, I missed it. And I came up with my own kinda thing.' And so, Cale began playing the local Tulsa club scene in the early 1950's surrounded by other natives such as David Gates (Bread) and Leon Russell. After moving to Los Angeles in the mid-60's, he recorded the song 'After Midnight.' Already an accomplished guitarist with bands such as the Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith, Clapton ventured to a solo career with the release of his 1970 self-titled Eric Clapton album. Mutual friend Delaney Bramlett had given Clapton a copy of Cale's song 'After Midnight.' Clapton decided to cover the song and it was the first single from the album.
The song became a chart-topping success. Clapton was quick to offer praise for Cale's work while promoting the album. Cale had been told of the cover but said that he didn't pay much attention until the song came on the radio in Tulsa. Years later, in April 1976, Cale was performing at London's Hammersmith Odeon in support of his Troubadour album release. Clapton sat in on the performance and later during that trip surprised Cale in the studio with a version of 'Cocaine' that would appear on his 1977 Slowhand release. Again becoming a chart-topping success.
In 2004 Clapton was organizing a guitar festival called Crossroads that would be a 3-day event featuring the world's most elite guitarists. Clapton invited Cale to perform at the first Crossroads Guitar Festival and Cale agreed to attend. Cale went on to also attend the 2004 Crossroads Guitar festival where Clapton proudly sat in as a member of his band.
Cale's entire 40-plus year career produced only 15 albums. Lauded by his peers and completely unfazed by musical fads, JJ Cale is an American icon, a craftsman like no other. Clapton's career, also spanning more than 50 years, has resulted in 18 Grammy Awards and the distinct honor of being the only triple inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
1-01 After Midnight 1-02 Crazy Mama 1-03 Call Me The Breeze 1-04 Magnolia 1-05 Crying Eyes 1-06 Lies 1-07 I'll Kiss The World Goodbye 1-08 If You're Ever In Oklahoma 1-09 Changes 1-10 Crying 1-11 Cajun Moon 1-12 Okie 1-13 Anyway The Wind Blows 1-14 Cocaine 1-15 Travelin' Light 1-16 Hey Baby 1-17 Cherry 1-18 You Got Something 1-19 I'll Make Love To You Any Time 1-20 Don't Cry Sister 2-01 Sensitive Kind 2-02 Thirteen Days 2-03 Mona 2-04 Carry On 2-05 Mama Don't 2-06 If You Leave Her 2-07 City Girls 2-08 Don't Wait 2-09 Downtown L.A.
Cale in 2007 Background information Birth name John Weldon Cale Born ( 1938-12-05)December 5, 1938, U.S. Died July 26, 2013 ( 2013-07-26) (aged 74), U.S. Genres, Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments, Years active 1958–2013 Labels, Associated acts, Website John Weldon ' J. Cale (December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Though he deliberately avoided the limelight his influence as a musical artist has been widely acknowledged by figures such as and, who described him as 'one of the most important artists in the history of rock'. He is considered to be one of the originators of the, a loose genre drawing on, and.
Many songs written by Cale have been recorded by other acts, including ' and ' by Eric Clapton; ' by, and; ' by and; 'I Got The Same Old Blues' by, and; and 'Magnolia' by, with and Sadie Johnson. In 2008, Cale, along with Clapton, received a for their album,. Contents. Life and career John Cale was born on December 5, 1938, in. He was raised in, and graduated from in 1956. As well as learning to play the guitar he began studying the principles of sound engineering while still living with his parents in Tulsa, where he built himself a recording studio. After graduation he was drafted into military service, studying at the in.
Cale recalled, 'I didn't really want to carry a gun and do all that stuff so I joined the Air Force and what I did is I took technical training and that's kind of where I learned a little bit about electronics.' Cale's knowledge of mixing and sound recording turned out to play an important role in creating the distinctive sound of his studio albums.
Cale in Concert in Munich, Germany 1975 Along with a number of other young Tulsa musicians, Cale moved to in the early 1960s, where he found employment as a studio engineer. While living in Los Angeles he cut a in 1966 (in those days professional demos were actual 45 rpm vinyl singles) with of his composition '.
He distributed copies of this single to his Tulsa musician friends living in Los Angeles, many of whom were successfully finding work as session musicians. Although he managed to find a regular spot at the (which is where, according to his own testimony, suggested he call himself J. Cale to avoid confusion with of the ), he found little success as a recording artist and, not being able to make enough money as a studio engineer, he sold his guitar and returned to Tulsa, where he joined a band with Tulsa musician Don White. In 1970, it came to his attention that Eric Clapton had recorded a cover of ' on in 1970. As a result of this, it was suggested to Cale that he should take advantage of this publicity and cut a record of his own.
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His first album, established his style, described by writer Richard Cromelin as a 'unique hybrid of blues, folk and jazz, marked by relaxed grooves and Cale's fluid guitar and laconic vocals. His early use of and his unconventional mixes lend a distinctive and timeless quality to his work and set him apart from the pack of roots music purists.' In his 2003 biography Shakey, remarked, 'Of all the players I ever heard, it's gotta be Jimi and J. Cale who are the best electric guitar players.' In the 2005 documentary: On Tour with J.J. Cale, Cale's guitar style is characterized by Eric Clapton as 'really, really minimal', and he states precisely, 'it's all about finesse'. His biggest U.S.
Hit single, 'Crazy Mama', peaked at #22 on the U.S. Chart in 1972. In the 2005 documentary film To Tulsa and Back, Cale recounts the story of being offered the opportunity to appear on 's to promote the song, which would have moved it higher on the charts. Cale declined when told he could not bring his band to the taping and would be required to the words.
Cale moved to California in 1980 and became a recluse, living in a trailer without a telephone. His 1983 album #8 was poorly received and he asked to be released from his contract with PolyGram. When later asked how he had spent the 1980s he replied: 'Mowing the lawn and listening to and rap.' Cale often acted as his own producer/engineer/session player.
His vocals, sometimes whispery, would be buried in the mix. He attributed his unique sound to being a recording mixer and engineer, saying, 'Because of all the technology now you can make music yourself and a lot of people are doing that now. I started out doing that a long time ago and I found when I did that I came up with a unique sound.' His catalogue is published for the world excluding North America by independent music publishers Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd.
Cale died at the age of 74 in, California, on July 26, 2013, after suffering a. His wife survived him. Covers Songs written by Cale that have been by other musicians include: ' and ' by ('After Midnight' also was covered by and and 'Cocaine' was covered by ); 'Bringing It Back' by; ' by, and; and ' by and. Others: 'I Got the Same Old Blues' by (on his 1974 album ), and; 'Magnolia' by, and; 'Ride Me High' and ' by; and 'The Sensitive Kind' by (on their 1981 album ) and John Mayall A Sense of Place, 1990. Recorded 'Crazy Mama' in 1972 for his album L.
Reggae and 'Don't Go To Strangers' in 1974 for his album Rockin' Rivers. The 1992 track 'Run' on 's debut album, is essentially a cover of Cale's ' with some additional lyrics. Cale is given songwriting credit on the album. Covered 'Crazy Mama' on their 1996 album. 1999 album and the lead-off song is 'Any Way the Wind Blows' from his 1974 album. Has played 'Ain't Love Funny' from his 1994 album Closer to You live a number of times. One such version appears on Phish's 2015 Amsterdam box set, taken from the July 1, 1997 performance.
Covered 'Devil In Disguise' on their 2003 album. American bluegrass singer-songwriter, with his band Lonesome Standard Time, have also covered 'Call Me The Breeze' on their 2004 album A Bluegrass Tribute To Lynyrd Skynryd. As well as 'After Midnight' on his self-titled debut album in 1970 and 'Cocaine' on in 1977, Eric Clapton has covered 'I'll Make Love To You Anytime' on his 1978 album. Other Clapton covers of Cale originals include ' on his 2001 album, 'River Runs Deep' and 'Everything Will Be Alright' on his 2010 self-titled album, and 'Angel' on his 2013 album. 'Can't Let You Do It' and 'Somebody's Knockin' are also covered by Clapton on his 2016 album. In 2014 Eric Clapton & Friends released the tribute album. Here Cale's tunes are covered by Clapton with, Don White, Cale's wife, and others.
In the video version of Call Me The Breeze for this album, Clapton declares of Cale, 'He was a fantastic musician. And he was my hero.' 's 2015 album, Grit, contained a track called ' 'The Ballad of J. Cale', in tribute to Brown's musical inspiration. JJ Cale official website. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
'I was always a background person.it took me a while to adjust to the fact that people were looking at me.' Cause I always just wanted to be part of the show, I didn't want to be the show.'
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Ibid. Long time collaborator drummer Jim Karstein remarked, 'You'll cut tracks with him and you'll listen to it and you'll think, 'Well, I don't know about that one' and then he'll take the tapes away and he puts his secret sauce on 'em, you know, that nobody but he knows what it is that he does in the dark of night and then he'll come back out and you'll go 'Wow!' Ibid. Hoekstra, Dave (15 April 1990). – via (subscription required).: On Tour with J.J. Cale, 2005. tells the same version of the story mentioning the other John Cale but without further detail.
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