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Cito Pelon
11-10-2009, 12:05 PM
Just a little break from the Bronco stuff, I'm trying to diversify.
Eric Clapton rode on JJ Cale's back by covering JJ Cale's 'After Midnight' and 'Cocaine'.
Also, JJ Cale wrote 'Call Me The Breeze' that was covered by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
JJ Cale's original 'After Midnight' is much superior to Clapton's.
Just thought I'd throw this out since JJ is a forgotten influence.
Flex Gunmetal
11-10-2009, 12:14 PM
Cool story bro.
http://www.orangemane.com/BB/forumdisplay.php?f=27
Cito Pelon
11-10-2009, 12:31 PM
Haha, Flex, very funny.
Actually that was pretty funny.
Mountain Bronco
11-10-2009, 12:40 PM
Best American Song writter of the last 50 years IMO. That commercialized stuff isn't even his best either.
Flex Gunmetal
11-10-2009, 12:40 PM
Just trying to keep the peace :)
Always loved clapton, didn't know that about Cale.
Cito Pelon
11-10-2009, 01:09 PM
Best American Song writter of the last 50 years IMO. That commercialized stuff isn't even his best either.
Very understated influence.
Cito Pelon
11-10-2009, 01:17 PM
Just trying to keep the peace :)
Always loved clapton, didn't know that about Cale.
Ya, well, spread the word. It's a shame JJ Cale doesn't get the credit he deserves for his influence.
Wes Mantooth
11-10-2009, 05:36 PM
Yep. He is one of my pandora stations streaming. Always good stuff.
bronclvr
11-11-2009, 07:14 AM
"Clyde plays Electric Bass" and "Crazy Mama" from "Naturally", JJ Cale's first Album, are great Songs-I love JJ Cale-
Hogan11
11-11-2009, 04:42 PM
JJ Cale is one of those guys (like say, John Prine) that's hugely influential but flies under the radar. I've lost track of him over the years, but the compilation Anyway The Wind Blows does just fine for me. I'd recommend it anyways.