J.J. Cale's debut album from 1972, Naturally, was released on Leon Russell's Shelter Label #9309-52009. This album showcases his laid back "Tulsa Sound" of country blues, with many great songs including Call Me The Breeze & After Midnight. J.J. Cale's songs were better known as covers by other famous artist like Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dr. Hook etc., than by him. My only complaint with his music is the songs are too short! Here is Crazy Mama:
Really, from 1973 is the 2nd release by J.J. Cale, originally on Shelter Label, this copy is the reissue on MCA.
My pick from this album is Soulin'
Next comes Okie. J.J. Cales 1974 release, also on Shelter, has quite a few songs which were covered by other artists like this one I Got The Same Old Blues:
The fourth album by J.J. Cale, Troubadour, from 1976, has a bit of a different sound for him, with some steel guitar and some horn added.
This album has the song which became a huge hit for Eric Clapton, Cocaine. Here is the original version followed by Clapton's:
Creatively named 5, J.J. Cale's fifth studio release was his first album in three years. On MCA SR-3163, from 1979 here is my pick from this album, Mona:
The final J.J. Cale album in my collection, Shades, from 1981, is another album in his distinct style. No stand out songs on this album, but his music is so easy to take, I can't imagine not liking anything he has recorded. If I was going to recommend one album of his, I would pick the debut Naturally, I guess that is my favourite.
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