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Title: RIP
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on July 28, 2013, 07:39:25 AM

It saddens me greatly to have to report that John Weldon JJ Cale, 74, died of a heart attack on July 26.  A truly stupendous and tragically overlooked singer, songwriter, and guitarist. It makes me weep that every time a cover band goes into Cocaine, the world thinks Yeah - Clapton!
 
Peter

Title: RIP
Post by: sonicus on July 28, 2013, 09:03:06 AM

A huge loss and sad realization . I send my sincere condolences .

Title: RIP
Post by: lbpesq on July 28, 2013, 10:39:10 AM

It is After Midnight for Mr. Cale.  As you said, Peter, curiously unknown considering his immense talent and great songs.
 
May The Four Winds Blow You Safely Home.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: RIP
Post by: David Houck on July 28, 2013, 01:45:48 PM

Here's a cool video that I think kinda catches the essence of JJ Cale.  Travelling Light (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgjB6y70ew).

Title: RIP
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on July 28, 2013, 04:24:01 PM

How could the Four Winds not, Bill? He is, after all, The Breeze!
 
Peter

Title: RIP
Post by: smokinbear on July 28, 2013, 07:20:41 PM

More and more are leaving us every day.  Miss you Mr. Cale. RIP

Title: RIP
Post by: peoplechipper on July 29, 2013, 10:49:42 PM

The Travelling Light video captures why he's so overlooked; he comes across so nonchalant, which is probably the best way to play the song, but the worst way to promote it...sorry to lose such a damn great songwriter...Tony

Title: RIP
Post by: edwin on August 04, 2013, 05:56:04 PM

He might not have had the mainstream success that he deserved, but just about every musician I've met since the mid 70s knew exactly who he was.
 
Here's a sweet one that I enjoyed playing with Great American Taxi.
 
RIP, JJ.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2nuzhIfHY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2nuzhIfHY)