Author Topic: RIP (Read 190 times)

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

sonicus · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:03:06 AM »

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

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 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

David Houck · « **Reply #3 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.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2013, 04:24:01 PM »

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

Peter

smokinbear · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2013, 07:20:41 PM »

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

peoplechipper · « **Reply #6 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

edwin · « **Reply #7 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