It’s pretty amazing to me the influence some of the more underrated guitarists have on the guitar legends of the music industry. Eric Clapton has been a long time collaborator with the great JJ Cale. Unfortunately, we lost the great JJ Cale at the age of 74 to a heart attack in Southern California recently so I wanted to celebrate his life and music by sharing a few of his videos with you here at Blues Guitar Unleashed. JJ Cale was a pretty phenomenal guitarist that played with a whole bunch of soul every time he picked up the guitar. He didn’t get much attention from the popular crowd, but nonetheless his songs made it to the top whether he was playing them or somebody else was paying tribute in their own ways. I collected a few live performances from JJ featuring him and his band, a mash up with the great Leon Russell, and one of the many performances with Eric Clapton. I’m sure there are many more videos out there, so feel free to share some of your favorites in the comments section below. Enjoy!
One of the songs that put JJ Cale on the map was “After Midnight.” Check out his original rendition at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IZ9feKpJkk.
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JJ Cale appeared on Leon Russell’s old show too. Check out the two together with a rockin band playing “Roll On” and “No Sweat” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkc75b6SO_A.
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Lastly, it wouldn’t be right to write a post about JJ Cale without including a performance with Eric Clapton. Enjoy another classic song, “Call Me The Breeze” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ycU7Tf4Zt8.
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I hope you enjoyed hearing some classic tunes from the great JJ Cale. Here’s to the life, legacy and music of the great JJ Cale. Cheers!
Thanks,
Griff
11 replies to "Remembering JJ Cale"
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That no sweat was sweet fun, I guess that was what you meant by give jjcale a cheer! Yeah. and yourself!
He will be sorely missed . He contributed to the blues in a very special way..
Merci jj pour toutes tes ballads,qui depuis des annees rythment mes propres drives ( ROUTIER de metier).Tuvas sacrement me manqué.
Paix a ton ame
Thanks so very much! Peace!
The story of J.J. Cale is that of a shy, talented musician, with a very important place in influencing modern blues, Texas Blues, and classic southern rock. His influence was transcendental. RIP J.J. Cale. You never sought the spotlight, but were a tremendous influence on contemporary music in the USA.
RIP JJ Cale Love all of your Tunes Been Playing Magnolia for a few years now . You were and are the Best ! Your Songs will Live on
Will miss him and his music …..rip
Very sorry to hear of JJ’s passing. He was one of the “most famous players/singers/songwriters that you never heard of.” A true publicity shy talent who nonetheless rose above the mediocre and who was such an influence on soooooo many other artists. RIP JJ.