J.J. Cale passes

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 27 Jul 2013 7:40 am

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertain ... 1885.story

Ronald Cid · Post by **Ronald Cid** » 27 Jul 2013 8:16 am

The one time I was able to meet Buddy Emmons was when JJ Cale was on tour with Buddy and they visited Montreal. The concert was scheduled a Monday night and I arrived at the scene to be confronted by a Security guard at the door stating that the concert was postponed till the next day. I was looking behind the Security guards' shoulder, and I could see the musicians standing on the stage, including Buddy.

I quickly pulled out my musicians union card, and told the guard that I was a representing the union, and I had to speak to the musicians. Funny, it worked and I got into the venue, and was able to speak with Buddy.

I have a very fond memory of that concert the next day, and although the real reason I was going to the concert was to see Buddy, I turned into a JJ fan.

Sad news to hear, My condolences to the family.

RC

Douglas Schuch · Post by **Douglas Schuch** » 27 Jul 2013 8:46 am

I remember listening to JJ Cale a fair amount as a teenager, but cannot say I have heard anything by him in years. So, I am rediscovering his music as I pay my respects to a great musician. I started with his album Troubadour, and indeed there is both Buddy and Lloyd playing steel on that album. Rest in peace knowing that your music lives on.

John Russell · Post by **John Russell** » 27 Jul 2013 9:04 am

Check out JJ's "Troubadour" album--features Lloyd Green and Buddy. Great stuff, made me realize the potential for steel guitar outside of country and swing. Mark Knopfler picked up on this later with his Knotting Hillbillies album a few years ago featuring Paul Franklin.

John Russell · Post by **John Russell** » 27 Jul 2013 9:05 am

Sorry, Doug I should pay attention. ;~)

Chris Templeton · Post by **Chris Templeton** » 27 Jul 2013 9:46 am

No steel, but this is a favorite of mine: "Magnolia"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6FnMKx5crs . Rest easy.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 27 Jul 2013 2:40 pm

"The quiet man from Tulsa" that's the atribute he had in the music press over here. I've listenend to "Naturally" about a hundred times back in '71.
Sorry to say I've never paid much attention to his later work.

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 27 Jul 2013 3:07 pm

Like many, I became aware of JJ's songwriting through Eric Clapton's covering of After Midnight and Cocaine,and Skynard's covering Call Me The Breeze.. Thank you JJ.. RIP....

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 27 Jul 2013 4:18 pm

Will miss him! Love the last three paragraphs of the article...

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 27 Jul 2013 5:46 pm

The first song I ever played steel on was ' Crazy Mama', on a Fender six string lap steel. It was the only song we did with steel in it. I thought it was a cool tune to play.

Godfrey Arthur · Post by **Godfrey Arthur** » 28 Jul 2013 5:56 am

RIP Mr. Cale, you were the root that fed many a tree..

Chris Templeton · Post by **Chris Templeton** » 29 Jul 2013 8:13 pm

Here's a nive picture of JJ Cale. I don't know who took the pis.

Chris Templeton · Post by **Chris Templeton** » 29 Jul 2013 8:16 pm

Here's a nice picture of JJ Cale. I don't know who took the pic.

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