Naturally — JJ Cale
This is JJ Cale’s first album, and it’s the first one I ever heard. I have been a fan ever since.
The album features “Call Me the Breeze,” immortalized by Skynyrd, “Magnolia,” immortalized by The Eagles, and “After Midnight,” immortalized by Clapton — all classics written by JJ.
He also wrote “Cocaine,” featured on a later album Troubadour and made famous by Clapton. This album was recorded in a little town just south of Hoptown: Nashville.
I have continued to collect all of JJ’s recordings, but I think this is his best.
Album information
Released: 1972
Recorded: September 29, 1970–June 9, 1971
Studio: Bradley’s Barn, Mount Juliet, Tennessee and Moss Rose Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
Track listing
“Call Me the Breeze” – 2:35
“Call the Doctor” – 2:26
“Don’t Go to Strangers” – 2:22
“Woman I Love” – 2:36
“Magnolia” – 3:23
“Clyde” (C. W. Beavers, J. J. Cale) – 2:29
“Crazy Mama” – 2:22
“Nowhere to Run” – 2:26
“After Midnight” – 2:23
“River Runs Deep” – 2:42
“Bringing It Back” – 2:44
“Crying Eyes” – 3:13
Credits
J. J. Cale – guitar, vocals
Karl Himmel – drums
Chuck Browning – drums
Tim Drummond – bass
Carl Radle – bass
Norbert Putnam – bass
Bob Wilson – piano
David Briggs – piano, organ
Jerry Whitehurst – piano
Weldon Myrick – steel guitar
Buddy Spicher – fiddle
Shorty Lavender – fiddle
Walter Hayness – dobro
Mac Gayden – slide guitar
Ed Colis – harmonica
Diane Davidson – backing vocals
Here’s a full version of the album. Enjoy.
