JJ Cale is a great example of what my dad always called a "musician's musician." I didn't know what he was talking about for a long time. After intensely listening to most of his albums over the past five months I finally understand.
JJ wrote songs that make the listener feel intensely about what ever mood he is conjuring up. He was the master of country-blues-rock nuance. JJ has a laid back attitude that borderlines on laziness. Thats what I love about his music. Instead of his music strutting around town, it moseys, swaying gently in the breeze.
JJ was indeed validated by his peers and critics all through his career. He is most noted for writing "Cocaine" and "After Midnight" performed by Eric Clapton. He also wrote "They Call Me The Breeze" performed by Lynard Skynard.
"Magnolia" is undeniably JJ's greatest ballad. It is a warm, dusty, spring evening with an intense sunset and solitude. Room to breath and think.
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