After his stunning debut, NATURALLY, in 1971, J.J. Cale returned the next year with this follow-up. REALLY is every bit as impressive as its predecessor, and occasionally swings so slowly that its grooves barely hang together. But to call J.J. Cale simply laid back is to miss the point--the breadth and variety in Cale's world is mysterious, riveting and soulful.
Cale's sophomore album from 1971 was a logical successor to his outstanding debut. Cale's laid back style was widely appreciated, as evidenced by the radio success of "Lies". This album was recorded in Nashville and at the famed Muscle Shoals Studios in Alabama. Backing musicians include Roger Hawkins, Barry Beckett, David Hood, Charlie McCoy, Norbert Putnam (who would later produce Dan Fogelberg), Vasser Clements and more.
(Fred Siglo)
Personnel: J.J. Cale (vocals, guitar); Norman Ray (bass voice, baritone saxophone); Mac Gayden (guitar, slide guitar); Bill Boatman, Jimmy Capps, Jimmy Johnson (guitar); Josh Graves (dobro); Vassar Clements (violin, fiddle); Charlie McCoy (harmonica); Don Sheffield, Bob Phillips (trumpet); Bill Humble (trombone); Bob Holmes (horns); David Briggs , Bobby Woods (piano); Barry Beckett (electric piano); Kossie Gardner (organ); Farrell Morris (drums, congas, percussion); George Soulé, Jim Karstein, Kenny Buttrey, Roger Hawkins (drums); Robert Tarrant (congas).
1. Lies [2:56]
2. Everything Will Be Alright [3:15]
3. I'll Kiss The World Goodbye [1:47]
4. Changes [2:25]
5. Right Down Here [3:14]
6. If You're Ever In Oklahoma [2:06]
7. Ridin Home [2:39]
8. Going Down [3:00]
9. Soulin [2:19]
10. Playing In The Street [1:51]
11. Mo Jo [2:29]
12. Louisiana Women [2:56]
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my 2 cents; the first 3 Cale Lp's are simply a must have for anyone who is a fan of music PERIOD.
a tasteful blend of laid back soul and blues executed by the best players with one of the best writer and performer EVER.
on Really, you have a much more produced effort in no doubt trying for a hit even though his songs went on to chart without his performing (Call me the Breeze, After Midnight, Cocaine,) and his style STOLEN from Clapton.
i will soon be posting the other 2 of my picks that are recorded in a much more relaxed atmosphere than Really.
not bagging on Really, because it rocks complete ,but listening to the recordings done live on Cale's porch from Okie and Naturally just take you as far into Cale's world as possible.
for newbees? if there was a starter LP for you any of the 3 1st studio lp's will do, do DL this one.
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Part 2;
LIVE and Excellent
J.J. Cale - Old Post Office
Hilton Head, SC
10/31/1986
via
01 People Lie
02 Walking to Kansas City
03 Instrumental
04 Hard Times
05 Don't Cry Sister
06 Money Talks
07 I Got My Mojo Working
08 Sensitive Kind
09 Thirteen Days
10 Midnight In Memphis
11 Ride Me High
12 Crazy Mama
13 After Midnight (Band Intro)
14 Borrowed Time
15 Hold On
16 I'll Make Love to You Anytime
17 Call Me The Breeze
18 Magnolia
19 Roll On
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After his stunning debut, NATURALLY, in 1971, J.J. Cale returned the next year with this follow-up. REALLY is every bit as impressive as its predecessor, and occasionally swings so slowly that its grooves barely hang together. But to call J.J. Cale simply laid back is to miss the point--the breadth and variety in Cale's world is mysterious, riveting and soulful.
Cale's sophomore album from 1971 was a logical successor to his outstanding debut. Cale's laid back style was widely appreciated, as evidenced by the radio success of "Lies". This album was recorded in Nashville and at the famed Muscle Shoals Studios in Alabama. Backing musicians include Roger Hawkins, Barry Beckett, David Hood, Charlie McCoy, Norbert Putnam (who would later produce Dan Fogelberg), Vasser Clements and more.
(Fred Siglo)
Personnel: J.J. Cale (vocals, guitar); Norman Ray (bass voice, baritone saxophone); Mac Gayden (guitar, slide guitar); Bill Boatman, Jimmy Capps, Jimmy Johnson (guitar); Josh Graves (dobro); Vassar Clements (violin, fiddle); Charlie McCoy (harmonica); Don Sheffield, Bob Phillips (trumpet); Bill Humble (trombone); Bob Holmes (horns); David Briggs , Bobby Woods (piano); Barry Beckett (electric piano); Kossie Gardner (organ); Farrell Morris (drums, congas, percussion); George Soulé, Jim Karstein, Kenny Buttrey, Roger Hawkins (drums); Robert Tarrant (congas).
1. Lies [2:56]
2. Everything Will Be Alright [3:15]
3. I'll Kiss The World Goodbye [1:47]
4. Changes [2:25]
5. Right Down Here [3:14]
6. If You're Ever In Oklahoma [2:06]
7. Ridin Home [2:39]
8. Going Down [3:00]
9. Soulin [2:19]
10. Playing In The Street [1:51]
11. Mo Jo [2:29]
12. Louisiana Women [2:56]
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my 2 cents; the first 3 Cale Lp's are simply a must have for anyone who is a fan of music PERIOD.
a tasteful blend of laid back soul and blues executed by the best players with one of the best writer and performer EVER.
on Really, you have a much more produced effort in no doubt trying for a hit even though his songs went on to chart without his performing (Call me the Breeze, After Midnight, Cocaine,) and his style STOLEN from Clapton.
i will soon be posting the other 2 of my picks that are recorded in a much more relaxed atmosphere than Really.
not bagging on Really, because it rocks complete ,but listening to the recordings done live on Cale's porch from Okie and Naturally just take you as far into Cale's world as possible.
for newbees? if there was a starter LP for you any of the 3 1st studio lp's will do, do DL this one.
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Part 2;
LIVE and Excellent
J.J. Cale - Old Post Office
Hilton Head, SC
10/31/1986
via
01 People Lie
02 Walking to Kansas City
03 Instrumental
04 Hard Times
05 Don't Cry Sister
06 Money Talks
07 I Got My Mojo Working
08 Sensitive Kind
09 Thirteen Days
10 Midnight In Memphis
11 Ride Me High
12 Crazy Mama
13 After Midnight (Band Intro)
14 Borrowed Time
15 Hold On
16 I'll Make Love to You Anytime
17 Call Me The Breeze
18 Magnolia
19 Roll On
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