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180 grams audiophile vinyl
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J.J. Cale never recorded a full album until Eric Clapton scored a huge hit with Cale's 'After Midnight'. Encouraged by friend and producer Audie Ashworth, J.J. Cale recorded 'Naturally' to capitalize on the success of his song. He released his debut album in 1972, not knowing this would be the beginning of the so-called Tulsa-sound. A lazy, rolling boogie that contradicted all the commercial styles of Boogie, Blues and Country-Rock that was popular at the time. This new sound became the blueprint for the adult-oriented Roots Rock of Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler, among others. 'Naturally' contains a new version of 'After Midnight' recorded by J.J. Cale as well as the hits 'Crazy Mama' and 'Call Me The Breeze', which was later covered by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Over the years J.J. Cale has written several hits for other musicians and recorded more than fifteen albums which makes him one of the most successful and lasting singer- songwriters of his generation.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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J.J. Cale's gave everything he got on his first album. All songs are intricately crafted and all very subtlely arranged. This is a landmark laid back album. J.J. Cale humsings his way though a number of great tracks. (The classic 'After Midnight' is much more laidback than Eric Clapton's - 'Magnolia'and 'Call me the Breeze' are the better known songs).
It seems that J.J. Cale and his band just left the Appalachian shack and went straight into the studio, still playing. The mood on the album fits perfectly with laid back Southern U.S. and is brimming with easy sunshine, some liquor, fiddles and banjo etc, without becoming too much of a 'straight' country album. Far from it, it is a truly original blend of America's best traditions.
Play when you're sitting in your garden at sunset (or better still on your porch if you have one), talking to your friends whilst having something 'nice' on the side. I gave it some friends and they all loved it, though they all had never heard about J.J. Cale before.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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If JJ Cale was any more laid back then he probably wouldn't get out of bed.
Naturally is cool deep south blues at its finest. JJ's unique guitar sound sits alongside a voice that doesn't try too hard. All his songs are 3 minute gems - sometimes you wish he would stretch them out - really take a sound further - particularly as he is such an outstanding guitarist.
Before chill out albums were even thought of, this is it.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Descibed as the genuis of the mellow, JJ's debut is in my opinion one of the greatest records ever made, laid back bittersweet guitar, fine lyrics and that uniquely minimilist sound.This record contains the original of After Midnight, the tune popularised by Eric Clapton, listen close because this is a masterpiece.
Just listen to any early Dire Straits recording and the influence of JJ Cale's first records of the early 70s is clearly evident.
An all round lovely piece of music.
Just listen to any early Dire Straits recording and the influence of JJ Cale's first records of the early 70s is clearly evident.
An all round lovely piece of music.
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The first and the best
J.J. Cale is my favourite musician and has been for nearly 30 years.
I have got most of his records and I think that the older one are better. Read more
I have got most of his records and I think that the older one are better. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Thorleifur Geirsson
Love it !!
Naturally I had this CD years ago and loaned it out, but never got it back, so I ordered this and I just Love It!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by lynne
Cool as a Cucumber
"Naturally" by J J Cale - an album that compells you to nod your head and utter the words "Hell, yeah. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2007 by Mr. B. A. D. Plowman
Definitely
J. J. Cale's first album established his attitude to music-making, one that paid no heed to outside influences. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by D. J. H. Thorn
Underrated genuis' awesome debut.
If you like Dire Straits, Lynyrd Skynyrd or Eric Clapton then you must get this. J.J. is a total genius when it comes to being cool and understated. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2005 by Wishbone Ash Fan
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