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J.J. Cale — Call Me The Breeze
Album: Naturally
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Released: 1971
Length: 2:32
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They call me the breeze
I keep blowing down the road
They call me the breeze
I keep blowing down the road

I ain't got me nobody
I ain't carrying me no load

Ain't no change in the weather
Ain't no change in me
Ain't no change in the weather
Ain't no change in me

I ain't hidin' from nobody
Ain't nobody hidin' from me

I got that green light, babe
I got to keep moving on
I got that green light, babe
I got to keep moving on

I might go out to California
Might go down to Georgia
Might stay home
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 bluebeag wrote:
You realize this song was written in 1971. JJ Cale was a major influence to greats like Clapton and Knopfler. The reason it sounds simple now is because simple blues progressions have been around and played for over 75 years.  Yes, the melody is familiar, but his voice, guitar style and tone is unique.  



Well said.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Clapton did a great cover on his tribute album to J.J. Cale, under the same name.
Posted 11 months ago by Geoss    [ Reply ]
I love this one(the original) and Beth Orton’s lovely cover…
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

a great one
I reckon now we need some Skynyrd out here on the ole RP



Truth!
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 DavidStrand wrote:


I can actually predict every single note of the lyrics even though I never heard this song before. And most of the guitar notes as well. This is why I really don't like most 12-bar blues. A computer could write & play this.
You realize this song was written in 1971. JJ Cale was a major influence to greats like Clapton and Knopfler. The reason it sounds simple now is because simple blues progressions have been around and played for over 75 years.  Yes, the melody is familiar, but his voice, guitar style and tone is unique.  

Posted 1 year ago by bluebeag    [ Reply ]
underrated
Posted 1 year ago by blackieray    [ Reply ]
a great one
I reckon now we need some Skynyrd out here on the ole RP
Posted 2 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
JJ's entire body of work is a master class in tasteful restraint.  

RIP brother.
Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
ok.  I personally don’t like this song, but its just not my taste.  BUT i am rating it very low as it does not belong in the mellow play list nor played on that list as much as it is.  I think RP needs a country rock genre as someone in programming seems to believe “mellow” = “country rock”. It is not.  Of course we’re all entitled to our opinions…. 
Posted 2 years ago by bigbargain    [ Reply ]
 nickferrante10 wrote:


It's why I love the 12 bar blues. To be creative and brilliant in such a tight musical space always impresses me.


Yep. Think reggae, or go back as far as Mozart.I 
Posted 2 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 DavidStrand wrote:


I can actually predict every single note of the lyrics even though I never heard this song before. And most of the guitar notes as well. This is why I really don't like most 12-bar blues. A computer could write & play this.


It's why I love the 12 bar blues. To be creative and brilliant in such a tight musical space always impresses me.
Posted 2 years ago by nickferrante10    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT! ICONIC!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 SpencerAR wrote:

I always assumed this was a Lynard Skynard original.  I had no idea that their version was a cover.  



This is a refreshing version.  i dig it.  but its missing the wicked-arse Billy Powell piano solo.  Fast fingers!
Posted 3 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
J.J. Cale got lots of air play on CHOM-FM in Montreal way back in the day.
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
he's one of the few guitarists .. you know .. top tier..
Posted 3 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
 DavidStrand wrote:
I can actually predict every single note of the lyrics even though I never heard this song before. And most of the guitar notes as well. This is why I really don't like most 12-bar blues. A computer could write & play this.

You could have written it but you preferred not to become rich and famous. Very noble of you. 
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Ronnie Van Zant was a great songwriter. The fact that he covered this is quite a tribute
Posted 3 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I always assumed this was a Lynard Skynard original.  I had no idea that their version was a cover.  
Posted 3 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
 hugogdt wrote:
JJ is always a secure value!
 

I can actually predict every single note of the lyrics even though I never heard this song before. And most of the guitar notes as well. This is why I really don't like most 12-bar blues. A computer could write & play this.
Posted 4 years ago by DavidStrand    [ Reply ]
Yep! More J.J. Cale please 🤠yeehaw!
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
love this one! (had Lynard Skynards version on cassette in my funky CJ5 back in '79  : P )
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
this album is great and his 2nd "Really" kept the breeze blowing
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just heard Bill's comments about this being one of those songs that paid JJ's bills
i read Cale's response to a question about others doing his songs and in TV commercials
he said "I don't mind it and I consider it a compliment and I especially like it when I walk out to the mailbox"
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 amoreena wrote:
More JJ Cale please!!   So overlooked, and so amazing.   RIP, and thanks for giving humanity a reason to tap their toes.

 
Agree!
Posted 8 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]
JJ is always a secure value!
Posted 9 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
More JJ Cale please!!   So overlooked, and so amazing.   RIP, and thanks for giving humanity a reason to tap their toes.
Posted 9 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Hell yes. {#Cowboy}
Posted 9 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]

Clydeby ~Neilio069
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Thanks JJ Cale & CW Beavers

A Cool Little Ditty!

"sit on the porch without no shoes,pickin' the bass and singin' the blues"



Posted 11 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Curiously not in rotation on RP.  Too obvious?
Posted 12 years ago by tallboy1968    [ Reply ]

Eric Clapton and JJ Cale - "Call Me The Breeze" Live

"You can push the boundaries of theory and technical playing in jazz fusion, tear your soul out playing blues, blow your amps and eardrums with heavy rock, but nothing tears on the heartstings and gets you moving like some tulsa time, nothing. Thank you J.J. Cale for captivating the world with your wonderful vibe."    callycat23

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"J.J. Cale has a band of top class. Even Mr. Clapton must do the best he can in that company. The drive of the band is sans pareil. "        JyHiable




Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]