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J.J. Cale — Crazy Mama
Album: Naturally
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Released: 1971
Length: 2:22
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Crazy mama, where you been so long
Crazy mama, where you been so long
You've been hiding out, I know that's true

Crazy mama, I sure need you
Crazy mama, where you been so long
Standing on the corner, looking for you, baby

Standing on the corner, looking for you, baby
Lord mercy, I can not see, crazy mama coming back to me
Crazy mama, where you been so long
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 johnfiva wrote:

Well this is a 10.

For me too. Recordshop Van Welderenstraat Nijmegen adviced me this JJ Cale lp in the 70’s. Weeks later all boys and girls danced silently in the early morning during sensitivity trainingweek in Swalmen in Limburg .Living memory 🥰



Posted 2 months ago by Graduzz    [ Reply ]
Pure and simple. Simply pure. Love it.
Posted 3 months ago by jimwilliams    [ Reply ]
Well this is a 10.
Posted 8 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Only thing wrong with this song is that it is only 2 minutes long. Solid 10.
Posted 1 year ago by steuss    [ Reply ]
and the album cover

kind of like a little feat cover

works of art
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
In early 1972 we got our first FM stereo radio from Radio Shack. Table-top with a nice walnut veneer. One speaker was built in to the main radio, the other wired and could be separated about 3 feet. Discovered New York's WPLJ and this song was on the rotation. Brings me back every time I hear it.
Posted 1 year ago by firefly6    [ Reply ]
Ah, so tasty. 
Look up "laid back" in the dictionary . . .
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Some people call this blues. I don't think it is! It doesn't have those annoying 12-bar chord progressions. Chord progression is:
E E E E
E E E E
E E E E
E E E E
E E E E
DAE DAE 
DAE DAE
Brilliant! Maybe it could be called "outside the box blues"? 
Posted 1 year ago by DavidStrand    [ Reply ]
 DrMacDaddy wrote:

I truly believe J.J. is gaining a wider and more enthusiastic audience.



I've definitely come around in the past year or two.  It's all just so laid back and effortless.
Posted 1 year ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
Any time I hear this voice I can't help myself from imagining this guy with yellow fingers on the couch, and this longlimbed, red- curled Marianne with freckles round her little nose is coming in. "Where have you been so long?" 
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
I truly believe J.J. is gaining a wider and more enthusiastic audience.
Posted 1 year ago by DrMacDaddy    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Slip sliding away.... slip sliding away....



Crazy Mama pre-dates that my friend...
Posted 2 years ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
It's so brief you should play it again!  Please!
Posted 2 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Slip sliding away.... slip sliding away....
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
MR. CALE'S GUITAR



Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Love his take on the acid guitar.
Posted 3 years ago by okskyhi    [ Reply ]
Cool

That guitar tone is scorched 
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Thanx, nice to have company !      

mattenuttall wrote:
Tomasni wrote:
Long Live RP
My rating now: 8 - Most Excellent

lizardking wrote:
LOL...someone's NOT a fan of your comment/rating system; I've seen a bunch of 'thumbs down' votes on your simple comments....which don't bother me at all....and I'm totally OK with you using Long Live RP now.....and I happen to have this track rated 8 too....so...yeah....LONG LIVE RP!!


I'm glad you pointed this out, Lizard King. Why is it that Tomasni is always getting some thumbs down on his song rating comments? Long live RP and JJ Cale's music!
 

Posted 3 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
you are great
Posted 4 years ago by vcompany1    [ Reply ]
Tomasni wrote:
Long Live RP
My rating now: 8 - Most Excellent

lizardking wrote:
LOL...someone's NOT a fan of your comment/rating system; I've seen a bunch of 'thumbs down' votes on your simple comments....which don't bother me at all....and I'm totally OK with you using Long Live RP now.....and I happen to have this track rated 8 too....so...yeah....LONG LIVE RP!!


I'm glad you pointed this out, Lizard King. Why is it that Tomasni is always getting some thumbs down on his song rating comments? Long live RP and JJ Cale's music!
Posted 4 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

LOL...someone's NOT a fan of your comment/rating system; I've seen a bunch of 'thumbs down' votes on your simple comments....which don't bother me at all....and I'm totally OK with you using Long Live RP now.....and I happen to have this track rated 8 too....so...yeah....LONG LIVE RP!!
 I  second that long live  RP and I have it an 8 too

Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
The definition of laid back.
Posted 5 years ago by jjbchansen159    [ Reply ]
This is just ... just ... so smooth and sweet.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
Long Live  RP
My rating now: 8 - Most Excellent    
 
LOL...someone's NOT a fan of your comment/rating system; I've seen a bunch of 'thumbs down' votes on your simple comments....which don't bother me at all....and I'm totally OK with you using Long Live RP now.....and I happen to have this track rated 8 too....so...yeah....LONG LIVE RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Long Live                                                                                                                                  Radio Paradise
My rating:                                                                                                                            8 - Most Excellent    
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Luv it!
Posted 6 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 7 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
 Matias_Augusto wrote:
It's not a coincidence that Eric Clapton plays a couple of Cale's tunes. J. J. Cale is a genius

 
Clapton put some effort into getting that tone as well.{#Cowboy}
Posted 7 years ago by Clyde_Bedow    [ Reply ]
When I was 14 this song used to come on the AM transistor radio I had with me when I worked as a maintenance guy at the local little league baseball fields. I still recall how cool I thought this song was at the time. It helped me appreciate J.J. Cale and open me to other artists (Jerry Jeff, Ray Wiley Hubbard). Still feel that way. This is why I absolutely love RP! Bill and Rebecca, there are days when your lineup gives me chills and sends me roaring back through time and space. Thank you.
Posted 7 years ago by NickDanger    [ Reply ]
 Ktmaholic wrote:
Can't speak about "Europeans" but I know the British refer to a woman in authority as "mom"......being American, I always thought that was interesting, affectionate and respectful. With respect to J.J. Cale, look at the era...1971. And look at the culture! I'd say that terminology in not popular today. Just my 2 cents.....

 
Actually it is "mam" not "mom" - I suppose it is a diminutive of Madam.
Posted 8 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Can't speak about "Europeans" but I know the British refer to a woman in authority as "mom"......being American, I always thought that was interesting, affectionate and respectful. With respect to J.J. Cale, look at the era...1971. And look at the culture! I'd say that terminology in not popular today. Just my 2 cents.....
Posted 8 years ago by Ktmaholic    [ Reply ]
Crazy mama, where you been so long
Standing on the corner, looking for you, baby

What is it with the Americans that they keep calling women mama and baby. Are we Europeans more mature?
Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
....... as good as it gets.
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Early on I remember reading that JJ considered his recordings 'demos' for other artists to survey and record if they liked.
That he is better than most of those "artisites" is surely evident. 

 
INDEED!!
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]

Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
This music changed me from a boy to a man. Just came at the right time.
Posted 8 years ago by mobboss    [ Reply ]
This might be a track that defines J.J. in years to come.
Posted 9 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Early on I remember reading that JJ considered his recordings 'demos' for other artists to survey and record if they liked.
That he is better than most of those "artisites" is surely evident. 
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
It's not a coincidence that Eric Clapton plays a couple of Cale's tunes. J. J. Cale is a genius
Posted 9 years ago by Matias_Augusto    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting for Jimmy Page's guitar to erupt. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Let's just... Slow... Down... A little...
Mmm... 
Posted 9 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
 Django1 wrote:
A lovely man original guitar work makes you wanna smoke 😎
 
. . . and apparently, completely omit any punctuation.
Posted 9 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Couldn't  but it better myself 😎
Posted 9 years ago by Django1    [ Reply ]
 WakeUpWorld wrote:


In Digital Blues, J.J. asked "In 3232 how will they remember me". I got the answer....In 3232 the world won't be around anymore, but as for 2013, I remember J.J. Cale as the cool, understated songwriter, vocalist and groove master who didn't care what other folks were listening to or wanted to hear. He played from the heart with endearing stories of woman, trains, drugs and lazy days. I saw him live in 1975 and never again got the chance. Thanks for everything J.J. 

 

Posted 9 years ago by Django1    [ Reply ]
A lovely man original guitar work makes you wanna smoke 😎
Posted 9 years ago by Django1    [ Reply ]
Short but ooohh so sweet   {#Good-vibes}
Posted 10 years ago by Caino    [ Reply ]
10  ....... {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
{#Jump}  {#Roflol} {#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Cool old tune from the past.  I really like going back like this.  No one else does it like Bill {#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
What's that top-hat hanging on?
 
The raccoon's knee.  All us Southern gentlemen put our nice hats there when we sit -- if our host hasn't offered to hang it for us.  (Ball caps are so redneck that we don't even take them off when going indoors.)
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Damn, that's fine.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

That sounds like memories you'll cherish forever.......   {#Sunny}

 

In Digital Blues, J.J. asked "In 3232 how will they remember me". I got the answer....In 3232 the world won't be around anymore, but as for 2013, I remember J.J. Cale as the cool, understated songwriter, vocalist and groove master who didn't care what other folks were listening to or wanted to hear. He played from the heart with endearing stories of woman, trains, drugs and lazy days. I saw him live in 1975 and never again got the chance. Thanks for everything J.J. 
Posted 11 years ago by WakeUpWorld    [ Reply ]
 Johnny-smooth wrote:
Sad to hear of JJ's passing. Was introduced to his music on Martha's Vineyard many, many summers ago. He'll be missed.
 
That sounds like memories you'll cherish forever.......   {#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Wrote some great songs.   His music will live on.  RIP
Posted 11 years ago by njtjt    [ Reply ]
Sad news, loved his sound.  RIP
Posted 11 years ago by foolsparadise    [ Reply ]
Sad to hear of JJ's passing. Was introduced to his music on Martha's Vineyard many, many summers ago. He'll be missed.

R.I.P. Mr Cale 
Posted 11 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
R.I.P., J.J.
Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Sorry to hear about JJ. Cale passing away yesterday.
Posted 11 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
What's that top-hat hanging on?
 
Hilarious!
Posted 11 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Something relaxed and soothing about this little ditty.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 AndyJ wrote:
Hard to -not- like this song.
 
Yeah, maybe his best.  Wonder if Cale arranged it or someone else.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Hard to -not- like this song.
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 nelamvr6 wrote:
Meh.

Love his songwriting, his performing really is not all that good. 
 
The vocals might be weak, but damn the pickin's got soul!
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
JJ is RAD... Hands down!
Posted 12 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
I was just watching this video before I came back to Radio Paradise! how weird is that!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu3XylIfA2c 
  
Posted 12 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
Meh.

Love his songwriting, his performing really is not all that good. 
Posted 12 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
Only thing wrong with this song is, it's too short. I remember hearing and loving it as a kid. My dad brought home the 45.
 
Your dad was a good man,


Posted 12 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
I keep expecting Page's guitar to start wah wah howling, but of course, I'm in the right church but wrong pew. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Only thing wrong with this song is, it's too short. I remember hearing and loving it as a kid. My dad brought home the 45.
Posted 12 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
"Cale recounts the story of being offered the opportunity to appear on Dick Clark's American Bandstand to promote the song ("Crazy Mama"), which would have moved the song higher on the charts. Cale declined when told he could not bring his band to the taping and would be required to lip-sync the words to the song." - Wiki
Posted 12 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Been so long since I heard this tasty little thing ...
Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
What's that top-hat hanging on?
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]

Excellent.

{#Roflol}


Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
This album stands the test of time.
Posted 13 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
When Eric Clapton was asked who or what he'd like to come back as if he could, and he replied J.J. Cale.
Posted 13 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
sigh... J.J. you get my vote every time you play.
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great album, it´s crazy good.
Posted 13 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 Kokoloco53 wrote:
Ok, confessions of an old hippie. Was traveling down a curvy back road through a mountain road taking hits on a small water bong, held my breath just a bit too long and passed out at the driver's wheel. Thank god, my little brother shook me and I came to just in time to avoid going off a 100 ft cliff. This album was playing on my 8 track tape player. I'll never forget it. What a lucky life I've had, haven't died and still listen to J.J. Cale once in a while. But now and never again, while driving down a road taking hits on a bong. Next time I'll have to remember to pull off the road first. Just another hit......of sweet love.
 
You must be one of the "10"s then. Cheers! Good to have you with us! (Please keep your distance on the road. :-)

Posted 14 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Ok, confessions of an old hippie. Was traveling down a curvy back road through a mountain road taking hits on a small water bong, held my breath just a bit too long and passed out at the driver's wheel. Thank god, my little brother shook me and I came to just in time to avoid going off a 100 ft cliff. This album was playing on my 8 track tape player. I'll never forget it. What a lucky life I've had, haven't died and still listen to J.J. Cale once in a while. But now and never again, while driving down a road taking hits on a bong. Next time I'll have to remember to pull off the road first. Just another hit......of sweet love.
Posted 14 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
 nate917 wrote:

I know the feeling; I was wrong once.  It was years ago.  At one point, I decided that I was wrong, but then it turned out I was right.

 
LOL!
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I remember listening to this song on AM (yes, AM!) radio with what would now be called ear buds while pushing a lawn mower for my first summer job.  I know I'm dating myself, but this song it's worth it.
Posted 14 years ago by NickDanger    [ Reply ]

 
Posted 14 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
she sure is crazy ~ but I know where she's at ;-)
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
I rated this a 9 ~ I might be wrong though ~ this could very well be a 10
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
The man raised the slow grove into an art form.
 
Felt at liberty to google image "slow grove"



Seems fitting

Snarl

Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Delicious!
Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
how is that hat defying gravity?
{#Cowboy}
Posted 15 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
Pretty Momma, where you been so long?

Shift into low gear, pull your hat down against the bright sunshine, and reach for another sip of Southern Comfort on ice.  LOVE IT!!!

Posted 15 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
my god what music
{#Cowboy}
Posted 15 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
The man raised the slow grove into an art form.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
No wonder mark knopfler's a fan...
Posted 15 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
The whole album rates a 9. We played the crap out of this in its day and it still sounds fine and a unique guitar voice combo
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
j.j. cool..can't get much cooler.
 

agreed.  very economical guitar work...tone sounds a bit like "Belly Button Window" by Jimi.
Posted 15 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
sweet
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Laid back?....This man is the Perry Como of rock and roll. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Shamsiel wrote:
The tone on his guitar is INSANE! {#War}
 
My thoughts exactly. I've always loved the guitar sound on this song. {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
Stunning. I crew up listening to this man, loved him then, love him now. Saw him live in London many many years ago - the gig was pure 100% JJ, outstanding!
Posted 15 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
j.j. cool..can't get much cooler.
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!!! love this song what a classic, whole album is fantastic
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
crazy Mama,
JJ rules!
{#Clap}


Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
I have rated as a 9 before... am going to upgrade to a 10

jj cale simply DEFINES cool
Posted 15 years ago by hoppin_bob    [ Reply ]
Here I am trying to close up for the day and Bill keeps playing one great song after another - can't shut it down!
Posted 15 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
J.J. Cale - Crazy Mama
Billie Holiday - Crazy He Calls Me
Thea Gilmore - Crazy Love

We've got that crazy morning thing going.  Hope Ozzy is next!
Posted 16 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
 People who didn´t know his work usually says he plays the guitar like M.Knopfler. 

 Well, it seems obviously, but i must say that Mark Knopfler is younger than J.J.Cale.

 And i have all Dire Straits albums, of course.
 
Posted 16 years ago by joanot    [ Reply ]
The tone on his guitar is INSANE! {#War}
Posted 16 years ago by Shamsiel    [ Reply ]
More craziness!  Love it!

{#Bounce}
Posted 16 years ago by SantaFeGrace    [ Reply ]
Okay, Bill just typed 'crazy' in and played everything he's got.

Crazy like a fox.
Posted 16 years ago by two2fly    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
J.J. Cale - Crazy Mama
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Violent Femmes - Crazy
Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone

On a roll, Bill. Damn, I'm glad I didn't go out to lunch today.

 

I have a lunch date now!!! ;o(
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
J.J. Cale - Crazy Mama
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Violent Femmes - Crazy
Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone

On a roll, Bill. Damn, I'm glad I didn't go out to lunch today.

Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I just love JJ! {#Notworthy}
Posted 16 years ago by Balthazar    [ Reply ]
{#Cool} n a crazy roll
Posted 16 years ago by blades    [ Reply ]
The entire album is awesome, awesome, smooth. laidback. Top 100 all time album.
Posted 16 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
fatcatjb wrote:

only takes three notes...me too amigo mio


...but you ain't great, aint'cha?

Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
ulibcn wrote:
No one plays the guitar like J.J. It only takes him three notes and you know it's him. That's only in the reach of the Greatest.
only takes three notes...me too amigo mio
Posted 16 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Great vibes - F*** you all, feet up, I ain't doing nothing today!
Posted 16 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
sloooowwww JJ, think I need a McCD's straw, a dart board, and quiet Texas bar.
Posted 16 years ago by Nettle    [ Reply ]
Sic 'em Boy!
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
blainea wrote:
Rac(c)oons are crazy, too.
Yes, but what's holding that hat up?
Posted 16 years ago by infinity    [ Reply ]