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J.J. Cale — Magnolia
Album: Naturally
Avg rating:
8

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Total ratings: 1165









Released: 1971
Length: 3:20
Plays (last 30 days): 0
Whippoorwill's singing
Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left down in New Orleans
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You whisper "Good morning"
So gently in my ear
I'm coming home to you, babe
I'll soon be there
I'll soon be there

Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
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 gatorade wrote:

Nothing short of a 10.

I agree!

 nomnol wrote:

Who doesn't remember a lost love from long ago- the best you ever had?



You just spoke the truth (and late night memory) for many of us,,,
Were it not so...
My husband just passed away last week.  I have not been able to listen to my usual main mix - bu today I wanted music - this mellow mix is just perfect for me at this tender time . Thank-you RP
Genius 
Who doesn't remember a lost love from long ago- the best you ever had?
The older I get the more JJ's songs speak to me. +1 to 9 for this chill out beautiful song.
LLRP
Love me some kale!
Beautiful piece of music
Magic.....
 erniejade wrote:

I wonder what was written first, this or the Commodores Sweet Love?  They seem to have some similarities.  


The Wiki says Sweet Love came out five years later. But yeah, I hear similarities.
c.

 kkkirsten wrote:

And, so it begins... the mellow, low key Saturday night Special. I don't understand RP why you always insist on slowing down the tempo on Saturday nights?


maybe you should change time zones....in your mind.
this is an international station, duh
I wonder what was written first, this or the Commodores Sweet Love?  They seem to have some similarities.  
Waht a wonderful song. R.I.P J.J, from germany a10
Reminds me of something Ronnie Lane would have written. 
Solid Gold for me. Thanks RP 🥰
 kkkirsten wrote:
And, so it begins... the mellow, low key Saturday night Special. I don't understand RP why you always insist on slowing down the tempo on Saturday nights?
 
Umm, perhaps you're in some other time zone?  Planet?  Galaxy? Universe?
Long  Live                                                                                                                                   Radio Paradise
To me a very solid                                                                                                              8 - Most Excellent               
J.J. and New Orleans… nice… 
Lovely J.J. {#Chillpill}
What a nice set this morning! Thank you
And, so it begins... the mellow, low key Saturday night Special. I don't understand RP why you always insist on slowing down the tempo on Saturday nights?
...i'm  under the Weeping Willow with a sweet tea and dreaming 
Simple, but simply the best. Thanks again, Andrew MacLean (dec'd), for teaching me this song.
{#Good-vibes}
One of the best tunes ever...
Bought this LP when it came because the cover intrigued me. An absolute knock-out! Been a Cale fan ever since. Supreme guitar, just right voice, superb song.
Wonderful to hear this gem. 
Wonderful.  An inspiration for so many. Imitated by a few big names, too.
Thanks for playing this.  Right now I need to hear it.
I don't think I've ever heard this song before. Wonderful. This is why I listen to RP. Thanks Bill.
One of the all-time great ballads, from an equally great album.
RIP JJ.
His music helped me survive, it did. Thanks fellow Okie.
{#Cheers}  10 10  10
Nothing short of a 10.
I bought this album in downtown Peoria, 1973
JJ Cale, you have been a huge part of my life, and I really miss you 
fab legacy, thanks for the memories :)

 
Magnolia pushed me 'over the edge' to donate to RP for another year. THANKS, J.J.~!!!
 

Very smooth classic stuff... love it...

this is from NPR earlier today—

Singer, Songwriter J.J. Cale Dead From Heart Attack At 74

J.J. Cale, whose songs became hits for the likes of Eric Clapton and Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 74 from a heart attack, his management agency's website announced.

Cale died at about 8:00 p.m. Friday at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, Calif., the Rosebud agency said Saturday...



Beautiful love song from a fine album. Sad news indeed. 
Great song.  Great guitarist.

RIP, dude.  You will truly be missed.

Steve
Love this song, many memories. RIP
You will be missed.