Eric Clapton & JJ Cale - Call Me Breeze HD

Live at Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004

[@starke2908]

Eric Clapton always said that JJ Cale was the best guitar player he ever heard.

[@bastian8905]

I dont belive that, the just add to each other real good ❤

[@Robin-Cale17]

​@@bastian8905 It's true, and Eric called JJ his hero.

[@jpcoyotte]

When it's good, there's nothing to say, you just have to listen.

[@toddraffensperger4]

my dad is on bass. miss these guys

[@jimronsivalli1675]

Is dad still kickin it?

[@toddraffensperger4]

@@jimronsivalli1675 no. he passed away in 2010 before JJ

[@rudycans1599]

@@toddraffensperger4 I'm sorry for your loss.

[@johngsteel]

This is awesome!!!!!!

[@thomaswootton2526]

You are blessed, indeed. The best music, ever!

[@pamlunn8844]

I love how Eric Clapton, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, steps back and plays back up to his mentor and friend, the incredible J.J. Cale. He was showing the love and respect he had for this man. Amazing.

[@johntechwriter]

You are so right. He was every great guitarist's favorite guest artist because he never competed with them.

[@chinto50]

Clapton is a big fan of JJ…. that song is basiclly one chord.. think about it.

[@jimrobinson9310]

I saw JJ Cale in Caines Ballroom in Tulsa Oklahoma way back when…. Truly incredible 🎉

[@adammiller2246]

J J 's death wasd a terrible loss! God Bless you JJ

[@anjou6497]

⚘️

[@MahendraThacker]

Thank you Eric Clapton for letting us have JJ Cale forever

[@isabellelapointe3701]

Guys, I think it's truly a blessing for us 50 and older, to have experienced what REAL TALENTwas... Nothing else is to be said since our era was the freedom and ❤ years.

[@bcascadascrane9831]

I miss the joy for life and long haired men. They were good looking had they kept their locks they would be drop dead gorgious still instead of looking aged. Don't take me wrong I still love them.

[@russelllitterell2311]

@@bcascadascrane9831 All my locks fell out...🤣

[@ilikezappa3268]

We had it good . Poor millennials. That must suck .

[@pauln8913]

I am close to being 67,,,,,I had the best of life and the best of music

[@johntechwriter]

Oh, I am so tired of hearing this nonsense. How did you forget to say the musicians in your time did not need Autotune? That usually comes into the geezer rant at some point. As a teen in a small rural town, when I discovered the Beatles, my parents and all their generation dismissed them as not fit to stand in the shadow of the musical icons of their time. (Later, when we were driving in the car and Paul sang "Yesterday" on the radio, my Dad admitted he was wrong. That's one of the reasons that though he is long gone I'll always respect my Dad -- not many people have the character required to admit being wrong.) Every generation by necessity chooses the sound that resonates best. By definition, other generations will not feel the same. How could they? What we experienced in our formative years will always be with us. And later, we will not be able to identify with other generations' favorites, because we heard them at a different stage of life. Me, I'm a rocker and could never figure out rap. But I know better than to put it down. Rap comes from a place beyond my wildest imaginings as a teen. Just because I do not understand it doesn't mean it is sub-par. Only a self-entitled idiot would feel that way.

[@rhianjones1319]

I am dedicating this Call me the Breeze by Eric Clapton and JJ Cale in the memory of my brother who died recently rest in peace.

[@patrickmckeegan5345]

Two thing I like about this besides the obvioius. Michael J Foxx on drums and how much Christine is enjoying this set. She has probably played this song a thousand times with JJ and it still gives her absolute joy to be playing with him and Eric. It so good that we live in a time when these moments are preserved.

[@adammiller2246]

Mind if I ask who Christine is? Was she J J 's wife? She has an awesome smile!

[@EneriGiilaan]

Christine Lakeland - JJ's wife - and regular band member since 70's @@adammiller2246

[@hardlines2635]

What about John Mayer in charge of guitar rack.

[@gazza63a14]

@@adammiller2246 yes. Christine Lakeland. She was JJ's wife. She plays on most of his albums and has released a few records of her own

[@adammiller2246]

Thanks for answering my question@@gazza63a14

[@gergemall]

Eric is grinning like a child before Christmas as he idolizes JJ CALE .

[@gforcebaba]

JJ Cale gets me through all the tough times with ease

[@truthseekerhill4262]

I just love how Eric Clapton always just looks like a regular guy. No fancy stuff just the best guitar 🎸 that ever was!! Love you man. 🎸💞

[@jankotznicht6029]

bb King Ma guy

[@MrTwister50]

@@jankotznicht6029 Agreed. Eric doesn't try to blow up the song or take over the stage. He just seems to find his place among the other players and slide right in.

[@bits362]

@@MrTwister50 hmm ,,,oke fair enoug.

[@christina_2]

Eric Clapton has been through more in one lifetime than me you and the other guy combined

[@KEVIN-pb2xm]

He's so relaxed............nuthin to prove!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@winaung7799]

I love the way Christine smiles!

[@zadickperello4674]

Same here

[@brenthammond9679]

Christine who?

[@peha524]

@@brenthammond9679 Christine Lakeland, his wife.

[@jamesgee9738]

Me too. !!!

[@MrPoodleguy]

JJ was always so laid back. One helluva writer & composer!

[@pumpkinking5174]

JJ is a genre of music himself.

[@Jallatt]

Getting Clapton on stage with you is pretty great. Getting Clapton on stage with you and not throwing Clapton a lead? Priceless....

[@hubriswonk]

Clapton was nervous AF!

[@johntechwriter]

Eric took a lead, but I think he was a bit intimidated by J.J., who was the master of this style. And Eric was not intimidated by many other guitar players, having had to come to terms with his limitations after watching a guitar genius who turned out to be a close friend, Jimi Hendrix.

[@hubriswonk]

@@johntechwriter I agree 100%

[@TriniTrin-zt9zv]

Just before this song, they performed After Midnight, at the beginning of the session, JJ motioned for Eric to the mic. Eric smiled and shook his head. He allowed JJ to take the full lead. This was respect for the great JJ. Notice the smile at the end? Eric was having fun

[@DavidHuber63]

I get that 💯

[@jeffbranchick1516]

JJ just oozes simply pure fluid smooth cool without even trying. One of a kind with a back porch, easy, funky style unlike no other. Back from a time when music and talent stood on its own. Stratospheric props to Eric to reverently taking a supportive role in backing up one of his preeminent heroes. The smiles say it all.

[@TheNuckowski]

Mr. Butterfingers in a good way!!

[@brucewayne3602]

unique prolonged brilliance !!!

[@NormenHansen]

Well considering that Eric was on Heroin for much of his career and JJ was a close friend... Maybe its not just "coolness". Great musicians, music and people either way!

[@jeffbranchick1516]

@@NormenHansen That part of his life was mostly in the early 70’s. He finally kicked heroin then alcohol became his major vice into the 80’s. That almost killed him. He cleaned up his life after that and has only been improving his talented craft since. He then put his energies into creating the Crossroads Center for rehabilitation.

[@NormenHansen]

@@jeffbranchick1516 You know, with celebrities I'd be careful if what you read about them is actually true - especially when its about "getting sober". Theres a lot of people with financial interests, including those writing the magazines and making their image.

[@Scotsgrey13]

This has to be one the most enjoyable performances I've ever seen. R.I.P. Mr. Cale.

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

I was a great weekend! Hot, but great!

[@johnkries1526]

Where was this at

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

Eric doesn't stand behind too many people Paige .... thats some respect right there

[@jamesmalamute7874]

JJ Cale was a HUGE inspiration to the Early Lynyrd Skynyrd Band

[@shawmcgee1531]

They did a solid cover of Breeze

[@kimbaldwindeaton4612]

As far as Im concerned, JJ Kale was a huge inflence on many, many artists!!!

[@Slide4Diddy]

Every southern rock band covers JJ Cale tunes. I saw him open for Allman Bros & Widespread Panic years ago. The pre crash version of Skynard with Collins, Rossington, and Gaines on triple lead guitar is the best American rock band ever assembled. Every single song is a timeless banger. This is my wheelhouse, I be knowing about this 💩.

[@lawrencemay8671]

What a great line: I ain’t hiding from nobody, no one is hiding from me.

[@georgebudimir7801]

Ain't nobody hiding from me.

[@constancelena]

❤ FANTASTIC, AWESOME! I MISS J J Cale 🎉RIP 😢

[@mackenziek1]

Awesome footage...!!! Eric Clapton doesn't have to look up to too many people but JJ Cale is one man that he does. Eric's smile at the end says it all....pure respect...!!! Clapton covered a few of Cale's tunes for those of you who don't know much about JJ Cale.

[@stephenomara1109]

Cocaine being one

[@rileymcintosh4852]

JJ was a great writer

[@johntechwriter]

Agreed, and I am under the impression Eric showed up at this gig to help J.J. draw a bigger audience. J.J.'s health was not good and it shows. But he had this wonderful gift of saying so much with so few notes. B.B. King did the same. After a certain point I outgrew the shredders. Or maybe I just outgrew myself.

[@ThrashRoC]

R.I.P. J J Thank you for The Music!

[@joeybenoit6269]

After 66 years out of the womb I finally got hooked! I'm hooked on JJ. C a l e baby!

[@williamcassidy3824]

To those who may not know the ever smiling woman to Eric's right is JJ's wife, Christine Lakeland

[@tedmaxeffs]

I sing this all the time at work , Eric and JJ here with Christine and all the band , just amazing happiness,

[@user-nn5kz5ky6b]

I love watching JJ Cale's wife pick her flatop and smile at her husband...alwsys encouraging him and having fun together and with the band! 🎉

[@markderby6886]

Just that smooth rhythm does the soul so good!!!

[@gregward3264]

The "Tulsa Groove"

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

A lot of greatness on that stage, but man, ya gotta appreciate that bass man and drummer!

[@jimstevenson3870]

Glad I'm not the only one that feels that. Great sounding band 😊

[@user-cu3tk8qr8k]

They are best lbave seen

[@ginanoble7203]

Oh how I miss musicians of this like just so smooth and they just have IT!!!

[@charlesgould7334]

Beyond cool.Beyond laid back.Love JJ's guitar style.Christina's smile turns me to jelly!

[@CooManTunes]

She's such a cutie babe! Infectious smile. Goes well with JJ's laid back coolness.

[@rosamartino9988]

charles gould g

[@maryjoiner6542]

Oh yeah! What a way 2 start a day!!! Good Mornin', er'body!

[@tjnugent62]

Christina spent her entire career making beautiful music with her man. Nice life if you can find it.

[@tylerrussell2780]

2:32 John Mayer vibing in the background. He covered this song on Paradise Valley. Awesome

[@allanhartpu3894]

Eric is the consumat professional, he respects the people people he grew up listening to and learned from. I'm sure it was an honor playing with JJCayle

[@bshakespeare100]

Christine has the most beautiful smile.

[@NANTAISML]

Christine Lakeland has been going along, playing guitar, and smiling with JJ Cale for many years... now she must be very sad today..

[@darylgran6815]

Her and JJ played at the University club in Saskatoon Canada back in 85. Audie Ashworth and the bus driver, as well. The 2 of them BLEW 373 ppls minds. Christine played keyboards and JJ played guitar, base pedals with feet and a beat box for drums. I was the Manager so after the concert, loaded the Bus and sat around for an hour or so chilling. Branded my ❤️

[@left0verture]

That looks like a Line 6 Acoustic 700 she’s playing… don’t think I’ve seen many of those in use on a pro stage.

[@Ad-Ac]

@@left0verture Interesting. Never knew Line 6 made anything apart from electric guitar amps

[@carybear3610]

She is an unsung hero she was integral to the sound of JJ he is so be loved by me and true true troubadour

[@thomasmcfall871]

@@Ad-Ac jjiiikikoklpo

[@rodqueen2910]

such respect by clapton

[@dudenjill1]

No dancing No antics just pure music.

[@polyoud]

love this song ! never tires me to listen to it !

[@jackcrane7853]

One of the few rock musicians who aged in dignity

[@willierudolph7090]

Music as good as it will ever get - EPIC

[@johntechwriter]

1:20 - Two legends of rock guitar, better than ever as they mellow out with the years.

[@beowulf3075]

Legends, I could listen to this all day...

[@majorrgeek]

beowulf3075 - Britain does not have legends, only knighted millionaire musicians

[@ryan0150]

@@majorrgeektf are you on about

[@user-su3fi9mf5y]

Music real music by two of the best guitar players and one of the best song writers in my 60 years

[@kennethmcclung9399]

Best Version..

[@erickmione]

There are so many things that make this video the best: the song; EC solo; JJ’s face at 3:38; Christine laughing all the time; the amazing bass player; John Mayer enjoying in the backstage;

[@salomonrodrigocumsillelabb8487]

And... Michael J. Fox on drums...

[@seanogallchoir3237]

Great music from Great People, thank you.

[@JackTheSkunk]

Cale is soooo laidback and unassuming it's ridiculous. Love this vide.

[@sairamr6886]

John Mayer standing back watching these legends who are showing how it's done.

[@gianluigiredolfini6154]

JJ CALE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

[@entrails4610]

Good times . Never again with these two amazing musicians.

[@Den426i]

Happy days 🎉

[@almattei]

Il pezzo più godibile di Eric eJJCole!

[@kathif17]

Look at the smile on Eric's face right before the song started

[@davidoshkeshequoam7619]

Well I grew up to these guy's and many more this is the type of music I love.

[@rodricbeauregard1053]

God bless u bro ,for real❤

[@zhanna4061]

Что бы ни говорили, музыка нашей молодости самая лучшая...👍👍👍

[@iriewaregl]

Just wonderful seeing Eric playing with one of his big influences ... so cool.

[@craig5477]

This music gets in your bones & moves you without your consent.

[@thekingofelfland3294]

Yep I agree. That dead crowd didn't agree with us though..

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Can’t sit still when Tulsa Times music is playing…in the blood

[@pauln8913]

I love how JJ Cale's wife smiles at him and how Eric is happy playing in the back ground

[@squeakeththewheel]

Christine Lakewood is a joy. And she has a few albums of her own which are great.

[@jamessigler7423]

I love my fellow Texan ❤. Jimi Zokar

[@AubMar]

Just keep coming back to this iconic pperformance, Thank you for sharing with us!

[@thedolphin5428]

JJ just owns that groove!

[@carsten9168]

Long live JJ Cale ! We love you and thanks for the memories !

[@Trytocookthis]

it is like being there! ❤🎈

[@taxarasmussen]

I love the smile of JJ`s wife....!!

[@erickmione]

One of the best music videos ever.

[@casshendry7162]

I never get sick of listening to this song. I play it about at least 5 times a day. That bass player is so cool. Therapeutic soundz. Good to listen too to unwind after a stressful day at work. Best as antidote.

[@claudioweinschenck9930]

Isso se chama Música!!!!!!

[@lance3451]

now that's rock and roll, Sunday morning out on NJ rt#21 early Sunday morning, burying that needle,nice road early in the morning on Sunday

[@gregorymark5493]

she does have a great smile !!!!

[@journey46]

j.j. slows the world down to his own speed in a imperceptible millisecond kind of way. finding your own voice and sticking to it will do that. safe to say j.j. is a friend of god.

[@patriziopironio2186]

Thanks Fabio!!!!

[@jamesgee9738]

I like this man JJ Cale.

[@marekwojdak7758]

Cool !

[@marionduinkerk9215]

Love it

[@rontober4611]

Just the best seasoned musicians that can hit the center of the universe. No bs. Just the best. I'm seventy five years old and I think I had the best or at least a wonderful era of music that didn't need stupid ass shaking although not a bad thing. Just the music didn't need it.

[@larryleitch3803]

The only time I saw Eric Clapton was the closer on his versatility. This is my first exposure to J.J Cale, what up genius?

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

So smooth I'm smiling and I got goosebumps thanks guys and ladies

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

@EricClapton2 thanks for your reply and all the wonderful music

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

@EricClapton2 👍😉

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

@EricClapton2 sorry I can't get it. 🎶👍

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

@EricClapton2 Hello 🎶😎

[@beverleydemeyer1617]

Absolutely brilliant. Love it ❤ Everything, his voice, piano, the band.

[@user-cu3tk8qr8k]

Thank you so much for this amazing time butterfly music

[@jamescfleck]

Wow, so awesome. I've listened to so many times and many more times to come . The best of the best!

[@brianlevin3602]

JJ is music personified and thank you to whoever

[@frb7968]

The drummer is wonderful, great.!!!

[@jimstevenson3870]

Totally, the hole band sound's great.

[@paulbradley5842]

Todd how great is that, thumbs up.yeah

[@user-nn5kz5ky6b]

I heard someone describe him as not needing to be an " Acrobat Musician. " So true!!!

[@BarryDocherty]

The master of simplicity and rythm

[@gmb872]

This Version of Call Me Breeze With Eric Clapton & JJ Cale is one of the best and most amusing performances I ever seen..........look how funn those boys have it on the stage!! They just love to play and that shows.....long live EC and JJ...Regards Geir B

[@majorrgeek]

Geir Balsnes - nothing beats the original version without EC - EC is crap

[@bertrandmeric8149]

La légèreté de cette période et musique 🎶 nous transporte dans une galaxie sans artifice un monde sans violence quel bonheur magnifique merci

[@jerryturner3997]

Anyway the wind blows, what a BREEZE...hard to settle for less. When you've heard 2 of best.🎸🎸 Players!! Thanks for sharing, back in the day.✨

[@Amusiclover1954]

You see how JJ loves you Eric? JJ didn't want the spotlight. He enjoyed seeing you and other great musicians doing his stuff. How in the Hell did the world not know about this incredible man, JJ Cale. He did so much and gave so much to the world of music. RIP JJ!

[@roconnor01]

I think the feeling was entirely mutual.Two great musicians enjoying each others company.

[@micklenehan4278]

J Mack xxx

[@atitanmeenal]

J Mack JJ is name of motivation..

[@francoisthevenon]

Je n' ai pas de mots pour expliquer ce miracle musical.

[@docranger5770]

That's the best hard country I've ever heard, Cale wrote this song.

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

Hope to see you when I get up there JJ beautiful beautiful thank you

[@shonabrowne6324]

Great song and one of my favorite work out numbers. Almost 5 minutes of good exercise.

[@marcellomarcellino4679]

What else can I say about this great man? Only two words: Eric Clapton.

[@dudekfox7685]

And f course JJ Cale, the giant in music.

[@johntechwriter]

Actually I think Eric was a little intimidated by J.J. Eric’s lead started well but petered out. I believe Eric was aware J.J. could convey more musicality playing fewer notes, always the sign of the master. I get the impression Eric did this gig to support J.J., whose health was not good at the time. All the more reason to be in awe of a guy like Clapton, being such a huge star and not letting it go to his head.

[@rayhoward8188]

OH MAN THAT IS MUSIC ,RAY TWELVE STRINGS U.K ❤

[@chanbiibrahim2328]

Never have been bored of it

[@jerrystalvey4227]

Just don't get any better than this.