J.J. Cale - Durango (rare)

[@jimkennedy7050]

of course snorting a good line of coke on a hot day in the desert feels like someone stuck an ice cream cone on your fore head. indeed. repeat applications reduce life span tho.

[@MrVuJaDe]

U got pinned and liked, well done Jim Kennedy

[@joeratley1062]

This comment is the psychology definition of projection. This is you, JK. There's no doubt your use of cocaine has not resulted in any music created coming anywhere near the magnificence of JJ Cale's inspiration and ability, "Baskin Robbins".

[@KohalaLover]

I like you Jim.

[@johnmrsich6144]

Perfect 👍🏾

[@tadhgrussell1793]

Begets the question Jim. Who will be listening to you or I in 200 years? Is life quantity only? Does the length of life define the value of it? This song will echo long after us mere insipid mortals are long forgotten

[@ernie9145]

Man, JJ Cale blows me away...songwriter and guitarist yes. Innovator, absolutely. Coolest music on the planet. JJ Cale is the reason aliens visit our planet.

[@kathyschafer3202]

Yeah...you got it Ernie.

[@maureenmccarthy1059]

Love your surmise !!

[@anjou6497]

Yep. Spot on. 👍😎⚘️

[@marilynphillips988]

❤😂

[@donnisthran2812]

You speak the truth my friend.

[@jeanwild8724]

I've been listening to J.J Cale for 40 years, and have not found this piece! It's very nice, easy listening. Beautiful! ❤

[@jmsjms296]

It's on "Collected" (1986).

[@dario9659]

Me too!!

[@larrybulthouse455]

Doesn't it remind you of riders on the storm

[@pacificcoastsalt1]

me too- Love him...RIP :( 😥

[@markcoles2071]

Me 2

[@JohnSchmidt-k3s]

Since I discovered him back in '75 he's been the soundtrack of my life. Others come and go but the man from Tulsa just flows on...

[@kathyschafer3202]

love that...flow on

[@raymondtorales5810]

Kind of sounds like Steely Dan music

[@orlenarenaplock]

@@raymondtorales5810 but way more low-key and cooler, JJ style. Though Steely Dan are awesome in their own unique right. Such a gem of a band, too.

[@markkumanninen6524]

After extensive listening to his songs from the 1st album, I've never heard a bad one.

[@hsmith3844]

grew up with all his music, now I'm old. Still ride Harleys and burn one every now and then. Stay frosty.

[@kkz2916]

Sw Desert ride with a big fat Purp1 and tunes cranked.

[@byrontalley6934]

Give your friends head a squeeze and always keep them knees in the breeze and will wave at you down the road my friend's 😎

[@BirgitBauhaus]

H.Smith: me, too! And I'm happy in this way....I didn't miss anything....every Minute of my Life was an adventure...some not so very nice...but on the other side: it was worth to live any Second! 😉😂😊 And J.J. Cale 's: I shot the Sheriff and Cocaine.... Hey man! This is Legend! And other great Musicians thought same... And the are very succesful with it! Thx J.J.Cale for this very special "groove"! 😍💞👍 Oh man...i Made a mistake.. That was Dillinger, but doesn't matter 😂😂😂, both are GREAT! 💋😍🍀

[@RaoulDukeSr]

Very nicely done sir...rubber side down bandit !!

[@jackybedar4998]

Same for me....I' have no regrets...would do the same..... Cocaine,weeds, friends, girls, and my navy years !! Grettings from the other side of the moon!!!!

[@terryjames548]

I used to play JJ Cale in the early 80's on my stereo in the Army barracks. Without exception , everyone asked who that was.

[@kevinfrancis6033]

Listening in from Fremantle WA Australia... Hello cosmic friends.. Love JJ Cale.. Long time

[@AkinErbay-vp7vp]

Didgerydooo daaa!😊

[@reedbender1179]

Mid West NSW ..🦘..chilling...with JJ...plus predicted -1*C this weekend 😂 ...✌

[@leonidpopkov7623]

Discovered JJ just two months ago. Now he's one of my most listened to.

[@stevemendez2644]

I just found him and I can tell ima be listening to him for a long time

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

Listen to “Reality” live in ‘83. Way beyond cool. His wife, Christine’s version of “My Baby Blues” capture JJ’s spirit well.

[@marcvanvliet9386]

its real and pure music i love that kind off musicians 👍👍👍mark

[@johntuohy8007]

Welcome to the coolest warm breeze.

[@katarinakorzova2076]

The same with me!

[@ramonakearney2350]

One of music's most underrated songwriters & players... true authenticity flows out of him so naturally.

[@wallacem41atgmail]

'Under-appreciated,' maybe, but he was never 'underrated.'

[@mikehaight8664]

No Sh*t!!

[@BurmaShane]

Underrated my arse ! The most overused word on the Tube.

[@CrazyMama1957]

Few have ever heard his music 🎶. I've been listening years. ❤

[@whereswaldo5740]

Listened to JJ everyday after school in the 70’s. Naturally album. Every track a gem.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Just discovered his ease on my frayed nerves. He's a healer❤️ Thank you JJ

[@gezaillyes2382]

I don't know how I can show my deep respect for such a kind soul like J.J.Cale

[@rogerstephens8019]

I figure listening to the music is honoring the artist !

[@philipclaasen1957]

Since the early seventies I have been listening to this earthy man. Shy appearance, coupled with honest fingers that are so bluesy that he is the Breeze. RIP JJ - you will continue to warm my heart.

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Well said. Ditto

[@stevenlind5396]

This EXCELLENT instrumental adds yet another classic to Cale's repertoire. Mysterious and intriguing and oh so SMOOVE!

[@DanC-go9lc]

Very fortunate and thankful to have seen J.J. Cale live 2 times before he passed away. Him and Leon Russell were 2 of the best I ever saw live. The first time in the late 70's at an outdoor concert - Waylon Jennings also on that bill. Also Cheryl Ladd was touring with Waylon's band at the time as a background singer, with a few duets. Some FINE times 😂💪🎸

[@williamchellis4805]

Wow, JJ and Waylon at the same venue? Do you recall where that was? When it was? Had seen a YT comment once mentioning such an event. Be great to find an old concert lineup bill for that one. Maybe in some old newspapers. Make a cool poster on my wall. BTW... Love Waylon's version of 'Louisiana Woman' here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJCXnqWObJ5nkK8si=bmpLkvqRc76cUfrQ

[@DanC-go9lc]

@@williamchellis4805 Thanks for your reply. Will let you know what I recall for sure and also a few things I am a bit foggy on looking back. It was an outdoor concert on a Sunday afternoon and it was in central Ohio, 1 hour outside of Columbus. Went there specifically to see J.J. Cale but Waylon Jennings was the headliner and he was awesome too. My best guess is that this was in 1978 or 1979. The part I can't quite remember, but I am pretty sure about, is that Robbie Robertson, of the Band, played there that day also. I never saw a poster for it, just heard about it on the radio -- and it was not part of a big festival or something like that. But now your post has me curious too. I will do some research and find it -- and if you see anything on it please post it. J.J. was everything you might expect -- times 10 ! Christine Lakeland was not with him then, but I did see her too, another time later, with J.J.

[@williamchellis4805]

@@DanC-go9lc I will run with your lead’s here. Keep me posted. Would LOVE to find a handbill / promoter card for this.

[@mihaitanase9671]

I discovered JJ in 1973, the year I arrived in France from Romania, my country of origin. This vinyl, "Naturally", was the shock of the discovery of another music, of an outstanding composer and guitarist. The disc is still there, vinyl and CD. This (his) music does not have a wrinkle.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Memories of my youth Life continues..... ✌️ Journey Well Brother's and Sister's 🪶

[@garycale7900]

Can't go wrong with Cale's music. It's right on for any occasion. I've been listening to J.J. sence the 60's. Rock On. RIP brother.

[@brucewayne3602]

nothing ever better .............

[@stratdave1]

This is probably one of my favs. Psychedelic tune. Flow with the music. JJ is one of the masters. This music taste, smells, sounds, looks and feels soooo goood! Enjoy Life! Keep Jammin!

[@imresimon6764]

You got it bro, love this tune...aloha

[@erbayakin6894]

you sure its not the santana?😊

[@freeto9139]

True! I even breathe deeper when I hear this song 💕

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

​@@erbayakin6894 Sure!But you got "ears"!Greetings from Greece

[@williampalchak7574]

JJ Cale, after midnight listening through my entire 70's decade.

[@parkeobrien7526]

This song captures the mystical and spookiness of the vast desert night... JJ gave us all a masterpiece that lingers in the depths of our imaginations.

[@JP-hl2dc]

Im a big fan of all his music because my mum and dad told me about him, it’s our family connection, goosebumps everywhere when listening en makes me feel like I’m in a deep state of meditation. Grtz from Holland.

[@stevee.7419]

OnE time, I took a pause to acknowledge an old favorite, JJ Cale. I hadn’t listened to his music or thought about him in quite a while, but I’m that very moment, I heard a train go by. I NEVER hear the trains go by near where I live. I was certain it was JJ Cale, saying “hey there.” 👋🏼

[@omarc9977]

I'm not really a fan of country or folk music. But man, this shows the profound and sensitive knowledge of Mr Cale for music. The instruments, the arrangements, the textures. All is perfect. Someone who truly loved music.

[@WildwoodDrive]

Someone who truly loved music... You, too?

[@johnmcallister3180]

This is swamp music, or back porch music. Definitely not folk or country.

[@WildwoodDrive]

@@johnmcallister3180 gave you a like for "sitting on the back porch - with a hound dog named Clyde for company" but I'm not sure that the man would agree with not being folk and country, too.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

blessed to have seen JJ a few times ... He's smooth as silk and rough as a cob

[@LanceHouston-x7x]

What a resume’ for a song writer!!! Eric Clapton’s cover of,”Cocaine”. and Lynerd Skynyrd’s,”Call Me the Breeze”and his work with Leon Russel, and countless others, hats off to Mr. JJ CALE🎼💫🎸⭐️

[@sylviejc9623]

La planète aurait besoin d'un homme comme lui !! Si tu peux , aide nous J J ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesallen2347]

Da Man! So glad finally got to see him live. NO ONE can best his songwriting! And what a Great, subtle Guitarist! Thank you, J.J.!!!

[@briseboy]

Da is in several slavic languages : Yes. In English the sound is replaced after infancy, by: The.

[@jerryturner3997]

Mr J.J. Cale, The "MASTER BLASTER"🎸-One & only!...It's already 2023-Continue your rest in SHALOM BROTHER!...🌄...Hay j.j. "Crazy Mama" 🎶🎸...😉...

[@berniepoff3911]

One more time I’m going to listen to you one more time I listen to you like seven times in a row. You’ve been a great positive influence on my evening. I love you guys.

[@adrianihringer5176]

This sound always hits the spot, Only one complaint though, It’s not long enough 😵‍💫🤪😇

[@brucewayne3602]

absolutely timeless brilliance ... not ever long enough !!!

[@SCACCOMATTO100]

Yeah all of masterpieces are far too short.😂

[@SCACCOMATTO100]

JJ masterpieces that is.

[@johnarmstrong3414]

The music's awesome but I agree yhat itìs irritating to have to get uo every 30 minutes to change the album. Aren't there any best of's? I listen to the Silverstone Years a lot because it's much longer

[@ruthlody7300]

I definitely keep my finger ready to hit “Replay” (repeatedly) with this masterpiece. 🥰

[@keeferdog5617]

Just bought my first JJ album- Troubadour. I realize I’m late to the party but man, I sure dig his music!!! Holy shit- I just found out he died on my birthday (7/26) in 2013. One of a kind dude-see you on the other side of “DURANGO”…where my ol man was born…kinda weird-huh?

[@nulcable]

Try "really" from 1973. Classic.

[@stevee.7419]

keeferdog that’s a great first album of J.J.Cale’s.

[@wladekwloszcz3803]

welcome to The Club

[@bigcoolviking]

That was my first album too, back in 77-78, it blew me away, I then rushed out and bought 'Naturally 'and 'really' after that I bought them all.

[@wanderkunstler]

I am a latecomer too, but I admire him greatly. What a great musician

[@OspreyFlyer]

Never met JJ but knew some of his family in Tulsa. Enjoyed his early music back in the day. This track is very cool and smooth. 😎 👍♥️

[@r-tyomfrolov4211]

all instruments sound beyond pleasing, very trippy. unforgetable tune!

[@michelpetit2154]

J'ai eu, l'inestimable chance d'assister à un concert de JJ Cale, et j'en garderai toujours un souvenir impérissable !!!

[@NoorAlHaqiqa]

I have loved JJ since the 70's. Always been on my playlist. This is SUPERB music... thank you so much. Oh, I saw him back in the day. Most laid back concert ever. Just him on a stool under a red light on a totally black stage. PURE. That was all I could feel, just pure music. He was a conduit to another level of resonance.

[@kathyschafer3202]

wish i were there...i'm trying with this recording

[@patrickmullen7756]

I love this guy his music touches my heart and soul.

[@shamayin]

I wish I could see him performing this tripping masterpice JJ Cale is so cool, like a breeze......

[@55oraclesdirtfiles28]

So sad to hear he was gone. Best, most tasteful guitar man ever. Forever a major favourite. JJ rocks!!!

[@geraldwest3428]

JJ Cale came to our little mountain town Blowing Rock, N.C. and performed at a music hall called PB Scotts back in the mid 70s. An unforgetable performance! We were just teens then blown away by this cat, JJ Cale! Johnny Winter was there too and he was definitely NO joke himself!

[@ginajaffa5801]

Love this..JJ was always true to his music he created morning noon and night.Great muscian in every way.

[@rishi-eq8kx]

I feel I am traversing the Universe.......what a blissful experience everytime I listen to this piece of this wonderful musician......talented par excellence !

[@davidlewis2055]

Never got to see the great man ,I picked up this vynl record back in the 70s with a racoon dressed up .wow never tired of listening to him .Thanks for posting

[@dominiquedourneau7425]

Love this guy... Met him in south of France ..he like to go there and play club .... Still listen to his music all the time... In a category of his own...and so unrecognized...miss you man

[@charleneoconnor2764]

Just painting with that sound. Awesome, Mr. Cale! Thank you for channeling the cosmos for the rest of us 😍

[@bigdogbob845]

Really great jam from a very underrated artist and his group. Amazing percussion work.

[@frankvarnjr9487]

As a biker kid . Back in the day 1980.i was 6yrsold.i sat up on the table in the corner of the room.(that's where the record player was and albums) Now .. In the middle of them room was a12 foot marble table where a poker game that went on for days even weeks. So.i would hold up albums in the air and if I got thumbs up by the fellow brothers I'd play it. I know every band to this day. And the JJ Cale album shelter(raccoon on front) was the most played and 7 fell in love with the damn music. This man is laid back singing and playing... So I learned it at 7 and to this day i still play it. He influenced me to want to play. Then I met Hank Garland and was taught by him. May the two best rest in peace

[@simonpaterson8371]

Saw JJ at Hammersmith, absolutely amazing... started with just him, then each song added another musician... you can imagine by the end - will never forget it..... he hated flying and i think it was his first gig in the UK for 11 years or so.... what a genius, hope he's jamming upstairs, sure he is

[@Greatdogs3150]

This is where I call my home. Most beautiful part of the United States. You can find everything you ever wanted in these parts. Especially JJsmusic.

[@greatpar]

JJ, Rodrigues and Santana. My dream concert 🙏🇦🇺

[@jamesfoster9256]

Thanks for the memories 60s what a time to be young innocent And in that moment of time, we were truly blessed

[@realtimemusiccom1]

J.J Cale was the greatest musician of our time area......you will never forgotten....king of tulsa music

[@jessiejames914james4]

but the most underated musician

[@NotEvenRelevant]

For sure.... JJ = Genius

[@candyman5475]

Along with his friend Leon Russell.

[@wallacem41atgmail]

@@jessiejames914james4 Not underrated but under appreciated.

[@MariaTegonikos]

This music blows my mind it send me to another dimension love it

[@alessandromarchesini9039]

JJCale drive me crazy and Durango is a wonderful trip. Ride in the sun with Navajos brothers

[@Passetoutgrain1]

Fan inconditionnel de JJ CALE. Sa musique est si apaisante. Un musicien exceptionnel.

[@xavierperrigault3348]

Un artiste hors du commun tellement peu connu en France. Cabrel lui à rendu hommage mais combien ont compris...

[@Passetoutgrain1]

@@xavierperrigault3348 Si vous n'avez pas lu sa biographie par Bertrand Bouard, lisez la. C'est aussi un homme hors du commun.

[@mctavish23]

Hauntingly beautiful. Song shows his versatility

[@sandycollins8012]

Exotic music and exotic landscapes! Stunningly beautiful!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jessn3312]

JJ I love you.. ever since past purchase from Virgin Records.. never looked back.. the whole world should take note.. your music could bring us all together.. xxx in peace xx

[@keithwagg3670]

Outstanding is an understatement.

[@Gurci28]

a hypnotic sound. 3:07 incredible

[@Saveanimals-kj3mr]

the MOST UNBELIEVABLE BEAUTIFUL BEYOND WORDS MELODY!❤

[@jimm6386]

In 1970 cable TV came to our area - thirteen channels - one was a ‘weather’ channel - it consisted of an aneroid thermometer, barometer and altimeter. An oscillating camera went back and forth showing each for a few moments - 24/7. JJ we’d listen to and watch. Amazed.

[@RomayPM]

Discovered JJ late, in thr eighties but I've been a dedicated fan of his music ever since. He inspired me to learn guitar, just thought he was so cool, made it look so easy. It wasn't really lol ❤❤❤

[@GEA955]

Magical amazing music a masterpiece ! Love from Greece !

[@travelinben1966]

An american original.Never be another one like him.R.I.P. John.👏👏👏👏👏

[@thomassmith5860]

My mind has left my body behind TRIPPY stuff always respected J.J. Cale

[@armingilsdorf9675]

Excellent! Nothing more, nothing less - just excellent!

[@morgan3105]

Never heard this before, what a great piece of music-

[@bobgott1944]

One of the best, a true musician.

[@russellvolk3459]

Started listening to jj back in the 70's.Cool relaxing music.

[@hdrake1000]

I really like this, I used to think I knew something about J.J. Cale but there is a lot more to him and his style and type of music. He's excellent.

[@MrFobob]

OUTSTANDING ! GROOVY ! DID NOT EXPECT THIS TYPE OF MUSIC FROM HIM, I LOVE IT !

[@vickibrimilcombe9426]

I am a JJ Cale fan and this is one I have not heard before. Its great.

[@kevinfrancis6033]

Love this song big time... as a 80's teen, I, we would enjoy JJ's music .. Brilliant 🎵👽👍

[@freekmusbach8722]

Fabulous groove and love the percussion. Reminds me of Ray Baretto too. The spaced out use of the Rhodes, synths and guitar effects work like hell. Too bad he aint singing on this one. JJ rules!

[@The3cliff]

I need this on an endless loop, five and a half minutes is too short.

[@daredemontriple6]

We've yet to invent a device that can transport you to another dimension, but we've long created music that can.

[@charlescrochet3154]

It saddens me to find out JJ has passed . Blessings to you Sir ! thank you for the music

[@guitarraflamenca8810]

Space, Dreams, Hopes, Loves, Travels... Magic JJ Cale. Genius and great Musician. R.I.P. Brother !

[@ericwilliams1765]

I listen to this all the time, however Sedona Arizona is my favorite place ❤❤❤

[@jayhey6197]

Stone me nice one Man

[@twray1835]

Sheer genius. The man was an enigma, and amazing.

[@NMflorencia]

This is "rare" indeed. I had never heard such great music before... Thanks for sharing, Tom! This must be named after Durango in Mexico, as it is not in Colorado.

[@philtripe]

Florence Hall maybe...but at over 6000 ft elevation i dont think there are any saguaro cactus like they had in the video so im guessing its arizona...durango means a well watered town or a town with plenty of water and even baths at hot springs...

[@Joshua-lx4ck]

I second that.

[@windjammer226]

it is Arizona a picture of he grand canyon was in there also

[@octaneartllc]

tom wray hey are you related to link?

[@liamkelly8834]

Sunny afternoon, cold beer on my patio., fish in my pond and the noise of water. JJ on my headphones, what more can one ask for!

[@byrontalley6934]

Liam Kelly a couple of good dogs

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Dazed drifting in the sand...Other wise, relax and close your eyes...!!!Greetings from Greece

[@eaglerare22]

J.J. was a prophet of music. A shaman. Love this song.

[@Crust2013]

doubtful

[@adstocklad]

Love J J You can catch his spirit still if you feel the breeze.

[@alang7623]

love it but it reminds me of steely dan and gary wright or steve miller and peter frampton :)

[@jmsjms296]

Beautiful! This is on "Collected" (2006). Thanks for keeping JJ's music and memory alive 😻

[@MrCrabman57]

Now that's what U call MUSIC folks. 🎸🎧🥁😍

[@johnmoulton1191]

one of the best ln my world got to shake his hand in TO Can. RIP jj

[@tzleague]

Another great one J.J. left us .... Rest in Peace Mr. J.J. Cale ..... thanks for the "demos" ... your soul and spirit lives on

[@johnkcos]

Just saw this. Bless you JJ. Thank you. Not livin' on Tulsa time any more.

[@dlilly1031]

I listen to this almost everyday, I dig sooo much!

[@KTMBB71]

Thanks for posting this man, BEST atmospheric music ! LOVE the percussion

[@alanmclellan9950]

Even Orion is lying down for this one, beautiful. RIP JJ & Thank you.

[@greengiant9739]

Awesome ...5 in the morningorning smoking a bowl for breakfast... listening to one of the greatest musicians of them all. Oh ya ....J J Cale, ..top shelf music....😀

[@tobyelliott6915]

Masterpiece. Pure and simple. Masterpiece.

[@lindaforner391]

I am mesmerized by the Durango video! The rocks can be found in Az. That are so beautiful.These look like a family of elephants, turned to stone. The last pic of then night sky has my sky pony to the right. !!!I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@wallfallingdown]

JJ has been number 1 for 20+yrs.RIP. my friend.AWESOME.

[@josephbrooks2891]

You have that right. JJ Cale led an interesting and productive life by writing songs for many artists and of course, playing a lot of them with his own techniques. I've followed his music for a few decades now. He was really one that you'd not see live all too often, unless it were a big event. He's on the Crossroads concerts with Clapton. However, I read that he was afraid to fly, which may have held him back in a sense. Or, maybe it didn't because he could still write the songs wherever he was.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Thank you. He was really special.

[@lizziekeith8121]

could not tell you the last time I heard this .....Wonderful stuff. feel like your a piece of the land scape

[@noobicore6859]

I was never starstruck, but two losses caused me profound grief. Robin Williams and JJ Cale. Genius level talent.

[@janetwilhelm4435]

Amid all this covid 19 sadness,we can all sit back and sigh for a bit of minutes.

[@jeangirard1732]

Exactly !

[@luissaucedo5688]

I agree¡!!!!!!

[@sandradunn6943]

He absolutely got it.