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Did You Know
- • JJ Cale, born in Oklahoma City, shaped the Tulsa Sound's laid-back groove.
- • He moved to Los Angeles in the 60s, struggling before returning to Tulsa.
- • Eric Clapton's cover of "After Midnight" launched Cale's solo career.
- • Cale famously preferred studio work and avoided extensive touring.
- • He played guitar on Delaney & Bonnie's groundbreaking 1969 European tour.
- • Cale's minimalist style influenced artists across genres, especially rock.
- • He won a Grammy for his collaboration album with Eric Clapton, "The Road to Escondido".
- • Cale's music was featured in films like "Casino" and "Rush".
- • He used a Maestro Echoplex extensively, creating his signature sound.
- • Cale married Christine Lakeland, who also became a member of his band.
Locations in Lyrics
30 location references across 10 songs
Songs & Places
Call Me the Breeze
Nashville, TN
California
Georgia
"Shuffle on down to Broadway"
Drifters Wife
Tennessee
New York City, NY
Portland, OR
Mexican line
Mexican line, US
"Had me a woman down in Tennessee"
If You’re Ever in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Dallas, TX
Wichita, KS
"If you're ever in Oklahoma"
If You're Ever in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
"Song about Oklahoma"
Magnolia
New Orleans, LA
Louisiana
Magnolia, MS
"I left down in New Orleans"
Thirteen Days
Mobile, AL
Atlanta, GA
Birmingham, AL
Baton Rouge, LA
New Orleans, LA
California
New York
"Birmingham, Mobile, and up to Baton Rouge"
Cajun Moon
Cajun Country, LA
"Cajun moon"
Travelin’ Light
Paradise, CA
Paradise, TX
"We can go to paradise"
Devil in Disguise
New York City, NY
Coastal California
"From the California shore to New York City"
Ride Me High
Tulsa, OK
"Song by J.J. Cale"
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Region: Northeast Oklahoma / Green Country
Conference: Plains
Regional Rank: #9
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