J.J. Cale's 'Cocaine' 7" vinyl single, featuring 'Hey Baby' and housed in a picture sleeve, is a rare gem. This original version of 'Cocaine' predates Eric Clapton's famous cover. Notably, this single is a rare Swiss pressing, as indicated by the "+ML+" on the catalog number. With limited production and distribution in Switzerland
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Album Summary: |
This is the rare Swiss pressing of JJ Cale's Cocaine, note the "+ML+" printed below the title on the record's catalognr. This pressing has been produced and distributed in Switzerland only, because of the size of the Swiss market, only a small number of these records have been produced. |
| Artist/Band: | J.J. Cale |
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Music Genre: |
Pop, Rock |
| Trivia: | Produced by Audie Ashworth |
| Tracks side 1: | Cocaine |
| Tracks side 2: | Hey Baby |
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Record Label Information: |
Shelter 11 662 AT , Audiogram Music |
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Vinyl Record Format: |
7" Single, PS Picture Sleeve |
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Year & Country: |
1976 Made in Switzerland |
Description; J.J. Cale (born John Weldon Cale, December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, best known for his laid-back, bluesy sound and his association with the Oklahoma music scene. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and began his career in the early 1960s. He wrote and recorded a string of critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and his music was characterized by its relaxed, grooving rhythms and Cale's distinctive guitar playing and songwriting style.
Cale's most successful songs were "After Midnight" and "Cocaine", both of which were covered by Eric Clapton and became hits for him. He was also a sought-after session musician and producer, and worked with artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Carlos Santana, and The Allman Brothers Band. He was known for his low-key and reclusive nature, and was often referred to as the "King of OK Music" or "Father of the Tulsa Sound". He passed away in 2013 due to a heart attack.