This is the Italian release of J.J. Cale's 'Okie' is a 1974 American folk-pop-rock masterpiece released under Shelter Records. Produced and recorded by Audie Ashworth, it features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Mike Leech, Kenny Malone, and Reggie Young. With tracks like 'Crying' and 'I'll Be There,' this album embodies Cale's signature laid-back style and is a timeless example of his musical talent.
Album Description & Collectors information: |
Music Genre: |
Pop, Rock, Country |
Album Production Information: |
The album: "J.J. Cale - Okie Italy" was produced by: Audie Ashworth Album cover design: Big Cigar. Illustration by Richard Germinaro Album Art direction and photography: Gene Brownell |
Record Label & Catalognr: |
Auriston SHL 18011 (SIAE) |
Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: |
1980 Made in Italy |
Complete Track-listing of the album "J.J. Cale - Okie Italy" |
The detailed tracklist of this record "J.J. Cale - Okie Italy" is:
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"OKIE" Record Label Details: Auriston SHL 18011 (SIAE)
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.