J.J. Cale - Shades 12" Vinyl LP Album

J.J. Cale's 'Shades' is a 12" vinyl LP album featuring art direction by Vigon Nahas Vigon and photography by Helmut Werd. The album's front cover is uniquely designed in the style of a Gitanes cigarette packet, adding a distinctive touch to its visual presentation. With Cale's signature blend of blues, rock, and folk, 'Shades' is a musical gem that continues to captivate listeners with its timeless sound and artistic allure.This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

J.J. CALE - Shades 12" Vinyl LP Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

Music Genre:

 		 Rock, Pop, Easy Listening Music 
 Collector's info:  Art direction Vigon Nahas Vigon. Photography Helmut Werd

Album Packaging / Information:

 		 Produced by Audie Ashworth and J.J. Cale

Record Label & Catalognr:

 Shelter Recording Company 203 276 (203276)

Media Format:

 		 12" Vinyl LP Gramophone Record  

Year & Country:

 		 1980 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: J.J. Cale Shades
    J.J. Cale Band-members/Musicians/Performers
  • J.J. Cale
  • Russ Kunkel
  • Carol Kaye
  • Tommy Tedesco
  • Kenneth Buttrey
  • Tommy Cogbill
  • David Briggs
  • Bobby Emmons
  • Johnny Christopher
  • Reggie Young
  • Hayward Bishop
  • Michael Rhodes
  • Christine Lakeland
  • Jim Keltner
  • Emory Gordy
  • Glen D. Hardin
  • James Burton
  • Bobby Emmons
  • Hal Blaine
  • Billy Payne
  • Gary Allen
  • Nick Rather
  • Gordon Shyrock
Track Listing of: J.J. Cale Shades
    Side One:
  1. Carry On
  2. Deep Dark Dungeon
  3. Wish I Had Not Said That
  4. Pack My Jack
  5. If You Leave Her
    Side Two:
  1. Mama Don't
  2. Runaround
  3. What do you Expect
  4. Love has been gone
  5. Cloudy Day
 

Front Cover Photo Of J.J. CALE - Shades 12" Vinyl LP Album

 

J.J. CALE - Shades 12" Vinyl LP Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

 Note: The photos on this page are taken from albums in my personal collection. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).

Close up of Side One record's label J.J. CALE - Shades 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Shades" Record Label Details: Orange to Yellow Colour with White Moon Shelter Recording Company 203 276 ℗ 1980 Shelter Recording Sound Copyright

"Shades" Record Label Details: Orange to Yellow Colour with White Moon Shelter Recording Company 203 276 ℗ 1980 Shelter Recording Sound Copyright
 
Index of J.J. Cale Vinyl Album Discography and Album Cover Gallery

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.