Oklahoma guitar hero J.J. Cale had a long career as a session man and recording engineer before launching a low-key but cult-like followed solo career in his early 30s. A master at melding bluegrass, country, blues and folk into a murky, swampy, unique presentation that became part of the "Tulsa Sound," Cale had many of his signature tracks covered by high-profile names such as Lynyrd Skynyrd ("Call Me The Breeze"), Captain Beefheart ("Same Old Blues") and Eric Clapton ("After Midnight," "Cocaine," several others)- the one who extolled Cale's virtues like no other, crediting him with a change in his approach in the mid-70s and even collaborating with him on an album in 2006. Cale continued to make interesting work up until his 2013 death and is featured on this 2nd podcast of 2017 for S&G.
This here is the 2nd official episode of 2017 for the Sound & Groove Podcast but of course it's way overdue. Don't fret though. Another 4 will still follow here in the rest of 2017. This particular edition is the second of a 2-episode theme with songs of the celestial- ie dealing with or alluding to outer space and all the various orbital/flying objects found in it. How fitting considering the recent solar eclipse to cross the planet.
And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its newest home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centered around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I played edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all!
Hear it on itunes now! http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/evan-dowbiggins-
Track Listing:
1. Cajun Moon- J.J. Cale (1974)
2. Sun It Rises- Fleet Foxes (2008)
3. A Handful Of Stars/Stars Fell On Alabama- Mel Torme & Rob McConnell (1987)
4. Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois- Sufjan Stevens (2005)5. Satellite- Elvis Costello (1989)
6. Walking On The Moon- The Police (1979)
7. Planet Rock- Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force (1982)
8. The Space Invader- The Pretenders (1980)
Info of note:
Intro- "Just Like A Woman" by Nina Simone (1971)
Outro- "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Nina Simone (1958)
Outro- "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Nina Simone (1958)
All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!
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