"you're the best I ever had" has such a final, sad ring to it...like there's no chance of that kind of love in the future. For a long time, I have thought of this as the saddest song I know. If I want to cry, I just have to think of it. But, this, seeing JJ and hearing this deep, complex different version is so incredible. Still sad and beautiful.
one day without JJCale on stage is a day too long without true art and some moving lyrics - what has happened to music and where is the soul and feeling. thank you jj for making this world a better place
This guy is a legend, his music means as much for music as for example Bob Marley's reggae. I ask myself this question many times: Why is this guy not so famous? I think it's because of his personality, he doesn't like to be in the spotlights. The man is the most relax and shy person I know. Huge hits like after midnight and cocaine are songs the whole world knows, but J.J. Cale??? Who the hell is that?? Maybe it's for the best this way.. I don't know...
Saw him live in Germany in the Seventies and had the chance to take pictures of him.... since these days he is one of my all time favorites..... what a great artist.... !
Saw him at the Saddle Rack - in front of an audience of maybe 50 people in the mid 80's. In the middle of the set he called Neil Young up from the audience and played a couple of songs with him.
Whippoorwill's singing Soft summer breeze Makes me think of my baby I left down in New Orleans I left down in New Orleans Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad Gotta get back to you, babe You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You whisper "Good morning" So gently in my ear I'm coming home to you, baby I'll soon be there I'll soon be there Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad I've gotta get back to you, babe
Nice thought-provoking post. I reckon he has lived well and he looks back and sees that time with her and celebrates the sheer beauty of being there,of it all.The fruits of life lived well and in grace with another.Time moves on. We have to let go.Beauty is all around us all the time. The soporifics of the mind are a needless consolation.
It with a very sad heart to announce that on saturdy july 27th 2013 WE LOST A TRUE GENIUS AND LEGEND.RIP JJ we'll always remember what you gave us for so many yrs.now playin with,hendrix.john martyn with keith moon on drums.some v happy angels up there loving you as much as we do.rest well my freind. keep on keepin on.And ty for so many yrs
this song is great for many reasons but in my opinion, the fact that it leaves me wanting so much more is the number one reason. but that's part of the genius . . . if it was a 5 minute long song, i may not feel that way. brilliant.
se nos marcho el gran jj cale el anti heroe del estrellato del rock.Dios te llevo ha su lado y nos dejo sin ti aqui en este aflijido lugar llamado tierra.siempre estaras en nuestros corazones señor john cale.
all over my body, the chills. a little bit of crying too...& yeah, wow. the musicians here, that horn...i sure am crying, yeah. the sad beauty of it, the beautiful sadness of it....g-d.... i alwlays
When I lived in Nashille, JJ Cale was around town a lot. I'm not sure if he lived there or just hung out with other musicians. I had a friend that sat next to him at a bar one night. Totally cool!
Bought his album with the Panda on the front, in Rockville Iceland in 1973...kept playing it till one of my old girlfriend stole it...funny.... I still like J.J. Cale! Her? nothing there to like!!!
we are all searching for things as life brings It on everyday. This songs exemplyfies that. searching for memories, love, ................................
Whippoorwill's singing Soft summer breeze Makes me think of my baby I left down in New Orleans I left down in New Orleans Magnolia, you sweet thing You're driving me mad Got to get back to you, babe You're the best I ever had You're the best I ever had You whisper Good morning So gently in my ear I'm coming home to you, babe I'll soon be there I'll soon be there J. J. Cale
and don't forget after midnight. i know clapton credits him every chance he gets. i really hope he isn't dead and gone by the time people recognise him as such an innovater and a great songwriter and performer.
So good so good. You can't compare this to the Poco version cause the song is performed in whole different way and scale in this very very cool JJ Cale version
"you're the best I ever had" has such a final, sad ring to it...like there's no chance of that kind of love in the future. For a long time, I have thought of this as the saddest song I know. If I want to cry, I just have to think of it.
But, this, seeing JJ and hearing this deep, complex different version is so incredible. Still sad and beautiful.
Easily one of the greatest songs ever written.
So perfect.
Absofreakinlutely 😁 💜 😁 💜 😁
Saw him in about 1974 in Winnipeg Canada. Loved his music ever since. Gentle music....godspeed our friend.
one day without JJCale on stage is a day too long without true art and some moving lyrics - what has happened to music and where is the soul and feeling.
thank you jj for making this world a better place
I miss Mr Cale, love this song ❤
Love this song ..saw me through some hard times. RIP JJ it was a privilege knowing you through your music thank you
❤❤,love Magnolia, after midnight we gonna all hang out. Even Neil Young loved this Southern Man. RIP Mr Cool...
The golden age of singer songwriters gave us JJ. And all of the unknown greats who didn't get exposure because of the ad industry taking our time.
Wish he would have lived longer to give us more of his wonderful songs. RIP jj
Love Love Love this song
Listening to JJ Cale in June of 2020 and sheltering in place.
August 2, 2021. Can never let this song 🎵be, have to hear JJ🌞❣
This guy is a legend, his music means as much for music as for example Bob Marley's reggae. I ask myself this question many times: Why is this guy not so famous? I think it's because of his personality, he doesn't like to be in the spotlights. The man is the most relax and shy person I know. Huge hits like after midnight and cocaine are songs the whole world knows, but J.J. Cale??? Who the hell is that?? Maybe it's for the best this way.. I don't know...
If I could describe J.J Cale, I would say the king of cool.
@@vallesvaldez JJ was just too dam cool...
LOVE ME SOME JJ God Bless you thanks for all the wonderful songs thru the years!!!
Saw him live in Germany in the Seventies and had the chance to take pictures of him.... since these days he is one of my all time favorites..... what a great artist.... !
K
Thanks for sharing your heart in your music. Your spirit and song will live on. RIP JJ
Five years later, listening again, same feeling...Sweet!
I really don't think musicmaking gets any better than this; the quality of the musicians is unbelievable.
One of Oklahoma's own. Great music writer/singer. Love Ya JJ!
May perpetual light shine upon him.
The best I ever. Had has left this world. I am so lost. Such a beautiful song! Miss you Dave❤❤❤u didn’t even know it,😂😅😢❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song is just stunning, maybe the most beautiful of all time, you'r the best i ever had !............you'r the best I ever had..........!
Listen to Poco sing it...
Miss you J.J. from New Orleans..
"one of the most beautifull song JJ Cale ever wrote" as Paul Cotton said
Ah yes, Poco does this song sooo beautifully
@@sammyscotch9945 thx I'll have to check Poco 🌞❣😎
@@sammyscotch9945 DOUBLE DITTO..!
Saw him at the Saddle Rack - in front of an audience of maybe 50 people in the mid 80's. In the middle of the set he called Neil Young up from the audience and played a couple of songs with him.
My favorite. Brings back a lot of memories for me.
The sax goes beautifully with this track.
Whippoorwill's singing
Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left down in New Orleans
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Gotta get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You whisper "Good morning"
So gently in my ear
I'm coming home to you, baby
I'll soon be there
I'll soon be there
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
I've gotta get back to you, babe
The fact that you are here,,,,,,, you my friend are special.... i wish we could meet and have a beer together..
Nice thought-provoking post.
I reckon he has lived well and he looks back and sees that time with her and celebrates the sheer beauty of being there,of it all.The fruits of life lived well and in grace with another.Time moves on.
We have to let go.Beauty is all around us all the time.
The soporifics of the mind are a needless consolation.
How beautiful was that!
JJ Cale and Neil Young, together.
Great memories......simply sweet!
You are lucky, my friend,,,,,,,,,,xo
I don't recall a sax in the studio version from his Special Edition LP. It really works well in this live version. Thx for posting.
One of my favorite songs
Nice to Listen to the live Version of Poco too - was a real surprise when i found it. But J.J. is the unforgettable master of coolness.
this song puts chills in my spine. rock on JJ!!
my mom just left my dad ..and he play this music everyday ..')
Right in the heart :(
Hope your doing ok. Divorces are tough for everyone
I think about you and hope things are going ok for u, your mom and dad
Signature of the poet - arouse those dormant emotions that define us as human beings.
Makes me emotional every time… Saddest song ever!
JJ Cale. OMG Magnolia "you're drivin me mad, got to get back to you baby..
.etc" never wanted fame but couldn't hide his light..❤🌞🌞❣
It with a very sad heart to announce that on saturdy july 27th 2013 WE LOST A TRUE GENIUS AND LEGEND.RIP JJ we'll always remember what you gave us for so many yrs.now playin with,hendrix.john martyn with keith moon on drums.some v happy angels up there loving you as much as we do.rest well my freind. keep on keepin on.And ty for so many yrs
the tulsa sound, smooth, consistent, real. thanks for the memories - magnolia you sweet thing - roll on!
Perhaps the best number ever.....
so wonderful and so sad.......
Delete perhaps
this song is great for many reasons but in my opinion, the fact that it leaves me wanting so much more is the number one reason. but that's part of the genius . . . if it was a 5 minute long song, i may not feel that way. brilliant.
se nos marcho el gran jj cale el anti heroe del estrellato del rock.Dios te llevo ha su lado y nos dejo sin ti aqui en este aflijido lugar llamado tierra.siempre estaras en nuestros corazones señor john cale.
My favorite of JJ's; praying for his family and friends.
super smooth ....soooo romantic and yeah, sad too...
Colette Olney I fell in love to this . fantastic.
thank you for the sounds- and integrity. saw you perform only once- unforgettable evening
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JJ sings with such emotion and sole
One of the best Songs evermade. Thank you J.J. RIP
My favorite JJ CALE SONG. OH my.... the dreams I have to this song
Beautiful simple piece of music... Brilliant
all over my body, the chills. a little bit of crying too...& yeah, wow. the musicians here, that horn...i sure am crying, yeah. the sad beauty of it, the beautiful sadness of it....g-d....
i alwlays
what a track..... can't believe i've only just discovered this guy. absolute legend
Amazing Artist...incredible songs...Awesome band...Great albums...RIP our talented brother...Thankfully your magnificent artistry lives on...
Love This Song Thanks For The Ups
Like to hear this song now in spring when magnolias bloom here in northern Germany.
What a perfect little guitar solo. Vale JJ.
So beautiful!!!
When I lived in Nashille, JJ Cale was around town a lot.
I'm not sure if he lived there or just hung out with other musicians. I had a friend that sat next to him at a bar one night. Totally cool!
Like J.J. Cale's own versions of this song the best. Very gentle, subtle, melodic, and minimal.
Totally agree 👍
Jeez, he gets such an awesome tone out of that crazy Casio.
what a sax solo
Another GREAT "OKIE" LOL He is a great lyrisist ,composer and singer. Has wrote many songs for others whom have made his songs popular.
Whippoorwill's singing
Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans.....
cale man cale coolness personified.
JJ singing with his soul.
Bought his album with the Panda on the front, in Rockville Iceland in 1973...kept playing it till one of my old girlfriend stole it...funny.... I still like J.J. Cale! Her? nothing there to like!!!
RIP! What amazing soul! truly gifted
we are all searching for things as life brings It on everyday. This songs exemplyfies that. searching for memories, love, ................................
how wonderful is jj cale
JJ is The Man !!
people don't know about him. One of the best musicians and yet people still think that Eric Clapton wrote cocaine... :P
Phil Kenzie great sax player. Played w Poco and many best musicians
Thank you JJ. From an old friend.
THis song is something to feel and think about People ...
R.I.P JJ hope my Brother gets to meet you
Beautiful!!!!
Whippoorwill's singing
Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left down in New Orleans
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You whisper Good morning
So gently in my ear
I'm coming home to you, babe
I'll soon be there
I'll soon be there
J. J. Cale
Lost A One Of A Kind....RIP.....JJ
U will always be with us, rest now my friend..
RIP JJ!! God Bless!!!
BEAUTIFUL....
JJ was just too dam cool...
Made me cry! I Love My Maggie May
What? Named my daughter after this song. Magnolia Rose... She's grown up and lives far away from me now. I love you, Maggie Rose-mom
My name is also Sue.
and don't forget after midnight. i know clapton credits him every chance he gets. i really hope he isn't dead and gone by the time people recognise him as such an innovater and a great songwriter and performer.
Wonderful tune
Love this,,,,lots!!!
Love this!
Thanks to Brummbaer50 for sharing this great Video. I have enjoyed this wonderful music.
best wishes from germany
maeuschen64
jedna od njegovih najljepših balada...
Eric Clapton and friends are releasing a J. J. Cale tribute album in July of 2014. They are already taking pre-orders for it on iTunes.
I hope that was sarcasm.
Rest in peace buddy, you were amazing
Best I ever heard
so beautiful ♥ rip ★
Miss YOU JJ~
Cale is great !!!!!!!!!
i love this one, masterpiece
So good so good. You can't compare this to the Poco version cause the song is performed in whole different way and scale in this very very cool JJ Cale version
RIP brother...
loves the jjcale/magnolia
@randypipper92, jj Cale wrote it. Poco breathed life into it. Poco did several Cale covers (also Cajun Moon).
June 2020💥
July 2020
I guess he will never ever come to europe again.
So sad!
He is outstanding! But I hope he ha chnaged the glasses since then... :)