Two words, among many others for him : authenticity and talent. The first one is rare, the second one less, but both together : very rare !

amazing how effortlessly humble this man was. absolute legend.

Yep. No ego to get in the way of his music. He's the man.

I don't have words to express what I think of JJ style and overall attitude. Simple guy but pretty complex...great interview.

He created his own unique, inimitable style. There's no one quite like J.J Cale. The most laidback sound out there. It was like hearing a new kind of music to become acquainted with his songs. A joy and kind of a revelation. "Muddy" maybe, but the lotus blooms pure in the muddy swamps.

Such a great man. Met him outside the Bottom Line in NYC in the 90’s. I ran into Rock Frisco, his keyboard player on the street, and I told him I loved JJ. He went in the bus, parked nearby, and asked him to come out-he did. Shook my hand, as gentle as ever, and we chatted for a quick minute. Went in to the show later which was amazing. RIP JJ.

26 years ago, this interview. He was a simple straight up and down kinda guy, no tripping over an ego. It can be tough being a song writer.

"I'm really a nervous jerk". I just love that guy.

Many thanks to Eric for pulling J.J. into the mainstream and worshipping him........I see why.....I have loved his music for 47 years......

Muddy eh, how many songs do we like of this man, more than any other artist, humble is the beginning of fame, JJ had it all. RIP

I have now truly become acquainted with JJ Cale- I have fallen in love with all of his music & he is right up there with Eric Clapton in my opinion- I never get tired of listening to or hearing either of them!!! JJ Cale seems so laid back- but he says he was never laid back- he stayed a nervous wreck according to him!!! He was & always will be MR> "COOL" & "LAID BACK"!!! RIP JJ

What a beautiful individual and musician. The profound sense of gratitude he expresses for having that Clapton's hit is truly striking. It's as if you can envision the rugged and challenging path his elder years might have taken without it. An american jewel. R.I.P, Mr. J.J. Cale!

JJ sounds like a real person instead of a Celeb enthralled with their own image.

One of his best interviews. Never seen him open up this much on camera before.

All of my rock and country music musician friends are well aware of this man, but a lot of casual fans only know his songs, typically through Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. What a humble, talented man he was. He was like a cross between a contractor, remodeling your bathroom, and a brilliant poet!

When I was at Colorado State University, I met a group of guys born and raised in Oklahoma. Some were going to school there and a few others just moved there to be with their buddies and work in a different state. They all shared many of the qualities JJ Cale had - honest, insightful, humble and a dry sense of humor. I'm a big fan of JJ and my buddies from OK.

J.J. makes every guitar he touches sound amazing.

Loved JJ Cale great great songwriter , musician and the epitome of cool..sure do miss him..first time I ever heard a songwriter admit to making good money from getting cover done.

I could listen to Cale talk all day...

Love JJ Cale he has such a touch on the guitar it speaks, he songs are great beautiful. Regards, Martin

boy did i ever and still like this man.. the genuine article

This guy is the man!!! What a humble dude.

My all time favourite human and musical Hero ♡

His music flows through me. Fell in love in the 70s. Troubadour is a masterpiece. My sons middle name is Cale.

Naturally was life changing.

J J my hero xxx

one of the true gems of American music

Humble man..love his music , his personality , the way he embraced his philosophy into life as a songwriter, singer.., a great guitarist with great feel and tones.

The coolest man in rock and roll and one of the best songwriters. Up there with Bob Dylan for me in terms of his songwriting ability, although obviously, they are extremely different.

😊 JJ Cale is pure joy, people just have no idea 🎶 that this musician is a treasure of American music, so glad I saw an amazing concert in Montreal 90s, magical moment 👌

Here is another J J Cale fanatic. Every since by pure chance I heard Louisiana Women I became an instant fan of this late great man. I play his music almost daily. His guitar style is unique and yet simple. His music is simply addictive. He is not with us anymore but his music lives on

He is a real American treasure. RIP JJ Cale

What a low profile legend, John Cale.

He plays and sings the from the soul❤

And he lived in an Airstream out in the desert....my hero!!

I could listen to him talk for hours. I’ve loved his music since the 70’s, which is when I first heard it. The first album I bought of his was Five. Still love that and loads more. He’s a loveable man, like others have said here, he seems without ego.

RIP...JJ.CALE....I listen to your music all the time...the best..😎

JJ Cale, there was no one like him. ❤ Eric Clapton loved him.❤ All music of great artistic merit matters of all genras. Don't miss out on what art means. It flows with one's heart beating.

"Help the poor" Priceless!

Class act 👍🏼✌🏼 Can listen to JJ talk play or sing allday,thanks JJ for showing us the way ✌🏼

It touches my soul, just this man, his voice and a guitar

He was one of the most creative musicians ever!

Have been a cale fan since the album Really. Sister recieved it as a gift but I loved it even more than she did...began my musical journey Thanks for sharing this; refreshing to hearing him speak openly

Love this mans music. Respect for the fact he never sold out too

This is the most honest and real telling of what it’s like to be a songwriter. JJ’s no bullshit

Very intelligent, lucid commentary with no BS. Exceptional!

One of a kind.

i enjoyed jj cale since the first time i heard him - maybe 40 years ago - i just wish people wouldn't write bad comments about clapton. see how he admired jj and leave the rest alone. two great musicians. we are lucky to have had their music.

Fresh out of the US Army living in Portland, Oregon in 1975, I was looking thru the want ads in the newspaper for a job. A black man came in to pick up lunch and asked me if I was looking for a job. I said yes and he said he was a contractor and needed an employee. So I went to work with him that day. We agreed on $125 a week and I was crawling under houses replacing sewer lines, etc. His name was Ken Johansen and never paid me a red cent! One day driving me home he played the JJ Cales "Naturally" tape, either CD or 8 track, I don't remember now, and the song Magnolia came on. He told me that was him singing drunk. I knew he was full of shit but that became one of my favorite songs.

Wonderfull singer ,voice so smooth , guitar So sweet .unique personne.forever.

" I love an intuned guitar" God the man was so Real!

I´m listening to J.J Cale when i´m working with my Harley Chopper.....there is no other music that inspire me moore to do a nice work.He was the coolest of them all.But that is my opinion:-)

I discovered JJ after I got involved in radio over 30 years ago. I grew up listening to college radio & some of the corporate radio stations, which were not what they are nowadays....monotonous repetition of the same old 1200 songs, or music lacking depth. Even when listening to college radio (in NYC radius) I do not recall hearing JJ Cale. It is only when I got involved with an NPR affiliate radio station did I become knowledgeable of his music, and 'boy' did he catch my ears, especially since I was so into electric guitar. He always had a simple style but with individuality & definition, almost like in the style of Harvey Mandel, but only because of the individuality and simplicity; or maybe low-key is a better terminology, not aggressive in their picking styles, yet well-defined. There was always something about the simplicity of this man's style that grabbed me, plus the genius that emanated from his music. They just don't make them like this anymore, and even if they did, JJ was as individual as they come, never to be duplicated....as can be said about many true artisans! I never knew him personally, but through his music I am confident I knew him well and can say....he was a wonderful soul.

So honest and humble, #1 songwriter in my book

Underrated like hell aswell always forgotten when it comes to identify the best guitarists.

THERE IS NO ONE WHO COULD EVEN COME CLOSE TO JJ & HIS SONGS THERE MEANING AND HE IS THE GREATEST THAT WILL EVER HAVE LIVED EXCEP JIMI HENDRIX EDWARD MORTON. HARLAN KY…..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an honest straightforward man

One of my heroes..

Hes so chill just a guy you wanna chill with…

2:56 Absolutely love that guitar lick he does to end "After Midnight" here

Simplicity is a form of art,that's JJ.But try to recreate his songs and you'll fail miserably at it both tune and the the tone/sound wise.JJ is one of a kind and there would never be another one like him.

Wow ! How can someone be SO ! Logical and musical at the same time ?? What ever happen to me !?!

I really came on to like JJ cale's music when #8 came out on vynal....I sat down and listened to #8 ...it will probably be my favorite JJ Cale record it's the first one that I really got into and still to this day I just can't get enough of it..also grasshopper.......and the album that he cut with Eric Clapton towards the end that's really good!!!

Sometimes great people. Like JJ Cale get a real devoted following and sometimes the good Lord keeps them a secret because he is just that good

Saw JJ Cale at a concert when. he ftired here in Melbourne, Aystraliia Think near 50 years ago around 1972! Since then I've always saizzd JJ u wer so underrated u write some beautiful songs n u were one great guitarist! Rip J J from Melbourne Australia

John Cale, the Tulsa Sound plain and simple.

Being English Eric Clapton is a household name. I knew nothing about JJ Cale THE Tragedy is he's passed away but hit fame with Eric before the end. RIP JJ

just found this guy, and he is so basic and natural in what he does...

I had a good friend, years ago, who introduced me to JJ's Troubadour. It took a while, but its the only thing I can chill to. This friend also introduced me to Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection, Hawkwind's Levitation and Jethro Tull. I was 17, and he five years older. What treasure he showed me !! Neil in Exeter 1986, are you still there ??

Unsurprisingly, seemed like an absolute dude.

J.J. was honest- told it like it was.

JJ Cale is the most underrated under appreciated singer song writer you know thing about Clapton he could of helped him could of set him up to record at apple like James Taylor

A good man.

Never understod why people prefer Clapton over J.J.

That such a genius had to go almost unnoticed by the big media shows that this world doesnt deserve the really good music anymore. Go figure. Liste to his songs, all of them are playable even if you are an uneducated and not so good guitarist. I love to play his songs on the guitar. They are a great education too. His lyrics are always cool.

He's cooler than me. No doubt about it.

Loved the interview. Thanks! Fascinating man and of course wonderful music.

"I could afford a nice guitar", JJ was an alright Cat.

A prolific song writer with maybe more than 200 written songs.

Never seen this one before. Thanks!

Thank you for your honesty!

Playing his guitar with thumb and index just like you would see Eric Clapton do. Amazing man JJ Cale, simply amazing...thank you so very much for leaving some of the greatest music ever for us!

I know this feeling. loved this cat!

The real deal!

I Gotta count but I think I got all, n saw J.J. twice!

He was so amazing ….a legend

he speaks faster than one might expect..."the people who are really laid back are usually not ambitious at all"

'I remember hearing Eric Clapton's version on the radio. I went and bought a new a new Cheverolet.'

I'll meet him soon.

I love blues and always have , but I never heard of jj cale until I saw eric Clapton playing with him on you tube..He really is original and I like his style of playing. He reminds me of Bob Dylan in his singing he sort of mumbles but I still like it.

Best musician who ever lived, but he clearly loves his chang 🤷🏼‍♂️❤️

Speaking in the right Time... Good Rhyth'm.... 👌🍀🐢🔥

What a man...

Legend

Love this fellow okie.

That was his custom Martin acoustic guitar that he played, the one that appears on the cover of the "Guitar Man" album (from 1996).

What a great interview. Thanks for uploading this. Some days all I want to listen to is J J Cale, playing music or talking. I was lucky enough to see him live in a super-rare visit to the UK. He played Hammersmith Odeon. The house lights were still on when a guy with a guitar wandered over to the mic and started sound checking. The audience carried on chatting among themselves. Then he started playing. And singing. This is a guy who had sold out Hammersmith Odeon, and thousands of his fans right there in front of him didn't recognise him till he started playing. 😬 That was pre-KZfaq though, and you didn't see many pics of him in the papers either.

Other than Hank Mobley I've loved J.J. Cale since 1984.

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honest man