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song: Magnolia
artist: J.J. Cale
album: Naturally
released: 1971-12length: 3:20
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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

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're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
J.J. Cale

John Weldon "J. J." Cale (December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Though he avoided the limelight, his influence as a musical artist has been acknowledged by figures such as Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, and Eric Clapton, who described him as one of the most important artists in rock history. He is one of the originators of the Tulsa sound, a loose genre drawing on blues, rockabilly, country, and jazz.

In 2008, Cale and Clapton received a Grammy Award for their album The Road to Escondido.

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Comments ( 45 )
Posted 11 years ago by gatorade:
Nothing short of a 10.
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Posted 10 years ago by ScottN:
Wonderful to hear this gem. 
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Posted 3 years ago by Aud:
 kkkirsten wrote:

And, so it begins... the mellow, low key Saturday night Special. I don't understand RP why you always insist on slowing down the tempo on Saturday nights?


maybe you should change time zones....in your mind.
this is an international station, duh
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Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer:
Solid Gold for me. Thanks RP 🥰
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Posted 1 year ago by Roku:
My husband just passed away last week.  I have not been able to listen to my usual main mix - bu today I wanted music - this mellow mix is just perfect for me at this tender time . Thank-you RP
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Posted 9 years ago by Dro:
One of the best tunes ever...
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Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach:
One of the all-time great ballads, from an equally great album.
RIP JJ.
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Posted 2 years ago by nomnol:
Who doesn't remember a lost love from long ago- the best you ever had?
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Posted 4 years ago by Rocktom60:
Waht a wonderful song. R.I.P J.J, from germany a10
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Posted 10 years ago by spindrift:
Thanks for playing this.  Right now I need to hear it.
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Posted 2 years ago by lizardking:
The older I get the more JJ's songs speak to me. +1 to 9 for this chill out beautiful song.
LLRP
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Posted 3 years ago by k_trout:
Magic.....
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Posted 5 years ago by macadavy:
kkkirsten wrote:
And, so it begins... the mellow, low key Saturday night Special. I don't understand RP why you always insist on slowing down the tempo on Saturday nights?
 
Umm, perhaps you're in some other time zone?  Planet?  Galaxy? Universe?
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Posted 7 years ago by Tomasni:
Long  Live                                                                                                                                   Radio Paradise
To me a very solid                                                                                                              8 - Most Excellent               
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Posted 11 years ago by fatcatjb:
I bought this album in downtown Peoria, 1973
JJ Cale, you have been a huge part of my life, and I really miss you 
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Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi:
Genius 
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Posted 8 years ago by semolinapilchard:
Lovely J.J. {#Chillpill}
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Posted 9 years ago by Skydog:
...i'm  under the Weeping Willow with a sweet tea and dreaming 
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Posted 9 years ago by Old_Pat:
Bought this LP when it came because the cover intrigued me. An absolute knock-out! Been a Cale fan ever since. Supreme guitar, just right voice, superb song.
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Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy:
Wonderful.  An inspiration for so many. Imitated by a few big names, too.
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