“Got to get back to you, babe,
You’re the best I ever had…”
“Magnolia” – JJ Cale [1971]
On Eric Clapton’s list of inspirations, the late JJ Cale is second only to Robert Johnson. Cale gave the guitarist a couple of the biggest songs of his career: “After Midnight” and “Cocaine”. We don’t need a new version of either - and on Clapton’s new album, an “appreciation” of Cale’s music, we don’t get them. With versions of Cale’s songs by Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, Derek Trucks - and Clapton, “The Breeze: An Appreciation Of JJ Cale” is out at the end of July and in this week’s show, you’ll hear a preview.
Also wielding a guitar in this edition is American Blues player, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Bringing his own coterie of guests (Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr among them), Shepherd pays tribute to some of the songs which inspired him in the early days. Meanwhile, we also have entrees to ‘Jack White’s follow-up to his solo debut, ‘Blunderbuss’ with a song from the forthcoming, Lazaretto’ - and an earthy groove from Mia Dyson’s soon to be released ‘Idylllwild’.
With Nikki Lane’s 2nd album, ‘All Or Nothin’’ we veer closer to Americana. Recorded in her adopted hometown of Nashville with in-demand ‘local’ producer, Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Nikki stays true to her Country roots.
You’ll hear Pop music this week from Sydney’s Bertie Blackman with a preview of her album, ‘The Dash’ arriving (wait for it) in October – a single from the self-titled debut by Melbourne quartet, World’s End Press - and some inventive percussion by American Pop experimentalists, tUnE-yArDs, from the duo’s just released 3rd album, ‘Nikki Nack’.
They’ve spent some time on solo street but spotted this week on the Comeback Trail was Angus & Julia Stone (the duo). Their self-titled 3rd album arrives in early August containing the fruits of recent sessions with acclaimed US producer, Rick Rubin. You’ll hear a preview of it this week.
Scoring music for movies, computer games, orchestra and opera along with his own recordings, qualifies Canadian Owen Pallett as a ‘serious’ musician. His 2nd album, ‘In Conflict’ challenges and captivates in equal proportion.
And the Bastille song? Not so freshly-minted, we’ll admit - but it’s the new single from their current album, ‘Bad Blood’, flagging the band’s imminent Australian tour. Following their brief visit last year, Bastille return in June for a (slightly) more extensive tour. Australian supporters can check their local guides for more details. Except for Adelaide. (As you were, Adelaide).
Bastille: “Bad Blood” (new single from the album, ‘Bad Blood’)
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: “You Can’t Tell A Book By The Cover” (from the album, ‘Goin’ Home’)
Jack White: “Just One Drink” (preview from the album, ‘Lazaretto’)
Bertie Blackman: “Run For Your Life” (preview from the album, ‘The Dash’)
Angus & Julia Stone: “Heart Beats Slow” (preview from the album, ‘Angus & Julia Stone’)
World’s End Press: “That Was A Loving House” (from the album ‘World’s End Press’)
tUnE-yArDs: “Water Fountain” (from the album, ‘Nikki Nack’)
Owen Pallett: “In Conflict” (from the album, ‘In Conflict’)
Nikki Lane: “Right Time” (from the album, ‘All Or Nothin’’)
Mia Dyson: “Crazy Horse” (preview from the album, ‘Idyllwild’)
Eric Clapton & Friends: “Call Me The Breeze” (preview from the album, ‘The Breeze: An Appreciation Of JJ Cale’)
You can also connect via local web pages at the links below..
Just Released:
Saturdays around Australia at 9:05pm broadcast on ABC Digital Radio.
JR can also be heard on Radio Australia throughout Asia & the Pacific.
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