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J.J. Cale — Magnolia
Album: Naturally
Avg rating:
8

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Total ratings: 1367









Released: 1971
Length: 3:20
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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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
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Best cover of this song is by Poco with Paul Cotton on vocals and lead guitar. Rivals the original. 
Posted 1 day ago by brucewho    [ Reply ]
Hearing this again is glorious! Like meeting a forgotten friend and enjoying a flurry of reminisces together!
Posted 6 months ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:

Nothing short of a 10.

I agree!

Posted 10 months ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
 nomnol wrote:

Who doesn't remember a lost love from long ago- the best you ever had?



You just spoke the truth (and late night memory) for many of us,,,
Were it not so...
Posted 10 months ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 1 year ago by Roku    [ Reply ]
Genius 
Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Who doesn't remember a lost love from long ago- the best you ever had?
Posted 2 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
The older I get the more JJ's songs speak to me. +1 to 9 for this chill out beautiful song.
LLRP
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Love me some kale!
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
Beautiful piece of music
Posted 2 years ago by johnlambe    [ Reply ]
Magic.....
Posted 3 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
 erniejade wrote:

I wonder what was written first, this or the Commodores Sweet Love?  They seem to have some similarities.  


The Wiki says Sweet Love came out five years later. But yeah, I hear similarities.
c.

Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 3 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
I wonder what was written first, this or the Commodores Sweet Love?  They seem to have some similarities.  
Posted 3 years ago by erniejade    [ Reply ]
Waht a wonderful song. R.I.P J.J, from germany a10
Posted 3 years ago by Rocktom60    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of something Ronnie Lane would have written. 
Posted 3 years ago by 2and4    [ Reply ]
Solid Gold for me. Thanks RP 🥰
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 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?
Posted 4 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
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Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
J.J. and New Orleans… nice… 
Posted 7 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Lovely J.J. {#Chillpill}
Posted 8 years ago by semolinapilchard    [ Reply ]
What a nice set this morning! Thank you
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 8 years ago by kkkirsten    [ Reply ]
...i'm  under the Weeping Willow with a sweet tea and dreaming 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Simple, but simply the best. Thanks again, Andrew MacLean (dec'd), for teaching me this song.
Posted 8 years ago by jab49    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 9 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
One of the best tunes ever...
Posted 9 years ago by Dro    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 9 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Wonderful to hear this gem. 
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Wonderful.  An inspiration for so many. Imitated by a few big names, too.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this.  Right now I need to hear it.
Posted 10 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
I don't think I've ever heard this song before. Wonderful. This is why I listen to RP. Thanks Bill.
Posted 10 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
One of the all-time great ballads, from an equally great album.
RIP JJ.
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
His music helped me survive, it did. Thanks fellow Okie.
Posted 10 years ago by Ouachita    [ Reply ]
{#Cheers}  10 10  10
Posted 11 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Nothing short of a 10.
Posted 11 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
I bought this album in downtown Peoria, 1973
JJ Cale, you have been a huge part of my life, and I really miss you 
Posted 11 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
fab legacy, thanks for the memories :)

 
Posted 11 years ago by farley    [ Reply ]
Magnolia pushed me 'over the edge' to donate to RP for another year. THANKS, J.J.~!!!
 
Posted 11 years ago by DickStock    [ Reply ]

Very smooth classic stuff... love it...

this is from NPR earlier today—

Singer, Songwriter J.J. Cale Dead From Heart Attack At 74

J.J. Cale, whose songs became hits for the likes of Eric Clapton and Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 74 from a heart attack, his management agency's website announced.

Cale died at about 8:00 p.m. Friday at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, Calif., the Rosebud agency said Saturday...


Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

Beautiful love song from a fine album. Sad news indeed. 
Posted 11 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
Great song.  Great guitarist.

RIP, dude.  You will truly be missed.

Steve
Posted 11 years ago by renostve999    [ Reply ]
Love this song, many memories. RIP
Posted 11 years ago by wattlestreet    [ Reply ]
You will be missed.
Posted 11 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]