J.J. CALE: "Troubadour"

Original released on LP Shelter SRL-52002

(US, 1976)

Producer Audie Ashworth introduced some different instruments, notably vibes and what sound like horns (although none are credited), for a slightly altered sound on "Troubadour". But J.J. Cale's albums are so steeped in his introspective style that they become interchangeable. If you like one of them, chances are you'll want to have them all. This one is notable for introducing "Cocaine," which Eric Clapton covered on his "Slowhand" album a year later. (William Ruhlmann in AllMusic)