Lyric of the Day #61: Top 100 Lyricists #86

An accurate depiction of Anthony yesterday night

WOW! A lyric of the day! Yes, I know, I have put this on hiatus for a long time but I have been quite busy. I do apologize and tonight I bring back this segment with a great lyricist. Well, before I get into posting I thought I would mention someone with worse luck and much more to complain about than myself. His name is Anthony (Visual Music Man). Anthony somehow managed to get two laptops with mechanical clocks that decided to end within one week of each other. Yes, both of his laptops have broke in the span of one week. One of which maintains his collection of visual musics which he will attempt to remove from the hard drive onto some other computer soon. So, I will officially like to start another cause on the blog. This cause entitled “Get the Visual Music Man a new Laptop or fix one of his old ones.” Proceeds can be sent to Anthony through the internet. Oh wait, how could he get on and receive the money without a computer? Man, don’t computers suck!

From this moment on I would like to announce that the Visual Music section shall be put on a hold for maybe a week or two. Do not worry, I have received a pledge from Anthony that they will be back up as soon as possible, if god is willing.

Now onward to the #86 lyricist of all time. Someone who has managed to remain cloaked, despite releasing over twenty albums and writing numerous hits for other bands. But, he likes this. He has the cult artist status and those who record his songs can go themselves into the spotlight. His name is J.J. Cale (not to be confused with The Velvet Underground’s John Cale) and you may know him as the man behind “Cocaine.”

No, not the drug, the song by Eric Clapton. Yes, Josh, who is obsessed with Eric Clapton by the way, is a fan of Mr. Cale and his contribution to the blues community. Cale actually has had such an impact that he is considered one of the main founders of Tulsa Sound, a loose mix of blues, country, rockabilly, jazz, and other fun stuff. He is laid back and that is reflected well in his influential lyric. Hell, his songs have been covered by such iconic names like Eric Clapton and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Yet, he still remains practically unknown. Cale is one of those musicians who is more respected among the music community then most of the public. If you have not heard of him I will include one lyric to display some of Cale’s best work. You will definitely recognize the song, go to yourself, “He wrote this?” and then become big Cale fans. Ready?

“After midnight, we’re gonna let it all hang out
After midnight, we’re gonna chug-a-lug and shout
We’re gonna cause talk and suspicion
Give an exhibition
Find out what it is all about
After midnight, we’re gonna let it all hang out”

Hey, isn’t that an Eric Clapton song. Yes, but it was written by J.J. Cale. See the ease displayed in the lyric. Listen to Cale’s version which is different but still fantastic. It is the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0RPSDEOxTA&feature=related    Here is a cool version of Cale performing “After Midnight”

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