‘Tulsa Sound’, is a forthcoming limited edition JJ Cale 9LP coloured vinyl box set, which includes his first 8 albums and an LP of ‘early years’ rarities. The 50th anniversary of the career of songwriter and guitarist JJ Cale is marked by this release.
The unassuming Cale was raised in Tulsa, hence the ‘Tulsa Sound’ that he was crediting with originating. His work in this vinyl box spans the period 1971 to 1983. Cale’s influence was enormous, with many, many artists covering his work including The Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Captain Beefheart, Santana, Jerry Garcia and more.
This new package offers Cale’s first eight albums “Naturally”, “Really”, “Okie”, “Troubadour”, “5”, “Shades”, “Grasshopper” and “#8“ – and a bonus LP called “The Early Years” which is a collection of his 1960s singles.
One of the most important artists in the history of rock, quietly representing the greatest asset his country has ever had… His records are really minimal, light, it’s all about finesse. It’s almost like he’s whispering in your ear but you hear everything single word. I don’t know how he does it. It’s such a cunning technique.” Eric Clapton on JJ Cale
The audio has all been remastered at Abbey Road and this box also includes All have been a 40-page hardcover book with a foreword from a certain Mark Knopfler.
“Tulsa Sound” will be released on 6th October 2023 via UMR.
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