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J.J. Cale — One Step Ahead of the Blues
Album: Grasshopper
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Released: 1982
Length: 2:21
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I ain't high on cocaine
I don't need the pain
It's bad for your brain and that's true
I ain't droppin' no names
I ain't playin' no games
I'm just one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
From memphis to reno
From new york to tokyo
I'll try to come through for you
I won't do you in
I ain't no fairweather friend
I'm just one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
I don't rob, I don't steal
I ain't beggin' no meal
I ain't driven to drink, I'm no fool
I don't run with the crowd
I don't talk big and loud
I'm just one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
I've been under a spell
I ain't been feelin' well
I've been in a shell, and that's true
Dealin' with a curse
But it couldn't be worse
I've been one step ahead of the blues
One step ahead of the blues
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Was JJ a Joe Walsh fan, or vice versa or botha versa? 
Posted 4 months ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Not my preferred stuff so I should move on, but why have they used a pub band bass player?!
Posted 11 months ago by RodneyAjax    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

I like the song but the vocal track sounds like JJ literally phoned it in. 



Probably the first correct use of  "literally" I've seen in a decade.
Posted 2 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

I like the song but the vocal track sounds like JJ literally phoned it in. 




Too funny!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Must see for all JJC fans
Posted 3 years ago by tahackett    [ Reply ]
I like the song but the vocal track sounds like JJ literally phoned it in. 
Posted 3 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
afore'n the devil knows yer dead...
Posted 3 years ago by john_m_hopkins    [ Reply ]
Man, I’ve worn out one pressing of this classic LP. It’s great to hear it without clicks and pops!
Posted 4 years ago by Tjerome    [ Reply ]
"One step ahead of the blues"; where we would all like to be!  ; )
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Typesbad wrote:

Really, is there such a thing as a bad J.J. Cale song?
 

Nah.
Posted 4 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Sweet set!
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
good selection, "Downntown LA" & "City Girls" from this album would work too
also "Don't Wait", aw heck just play the whole album

 
Really, is there such a thing as a bad J.J. Cale song?
Posted 6 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
good selection, "Downntown LA" & "City Girls" from this album would work too
also "Don't Wait", aw heck just play the whole album
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Nice.  I'm not so sure about the album cover though.
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
"Someday", the most remarkable of the lot 

marko86 wrote:
If there is any doubt Eric likes JJ, check out Eric Clapton & Friends - The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale)

Lots of other artist too like Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, John Mayer, Willie Nelson...


 


Posted 9 years ago by Carlo9151    [ Reply ]
If there is any doubt Eric likes JJ, check out Eric Clapton & Friends - The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale)

Lots of other artist too like Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, John Mayer, Willie Nelson...

Posted 10 years ago by marko86    [ Reply ]
 stewliscious wrote:
More please!

 
{#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
JJ Cale and Ry Cooder have been generated and inspired a lot of good artists as they followed their dreams. They may not be that well known, but that's because they're not always as polished as the  hit maker machinery likes...

RP plays both in the right dosage. We're made familiar, hear some good music but are not beaten over the head and driven insane by constant replay...


I'm having a Radio Paradise Love Day...  Pretty much I am just enjoying the ride a I play along at work.


 
Posted 11 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
sloppy slide guitar always makes me smile
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 gypsyman wrote:
Slow Hand's idol, is he not? or one of them? help me out with this...
 
I saw an excellent documentary on JJ, and Clapton had some very complimentary things to say about him, which isn't surprising given that several of his biggest hits were JJ covers. Personally I prefer the originals.
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Slow Hand's idol, is he not? or one of them? help me out with this...
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
 mem_313 wrote:
I love J.J. Cale...
 
I never heard this b4, but it is awesome! :)
Posted 12 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
 maxmox wrote:
Tha boss!
 



What?!? Did the other boss retire? I hope not.
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
JJ KING!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Tha boss!
Posted 13 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
 Krispian wrote:

Me too.

 


Same with me
Posted 13 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
 Bocephus wrote:
Love JJ...when his stuff comes on I just relax...
 
Me too.

Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
I love J.J. Cale...
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Love JJ...when his stuff comes on I just relax...
Posted 14 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
This album does not have the polish of his other work. Sometimes I think J.J. is lazy.
 
;-) lazy (=laidback) is his middlename.
& that's the reason the music is that good ;-)


Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
This album does not have the polish of his other work. Sometimes I think J.J. is lazy.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
 i never heard a p j proby track on radio paradise ?
Posted 16 years ago by betsyroks    [ Reply ]
More please!
Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
YEAH YEAH YEAH, OH yeah!! Now we're talking. CALE IS KING! X
Posted 16 years ago by Naaldekoker    [ Reply ]
SpamNRice wrote:
This has been one hell of a set! Keep it going BILL!!!!
Yes, this is really really nice -
Posted 17 years ago by kaviksdad    [ Reply ]
This has been one hell of a set! Keep it going BILL!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach wrote:
I know he's no Dylan, but I've always liked JJ, and this is no exception.
He might not be Dylan, but he sure as hell can play the guitar better.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Bill, you are tearing it up this Friday afternoon! I'm having to refrain from cranking up the volume, as my officemates aren't as musically adventurous as I am (and most folks here are).
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
I know he's no Dylan, but I've always liked JJ, and this is no exception.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Clapton jacked more than just J.J.'s sound; he took a couple songs, "Cocaine" being the most notable. Cale wrote quite a few songs that were made popular by other artists, so in that sense yes, his stuff commercial... but its being bought by other rock legends. Sorta like Dylan without the poetry.
Posted 21 years ago by Beastman    [ Reply ]
JJ Rocks, Grasshopper is a good album. I always wondered where E.C. got his sound. (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by Captn_Pea    [ Reply ]
J.J. was about as commercial as they came...
Posted 21 years ago by DickStock    [ Reply ]
Sounds great! Thanks RP! only complaint is the shortness of the song but......thats coo (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by Kolrabi    [ Reply ]