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J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton — Don't Cry Sister
Album: The Road to Escondido
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Released: 2006
Length: 3:05
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Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it

When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
Don't give him no key, he just wants more
He'll turn your life to misery
Kick you down, just like me

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
Somebody wants something of nothing you had

Love don't come too easy, you see
A little bit of you and a little bit of me
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine

Everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
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 DaMoGan wrote:

huh, I used to live in Escondido.  Given the album cover, I believe that really could be a road to Escondido.



For the hitchhikers' sake, I hope you're right.
Posted 2 years ago by whaleboneman    [ Reply ]
The whole album is great, always enjoy listening to it!
Posted 3 years ago by Steve_G    [ Reply ]
 wolverine wrote:
The guitar phrasing totally reminds me of Mark Knopflers playing.



Mark Knofler sounds like JJ Cale.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 wolverine wrote:
The guitar phrasing totally reminds me of Mark Knopflers playing.
Conversely Mark (and Eric's) playing reminds me of the one and only JJ... Chicken and egg.

Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 dookie wrote:

I wanted to mention the drummer, Jim Keltner. My son hipped me to this pro and I love listening to him play. So effortless and unique. He has played, and continues to play with all the best. Thank you sir.



Reminds me of WSP drummer(s)
Posted 3 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
huh, I used to live in Escondido.  Given the album cover, I believe that really could be a road to Escondido.
Posted 3 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 wolverine wrote:
The guitar phrasing totally reminds me of Mark Knopflers playing.
 
It's the lyrics that matter on this one for me.  But don't get me wrong, JJ can play a tornado. My favorite is when he jammed with another fave, Eric Clapton.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
The guitar phrasing totally reminds me of Mark Knopflers playing.
Posted 5 years ago by wolverine    [ Reply ]
 dookie wrote:
I wanted to mention the drummer, Jim Keltner. My son hipped me to this pro and I love listening to him play. So effortless and unique. He has played, and continues to play with all the best. Thank you sir.
 Yes, indeed!  Just a grab from Wiki:  Traveling Wilburys, Little Village, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Ry Cooder, Delaney & Bonnie, Bob Dylan, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Gabor Szabo, George Harrison, John Lennon, Steve Miller Band, Harry Nilsson.  

He's the go to buy if you want someone to bang the drum!!

Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
I wanted to mention the drummer, Jim Keltner. My son hipped me to this pro and I love listening to him play. So effortless and unique. He has played, and continues to play with all the best. Thank you sir.
Posted 8 years ago by dookie    [ Reply ]
I prefer "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" and I think it predates.
Posted 8 years ago by bodyschool    [ Reply ]
 Dahnyul wrote:
Sometimes, when you've got some real 'pros' getting together, especially with a laid back vibe, that it comes off so smooth that the very musicianship that makes it possible goes unnoticed. I think this is one of those cases. These old dogs are so good at this stuff that it may come across less complex than it is (there are some very sweet licks on this album). Is it innovative? Well, no, but I suspect they don't feel obliged to redefine the musical landscape every time they make a record, and that after about 40 years of this, they are just enjoying each other's musical company this time around.
 

J.J. Cale was a minimalist.  He could make anything sound good.  Eric has him to thank for Eric hauling in a lot of dough in the 70's:  After Midnight, Cocaine, I'll Make Love to You Anytime, Travelin' Light,
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 Jackson_Feelgood wrote:
Most of Eric Claptons recent releases have been far from his best however the JJ Cale influence has brought Eric back to where he once was. This is a great album, Highly recommended. Both have their own unique guitar style. I love to listen to this album and seperate the two guitars.

 
That's why "going solo" is almost never a good thing for an artist, lack of artistic tension creates dull music...
Posted 9 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
I wan't aware of big JJ Cale passing away ... {#No}
But music (and lyrics!)  live forever!!{#Bananajam}GReat song and performance, nive album cover!
Posted 9 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of homeless camps thinks this song is amazing...  we love it...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
{#Crashcomp}
Posted 10 years ago by frank_eindhoven    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 11 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 shellbella wrote:

The photo was taken on the way down from Valley Center to Escondido. 


 
One more place to add to the "Gotta go there" List. 
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Most of Eric Claptons recent releases have been far from his best however the JJ Cale influence has brought Eric back to where he once was. This is a great album, Highly recommended. Both have their own unique guitar style. I love to listen to this album and seperate the two guitars.
Posted 11 years ago by Jackson_Feelgood    [ Reply ]
Wow what a line up on this album. 
Posted 11 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 dogdokken wrote:
What year truck is that on the album cover? 1948?
And was the photo taken in Fallbrook, CA ?
 
The photo was taken on the way down from Valley Center to Escondido. 

Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Sometimes, when you've got some real 'pros' getting together, especially with a laid back vibe, that it comes off so smooth that the very musicianship that makes it possible goes unnoticed. I think this is one of those cases. These old dogs are so good at this stuff that it may come across less complex than it is (there are some very sweet licks on this album). Is it innovative? Well, no, but I suspect they don't feel obliged to redefine the musical landscape every time they make a record, and that after about 40 years of this, they are just enjoying each other's musical company this time around.
Posted 17 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
I don't cry too..., but there exist (much) better tunes of these chaps...
We should be through this album meanwhile... There is nearly every day at least one song from it...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I don't cry too..., but there exist (much) better tunes of these chaps...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
Sounds like Mark Knoffler on vocals
yep, same style.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Mark Knoffler on vocals
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
From white stripes to this, now I'm feelin' better! Fine guitars!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
I like JJ's original better.
Posted 17 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
I love both of these artists and this is a pleasant collaboration. However, there are no songs that "stick out", no "gems" IMO. Enjoyable, but not real remarkable CD.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
What year truck is that on the album cover? 1948? And was the photo taken in Fallbrook, CA ?
Posted 17 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
sharkartist wrote:
My my my, tough bunch in here. I've been a devoted Cale fan for over 3 decades. Clapton's been up and down the scale with me over the years. Personally, I really enjoy this collaboration. Gritty, dusty Cale and the tastey playing of Clapton without pretense. Yeah, it works for me, this song included.
Ya, what he said!
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
My my my, tough bunch in here. I've been a devoted Cale fan for over 3 decades. Clapton's been up and down the scale with me over the years. Personally, I really enjoy this collaboration. Gritty, dusty Cale and the tastey playing of Clapton without pretense. Yeah, it works for me, this song included.
Posted 17 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Not a cale fan. This is just kind of flat even for Cale
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
Same stuff, different title....
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
ulibcn wrote:
Unfortunately, this track is just as bad as the rest of the album singed a J.J. fan
I "kinda" like the album but it isnt even close to being as good as just JJs stuff. I would still rate this song a 7.
Posted 17 years ago by bradjak    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately, this track is just as bad as the rest of the album singed a J.J. fan
Posted 17 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
Great partnership
Posted 17 years ago by paganpete    [ Reply ]
No woman no cry
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I do like these 2 together ... so nice
Posted 17 years ago by JerseeeGirl    [ Reply ]
Lazy8 wrote:
Diggin' this. Anybody know what the album tittle refers to?
Just did some quick checking. J.J. lives near there. (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
The reggae overtones to this song make it special.
Posted 17 years ago by raggamuffin    [ Reply ]
The man from Tulsa and Slow Hand.........nice groove.
Posted 17 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
Lazy8 wrote:
Diggin' this. Anybody know what the album tittle refers to?
It might possibly be a kind of 'on the road to nowhere' in-joke?
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Diggin' this. Anybody know what the album tittle refers to?
Posted 17 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
I live and work on the road to Escondido, and I'm thrilled! Thanks!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by chuck_flacks    [ Reply ]
Sounds like JJ Cale with Eric Clapton on guitar . . . oh yeah, never mind.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Good song. :)
Posted 17 years ago by ekeyte    [ Reply ]
A welcome return. It's a shame that it took Eric Clapton's involvement to resurrect Cale's career. GOD, the music business sucks raw these days.
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
this is a pretty good album, if you like eric clapton and jj cale ... not the best song, in my opinion, but a decent partnership overall.
Posted 17 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]