J.J. Cale - Troubadour
J.J. Cale - vocals, guitar, piano
Tommy Cogbill – bass guitar (A2, A5, B2, B4-6)
Joe Osborn – bass guitar (A3)
Bill Raffensperger – bass guitar (B1)
Karl Himmel – drums (A1, A2, A4, B3)
Kenny Buttrey – drums (A3, A6, B2, B4)
Buddy Harman – drums (A5, B6)
Jimmy Karstein – drums (B1)
Kenny Malone – drums (B5)
Gordon Payne – guitar (B2)
Chuck Browning – guitar (B2)
Reggie Young – rhythm guitar (A1, A6, B3)
Harold Bradley – rhythm guitar (A2)
Bill Boatman – rhythm guitar (B1)
Doug Bartenfeld – guitar
Lloyd Green – steel guitar (A1, B3)
Buddy Emmons – steel guitar (A5)
Farrell Morris – percussion (A2, B3, B5)
Audie Ashworth – percussion (A3)
J.I. Allison – percussion (B1)
Don Tweedy – ARP
Bobby Woods – piano (B2)
Bill Purcell – piano (B6)
George Tidwell – trumpet (B4)
Dennis Goode – trombone (B4)
Billy Puett – saxophone (B4)
Written by J.J. Cale (A1-6, B2-6), Sonny Curtis (B1)
1 LP, gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 1/3 RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Shelter Records
Recorded in 1976
Produced by Audie Ashworth
Remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Originally released in 1976
Reissued in 2021
Tracks :
Side A
- Hey Baby
- Travelin’ Light
- You Got Something
- Ride Me High
- Hold On
- Cocaine
Side B
- I’m A Gypsy Man
- The Woman That Got Away
- Super blue
- Let Me Do It To You
- Cherry
- You Got Me on So Bad
Reviews :
"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." AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
Ratings :
AllMusic 4.5/5 , Discogs 4.23/5