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About This Track
After Midnight is a rock song written by J. J. Cale. The laidback boogie feel of “After Midnight” is a prime example of Cale’s signature style. Though Cale wrote the song, it first appeared on Eric Clapton’s eponymous 1970 album, and Clapton’s recording remains the most well known version of the song. Cale had written the song and released a demo version in 1966. Several years later, when Clapton was preparing for his first solo album, Tulsa bassist Carl Radle, who was working with Clapton at the time, introduced him to the song.
“After Midnight” was also in many ways the catalyst for Cale’s own solo recording career. Cale, languishing in obscurity, was unaware of Clapton’s recording of the song until it became a radio hit in 1970. Cale’s friend and producer Audie Ashworth then encouraged him to capitalize on the song’s success by recording a full album, Naturally, released in 1971.
In addition to Clapton, the song has been covered by Chet Atkins, The Shirelles, The Jerry Garcia Band, Phish, Sergio Mendes (who performed the song with an unusual 7/8 meter), Maggie Bell and composer Danny Elfman. Cale released a live version on the album Live in 2001.
“After Midnight” was also in many ways the catalyst for Cale’s own solo recording career. Cale, languishing in obscurity, was unaware of Clapton’s recording of the song until it became a radio hit in 1970. Cale’s friend and producer Audie Ashworth then encouraged him to capitalize on the song’s success by recording a full album, Naturally, released in 1971.
In addition to Clapton, the song has been covered by Chet Atkins, The Shirelles, The Jerry Garcia Band, Phish, Sergio Mendes (who performed the song with an unusual 7/8 meter), Maggie Bell and composer Danny Elfman. Cale released a live version on the album Live in 2001.
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maxlharris wrote:
Clapton is God. But I am an atheist. He just doesn't do it for me.
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gleeh0rt0n wrote:
bbbbbooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... stupid cover
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steamboat58 wrote:
Good one, thanks Kris
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oldstonersrock wrote:
Me like the cut on the Crossroads collection. Best version
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
its how i remember it
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Drazba wrote:
this is the clapton version(with delaney and bonnie)great song
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Roy1968Wood wrote:
This is Not Clapton on vocals and the guitar playing is suspicious too
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Justgotmyperiod wrote:
Classic
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podunkarizona wrote:
JJ Cale made eric a rich man
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andymadden wrote:
seeing this guy play in London I realised I was in the presence of a a genius and a legend. But he's more of my other half's cup of tea, she's a huge blues fan. If you get the chance to see him play live - you won't be disappointed!
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prominence_la wrote:
Yeaaaah. Party after midnight!
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HorstKrannich wrote:
Kommt immer wieder gut an !!!
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Daeijvid wrote:
Mr. Slowhand .. Immortal^^
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harvey1963july3 wrote:
Met this guy,such nice chap
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pjolliffe wrote:
Awesome tune!! Damn gleeh0rt0n, I hear ya, lol
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lucy304 wrote:
Greatness at it's best!
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Marjo47 wrote:
ONE ot the best he surely is!
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MrBlueswalker wrote:
He's the best !!!!!!
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gleeh0rt0n wrote:
true that VV i hate using youtube because some asshole has some philosophical crap to spew about which is better and who did this song better and sometimes which country is better. that is not the point of listening to a song, the point is to groove on some good tunes... sorry to all you poor people who just wasted your time reading this, i need to get the daily rant out lol
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kikikirsche wrote:
♬♥♬♥♬♥
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