Naturally (J.J. Cale album)

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Naturally
Studio album by J.J. Cale
Released	December 1971
Recorded	Sep 29, 1970-Jun 9, 1971
Genre	Rock
Length	31:41
Label	Mercury Records
Producer(s)	Audie Ashworth
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
J.J. Cale chronology
	Naturally (1971)	Really (1972)

Naturally is the debut album by J.J. Cale. First released in 1971, it includes his song "After Midnight" which was first recorded by Eric Clapton in 1970.

Cale, who was languishing in obscurity at the time, had no knowledge of Clapton's recording of "After Midnight" until it became a radio hit in 1970. Cale's friend and producer, Audie Ashworth, encouraged Cale to record a full album in order to capitalize on the success of his song. Naturally was recorded independently, "on spec", the musicians being paid demo fees. Some songs, such as Call Me the Breeze, were recorded with primitive drum machine accompaniment and sound almost like demos.

The album showcased Cale's distinctive, understated style, and it successfully established his solo recording career which continues to the present day.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Call Me the Breeze" – 2:35
2. "Call the Doctor" – 2:26
3. "Don't Go to Strangers" – 2:22
4. "Woman I Love" – 2:36
5. "Magnolia" – 3:23
6. "Clyde" – 2:29
7. "Crazy Mama" – 2:22
8. "Nowhere to Run" – 2:26
9. "After Midnight" – 2:23
10. "River Runs Deep" – 2:42
11. "Bring It Back" – 2:44
12. "Crying Eyes" – 3:13

Cover artwork by Rabon link