The 1976 album "Troubadour" features J.J. Cale's signature blend of laid-back grooves and understated songwriting, including the enduring hit "Cocaine."
- "Troubadour" was recorded in Cale's own studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- The album reached number 191 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The song "Cocaine" became a major hit for Eric Clapton the following year.
J.J. Cale was a Tulsa, Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter and guitarist who pioneered the "Tulsa Sound," a blend of blues, country, and rockabilly. He is best known for writing songs that became major hits for other artists, including "After Midnight" for Eric Clapton and "Cocaine" for Derek and the Dominos. In 1976, Cale released "Troubadour," his fourth album, during a period where he was eschewing the spotlight in favor of a more reclusive lifestyle, though his songs continued to gain traction with other musicians.
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