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J.J. Cale

John Weldon "J.J." Cale (1938-2013) was an influential American musician, songwriter, and guitarist known for pioneering the "Tulsa Sound," a laid-back blend of blues, rockabilly, country, and jazz, with iconic songs like "After Midnight" and "Cocaine" covered by Eric Clapton, and "Call Me the Breeze" by Lynyrd Skynyrd, all while maintaining a famously reclusive, understated presence in the music industry.

Known For

  • Magnolia
  • After Midnight
  • Call Me the Breeze
  • Crazy Mama
  • Ride the River

Discography Highlights

  • Stay Around 2019
  • Roll On 2009
  • The Road to Escondido 2006
  • In Session (Live) 2005
  • In Session 2005

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Soundtrack Appearances

A Private Life (2025) - 1 song(s)

Movie

Breaking Bad (S2) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Any Way the Wind Blows

    Jesse makes a surprising move by buying a gun from a vendor outside a hot dog stand. The sudden turn suggests that the character is willing to take drastic measures to protect themselves or others.

Hijack (S2) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

PONIES (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

The Death of Bunny Munro (S1) - 1 song(s)

TV Show

  • Cherry

    After their intimate moment, Bunny lights up a cigarette on the balcony while Libby gets ready inside. The camera captures Libby's quiet moments of vulnerability as she dresses, contrasting with Bunny's relaxed demeanor outside.

The Lowdown (S1) - 4 song(s)

TV Show

  • Mona

    Lee is seen walking away from a food truck with a meal, his gaze fixed on his ex-wife Samantha dining at a nearby restaurant.

  • Call Me the Breeze

  • Don't Go to Strangers

    As Lee wraps up her chat with Allen at Hoot Owl Books, the laid-back vibe is set by the tune playing through the store's speakers. The soothing sounds of The Lowdown linger as the episode comes to a close and the credits roll.

  • Magnolia

    As Lee and Samantha sit together, they flash back to their child and share a tender moment, playing the song "Magnolia" in the background. The mood turns romantic as they exchange a kiss, but it's short-lived, Samantha suddenly feels dizzy and stops herself, revealing that she's actually ended her engagement with Johnny.