I know there are a few JJ Cale fans around here. Sad news. He was an Okie boy like me.
Former Me Yes I used to know a fellow He was lighter on his feet Just as quick as a sparrow That was a former me Since I've been here for so long now Now I think that I can see Acquaint myself with that fellow Who was a former me Those days have been lost in my mind The fancy man I won't deny When I think about it nowadays Can recall it for a while From the dawn to the sunset of my life It's a trip I could not see Not 'til later did I recognize the guy That was a former me Those days have been lost in my mind The fancy man I won't deny When I think about it nowadays Can recall it for a while Since I've been here for so long now Now I think that I can see Acquaint myself with that fellow Who was a former me
City Girls is one you don't hear much, with a great Okie flavour.
You can call me the breeze I keep blowing down the road You can call me the breeze I keep blowing down the road I ain't got me nobody I ain't carryin' me no load I'll be putting on some JJ Cale on the turntable tomorrow, hope he just breezes on down his road.