J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton — When This War Is Over
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When this war is over
It will be a better day
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their graves
Ain't no sense in no action
Killin' people all the time
Ain't no sense in no action
Killin' people all the time
When it happens on the street
We call that a crime
Man, he can get along
He just won't agree
Who's right and who's wrong
The matter you see
All of those killings
That ain't the way to go
Gotta get a plan
And change our ways you know
When this war is over
It will be a better day
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their graves
When this war is over
It will be a better day
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their graves
It will be a better day
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their graves
Ain't no sense in no action
Killin' people all the time
Ain't no sense in no action
Killin' people all the time
When it happens on the street
We call that a crime
Man, he can get along
He just won't agree
Who's right and who's wrong
The matter you see
All of those killings
That ain't the way to go
Gotta get a plan
And change our ways you know
When this war is over
It will be a better day
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their graves
When this war is over
It will be a better day
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their graves
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liser wrote:
yess'm, big time (kinda like Skynyrd's better : )
I'm revealing my Southern rock roots here, but does anyone else hear "Call Me The Breeze" by Skynyrd?
yess'm, big time (kinda like Skynyrd's better : )
DaidyBoy wrote:
Chris Rea ? Where ?
My ears think that this is no more interesting than Chris Rea. I don't like him either.
Chris Rea ? Where ?
(dragging of locally-stored images into post editor is not allowed - dragging images from other web pages is ok)
My ears think that this is no more interesting than Chris Rea. I don't like him either.
Just thought I heard J.J. Cale in earlier song by Deuse
Eric Clapton is the most bland skilled musician.
Unthought known ! Sound truck thanks to Merlin's word on fortunate shadows.
Bill, did you just say something about "the road to Escondido?"
RobRyan wrote:
Awful. Completely lacking in any kind of emotional urgency.
Have to agree, sadly.
horstman wrote:
What?
The war?
I wasn't in favor of the war and now that we're there, I'm more convinced that we shouldn't have gone. But we ARE there, we can't just say "oops, sorry, our mistake" and leave.
But no, I'm talking about this song. EC has used up his edge entirely. I'm sure he's a happier man and more at piece after but his music was better before he got clean and sober.
And I'm clean and sober.
Huh? What the heck was that?
Misterfixit wrote:
Not the answer.
Begin the People's Revolution. Collect anyone who is different, conservative, Xian, Zionist, Rasta, anyone at all who cannot immediately genuflect to the Great Gods Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao and put them to the Sword. Crucify them, their wives children, pets, co-workers, relatives down to the fifth generation twice removed. Crucify anyone even of the same name as the Rightists! Destroy them! Eliminate poverty and drug laws by simply killing anyone who disagrees. Finally, regulate everything down even to the number of pieces of toilet paper one may use to clean one's behind. Yes! A dictatorship of the People led by the Greatest Person of them All! Yes One World One Dictator One wonderful existence for the Believers. Destroy! Destruct! Ruin! Eliminate! Erase the very vocabulary of Conservative Thought! To The Wall With Them All! Let the Machine Guns Sing!
shakitten wrote:
Candybutt Democrats caring more for their reputations than the US of A. Funny how politicians take an oath to defend the Constitution and only end up protecting their own backsides. Irritating, really.
"Nobody died when Clinton lied"
RobRyan wrote:
Awful. Completely lacking in any kind of emotional urgency.
What?
The war?
Awful. Completely lacking in any kind of emotional urgency.
Misterfixit wrote:
Not the answer.
Begin the People's Revolution. Collect anyone who is different, conservative, Xian, Zionist, Rasta, anyone at all who cannot immediately genuflect to the Great Gods Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao and put them to the Sword. Crucify them, their wives children, pets, co-workers, relatives down to the fifth generation twice removed. Crucify anyone even of the same name as the Rightists! Destroy them! Eliminate poverty and drug laws by simply killing anyone who disagrees. Finally, regulate everything down even to the number of pieces of toilet paper one may use to clean one's behind. Yes! A dictatorship of the People led by the Greatest Person of them All! Yes One World One Dictator One wonderful existence for the Believers. Destroy! Destruct! Ruin! Eliminate! Erase the very vocabulary of Conservative Thought! To The Wall With Them All! Let the Machine Guns Sing!
Let's stick to music commentary and save the phony philosophy BS for another website.
Hoping for more,
but it was a snore.
When this song is over there will be another song!
Maybe this song should be called "IF this war ever ends!"
Misterfixit wrote:
Begin the People's Revolution....
While this fix-it doesn't appear particularly serious, he sure cut off debate.
PurplePrincess wrote:
impeach Bush now, please, and try him for war crimes
Not the answer.
Begin the People's Revolution. Collect anyone who is different, conservative, Xian, Zionist, Rasta, anyone at all who cannot immediately genuflect to the Great Gods Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao and put them to the Sword. Crucify them, their wives children, pets, co-workers, relatives down to the fifth generation twice removed. Crucify anyone even of the same name as the Rightists! Destroy them! Eliminate poverty and drug laws by simply killing anyone who disagrees. Finally, regulate everything down even to the number of pieces of toilet paper one may use to clean one's behind. Yes! A dictatorship of the People led by the Greatest Person of them All! Yes One World One Dictator One wonderful existence for the Believers. Destroy! Destruct! Ruin! Eliminate! Erase the very vocabulary of Conservative Thought! To The Wall With Them All! Let the Machine Guns Sing!
liser wrote:
I'm revealing my Southern rock roots here, but does anyone else hear "Call Me The Breeze" by Skynyrd?
Actually, I have thought it was a basic rewrite of the lyrics to J.J. Cale's "Call Me the Breeze" that Skynyrd covered.
hikeupit wrote:
The most marginal blues music written in a long time, despite the accurate political message.
I'd agree if you'd have transposed the words "marginal" and "accurate" in your two clauses.
Wow, so passionate!
(sarcasm warning)
I'm revealing my Southern rock roots here, but does anyone else hear "Call Me The Breeze" by Skynyrd?
When this war is over...
there will be another war...
andrewscott wrote:
I will go see Blind Faith....
Hell yes, better than this 'effort' despite the odd tasty lick.
hikeupit wrote:
The most marginal blues music written in a long time, despite the accurate political message. Clapton should hang it up. When was the last time he wrote music worth listening to anyway..........'From the Cradle'?
"From the Cradle" was all covers.
The most marginal blues music written in a long time, despite the accurate political message. Clapton should hang it up. When was the last time he wrote music worth listening to anyway..........'From the Cradle'?
Spliff wrote:
Just got back from my Mexican escape. I live in Puerto Escondido, Mexico and am involved in the Puerto Blues Fest. We listened to this album quite a bit while I was there and found it lacking, very boring. I love both artists but together they fall short. The rumors were flying about Eric's guest appearance at our little shindig but Oaxaca was a little too far for him to come I guess.
Sadly, I agree. I was so excited about this album when it came out, and I tried to love it, really I did. Lackluster.
I do appreciate the message in this song, however.
andrewscott wrote:
I will go see Blind Faith....
I had no idea such a thing was in the works. I only caught the Cream reuion on DVD and thought it understated and elegant. I applaud them for making music as well-worn workhorses and not trying to duplicate the Heyday.
I caught the Traffic reunion live on two occaisions...once headlining and once opening for the Grateful Dead. I loved that. It was terrific seeing Winwood making "uncommercial" music again.
If the Blind Faith reunion is as successful, musically as either of these previous reunion, it will be great.
yellowfly wrote:
this album cover has always bothered me...
so staged
I feel the same way about this CD.
hmmmm, not really convinced... 
this album cover has always bothered me...
so staged
shakitten wrote:
Candybutt Democrats caring more for their reputations than the US of A. Funny how politicians take an oath to defend the Constitution and only end up protecting their own backsides. Irritating, really.
A close friend and former Senator once remarked to me, "You can't save the world until you save your seat." Seems to fit exactly what you describe here. (For the record: he and I are still friends, but agree to disagree on this point.)
Quite likeable tune with a significant message.
I will go see Blind Faith....
nice Spliff wrote:
I love both artists but together they fall short. The rumors were flying about Eric's guest appearance at our little shindig but Oaxaca was a little too far for him to come I guess.
Agree. Another instance where the whole is less than the sum of the parts. Too bad.
Seems Clapton is trying to duet with everyone he ever collaborated with in the past: Cream , Mayall, JJ. What's next, Blind Faith?
PurplePrincess wrote:
impeach Bush now, please, and try him for war crimes
Amen, Purple Sistah!
dolfan wrote:
Yes. Right. What is the hold up on this??
Candybutt Democrats caring more for their reputations than the US of A. Funny how politicians take an oath to defend the Constitution and only end up protecting their own backsides. Irritating, really.
PurplePrincess wrote: the hold up on this??
impeach Bush now, please, and try him for war crimes
Yes. Right. What is the hold up on this??
It's the time for this song - definitely - thanks RP
bokey wrote:
Wrong "B".GWB didn't just show up one day.He was placed to do a job.
I'd ask for my money back if I were you.
I still think the old 69s adage, "Make love, not war" applies. Why, even where I work, there are people being nasty to each other. What is indeed, so funny 'bout Peace, Love, and Understanding?
Too funny
papaman wrote:
I like the other version: 'Well they call me the breeze, I keep blowin down the road'
I like the other version: 'Well they call me the breeze, I keep blowin down the road'
gdhog79 wrote:
That's Derek Trucks on the lead slide guitar.
impeach Bush now, please, and try him for war crimes
bokey wrote:
Nobody makes any money then.
Good old GW
mgkiwi wrote:
Trouble is, once this war is over Mr GWB will start another!
Wrong "B"
Trouble is, once this war is over Mr GWB will start another!
Just got back from my Mexican escape. I live in Puerto Escondido, Mexico and am involved in the Puerto Blues Fest. We listened to this album quite a bit while I was there and found it lacking, very boring. I love both artists but together they fall short. The rumors were flying about Eric's guest appearance at our little shindig but Oaxaca was a little too far for him to come I guess.
Mugro wrote:
It is easy to say "peace" but not so easy to actually make it.
The easiest way is to not start the wars in the first place. Then you don't need to end them.
lmic wrote:
"...those poor boys" - and GIRLS - "in their graves..."
Yes, one didn't hear that in 70s anti-war songs.
C57BL6 wrote:
make a war, rake in the dough. then redistribute it. shahs, saudi renegades, baathist badmen. create new taglines like axes of evil. in the hallowed name! save a little prayer bub, yer goan needit. but good job with the doublespeak! i did a doubletake.
I am tired of the smugness of the politically correct. People who make money from being politically correct are especially heinous.
Democrats are in power now and still can't stop the war.
It is easy to say "peace" but not so easy to actually make it.
Mugro wrote:
So, there you go. Make an antiwar song, rake in the $$. They feel good cashing your checks, and you feel good giving them.
make a war, rake in the dough. then redistribute it. shahs, saudi renegades, baathist badmen. create new taglines like axes of evil. in the hallowed name! save a little prayer bub. yer goan needit!
So, there you go. Make an antiwar song, rake in the $$. They feel good cashing your checks, and you feel good giving them.
make a war, rake in the dough. then redistribute it. shahs, saudi renegades, baathist badmen. create new taglines like axes of evil. in the hallowed name! save a little prayer bub. yer goan needit!
This one might be in the mix for a couple more years, I'm afraid...
celadonstone wrote:
This is the 3rd time I've heard this, this week. I think the album surely has other stuff on it that isnt one more anti-war song from the music world.
(PS-Didnt vote for Bush twice, unfortunately the bulk of my state did, so I dont seek going to political debate about anything)
Hey, it's fashionable to be anti-war. Who actually likes war anyway? The devil is in the details, however. How do we stop wars when we have imperfect humans who constantly have to find and fight about differences among us instead of celebrating commonalities?
It is easy to blame this war on George Bush and Dick Cheney. It is harder to examine the real causes of war and strife.
So, there you go. Make an antiwar song, rake in the $$. They feel good cashing your checks, and you feel good giving them.
That's Derek Trucks on the lead slide guitar.
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
I don't know..tell me
I quite like this but, am I hearing 'Call me the breeze'. Good to see old Eric is still keeping J J in pocket money. 
I like this
"...those poor boys" - and GIRLS - "in their graves..."
"I got my mojo working..." 
Man I love this CD!
Especially THIS song.
Melody reminds me of - Call me the breeze (Course JJ wrote that one too)
Love these guys
Sweet Magnolia, Cocaine, After Midnight, I'll make Love to you Anytime -
All classics
Stefen wrote:
The war on hippies.
What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
El_Penguino wrote:
They call me the breeze....
That's funny, I had it down low and I thought it was that song too
Is it redundant to JJ's wallet? It may be to EC's, but that's not for me to judge.
I'm enjoying the tunes alright.
ladybinnath wrote:
Pairing J.J. Cale with Clapton seems pretty redundant, particularly considering that neither one is a good enough singer to warrant double tracking. And the song's kinda boring, but with these guys I suppose that's redundant too.
When this war is over
It will be a better day
But it won't bring back
Those poor boys in their grave
ain't no change in the weather.....
Pairing J.J. Cale with Clapton seems pretty redundant, particularly considering that neither one is a good enough singer to warrant double tracking. And the song's kinda boring, but with these guys I suppose that's redundant too.
This is the 3rd time I've heard this, this week. I think the album surely has other stuff on it that isnt one more anti-war song from the music world.
(PS-Didnt vote for Bush twice, unfortunately the bulk of my state did, so I dont seek going to political debate about anything)
hippiechick wrote:
which war?
Does it matter?
nuggler wrote:
My upload by the way 
Good for you. And thanks to Bill and Rebecca for adding it to the playlist.
meower215 wrote:
Unfortunately, there will always be a war being fought somewhere in the world.
Now there's a good positive way to look at it!!
(psst....I'm highly sarcastic)
Stefen wrote:
The war on hippies.
F*#kin Hippies!...just kidding.
I like them both and have a number of JJ Cale and EC albums in my collection but this just seems recycled to me.
Another one I gotta buy. I'm gonna go bankrupt...
hippiechick wrote:
which war?
The particularly nasty preempted one...
My upload by the way
Unfortunately, there will always be a war being fought somewhere in the world.
hippiechick wrote:
which war?
Good question.
hippiechick wrote:
which war?
The war on hippies.
They call me the breeze....
which war?
First time I've heard this, can't believe I missed it! An 8 from me and I'm off to see if I can find the album on Napster. Rock on RP
Very nice! Two of the most influental guitarmen of our time finally making a record together. 
Two icons, I'm dancing on first listen!
yess'm, big time (kinda like Skynyrd's better : )
Yes, well...JJ Cale did write "Call Me The Breeze". :)