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Eric Clapton Premieres Cover of J.J. Cale's 'I'll Be There'

07/23/2014
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(hennemusic) Eric Clapton is premiering his cover of "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" as a preview to an upcoming tribute album the guitarist has organized to honor one of his musical mentors, J.J. Cale.

Due July 29, "Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale", features a collection of 16 Cale tunes revisited by Clapton, Mark Knopfler, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Derek Trucks and Don White.

"I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" originally appeared on Cale's third album, 1974's "Okie." Cale passed away from a heart attack in La Jolla, California on July 26, 2013 at the age of 74

Check out the song here.

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