I didn’t think Kottke wrote the song but his is the only version I’ve heard. I see a copy of Cale’s album in my collection soon.

Good luck with that porch!

Clyde is from J.J. Cale’s debut album Naturally (1971 Shelter Records) and it’s my retirement song. Only condition my porch has to be in Provence in the Calanques. Only way to live!

Tell you what. You blog, I’ll read. I’ll probably learn something and comment some. Works for me.

The picture reminds me of a song I heard. Can’t say right now who the artist was but I remember the lyrics. The tune is kind of a lazy, flat pickin’ country style with a touch of blues.

“Clyde plays electric bass
He plays it with finesse and grace
Sit on the porch without no shoes
Pickin’ that bass and singin’ the blues.

Now Clyde he likes company
And his ol’ hound sings harmony
Tambourine tied to his tail
You can hear him moan
You can hear him wail.

Joline baby, she got a dollar
And down the road you can hear her holler
‘Get up, Clyde, we got sompin’ to do
That ol’ dog can sing the blues.’”

Wait! Leo Kottke. *i knew i knew who*

On the flip side, I’m glad I found you again. I wigged out when I noticed that you weren’t in the list of blogs for scienceblogs anymore.

It’s nice your still writing. I’ve followed several places, and while I don’t agree with everything you do write, I’m extremely happy you still do.