[Slowhand] EC, JJ Cale & Mark Knopfler On Tony Joe White Album

[Sandra K. Anderson]

Spotted an article in the Chicago Sun-times this morning about Southern 
singer/songwriter Tony Joe White who is currently touring behind his new 
album "Uncovered."   Guest artists include Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, 
Michael McDonald, J.J. Cale and the late Waylon Jennings.   EC recorded 
vocals and guitar for a new version of White's "Did Somebody Make A Fool 
Out of You."

An excerpt from the article:
"Getting these five men together was to me like such a powerful thing where 
I might just sit back and go fishin' for a while afterward," says White, 
who has been touring heavily behind the disc, including a gig Thursday 
night at Schubas (in Chicago).  Guitarists Clapton, Cale and particularly 
Knopfler all share White's minimalist philosophy.

"It proves itself over and over through the years," White says. "Years ago, 
I learned that my 20-something licks could be reduced to three. It was so 
beautiful with Clapton. He did five takes and said, 'I'll sleep on it 
tonight and really do it tomorrow.' The next day, he took out about 
three-fourths of his guitar. That's the same way Knopfler works. He and 
J.J. leave that breathing room in there."

Here is a link to the complete article:
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/poprock/161187,CST-FTR-wwwhite06.article

Track listing on the "Where's Eric" site:
http://www.whereseric.com/discography/guest-sessions/tony-joe-white-uncovered.html