Troubadour  by JJ Cale

Troubadour is JJ Cale's fourth studio album and is considered one of the most iconic records of the Tulsa Sound. It was recorded in 1976 and released in September of the same year.

The recordings took place in various studios, mainly in Nashville, Tennessee (Crazy Mama's Studio, Columbia Studio, Woodland Studio), as well as in Murfreesboro and Burbank, California. The production was signed by his longtime collaborator, Audie Ashworth, who introduced new elements such as brass and percussion while maintaining Cale's minimalism. Here one can enjoy Cocaine, the standout track of the album, which became a worldwide hit the following year with Eric Clapton's cover on the album Slowhand.

Troubadour established Cale as an "artist's artist." Although he avoided publicity, the massive success of "Cocaine" by Clapton assured him financial comfort and recognition as one of the most important songwriters in rock. The album laid the foundation for his influence on later musicians, such as Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.