Singer, Songwriter J.J. Cale Dies At 74 Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email J.J. Cale wrote songs that became big hits for Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others, including "Cocaine" and "After Midnight." ( Jane Richey/Courtesy of the artist ) Produced by WNYC