Creedence Clearwater Revival

[jimmyjazz 46,470]

I'll limit this to CCR, but it's really a discussion about John Fogerty, who for some odd reason rarely seems to get mentioned in the "greatest songwriter" discussions.  I don't get it.

CCR's first 6 albums went platinum, and were released in a span of 2.5 years.  TWO. POINT. FIVE. YEARS.  The first album had success with a couple of covers -- "I Put A Spell On You", "Susie Q".  After that, John Fogerty went nonlinear.  Over the next 5 albums, the band had hits with his songs such as:

 

"Born On The Bayou"

"Proud Mary"

"Bad Moon Rising"

"Lodi"

"Down On The Corner"

"Fortunate Son"

"Lookin' Out My Back Door"

"Run Through The Jungle"

"Up Around The Bend"

"Who'll Stop The Rain"

"Long As I Can See The LIght"

 

I mean, WTF?  That's nuts.  We're talking skill & success nearly on the level of The Beatles, and I'm not even considering other covers ("Heard It Through The Grapevine") or later solo hits ("Centerfield", "The Old Man Down The Road", etc.).

My favorite?  One of their more minor hits, "Lodi".  Such a dusty, laid back feel, it perfectly encompasses the lyric.  

"Oh lord . . . stuck in Lodi again."

 

 

 

[Judge Roybeanbag 11,822]

One of my favorite bands. That type of music coming from those guys was surprising.  Prolific songwriting.  

[tbone_ 14,255]

Also maybe the most unique voice in rock and roll

[Judge Roybeanbag 11,822]

Also FYI, that donkey in my avatar was a rescue animal from near Lodi.

[GhostOfTomJoad 9,435]

Bruce wasn't as skilled at induction speeches yet, but he fucking nailed what CCR meant to all of the young up and comers of that time.

If you don't have Creedence with you on a road trip you done fucked up.

[Judge Roybeanbag 11,822]

Green River was probably my favorite CCR song, not just because it’s great, but because Green River the band was probably the best grunge band ever, before grunge got popular.  

[jimmyjazz 46,470]

That induction ceremony was a trainwreck of intra-band squabbles.

[GhostOfTomJoad 9,435]

3 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

That induction ceremony was a trainwreck of intra-band squabbles.

No kidding. Bruce was running off that stage in fear of being caught in the crossfire.

[Judge Roybeanbag 11,822]

Not much footage of them playing, but here’s one.

 

[hullabelew 3,724]

It took me forever before I realized Fogerty wrote this gem.

[BrickHorn 18,318]

[South Austin 52,686]

Also a huge fan of Lodi.

[Scraps 13,598]

I know this isn't a CCR v The Beatles thread, but if I had to choose one to listen to the rest of my life it would be CCR.  Don't @ me bro

Edited March 2, 2022 by Scraps

[4th&Five 41,701]

[hullabelew 3,724]

Fogerty is a MASTER at writing opening hooks.  The only person I can think of that can rival him is Joe Walsh.  

[stc 1,467]

they're great, but i was extremely surprised when i learned that those motherfuckers are from the bay area california and not from the louisiana swamps. 

[irishtexan 11,530]

Necro-bumping this thread. Didn't know that CCR's greatest hits album constantly hovers within the billboard top-20 best selling albums. CCR is the best

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/creedence-clearwater-revival-ccr-chronicle-americas-biggest-band-1235073385/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEfHalleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVaij56QyYx396EEMFw6vjiNwV1TJiyZBIHr32H-UFdtag2WhF3LTgFLvA_aem_zBWc1XegHgkdnJIe035nVw

[sidis 9,832]

[jimmyjazz 46,470]

On 3/2/2022 at 9:05 AM, hullabelew said:

Fogerty is a MASTER at writing opening hooks.  The only person I can think of that can rival him is Joe Walsh.  

Tom Petty says "hold my beer".

[irishtexan 11,530]

6 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Tom Petty says "hold my beer".

In a perfect alternative universe, John Fogerty and Tom Petty would have collaborated on an album and it would be nothing but perfect licks, hooks, riffs, and melodies. 

[Hamttx 421]

On 3/1/2022 at 6:17 PM, jimmyjazz said:

I'll limit this to CCR, but it's really a discussion about John Fogerty, who for some odd reason rarely seems to get mentioned in the "greatest songwriter" discussions.  I don't get it.

CCR's first 6 albums went platinum, and were released in a span of 2.5 years.  TWO. POINT. FIVE. YEARS.  The first album had success with a couple of covers -- "I Put A Spell On You", "Susie Q".  After that, John Fogerty went nonlinear.  Over the next 5 albums, the band had hits with his songs such as:

 

"Born On The Bayou"

"Proud Mary"

"Bad Moon Rising"

"Lodi"

"Down On The Corner"

"Fortunate Son"

"Lookin' Out My Back Door"

"Run Through The Jungle"

"Up Around The Bend"

"Who'll Stop The Rain"

"Long As I Can See The LIght"

 

I mean, WTF?  That's nuts.  We're talking skill & success nearly on the level of The Beatles, and I'm not even considering other covers ("Heard It Through The Grapevine") or later solo hits ("Centerfield", "The Old Man Down The Road", etc.).

My favorite?  One of their more minor hits, "Lodi".  Such a dusty, laid back feel, it perfectly encompasses the lyric.  

"Oh lord . . . stuck in Lodi again."

 

 

 

Saul Zaentz Is the primary reason. He was a piece of shit. Though he apparently was savvy enough to get Fogerty to sign a terrible contract. Fogerty was young, fresh out of the army. Had he not signed that contract CCR probably doesn’t break up, at least not until they exhausted their streak. And Fogerty would hold a far higher place in R&R lore. 

[Gil Bang 26,099]

4 hours ago, Hamttx said:

Saul Zaentz Is the primary reason. He was a piece of shit. Though he apparently was savvy enough to get Fogerty to sign a terrible contract. Fogerty was young, fresh out of the army. Had he not signed that contract CCR probably doesn’t break up, at least not until they exhausted their streak. And Fogerty would hold a far higher place in R&R lore. 

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[stc 1,467]

ccr greatest hits was a staple on road trips when i was a kid. was shocked when i learned that ccr was from the bay area and not born on the bayou. 

[idigTexas 2,297]

This likely belongs in the Unpopular Opinions thread, but if I end up in hell, CCR will be playing on an endless loop.  

[VirginiaLonghorn 4,808]

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