March 1, 20223 yr 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."
March 1, 20223 yr One of my favorite bands. That type of music coming from those guys was surprising. Prolific songwriting.
March 2, 20223 yr 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.
March 2, 20223 yr 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.
March 2, 20223 yr 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.
March 2, 20223 yr 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, 20223 yr by Scraps
March 2, 20223 yr Fogerty is a MASTER at writing opening hooks. The only person I can think of that can rival him is Joe Walsh.
March 2, 20223 yr 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.
August 6, 20241 yr 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
August 6, 20241 yr Author 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".
August 6, 20241 yr 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.
August 7, 20241 yr 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.
August 7, 20241 yr 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. thejewsdidthis.gif
August 7, 20241 yr 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.
August 16, 20241 yr This likely belongs in the Unpopular Opinions thread, but if I end up in hell, CCR will be playing on an endless loop.
November 18Nov 18 Author Fogerty was on Steven Colbert last night. Colbert interviewed him and then he performed a medley of hits. The first 3 were a little rough, given his 80 year old voice, but he wrapped it up with "Fortunate Son", and his anger was palpable. Edited November 18Nov 18 by jimmyjazz
November 18Nov 18 He just played here last weekend, heard it was pretty decent show. They said he really rushed Fortunate Son though as if he really didn't want to be doing it.
November 19Nov 19 I love this podcast... Great episode about the history of CCR https://500songs.com/podcast/2714/#more-2714
November 20Nov 20 CCR is one of those bands whose place in music history I certainly respect. The run they had during the 2.5 year period that Jimmy Jazz referenced in the OP rivals or beats anything that any other band ever did in a similar period of time. But while I like several of their songs (Green River, Fortunate Son, Bad Moon Rising [which always makes me think of An American Werewolf in London]), I don't LOVE any of them.
November 20Nov 20 22 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said: Sorry, but not sorry. don't even have the common decency to name Born on the Bayou, one of the greatest songs ever. Or Up Around the Bend.
November 21Nov 21 9 hours ago, G650 said: don't even have the common decency to name Born on the Bayou, one of the greatest songs ever. Or Up Around the Bend. I sure do LIKE both of those songs.
December 8Dec 8 Little Richard, Fogerty and Cobain had the intangible vocal quality for rock and roll. Maybe McCartney and Westerberg.
December 8Dec 8 Author 8 hours ago, Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand said: Little Richard, Fogerty and Cobain had the intangible vocal quality for rock and roll. Maybe McCartney and Westerberg. Lennon, too.
December 9Dec 9 As a kid born in ‘80, Creedence was a staple in the car. Always say that the first song I remember remembering the words to as a little tike was “Lookin Out My Back Door”
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