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The late 60's and early 70's saw the rise of complex progressive rock, proto heavy metal and gum pop. Creedence Clearwater Revival was out of these mainstreams. They cut a series of classic three-minute songs featuring singer-songwriter John Fogerty's growling vocals. Their music was economical, straightforward rock and roll. They were the most successful and exhilarating band in the United States during that era. After adapting the new name Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Fogerty brothers, Cook, and Clifford spent weeks rehearsing their new, tougher sound. In June 1968 Fantasy launched their first album "Creedence Clearwater Revival", and a single, "Suzy Q (Parts 1 & 2)", based on a decade old rock standard by Dale Hawkins. Despite criticism from various More... (Submit New Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics)  Complimentary "Creedence Clearwater Revival" Ringtones   Download "Creedence Clearwater Revival" Music fortunate son | Reviewer: ray zavala ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival when i was in my late teens i just happen to be a us soldier in viet-nam. and believe me, i was in no way a fortunate son as were many of my buddies and now that i am in my sixties i suffer like you would not imagine. the same thing is happening in irag. so please, bring the boys home now. My Memory Song | Reviewer: Charles Cassar ------ About the song LODI performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival I've heard this song long time ago when I was at about the age of 9 Years , this was the first album I've heard 'green River'on a disk player owned by my Aunt at my Grand Mother home. Still today remind me this song to the that place where I was Born. Credence Was So Wrong | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Yes. I too was in college in 69-71. Engineering. I remember sitting on the front lawn of the boarding home I rented, studying my calculus while the "hippies" protested at the college administration building across the street. You folks were wrong then and you are still wrong. We are still paying dearly for our cowardly retreat from Vietnam. My father's generation would lie about their age to join the military to fight for freedom and justice. My generation listened to Credence and became the first true generation of spineless traitors. Our founding father's said "Give me Liberty or Give Me Death" Americans today say give me my cool old Credence songs and security and please don't ask for sacrifice. You people are pathetic. But I don't care, because the chickens WILL come home to roost soon and when you have given away your freedom for comfort you will pay the price that George Orwell predicted. "The future of mankind? Imagine this. A steel jackboot stomping on a human face......FOREVER. Sincerely, Gary I remember - and still true today! | Reviewer: Robert ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival It's still the unfinished business of my generation! From '68-72 I was in college, at protests, writing letters, etc. I had hoped that what we all did then ended this type of issue... but some of my generation became 'Enron', 'the Bush Administration' and so on... I remember the impact and boost this song (and others like "OHIO" and "CHICAGO") gave many of us - including VietNam Vets! Unfortunately, it's happening again. I'm a musician and our band has just decided to do this one. 'cause it's good. 'Cause it matters today! Maybe we 'Boomers' need to get back and finish what we started in the '60's. '...life altering song...' | Reviewer: scotty boy ------ About the song PAGAN BABY performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Found this album (original) in my fathers collection and never turned back. This song in particular, turned my partying and music taste to going so far to purchase the boxed set. Fogerty's tight guitar on this song exemplifies the artistic ability of him. The drums are tight and clear, the bottom end of Stu's bass is a pure driving force and not to forget the rhythm of brother Tom. Best song produced. scott what came out of the sky? | Reviewer: Jim ------ About the song IT CAME OUT OF THE SKY performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival This is a great song in classic rock and roll style typical of CCR. It is also fun to play and not too difficult. I think they lyrics are pretty funny, playing scientists, the government (Spiro refers to Spiro Agnew, Nixon's VP), the church (Vatican), and I think the media (Ronnie the popular) against each other for explanation of whatever "it" is. If anyone knows specifically who "Ronnie the popular" is I'm curious. im am the fortunate one | Reviewer: Bob Dylan ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival thanks having lyrics of senator son on your website Ineeded to copy it down on paper for my english class becuase my teacher needed songs about politics and something historical to right down on paper for a grade. 01/10/2008 | Reviewer: Oldskoolah ------ About the song GREEN RIVER performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Green River is one of the best songs in classic rock. The music is great and gives a lot of drive, bringing back in 1970's, creeating kind of athmosphere of that time. It's a great track to listen in a car riding on a long highway late in the evening. great CCR | Reviewer: clemens dicken ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival ...and this is what I experienced and shows the value: My 21years old son got infected by "Have you ever seen the Rain" as I was in the seventies - magnigficent. Later he told me that this is the song which always makes him think of me. Til then I was not really aware - but he is right. Fortunate Son was not a favorite of me in the past - but I agree with all others here - a great rock song with an outstanding rapport of music ans lyrics. CCR ROCKS! | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song UP AROUND THE BEND performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival I love Creedence and this is my favorite song by them. The guitar part at the beginning is so great. This is truly a classic rock song in that people will always listen to it. amazing... | Reviewer: Dan ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival I'm 26, a vocalist, I just heard the song for the 1st time, looking for some songs to cover. Came here to see the lyrics. It's amazing this song was written in 1969, and it's more powerful than any rock/metal/rap song nowadays. I'm from Croatia, a country with double standards, one for the snobs (they even get away with murder), and the other one for normal people. It seems like the story is repeating over and over again, everywhere. I ain't no fortunate son...nor would I want to be! Simple genius | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Most of the other reviewers comment on the lyrics and I agree 100%. They are deep and convincing. I would also like to praise the music. There are only 4 basic chords in this tune and some very simple lead but the song rocks more than most tunes that try too hard. This song is a perfect model of the ideal tune and songwriters have yet to make a science of this. translation | Reviewer: Papi ------ About the song I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival I think the Mexican was saying he's hates white people so much that he cries when he hears this song. He's a CCR enthusiast & it is tearing him a part to find out they're "Gringos" Someone give him a hug. wow | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival since I was born I've heard this song ringin in my ear... eventhough at the beginin I didn't understand a word of English I really loved this song, I don't know why, but whithout knowing its meaning I could percieve how strong was its message.. today its the first time I read this song and I feel that its message is not only universal but also true... unfortunatelly, it seems that this reality is not going to change.. but at least there were artists that were brave enough for facing the world and saying.. you know what?.. this is what I see.. I feel ..I know... very different from the ones that we hear nowadays.. whose main concerns are parties ,cars and money. CCR | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival CCR rocks, what is up with that mexican?! any whay CCR rocks! Green River grown up | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song GREEN RIVER performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Like many kids I grew up in rural America,fished,listened to the sounds of those summer nights,walked the rails, even hopped freights for short rides, etc., and of course a song like this just brings you right back to it. It's one of my favorite songs ever, in that highest echelon of songwriting. Fogarty got it right more than a few times for sure. Oh, and I just happened to live near a Green River too. Uh Ya... | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Great song... I'm not sure what that mexican is talking about though. Anyways for those of us who grew up with this type of bayou blues music... CCR is as good as it gets. This song is one of the ultimates, so thanks for putting it down. Fortunate Song | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Best song ever! Listened to it over and over again, and I'm still not tired with it! Unforgettable | Reviewer: Ryan T ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival One of the coolest, most original, and most memorable songs ever made period, and should be the official song of George W. Bush- they should play it instead of "Hail to the Chief" which fittingly enough is referenced in the opening stanza!!! That it manages to convey such a striking message and meaning without sacrificing musical quality is a testament to the brilliance of its crafters, and stands it in stark contrast with the insipid tripe of today which only distinguishes itself by its utter lack of both meaning and memorable sound quality! Keep on Rocking in the Free World | Reviewer: Mike ------ About the song FORTUNATE SON performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival Whether during the Vietnam War or now, the lyrics of this in your face song ring so true!! Bush loves to use the phrase "Cut and Run" when it fact it was what he, Cheney, Tom Delay and Carl Rove did during the Vietnam War. 58,000 young Americans were not lucky enough to get five deferments or have their dad pull some strings so that they could defend the U.S. against hostile MIG Pilots from Cuba and illegal aliens from Mexico armed with only the clothes that they had on!! You could review the artist/band Creedence Clearwater Revival in Biography page You could review Creedence Clearwater Revival album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Creedence Clearwater Revival song by clicking the song which you like | | ||||||||||
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