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Creedence Clearwater Revival: 1968 [9] "Ooby Dooby" Wade Moore Dick Penner † Cosmo's Factory: 1970 [3] "Pagan Baby" John Fogerty Pendulum: 1970 [5] "Penthouse Pauper" John Fogerty Bayou Country: 1969 [4] "Poorboy Shuffle" John Fogerty Willy and the Poor Boys: 1969 [7] "Porterville" John Fogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival: 1968 [9] "Proud ...
"Keep On Chooglin'" is a song written by John Fogerty that was first released as the final song on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 album Bayou Country. The song was often used to close Creedence Clearwater Revival concerts and was later covered by several other artists including Fogerty as a solo artist.
Creedence Clearwater Revival, commonly abbreviated as CCR or simply Creedence, was an American rock band formed in El Cerrito, California. The band consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty , his brother, rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty , bassist Stu Cook , and drummer Doug Clifford .
According to Fogerty the song's beat matches the beat of a train, and he "love[s] to play the train beat." [ 8 ] [ 9 ] He has also stated that the song is a reaction to blaring televisions and other noise of modern civilization, reflecting his preference for peace and clarity. [ 10 ]
"Don't Look Now (It Ain't You or Me)" is a song written by John Fogerty that was first released on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 album Willy and the Poor Boys. [2] It has also appeared on several of the group's live and compilation albums. It was covered by Minutemen on their 1984 album Double Nickels on the Dime.
Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival: Greatest Hits & All-Time Classics is a three-disc greatest hits album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 2012 by Fantasy Records and Concord Music Group.
"Sweet Hitch-Hiker" is a song by the American roots/swamp rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival from their 1972 album Mardi Gras. It was first released as a single in 1971 and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their 9th and last top 10 hit. [4] On the Record Retailer UK Singles Chart, it peaked at #36. [5]
The song depicts the fictional band Willy and the Poor Boys, and how they play on street corners to cheer people up and ask for nickels. Songwriter John Fogerty explained how the lyrics were derived: [9] [I] was kind of inspired by seeing an advertisement in the paper one day. It was an ad from Disney that said in great big letters 'Winnie the ...