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The song opens with a prominent, high-pitched guitar riff played by John Fogerty. The lyrics have Fogerty telling of a gathering "up around the bend" on the highway and inviting the listener to join in. Cash Box described the song as a "powerfully sung and played bit of rock with excellent top forty drive."
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 ...
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 .
"Commotion" is a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival from the album Green River, and was also the B-side of the single release of the album's title track.In 1980, "Tombstone Shadow" b/w "Commotion'" was released as a single in the United States.
"Walking on the Water" (from Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1968) – 4:39 "The Night Time Is the Right Time" (from Green River, 1969) (Nappy Brown) – 3:08 "Someday Never Comes" (from Mardi Gras, 1972) – 3:59 "Porterville" (from Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1968) – 2:22 "Lookin' for a Reason" (from Mardi Gras, 1972) – 3:25
Creedence Clearwater Revival never had a Billboard No. 1 hit in the United States. [3] Five of their singles peaked at No. 2. They have the dubious distinction to have the most singles reach the top 10 (nine of them) without ever hitting number 1.
The album consists of tracks recorded and released under the band's prior name, although the final two songs on the album, originally released in 1967 as a Golliwogs single, were re-released as the first CCR single in 1968. All tracks were reissued on CD as part of Creedence Clearwater Revival: Box Set.
Mardi Gras is the seventh and final studio album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released on April 11, 1972 by Fantasy Records.Recorded after the departure of guitarist Tom Fogerty, it was the band's only studio album as a trio, and featured songs written, sung, and produced by each of the remaining members, rather than just John Fogerty.