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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 .
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 ...
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 ]
Wrote a Song for Everyone is the ninth solo studio album by John Fogerty, released on May 28, 2013 (Fogerty's 68th birthday) in the United States.The album is a collection of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics and deep tracks from his canon of hits as well as some brand new songs, performed alongside an array of notable musicians, including Foo Fighters ("Fortunate Son"), Bob Seger ("Who'll ...
"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.
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."