Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Biography
[Edit]At a time when rock was evolving away from the forces that had made the music possible in the first place, Creedence Clearwater Revival brought things back to their roots with their concise synthesis of rockabilly, swamp pop, R&B, and country. Though the music of CCR was very much a group effort in their tight, punchy arrangements, their vision was very much singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader John Fogerty's. Fogerty's classic compositions for Creedence both evoked enduring images of Americana and reflected burning social issues of the day. The band's genius was their ability to accomplish this with the economic, primal power of a classic rockabilly ensemble.
The key elements of Creedence had been woodshedding in bar bands for about a decade before their breakthrough to national success in the late '60s. John's older brother Tom formed the Blue Velvets in the late '50s in El Cerrito, California, a tiny suburb across the bay from San Francisco. By the mid-'60s, with a few hopelessly obscure recordings under their belt, the band — including Tom and John with two high-school friends, drummer Doug Clifford and bassist Stu Cook — signed to Fantasy, releasing several singles as the Golliwogs that went nowhere. In fact, there's little promise to be found on those early efforts; they were extremely derivative of the British Invasion and other R&B and rock trends of the day, with few hints of the swampy roots rock that would characterize CCR. The group only found themselves when John took firm reins over the band's direction, singing and writing virtually all of their material.
On their first album, 1968's Creedence Clearwater Revival, the group played it both ways, offering extended, quasi-psychedelic workouts of the '50s classics "I Put a Spell on You" and "Suzie-Q." The latter song became their first big hit, but the band didn't really bloom until "Proud Mary," a number two single in early 1969 that demonstrated John's talent at tapping into Southern roots music and imagery with a natural ease. It was the start of a torrent of classic hits from the gritty, Little Richard-inspired singer over the next two years, including "Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," "Down on the Corner," "Travelin' Band," "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Up Around the Bend," and "Lookin' Out My Back Door."
Creedence also made good albums — Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, and Cosmo's Factory all rank among the best of the rock era — but their true forte was as a singles band. When the Beatles broke up in early 1970, CCR was the only other act that provided any competition in the fine art of crafting bold, super-catchy artistic statements that soared to the upper reaches of the charts every three or four months. Although they hailed from the San Francisco area, they rarely succumbed to the psychedelic indulgences of the era. John Fogerty also proved adept at voicing the concerns of the working class in songs like "Fortunate Son," as well as partying with as much funk as any white rock band would muster on "Travelin' Band" and "Down on the Corner."
With John Fogerty holding such a strong upper hand, Creedence couldn't be said to have been a democratic unit, and Fogerty's dominance was to sow the seeds of the group's quick dissolution. Tom Fogerty left in 1971 (recording a few unremarkable solo albums of his own), reducing the band to a trio. John allowed drummer Doug Clifford and bassist Stu Cook equal shares of songwriting and vocal time on the group's final album, Mardi Gras (1972), which proved conclusively that Fogerty's songs and singing were necessary to raise CCR above journeyman status.
It was John Fogerty, of course, who produced the only notable work after the quartet broke up. Even his solo outings, though, were erratic and, for nearly ten years, nonexistent as he became embroiled in a web of business disputes with Fantasy Records. His 1984 album Centerfield proved he could still rock in the vintage Creedence mode when the spirit moved him, but Tom Fogerty's death in 1990 ended any hopes of a CCR reunion with the original members intact.
Title: The Complete Studio Albums
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: Creedence Collection Vol. 4
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock
Title: La Legende De Creedence (CD1)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Blues Rock, Country
Title: The Royal Albert Hall Concert
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Rock & Roll, Country Rock
Title: I Put A Spell On You / Suzie Q (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock
Title: The Ultimate Collection (2CD Anniversary Edition)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock
Title: Collected (CD1)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Rock, Country Rock
Title: Hit Box Vol 1 (Disc 01: 1961-1967) (Pre-Creedence)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock
Title: The Legends Collection
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Rock, Country Rock
Title: Classic Hits - 21st Anniversary - The Ultimate Collection
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock
Title: The Complete Hit Album - Volume 1
Artist: Harem Scarem, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: The Concert
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Country, Country Rock, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Collected (CD3)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Rock, Country Rock
Title: Chronicle: Vol. 2
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Country Rock
Title: Mardi Gras
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Blues, Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Green River (40th Anniversary Edition) [+digital booklet]
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Jazz
Title: Collected (CD2)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Rock, Country Rock
Title: Creedence Country
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Title: Absolute Originals (CD8)
Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Country
Collections
Title: Drift (Music from the Motion Picture)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Sapphires
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Radio Hit Selection 70 - 80 - 90
Genre: Pop
Title: The Hoax (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Gonzo (Music from the Film)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Best Of Classic Rock Kiss FM (CD7)
Genre: Rock
Title: Best Of Classic Rock Kiss FM (CD8)
Genre: Rock
Title: 120 Greatest Rock Songs (CD3)
Genre: Rock
Title: Bacobens Rock Top 500 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Bacobens Rock Top 500 (CD3)
Genre: Rock
Title: Bacobens Rock Top 500 (CD4)
Genre: Rock
Title: Top 500 Rock And Roll Songs (CD05)
Genre: Rock
Title: Grandes Baladas Del Rock 1 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Gold Hits Of Rock N Roll (CD1)
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 319
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Melodic Death Metal
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 206
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal
Title: Classic Rock Pack (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 Gold Lyrical Love Songs (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Pop
Title: 50 Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Songs
Genre: Rock
Title: 50 Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Songs Vol. 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Super Rock Hits 2015 (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: Super Rock Hits 2015 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Romantic Collection - Western
Genre: Folk Rock, Country, Instrumental
Title: NOW That's What I Call Classic Rock Hits 2015 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Tropic Thunder (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Rock’n'Roll Collection 1
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Rock'n'Roll Collection 2
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: DMC Halloween & Horror Volume 1
Genre: Rock, Country, Alternative
Title: My Favourite Hits Of 1970 (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Country, Pop, Pop Rock, Acoustic
Title: My Favourite Hits Of 1970 (CD4)
Genre: Soul, Soul Jazz, Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Country, Pop, Pop Rock, Funk
Title: My Favourite Hits Of 1970 (CD5)
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Country, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Acoustic
Title: Vincent Price Blues (CD1)
Genre: Country
Title: Hazibuli 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Great Rock Hits
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: Rock'n'Roll Injection Vol. 2 (CD1)
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Retro Party Vol. 2 (CD1)
Title: Green Room (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Ultimate 70s Compilation (Pop & Chart Edition) (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, World Music, Country, Disco, Funk, Folk
Title: Suicide Squad: The Album (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Electronica, Rap, Rock, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Kings Of Classic Rock (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: Elvis & Nixon (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Covered Rock Drive (CD4)
Genre: Blues, Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal, Rockabilly, Alternative
Title: Hits Of My Soul Vol. 22
Genre: Rock, Metal, Alternative
Title: My Favourite Hits Of 1968 (CD04)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack, Acoustic
Title: My Favourite Hits Of 1968 (CD07)
Genre: Soul, Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, World Music, Pop, Pop Rock, Folk
Title: Kong Skull Island (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: My Favourite Hits Of 1969 (CD9)
Genre: Pop
Title: Logan Lucky 2017
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Mastermix Extended Floor Fillers Halloween
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, World Music, Country, Synth Pop, Funk, Folk
Featuring albums
Title: The Long Road Home: The Ultimate John Fogerty & Creedence Collection
Artist: John Fogerty
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: Saint Laurent (Bande originale du film)
Artist: Bertrand Bonello
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Long Road Home - The Ultimate John Fogerty/Creedence Collection
Artist: John Fogerty
Genre: Rock
Title: Kurt Cobain About A Son: Music From The Motion Picture
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock
Title: My Fellow Americans (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Long Road Home: The Ultimate John Fogerty / Creedence Collection
Artist: John Fogerty
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: Caballos Salvajes (Soundtrack)
Artist: Andrés Calamaro / Andres Calamaro
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Green Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Elvis & Nixon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Free Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Geoff Barrow, Ben Salisbury
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Free Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Logan Lucky (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: American Flyers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Lee Ritenour, Greg Mathieson
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: 70s Goes Hit Decades (CD2)
Artist: The '60s
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, World Music, Folk
Title: Legends: The Ultimate Rock Collection (CD1: Pluggin' In)
Artist: The Legends, Time Life
Genre: Rock