It was included on their 1970 album Cosmo's Factory. That's when I understood I had a choice to make. 1, a collection of Creedence's twenty hit singles, in 1976. Creedence Clearwater Revival (sometimes shortened to Creedence or CCR) was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums. Bandmembers' roles changed during this period: Cook switched from piano to bass guitar and Tom Fogerty from lead vocals to rhythm guitar; John became the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter. 4's, but no No. 3) with three additional charting B-sides. The animosity among the band members has never been reconciled. 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. Their set was not included in the Woodstock film or soundtrack because John felt the band's performance was subpar. Several tracks sound very much like the CCR style, particularly the aptly titled "Joyful Resurrection" on which all four members played, even though John Fogerty recorded his part separately. ... Creedence Clearwater Revival More by Creedence Clearwater Revival. ", Cosmo's Factory was released in July 1970, along with the band's fifth and final No. Added Clifford: "It might have been a nice idea twenty years ago, but it's too late. For music credits, visit www.rockband.com. 3:19 PREVIEW Commotion (Live) 4. 2. GENRE. [27], In April 1970, CCR were set to begin their first European tour. It Came Out Of The Sky 2:54 5. It's not something I'm actively seeking, but I'm not totally against the idea either. Well I'm flyin' cross the land try'in' to get a hand playin' in a Travelin' Band. A list of songs recorded by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. John, Cook, and Clifford played at their 20th El Cerrito High School reunion in 1983, but as their original incarnation, the Blue Velvets. The year 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fogerty's ongoing disagreements with Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz created further protracted court battles, and John Fogerty refused to perform with the two other surviving members at Creedence's 1993 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ", CCR continued to tour constantly with performances in July 1969 at the Atlanta Pop Festival and in August 1969 at the Woodstock Festival. Clifford released a solo record, Cosmo, in 1972. Creedence Clearwater Revival originally released Travelin' Band written by John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival released it on the single Travelin' Band in 1970. "[21], After Woodstock, CCR were busy honing material for a fourth album, Willy and the Poor Boys, released in November 1969. 1. However, on October 16, 1972—less than six months after the tour ended—Fantasy Records and the band officially announced its disbanding. Cook produced artist Roky Erickson's The Evil One and was a bassist with the popular country act Southern Pacific in the 1980s. 1 on the Hot 100, the most of any group. [35], When asked again in October 2011 about the prospect of a reunion, he said: "I'm saying it's possible, yeah. I don't think the others really understood what I meant, but at least I could manage the situation the way I wanted. written by Juice Leskinen 11 on Billboard's Soul Albums chart. Since Fogerty had traded his rights to CCR's songs in 1980 to cancel his remaining contractual obligations, Fantasy now owned the rights to "Run Through the Jungle" and sued Fogerty essentially for plagiarizing himself. "Leopards don't change their spots. [40][41] In an NPR interview, Fogerty objected to what he regarded as a misuse of his music: Folks will remember Forrest Gump and that was a great movie, but they don't remember all the really poor movies that Fantasy Records stuck Creedence music into: car commercials, tire commercials. Finnish, Jytäorkesteri tulee taas Rolling Stone reviewer Jon Landau deemed it "the worst album I have ever heard from a major rock band. "I had my garage band all through junior high and high school, and a semi-recording career, meaning I made my first record when I was in the ninth grade. Junior high school friends Doug Clifford and Stu Cook continued to work together following the demise of CCR both as session players and members of the Don Harrison Band. In 1969, the band toured constantly and played many of the major festivals, including Woodstock. Creedence Clearwater Revival is the self titled first album by American band Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1968. song lyrics, song meanings, albums, music and more. [20] The album also featured a remake of the rock & roll classic "Good Golly, Miss Molly"[20] and the band's nine-minute live-show closer, "Keep On Chooglin'. July 25, 1970, Travelin' Band [15], John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook met at Portola Junior High School in El Cerrito, California. Well I'm flyin' cross the land tryin' to get a hand playin' in a Travelin' Band. In spite of their continuing commercial success, however, relations among the three had become increasingly strained. They were obsessed with the idea of more control and more influence. written by John Fogerty Cook and Clifford, who had wanted more input in CCR's artistic and business decisions, resisted this arrangement. $36.99. "Travelin' Band" is a song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Now we had to make the best possible album and it wasn't important who did what, as long as the result was the very best we could achieve. The impasse was resolved only when Asylum Records' David Geffen bought Fogerty's contract for $1 million. Then the band pumped out three albums in 1969: Bayou Country , Green River and Willy and the Poor Boys , with “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Down on … Creedence Clearwater Revival. However, the other members of the band chafed under John Fogerty's domination and in 1971 it was announced that Tom Fogerty had left the band. Fantasy also released the highly successful double album Chronicle, Vol. Several years later, the label released a live recording entitled The Royal Albert Hall Concert. * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * Proud Mary * Susie-Q * Travelin' Band * Who'll Stop the Rain * and more. John Fogerty later commented on the demise of CCR in a 1997 edition of the Swedish magazine Pop: I was alone when I made that [CCR] music. Indeed, 7 of the album's 11 tracks turn up on Chronicle, CCR's best hits collection. On back cover : Recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall in April 1970. Despite the dissension, the trio put its new work ethic to the test in the studio, releasing the Top 10 single "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" in July 1971, backed with Cook's "Door To Door". Creedence Clearwater Revival first charted 9 years after their formation or first release. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Creedence Clearwater Revival, this deluxe 7-LP box set comprises the band’s complete studio output (1968 to 1972): Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, Cosmo's Factory, Pendulum and Mardi Gras. "[30] The sales of Mardi Gras were weaker than previous albums, ultimately peaking at No. Clifford continued to perform and record with Sahm through the 1980s. ... Travelin' Band: 12: Up Around The Bend: 18: Walk on the Water: 2: What Are You Gonna Do? 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