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NSW · 04-14-2010, 11:06 AM

Nominated by Akira

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Chances are that if you’ve seen a film set in Vietnam, you’ve already heard Creedence Clearwater Revival. However, there’s more to CCR than ‘Fortunate Son’. As a band, CCR enjoyed their success between the late 60s and the early 70s before disbanding around 1972, they had a string of hits and their success mainly came from their singles rather than their albums. That said, Creedence still had two or three great albums, thei most famous being Cosmo’s Factory. Argueably one of the most important American bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival was lead by John Fogerty. Fogerty’s distinct, gutteral vocals added an extra dimension to the songs he wrote, which often highlighted the way people were feeling on social issues. Despite coming from San Francisco, they popularized the sound of Southern Music, which other bands were able to take advantage of in the 70s. But at the heart of it, their music was good old rock and roll, peppered with funky basslines, simple yet effective licks and it all seemed to flow effortlessly. They released seven albums in four years that they were active and embedded themselves into American music history, becoming one of the most played artists on American radio as well as seeping into popular culture including film, television and books.

Albums of note: Cosmo's Factory (1970) Willy and the Poor Boys (1969) Green River (1969) Bayou Country (1969)

04-14-2010, 11:06 AM	#2489 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Nominated by Akira Creedence Clearwater Revival Chances are that if you’ve seen a film set in Vietnam, you’ve already heard Creedence Clearwater Revival. However, there’s more to CCR than ‘Fortunate Son’. As a band, CCR enjoyed their success between the late 60s and the early 70s before disbanding around 1972, they had a string of hits and their success mainly came from their singles rather than their albums. That said, Creedence still had two or three great albums, thei most famous being Cosmo’s Factory. Argueably one of the most important American bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival was lead by John Fogerty. Fogerty’s distinct, gutteral vocals added an extra dimension to the songs he wrote, which often highlighted the way people were feeling on social issues. Despite coming from San Francisco, they popularized the sound of Southern Music, which other bands were able to take advantage of in the 70s. But at the heart of it, their music was good old rock and roll, peppered with funky basslines, simple yet effective licks and it all seemed to flow effortlessly. They released seven albums in four years that they were active and embedded themselves into American music history, becoming one of the most played artists on American radio as well as seeping into popular culture including film, television and books. Albums of note: Cosmo's Factory (1970) Willy and the Poor Boys (1969) Green River (1969) Bayou Country (1969) __________________ Hi.