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Creedence Clearwater Revival Album |
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Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival << Prev | Next >>
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| 1. I Put a Spell on You | Lyrics |
| 2. The Working Man | Lyrics |
| 3. Suzie Q | Lyrics |
| 4. Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do) | Lyrics |
| 5. Get Down Woman | Lyrics |
| 6. Porterville | Lyrics |
| 7. Gloomy | Lyrics |
| 8. Walking On The Water | Lyrics |
Description:CCR seemed like something of an anomaly on their 1968 debut. They were miles from the mind-expanding flower-power explorations of their California contemporaries. They came across as a gritty, hard-hitting band respectful of their blues, country, and rock & roll roots. John Fogerty's cutting, raspy voice bore echoes of Howlin' Wolf and Little Richard as he delivered lyrics that alternately celebrated and bemoaned a working man's life, much like Merle Haggard and other '60s country artists. That the strong New Orleans swamp-rock flavor seemed so natural (Californian Fogerty's bayou tales were pure flights of fancy) was a testament to the strength of CCR's musical vision. The way they put a respectful but contemporary twist on Dale Hawkins's "Suzie Q" and the chilling "I Put a Spell on You" shows that they knew enough about the past to step confidently into rock & roll's future. |
Credits:Doug Clifford - bass, drumsStu Cook - bass, drums John Fogerty - guitar, all lead vocals Tom Fogerty - rhythm guitar, vocals Producer: Saul Zaentz |