The Golliwogs - Walking On The Water

[TheMarkusrose]

tom claimed he wrote this song entirely himself, it was published jointly under a partnership agreement. john sang it.

[TeamMastaPr2]

0:03 - 0:06 When I hear that riff, I'm thinking of Araby.

[joanmarc89]

@TeamMastaPr2

hahahaha nooooo! XD

[chalutito]

Oye! , suena bien.

[mikekadas]

Walking On The Water - The Golliwogs [San Francisco, California] - 1966 - "GOOD first impression. Nice guitar riffs. John Fogerty's vocals (Creedence Clearwater Revival) are recognizable even at this early stage." - Creedence Clearwater Revival [Box] (Fantasy Disc 1)-2001.

NOTE: This 6 CD Box compilation is all you'll ever need by them.

...remastering the entire catalog and issuing them in lavish editions with rich liner notes and slipcases.

[dirtbag1713]

first heard this song performed by Richard Hell on Black Generation when i was 16, didn't realize it was a ccr tune until i was in my 20s. great jam

[CentraCross]

Yes it does remind me of Riders on the Storm a bit.

[cindylcain59]

I like it. Sounds like John singing, but thought that Tom was lead singer in this band. Does anybody know?

[Sunchild333]

@cindylcain59 Tom was the lead singer until John took over in 1966. So this one was sung by John.

[ThymeBottle]

It has a Doors feel around 2:18. I have never heard this version; it's quite interesting. The version on the first CCR album was extremely well done. Thanks for this great upload.

[ioriorioriorio]

this sounds like the Johnny Carson version, and produced by Jerry Lewis or jackie Gleason!!.....yuck

[CHURINFUNFLAIS]

yes, But I still Love the CCR version from their Debut album 1968

[atrotroa]

Is it Tom Fogerty singing? Can't make out the difference between Tom's and John's voices. This is also a good version but the song is actually none of my favorites. Nevertheless, I'd like to have these Golliwogs and other pre-Creedence songs on a big pre-CCR album. Many of their less known songs are better than the hit songs of others.

[TeamMastaPr2]

The intro is known to me ... why?

[buddyeagle]

@TeamMastaPr2 what?????

[IceCubeJohnson]

This song is amazing. Reminds me of Alvin Lee (Ten Years After) with some of the guitar sounds in here.

[TeamMastaPr2]

This is the original version, "Walk on the Water" by CCR was in their first album Creedence Clearwater Revival and wad a remastered version of this song actually named "Walking on the Water". Listen to both songs and hear the differences.

There are more instrumental changes in this version!

[tspoonhunter]

My mom was a promoter in the early and late 60s in Napa California. I remember her Booking The "Gollywogs" but for some reason the show was cancelled. Very soon after that they scored a hit with Suzie Q and became Creedence Clearwater and the rest is history.

[buddyeagle]

I LIKE THIS VERSION TOO.

[Rhiabbaco]

I like more this version to be honest. because sounds darker and more spiritual accomplish the lyrics. This is my humble opinion, don't get me wrong i love ccr version too.

[migumusi]

Amazing how John's expressive smoky voice has developed over the years. In this record it sounds still a bit teeny like, but already typical. Best decision however to let this genious be the vocalist.

[mikeinportsri]

this is the same song named" Walk on the water" CCR debut album, personally I like that they brought it with them to CCR. What do ya say?

[mikehanoo33]

I love this song and this original version it has a monster hook in it , and a spiritual message , maybe John had some help with all of those amazing CCR tunes .

[tumble4m3]

I say John :D

[ghostfacedragon]

wow! before john turned into a mush mouth!

[Berto840]

I also agree on the ccr version being the better version. CCR fuck yeah

[Berto840]

Sounds like John to me, I dont care who you are brother or not I think john's voice is a one of a kind

[eami111]

they re-recorded this song as CCR, its much better.

[baconhead80]

It sounds like John to me. Judging from the earlier date I'm going to assume that the record was sped up during production to cut running time down to the 3:11 we have hear to keep it far from the four minute mark.

[xVagete]

John Fogertys voice is amazing. I like the version of CCR better, the instrumental is better I think.

[doglips1958]

If these guys could have had a bigger record label than what they had they would have been bigger sooner.Love CCR!

[wildhorsestudios1421]

Sounds like Tom. Deeper sounding voice. But I don't know for sure. The CCR version fits the idea of the song much better. Tight high pitched vocal and spooky guitar licks.

[chezsunset]

I think this is John singing and he would have been what...19 or 20? Tom's voice is 'thinner'. The main reason though is that if you listen closely he sings: with my own eye [not eyes]...from the other sigh [not side] and...do not be afray [not afraid]. Very typical JF, swallowing the last consonant.

Love this version too! Can't believe they never charted as the Golliwogs.

[wildhorsestudios1421]

On second listen I think you are correct. It's John but if you listen very close he does use d, t, s, but it's an old recording trick to cut back on pops etc when close miking.

[chezsunset]

Tom usually enunciates quite clearly and John nearly always slurs word endings, especially with hard consonants...live or recorded. Love him for it actually!

[wildhorsestudios1421]

Yep me too.

[humanpaul]

Is this Tommy's voice? I have only been listening to CCR's songs, this is the first time I hear their earlier songs. Love this song very much.

[cowpigs99]

i use to have this record

[evildevillivedlive]

und?

[082207]

Good stuff!

[ccreaglesfan]

interesting version thanx for posting