John on stage with a bunch of extremely talented,seasoned studio vets and this version isn't NEARLY as good as when it was just John,Tom,Stu and Doug and they were 4 self taugt,garage band rock-n-rollers.
John Fogerty is probably my favorite musician, and I always thought this was one of his most overlooked gems. But this rendition just doesn't cut it. The LAST thing it needed was a damn organ solo, and his kinda sloppy playing on that Les Paul doesn't help. I wonder why he stopped using the Rickenbacker that he played on the original? For people just finding this song, there a couple live versions from '70's that are much better. But the studio track tops them. On YT: watch?v=1d14ZYVvTRs
Not high and I did say "kinda sloppy," but stand by it. I meant JF had always set high standards and IMHO, he was just a bit off-kilter there--that's all. I admit I almost post a really snarky response, but I checked your page and found a fellow left-handed guitar player. Your playing is better, your musical taste is almost as good as mine! Saved from the snark.
Check out this 1970 version. It's not a fair test or a good mix, but young John was smokin' in Oakland that night: watch?v=Wy6_212JhLc
John on stage with a bunch of extremely talented,seasoned studio vets and this version isn't NEARLY as good as when it was just John,Tom,Stu and Doug and they were 4 self taugt,garage band rock-n-rollers.
Chrisdrumz 5 months ago
Some things never change..........
mothermarymary 1 year ago
AWESOME SINGING!!!
starwarsfreak1111 2 years ago
autsch
zockerish 2 years ago
a u t s c h
zockerish 2 years ago
I LOVE JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ivanete51 2 years ago 2
dude the keyboard solo wasnt even that bad but this version seemed a bit rushed compared to earlier live versions
HercuHulkSuperTank 2 years ago
When bands perform live they usually pick up the tempo. In this case it makes the song better. Don't you agree?
sudeman48 2 years ago
@sudeman48 i don't agree.i think it's much too fast it destroys the feeling of the song
tubegucker1 1 year ago
John's guitar on this is amazing - (who cares if he's playin' a Rickenbacker, or a Les Paul..) the man just gets better with time.
sirdoug3 3 years ago
Think his guitar on this is amazing! the man just gets better as time marches on (he's obviously immune)- check out the last record 'Deja Vu'!!
sirdoug3 3 years ago
man i love this tune ...
knutervalve64 3 years ago
Does he miss out the verse that starts wi "the man gave a good luck charm cost 5 dollars more....." ive noticed that
ScottishCCRfan 3 years ago
John Fogerty is probably my favorite musician, and I always thought this was one of his most overlooked gems. But this rendition just doesn't cut it. The LAST thing it needed was a damn organ solo, and his kinda sloppy playing on that Les Paul doesn't help. I wonder why he stopped using the Rickenbacker that he played on the original? For people just finding this song, there a couple live versions from '70's that are much better. But the studio track tops them. On YT: watch?v=1d14ZYVvTRs
migca 3 years ago
sloppy playing? are you high? yeah the organ solo doesn't help but John's playing is in fine form here.
jeffkahl 3 years ago
Not high and I did say "kinda sloppy," but stand by it. I meant JF had always set high standards and IMHO, he was just a bit off-kilter there--that's all. I admit I almost post a really snarky response, but I checked your page and found a fellow left-handed guitar player. Your playing is better, your musical taste is almost as good as mine! Saved from the snark.
Check out this 1970 version. It's not a fair test or a good mix, but young John was smokin' in Oakland that night: watch?v=Wy6_212JhLc
migca 3 years ago
best guitar and vocals ever, also played every instrument on blue rigde rangers and centerfield, best musician of all times nobody else is close.
BHBrother87 3 years ago
That man he can play a guitar.
What a great number, it's very good.
It's "AMAZING".
marcothebear 3 years ago 3
i have to say da is the best song i ever heard nobody can do this motherfuckers yeah
inzaghiryder 4 years ago
this is one of my favorite CCR songs
benjammin8807 4 years ago 4
good schitt
ripposte 4 years ago