Creedence Clearwater Revival- Lookin' Out My Back Door 1970

Creedence Clearwater Revival (often abbreviated 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.

The group consisted of lWhile undertaking a steady string of live dates around the country to capitalize on their breakthrough, CCR also was hard at work on their second album Bayou Country at RCA Studios in Los Angeles. Released in January 1969 and becoming a #7 platinum hit, the record was the first in a string of hit albums and singles which continued uninterrupted for the next three years.

Bayou Country's seven songs were well-honed from Creedence's constant live playing. The album showed a distinct evolution in approach, much more simple and direct than the band's first release. The single "Proud Mary", backed with "Born On the Bayou", went to Number 2 on the national Billboard chart. It would eventually become the group's most-covered song, with some 100 cover versions by other artists to date, including a hit version in 1971 by Ike and Tina Turner. Bob Dylan named it his favorite single of 1969. The album also featured a blistering remake of the rock & roll classic "Good Golly Miss Molly" and the band's nine-minute live-show closer, "Keep On Chooglin' ".

Only weeks later, in March 1969, "Bad Moon Rising" backed with "Lodi" was released and peaked at #2 on the charts. The band's third album, Green River, followed in August and quickly went gold along with the single "Green River", which again reached #2 on the Billboard charts. The B-side of "Green River", "Commotion"—a one-chord two-step about the perils of city life—peaked at #30. The bar-band story of "Lodi" became a popular staple on then-emerging FM radio.[citation needed] The band's emphasis on remakes of their old favorites continued with "The Night Time Is the Right Time", which found its way into the band's live set as a crowd sing-along.

In 1969, Harry Shearer interviewed Cook[7] and John Fogerty[8] for the Pop Chronicles radio documentary
lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty, his brother and rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook, and drummer Doug Clifford. Their musical style encompassed rock and roll and swamp rock genres. Despite their San Francisco Bay Area origins, they are sometimes also cited as southern rock stylists.

CCR's music is still a staple of American and worldwide radio airplay[1] and often figures in various media. The band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone.[2] CCR was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

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[mentalpod]

One of the best songs ever. I never get tired of hearing it. Thanks for the post. It rekindles so many memories from childhood.

[Artonelicofanatic2]

Big Lebowski <3.

[crazyvideoshow]

the dude´s theme :)

[IpTtowner]

And the dislike bar should stay at 0, simple but amazing song!

[SMNONA100]

THERE ARE alien starships out there 40 light years away that are playing Creedence Clearwater on their intercoms as they vector in for Earth. Save your old cassettes and you can trade them in for a ride to Glory.

[julebute59530]

i'm french, i don't understand but i love this !! :D i love english music !! thanks you very much !!

[MegaLola48]

well like your generation there are closed minded people just like in the past they were shit on im an 80s man or well was a kid but always know the people that count will always love your music

[TheNesianscribe]

They look so happy and relaxed there...before the crap hit!  Wish they'd reunite.

[TheNesianscribe]

Great crisp & clear video of the legendary CCR!

[chazzdurden]

This song always makes me smile :)

[pohoo87]

bumping me thumb against the table!