how about, song title "Deep Purple" sung by brother and sister Nino Tempo and April Stevens. Grammy winner for best song of the year in 1963. Awesome harmony
Good choice Jamel! Love the distinctive sound of CCR! Would you kindly consider another toe tapper by the Grateful Dead called US Blues? I would love to hear your reaction! ruclips.net/video/RTKgSCW-dTk/видео.html
I've been listening to this song for 50+ years, and I've NEVER gotten tired of it. I love this band. Thanks for cheering me up Jamel. Bless you, sir...
Creedence's music has such a joyous, bouncy vibe, but the lyrics usually have a serious message behind them. And John Fogarty has one of the all-time great rock voices.
Yeah, they often contained social commentary, but I’ve heard him discount that in interviews later on. I think maybe he didn’t want part of his audience to turn on him. I Saw It On TV, from his Centerfield album is a master, and there’s no denying what that one’s about.
@@Caperhere Yeah, John turned that riff from "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" into a whole more substantial commentary. Almost a sequel, but also a prequel. Genius.
@@BRO77TX the ones you mentioned are good, but not quite up the level of CCR. The only ones I would put in the same level as CCR are: The Beach Boys. Honorable mention: The Doors, The Eagles, The Four Seasons. But your list is fantastic too.
@@Nick-ih3xg His list is certainly the second tier. Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire are without question the best ensemble bands ever. David Lee Roth's Van Halen was incredible. Kansas and Styx were not near as good. I have never been a big Aerosmith fan, but they are historic. And Steeley Dan is one of the best duos ever.
I love CCR!! The sound is timeless. You absolutely want to clap your hands and stomp your feet like you just did!!! My favorite is Have you ever seen the Rain 🌧️
One of the things that made CCR such a timeless band, is they were as "in tune" with the American ethos of the '70's as any band could be. So many of their songs are identified with the Vietnam War; but they also sang about growing up in America, & the whole "peace & love" movement typified by (dare I say) "hippies", "flower children", what have you. In other words, they were a voice for the people of their generation. Thank you, sir, for reacting to them, & HEARING what they were saying.
I remember hearing this song for the first time when I was about 10. And actually CCR was the first CD I ever got for Christmas. That guitar tone is a punch in the face!
Nothing like road tripping in the south listening to Credence. Peanut butter and jelly, just made for each other. 🔥🧡 (or I should say like red beans and rice 😄)
John Fogerty is a genius songwriter and despite his troubled relationship with the band and his legal troubles still has the chops to play and be relevant.
CCR songs were short, but dang they were good! They were a favorite of the troops in Vietnam. So, yes their songs show up in movies of that period a lot.
Their songs in many ways were a product of their times--if it wasn't 3 minutes or less, you couldn't get radio airplay. At least, until FM radio came along. Billy Joel laments this specific problem in his song "The Entertainer".
My favorite lyric in this song is "where the neon turns to wood." Sometimes, we all need to get out of the stress of the city and spend some time out in nature.
Just a bit of backstory about "CCR" is that they are a very "Southern" band with very liberal views. Most people think they originated in the South, but they actually are from Berkeley CA. The style of music can be a tad leading, or misleading if you don't actually listen. "Green River", and "Fortunate Son" I think are the best examples. "Fortunate Son" has been used probably as much as "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen, in a misguided and, frankly, asinine way to promote ideologies that are not what these songs are even about. It is actually quite the opposite. The lyrical content of these bands is clear if you actually listen. Sorry if I rambled.
Need to follow up with SWEET HITCH HIKER by CCR Thank you for doing this song , one of my all time favorite as it was played on top 40 back in 1970 24/7 around the clock just hearing that guitar riff makes you so excited !!!!!
Love CCR and this is my favorite CCR number. A great intro guitar hook, and one of the best lyric lines ever written. "Hitch a ride to the end of the highway, where the neon turns to wood." Where the neon turns to wood. So evocative. So correct for the vibe of this song. You can see it in your mind. And that's real artistry.
CCR is so great! I can listen to them whenever or wherever, although it usually makes me dance which is more difficult in a car but I manage😂. It's feel good music for me. Great reaction!
I grew up on the great music of the 60's-70's. CCR has always been one of my favorites. They don't have a bad song! John Fogerty has one of the most unique & recognizable voices around. All their songs are great - "Proud Mary", "Lodi", "Green River", "Commotion", "Night Time Is The Right Time", "Cotton Fields", "Travelin' Band", "Who'll Stop The Rain", "Long As I Can See the Light", "Suzie Q", "I Put A Spell On You", "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" etc.
As a kid in junior high, I got a stereo record player for Christmas. The single for "Up Around The Bend" was current at the time, and on the strength of that song, the first album I bought was "Cosmos Factory". From there, CCR became the first band I actually collected, and I had around 5-6 of their albums before I had more than two by anyone else. Finally got to see John (at least) in 2016, in Vegas.
Creedence Clearwater Revival is a mouthful - that's why most of us who have been fans for 50 years plus ... just say CCR ... The opening guitar riff to this has always reminded me of a bugle call - - - maybe because I was just out of the service when I first heard it.
This was the first song I heard on a 45 growing up! It was at my cousins' house and he played it on their record player! Probably about 1970, after it came out! Thanks Jamel!
@@jefffogertymusic2023 I Never Liked how they Picked songs as either #1 or #2 etc. I feel there were a lotta #1s that should've been, but Sadly got a different number due to "who sang them"!! 😢
Thanks for coming back to Creedence. It’s been awhile. Please react to their song “Long As I Can See The Light”. Most soulful vocal ever by a Caucasian larynx.
I was in high school when they’re first album came out. So many memories of this awesome music. I hope this incredible music never dies and it’s kept alive for next generations to enjoy. Thanks for keeping it going, Jamel. ❤️ the first album was one my parents would actually play too ! My Mom loved it.
If you've heard one CCR song, then you'll instantly recognize all their songs. Their sound is so consistent that when the lead singer left and started his own band he was sued for sounding just like CCR.
Just call them CCR. The song was used in commercials. In the 80’s Finnish band Hanoi Rocks did a cover that received heavy rotation on MTV. If I recall their video correctly, it depicted the song literally, which is how I took the song. Young people in a small town heading out to hang out place in a clearing that everyone knows for a good time. “Bring a song and a smile For the banjo”.
I was a true fan of CCR...at age five😂. I knew all the words to all their songs. Mom was divorced in 1970 and ocasionally dated a guy that wrote music with and for them some. My fifh birthday was live CCR (cover if course) at The Golden Spur on a Sunday, when the place was closed. What amazing music. I think I actually understand it now...in my 50s.
What a tune ! I listen to rap to 80s 90s music I'm from England it doesn't matter about no shit ! This shit hits the mark where I'm dancing and not giving a fuck !
Was out in 1970, loved it then still do. John either with CCR or on his own never disappoints. To me this I put a, Spell on You, Traveling Band are the best. Been a big fan since 68 their first song a hit Suzie Q
I first heard this song at a 7th grade school dance when I was 12 years old (that was 52 years ago). Somehow hearing Up Around the Bend that night coincided with my being slammed for the very first time by that speeding freight train called testosterone. What a combination! Been a huge fan of CCR and testosterone ever since. Together they're the fountain of youth!
I know a Vietnam Vet who comes by my business at least once a week. He usually rides his Harley Trike, and ONLY plays CCR at full blast. Great music that still holds up. As always, brother, I hope you and yours are doing fine.
One of the best bands of the 60s/70s. Would be amazing if you did a reaction of them in concert in the last year As in a concert they've done in the last year
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Awesome!!! Glad to see some good music that hasn’t been blocked. Keep it up Jamel, I know it’s hard at times
Good stuff as always. Would love to see a reaction to the Gear Daddy's.
how about, song title "Deep Purple" sung by brother and sister Nino Tempo and April Stevens. Grammy winner for best song of the year in 1963. Awesome harmony
Good choice Jamel! Love the distinctive sound of CCR! Would you kindly consider another toe tapper by the Grateful Dead called US Blues? I would love to hear your reaction! ruclips.net/video/RTKgSCW-dTk/видео.html
I've been listening to this song for 50+ years, and I've NEVER gotten tired of it. I love this band. Thanks for cheering me up Jamel. Bless you, sir...
Creedence's music has such a joyous, bouncy vibe, but the lyrics usually have a serious message behind them. And John Fogarty has one of the all-time great rock voices.
CCR is IMHO the best 60s band. Steppenwolf was 2nd.
Yeah, they often contained social commentary, but I’ve heard him discount that in interviews later on. I think maybe he didn’t want part of his audience to turn on him. I Saw It On TV, from his Centerfield album is a master, and there’s no denying what that one’s about.
Fogerty's raspy voice can't be beat! CCR is arguably the best American band.
@@Caperhere Yeah, John turned that riff from "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" into a whole more substantial commentary. Almost a sequel, but also a prequel. Genius.
CCR was one of the last ways I could communicate with my father when he had a brain tumor. He was a good human.🖖
Sorry for your loss Robert and Kat.
So sorry about your Dad... May he RIP my friend .
🙏💔🙏
@@theodorabruin4601 I 2nd that!! 😭
I’m sorry for your loss. 💔
this song is about LIFE.... live for what you say, and each day is a bend in our life's journey
CCR is simply the best American band ever, and one of the top 5 bands ever.John Fogerty is a genius songwriter.
Van Halen would like to speak with you!! As well as Kansas, Styx, Aerosmith, Chicago, Steely Dan…shall I continue??
@@BRO77TX the ones you mentioned are good, but not quite up the level of CCR. The only ones I would put in the same level as CCR are: The Beach Boys. Honorable mention: The Doors, The Eagles, The Four Seasons.
But your list is fantastic too.
@@BRO77TX yeah none of those are as timeless or as classic Americana as ccr, sorry
@@Nick-ih3xg His list is certainly the second tier. Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire are without question the best ensemble bands ever. David Lee Roth's Van Halen was incredible. Kansas and Styx were not near as good. I have never been a big Aerosmith fan, but they are historic. And Steeley Dan is one of the best duos ever.
@@Nick-ih3xg Now, if you include vocal groups as well as bands, then, obviously, Motown would completely dominate that list.
I love CCR!! The sound is timeless. You absolutely want to clap your hands and stomp your feet like you just did!!! My favorite is Have you ever seen the Rain 🌧️
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One of the things that made CCR such a timeless band, is they were as "in tune" with the American ethos of the '70's as any band could be. So many of their songs are identified with the Vietnam War; but they also sang about growing up in America, & the whole "peace & love" movement typified by (dare I say) "hippies", "flower children", what have you. In other words, they were a voice for the people of their generation. Thank you, sir, for reacting to them, & HEARING what they were saying.
One of my favorite tunes! Never ceases to improve my mood
Loved CCR since I heard them in high school, 1970!!!!!!! John Fogarty has the best growly voice🤓
I remember this song from "Remember the Titans." There's nothing like driving down the highway with this song playing full blast. Awesome!
I remember this song from the movie "Michael".
I remember this song from 1970, when it came out, I'm old lol👍✌️
CCR is just timeless, such soulful feel good music ♥️
I remember hearing this song for the first time when I was about 10. And actually CCR was the first CD I ever got for Christmas. That guitar tone is a punch in the face!
If it's possible, CCR is underrated. Catalog of catchy, instantly recognizable songs.
John Fogerty's voice is one of a kind. You should check out Long As I Can See The Light. 👍🙏✌️
Thanks for reminding me of this song. I'm going to put it on the playlist right now.
Yes
He hasn't done that one yet? OMG. Probably my favorite CCR song.
My favorite CCR song.
Yes please
Nothing like road tripping in the south listening to Credence. Peanut butter and jelly, just made for each other. 🔥🧡 (or I should say like red beans and rice 😄)
The *South?* ...c'mon Kara now... *Biscuits 'n Gravy* fo' sho' (you should know better- J/K) 😜😆
CCR! Pure classic rock! Love the grit of John's voice.
Most underrated CCR song is Someday Never Comes. John’s vocals are amazing as always, great guitar work, and the now forgotten in music a key change.
Someday Never Comes is a fantastic song. Certainly a hidden CCR Gem! 😎🎶❤️
John Fogerty is a genius songwriter and despite his troubled relationship with the band and his legal troubles still has the chops to play and be relevant.
Good evening Jamel! Love this group.
CCR songs were short, but dang they were good! They were a favorite of the troops in Vietnam. So, yes their songs show up in movies of that period a lot.
Their songs in many ways were a product of their times--if it wasn't 3 minutes or less, you couldn't get radio airplay. At least, until FM radio came along. Billy Joel laments this specific problem in his song "The Entertainer".
If you want a "long" CCR song, listen to their cover of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine". It's right up there with Gladys's and Marvin's versions.
@@robertbrescia3196 Absolutely. I'm always glad to hear on sirius when I'm driving. Turn it up!
Your appreciation for all music is why I keep coming back I like to think I feel the same thanks for sharing !
Always enjoyed CCR. I know things have been rough for you with RUclips - just hang in there. You have a LOYAL fan base and we're with you 100%
My favorite lyric in this song is "where the neon turns to wood." Sometimes, we all need to get out of the stress of the city and spend some time out in nature.
Love these guys. They just can't lose.
Creedence Clearwater was the music coming out of my brothers bedroom in the 70's high school days.
Summer of 1970 and everywhere you went you heard this song. It's my favorite CCR song. Thanks for the memories. Instant good mood.
Just a bit of backstory about "CCR" is that they are a very "Southern" band with very liberal views. Most people think they originated in the South, but they actually are from Berkeley CA. The style of music can be a tad leading, or misleading if you don't actually listen. "Green River", and "Fortunate Son" I think are the best examples. "Fortunate Son" has been used probably as much as "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen, in a misguided and, frankly, asinine way to promote ideologies that are not what these songs are even about. It is actually quite the opposite. The lyrical content of these bands is clear if you actually listen. Sorry if I rambled.
Need to follow up with SWEET HITCH HIKER by CCR Thank you for doing this song , one of my all time favorite as it was played on top 40 back in 1970 24/7 around the clock just hearing that guitar riff makes you so excited !!!!!
I have never heard them before. This was great. Was bopping around to it.
Nice reaction to a classic tune. Always a good day when I see some Creedence on the channel. Keep it up J.
Love CCR and this is my favorite CCR number. A great intro guitar hook, and one of the best lyric lines ever written. "Hitch a ride to the end of the highway, where the neon turns to wood." Where the neon turns to wood. So evocative. So correct for the vibe of this song. You can see it in your mind. And that's real artistry.
"BORN ON THE BAYOU"
"AS LONG AS I CAN SEE THE LIGHT"
"ROUND THE BEND"
Creedence never disappoints. Fogerty and Co. always deliver! "'Travellin' Band'* J!!
CCR is so great! I can listen to them whenever or wherever, although it usually makes me dance which is more difficult in a car but I manage😂. It's feel good music for me. Great reaction!
My favorite CCR song! It makes me happy when I hear it. I'm glad you got to hear it too.
Great wake-up, driving/riding to work song!
I grew up on the great music of the 60's-70's. CCR has always been one of my favorites. They don't have a bad song! John Fogerty has one of the most unique & recognizable voices around. All their songs are great - "Proud Mary", "Lodi", "Green River", "Commotion", "Night Time Is The Right Time", "Cotton Fields", "Travelin' Band", "Who'll Stop The Rain", "Long As I Can See the Light", "Suzie Q", "I Put A Spell On You", "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" etc.
Put A Candle In The Window is the first line to the song "Long As I Can See The Light".
LOVE LOVE the sound of that guitar
As a kid in junior high, I got a stereo record player for Christmas. The single for "Up Around The Bend" was current at the time, and on the strength of that song, the first album I bought was "Cosmos Factory". From there, CCR became the first band I actually collected, and I had around 5-6 of their albums before I had more than two by anyone else. Finally got to see John (at least) in 2016, in Vegas.
Glad to see you back to reviewing! Forget the others that clamp down on your station!! Just SMILE & ENJOY my friend!!
Nate from Atlanta here
There is always a way provided...absolutely correct! Ty brother
Sounds a bit like their “ Down On the Corner”. I like your interpretation, J!
Love me some CCR! Saw them once at a concert in Tallahassee, Florida. Great band!
This was one of my dad's favourite songs. Thank you for the good memories 😘
I always loved Creedence! Thank you, Jamel!
Creedence Clearwater Revival is a mouthful - that's why most of us who have been fans for 50 years plus ... just say CCR ... The opening guitar riff to this has always reminded me of a bugle call - - - maybe because I was just out of the service when I first heard it.
Love this, Thank you and appreciate you Jamel💖💖💖💖💖💖
One of the hippie anthems so to speak.. uplifting ~~ happening song for the times... I was there!!
Someday never comes will put a tear to your eye. Love your videos. You're a great man Jamal
Yes, yes and yes!
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This was the first song I heard on a 45 growing up! It was at my cousins' house and he played it on their record player! Probably about 1970, after it came out! Thanks Jamel!
Hanoi Rocks did a great cover of this in 86. Such a great song. Fogerty is a brilliant writer, singer/ musician.
Thanks Jamel 👍,
I enjoy watching/hearing you enjoying music 🎶 ...
( ...and "getting it" ).
It's hard to believe CCR never had a number one on the charts. They could only make it to number two, but they had quite a few of those !
They had 5 #2. BUT over 20 top hits. And more classics too
@@jefffogertymusic2023 I Never Liked how they Picked songs as either #1 or #2 etc. I feel there were a lotta #1s that should've been, but Sadly got a different number due to "who sang them"!! 😢
Thanks for coming back to Creedence. It’s been awhile. Please react to their song “Long As I Can See The Light”. Most soulful vocal ever by a Caucasian larynx.
From my hometown. Heroes to us.
I know "Fortunate Son" was used in the movie "Apocalypse Now" Great song and Great movie!!!!
Superb!!The brilliant CCR!Great song!❤
One of my favourite CCR songs!!
Its a happy uplifting song
Like things might be bad but
but things will get better
lets gooo
yes! love CCR!
Really popular during my last tour in Nam. Love this song!!
I love your analogy of the lyrics and yes I commented below about the lyrics from what I perceive it as
I was in high school when they’re first album came out. So many memories of this awesome music. I hope this incredible music never dies and it’s kept alive for next generations to enjoy. Thanks for keeping it going, Jamel. ❤️ the first album was one my parents would actually play too ! My Mom loved it.
Just plain good old Rock & Roll !!
😀Let's hear it for an unblocked clip!! Sending love from the great midwest. Love what you do Jamel!
Glad to hear you got into CCR again...it's been a while...and they're always a toe tappin' band! Keep 'em comin' 👍✌️
The best of the best song and guitarist ever in america
Iconic song. Those of us who grew up with it recognize it immediately after 2 notes.
If you've heard one CCR song, then you'll instantly recognize all their songs. Their sound is so consistent that when the lead singer left and started his own band he was sued for sounding just like CCR.
CCR- simply the best pure rockers!
CCR were also huge here in England,and at the time,no party was a party unless plenty of Creedence was spinning.
Us boomers are/were blessed.
Just call them CCR. The song was used in commercials. In the 80’s Finnish band Hanoi Rocks did a cover that received heavy rotation on MTV. If I recall their video correctly, it depicted the song literally, which is how I took the song. Young people in a small town heading out to hang out place in a clearing that everyone knows for a good time. “Bring a song and a smile
For the banjo”.
I was a true fan of CCR...at age five😂. I knew all the words to all their songs. Mom was divorced in 1970 and ocasionally dated a guy that wrote music with and for them some. My fifh birthday was live CCR (cover if course) at The Golden Spur on a Sunday, when the place was closed. What amazing music. I think I actually understand it now...in my 50s.
Remember the Titans introduced a lot a great music to us. This was my favorite from the soundtrack.
CCR is one of my favorites
Bring a song and a smile for the banjo. It’s said if you can play the banjo you can learn to play any music instrument.
My dad, who passed away from Alzheimer’s last year at 72, brought me up on this music and I love it
What a tune ! I listen to rap to 80s 90s music I'm from England it doesn't matter about no shit ! This shit hits the mark where I'm dancing and not giving a fuck !
Was out in 1970, loved it then still do. John either with CCR or on his own never disappoints. To me this I put a, Spell on You, Traveling Band are the best. Been a big fan since 68 their first song a hit Suzie Q
Great music thanks for keeping it alive
Up Around The Bend was written about their gig at Woodstock! ❤️🎼🎸✌️
I first heard this song at a 7th grade school dance when I was 12 years old (that was 52 years ago). Somehow hearing Up Around the Bend that night coincided with my being slammed for the very first time by that speeding freight train called testosterone. What a combination! Been a huge fan of CCR and testosterone ever since. Together they're the fountain of youth!
Thanks for your reactions and for keepin' things groovy baby 🤙
I know a Vietnam Vet who comes by my business at least once a week. He usually rides his Harley Trike, and ONLY plays CCR at full blast.
Great music that still holds up.
As always, brother, I hope you and yours are doing fine.
This was my first CCR song, which I first heard in John Travolta’s Michael. Great movie, great song, and great band!
I love CCR!
An underrated gem of theirs is Lodi. I think you’d love that one
This is the song that hooked me into both CCR and learning to play guitar. :)
React to "Lookin’ Out My Back Door."
I love CCR! GREAT REACTION!
YOU GOT IT BRO!
CCR always makes you feel good
One of the best bands of the 60s/70s. Would be amazing if you did a reaction of them in concert in the last year
As in a concert they've done in the last year
One of my fav CCR tunes!!
A Fogerty song that doesn't get much play that I really like is 110 in the Shade. He sings it with the Fairfield Four. Keep that music alive brother.
See Jamel, we still love you! Over 10K views when I watched. It's just taking us a little longer to get here some days. 🙂❤
Great Rock from back in the day...
Grew up on CCR along with many others from that time. Thanks for the reaction.
John Fogerty’s voice is unmistakeable. Love CCR! Still have my 45.