WHAT CCR's first album has been on the top 100 albums since 1971, hell everyone has cut their songs and Aretha made a lot of money off 2 of their songs. AND he's touring right now in 2024
This was his first solo song he wrote, and recorded, after leaving the music industry, because his music was stolen from him, and he made no loyalties off of it. After a lengthy court battle, he won. It was about baseball, but wasn't really about baseball, it was about him being ready to get back in the game of the music industry, that he had lost trust in. He is a talented man. I'm glad that he persevered over it all, and continues to play the game.
@lyndaferguson816 He wanted out of his contract. He still owed the record company like 8 records. For him to terminate the contract, he gave them the rights to his songs. So it may have been stolen from him, but he agreed to it at the time. He wanted out and that was the price to be paid.
Willie Mays passed away today June 18th 2024 at the age of 93. One of the All Time Greats! Part of Baseball Royalty! RIP Mr. Mays. Thanks for the memories!
I went to a Pirates/Cardinals series last fall and they played this song during the warm ups and during an inning change for all 3 games. Felt awesome and nostalgic.
I was an Indians fan in my youth, im 82 now. I had a rough childhood and can do anything when i hear this song. An 82 year old lady in her Indians BB shirt feeling like she can take over the world. Overcomes the worst of the bad childhoods. I love BB to this day.
This was one of my Daddy's favorite songs. He passed away almost a month ago. We played this at his funeral and buried him in an Atlanta Braves jersey and wearing his Vietnam veterans hat. I Love you Daddy!
Got to listen to this every opening day of baseball. Get me in the mood for some baseball, does not matter whose playing. Love baseball and can not get enough of John Fogerty.
@hashachar70: Yes, Willie Mays was the greatest! Who could possibly make "the catch" except the say-hey kid? I feel absolutely blessed to have seen Mr. Mays play at Candlestick. Dad and me, loving baseball when it was a game...
@@danielshays7161 Mays was such a great that the Giants took out an ad thanking the fans in the Minneapolis Tribune (he played in Minneapolis for the AAA Millers) when they called him up. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins has cited him as every bit as much an inspiration as his own mentor, Torii Hunter, and Twins legend Kirby Puckett.
Baseball was a man's game played by real men.Notice when Joe Dimaggio was robbed of a home run he was half way to second base,today they are halfway to first.Still a great game and the best baseball song ever.
I am not a big baseball fan but this song came into my mind when I found out last week that I was going to be fighting with lung cancer - "put me in, coach, I'm ready to play!"
I agree with your dad... this song tips the baseball cap to those who love playing the game of baseball, and those who love watching it played as fans whether it's in the stadiums, in the backyard, or indoors.
I am a 71 year old woman who loves baseball. When I listen to this song, I miss it even more. No matter what's going on in this world, we all get together when we hear , "PLAY BALL". Thank You John Fogerty!
My son is now 50 and I'm 69. This reminds me of when my son played baseball as a kid. He was a great pitcher but in his freshman year he hyperextended his knee catching a fly ball. Had to have surgery and the doctor told him he could never play again. He cried and so did I.
Mom, I can call you mom. You sound like my late grandmother, oh she loved baseball- was a Dodgers fan from when they were in Brooklyn. She was so very excited when The Rockies finally began playing ball. She passed away in May of '94. I miss her. Anyway have you seen Meat Loaf "Paradise by the Dashboard Light?"
I'm an Aussie, Yeah Love the game and love John Fogerty, I will chuck a couple of balls, Hit a couple, and I'm nearly 63 years old. Still got the shit. I am still bullet proof. Try to live were I'm from. If it don't kill ya you get stronger. Put me in coach John I'm ready to play. From Jim.
I miss it! I'm 63 and remember my first game I played and the first Tigers game I went to In Detroit When Willie Horton and Al Kaline played Willie put one on the steps of the library across the street over left field!!!! We sat in seats and the ball went over our head and out over the roof!!! I was 7 years old
To a baseball fan, the greatest song ever written. It still makes the hair stand up on my arms. Thank you John, and thank you to all the players that made this America's game.
There WILL NEVER EVER be a better game! The sights, sounds, smells and Summertime! Bunch of men playing a kids game! In the words of Biff Tannon "I've just got one thing to say- God bless America"
WELL, I am 81 and have loved baseball since I was in 5th grade! Always a Brooklyn Dodgers fan until they moved West and I got married here in the East and now I have become a Phillies fan - GO PHILLIES!! LOVE LISTENING TO JOHN SING CENTERFIELD!! Thank you Mr. Fogerty! :)
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@@marycampbell242 naw thats trash. Do you even know how many verses are in the star spangled banner? You know francis Scott was a slave owner? Like it also fuckin blows. Also talkin baseball is the greatest sport song.
@@jamiegeorge4171 absolutely 💯 percent. Shirt n tie or ladies dress up. People should apply these rules when they fly on a plane. Do they know they smell 🤔
The Say Hey Kid has been called up to the show, The Field of Dreams. He'll be watching the Giants game at his old field in Birmingham, AL, from the BEST seat in the House.
@@gagejanssen268 is some part “centerfield” played at virtually every MLB game? Which means as far as numbers it is his “most played” song…yes? Which if we’re checking scorecards makes it the best doesn’t it? Nobody gives a s**t about your opinion you’re like any other audience member to a fight, b*tch all you want about “Fortunate son” being the clear winner……but it’s not a knock out and the numbers support the judges decision 🤷🏼♂️. So you can cry your a** wee wee all the way home about it.
I am 68 and as a kid in the late 50s and early 60s Baseball was still number 1 and Mickey, Sandy, Willie and the others were players we all wanted to be. Thanks John.
Grew up 8 blocks from the original Yankee Stadium in the days when the players would still park their cars on the street and throw a couple of bucks to us kids to "keep an eye" on their cars. After the 4th inning we could get in any game because we were familiar to all the ticket takers...Baseball was so Pure and Simple back then...(I'm 62)...when my dad saw this video at my apartment in the mid 1980's he was able to rattle off the names of literally each and every ball player in the video...he laughed so hard that afternoon that it was a real pleasure to me. He was an "All City" left fielder in high school and that was a real achievement considering how many High School athletes are in the NYC public school system. Just after completing his senior year season with another City championship he enlisted in the Marine Corps and fought during the Island Hopping Campaign in the South Pacific. I apologize if my comment is too long...I just needed to share these thoughts...Bless...
No need to apologize. It's great to see other people enjoy great music and honer their dads. I love reading these comments. I'm 68 and enjoyed watching my kids play sports.
This song will always be cherished by me for the simple fact this was my grandfather's favourite song during the 1900s, he passed away only a few weeks ago and this was played at his funeral, everytime I hear this I will think of him.
I'm sorry for your loss, Kieran. My dad passed three years ago. He was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan and then a Mets fan, and I hope he had the chance to see this video. He would have loved seeing The Duke, Jackie, Campy, Gil, and all the greats represented in it.
My step dad passed away on valentine’s Day and every time I hear “ Nate dogg nobody does it better” I think of him, he would play that almost everyday while working on his cars
I think that's sweet. My mom told me her dad had no interest in television until he heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates were about to televise their games. They got a TV within days.
"Centerfield" is the title track from John Fogerty's album Centerfield, released in 1985. Fogerty's first solo album after a nine-year hiatus. The song is now commonly played at baseball games across the United States. Along with "Take me out to the Ball Game," it is one of the best-known baseball songs. In 2010, Fogerty became the only musician to be celebrated at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony when "Centerfield" was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
John Fogerty is the best song writer of all time. His music always brings a smile to my face. I'm 25 and I'll play CCR at work and all the old guys jam out.
I’m 41 and haven’t played baseball since little league. But now that I do nothing but go to work and go home. I’m sitting on the couch watching this video and daydreaming about playing baseball.
Very fitting that the last player in the video was the great Willie Mays who passed away, June 18 2024, age 93. One of the best to ever pick up a bat or put on a glove.
I remember this song as a little boy in Townsville nth qld my parents singing and dancing to this song it always brings a smile. Sadly they have passed but i will always remember those days fondly. Eating mud crabs n black lip oysters
@@cynthiaennis3107 The Heartbeat of America! Chevrolet! Dad worked for GM until he retired and is a huge baseball fan. Watched the Cincinnati vs. Boston 1975 world series with him! Until about the 5th inning when my bedtime came. I drive a Chevy now!
John Fogerty is a poet in the league of Bob Dylan and John Prine. This man really knows how to express meaning so beautifully in a few well curated words.
There is nothing better than a good game of baseball. Anyone can see themselves somewhere in this song, whether it's on the field or in the stands. Baseball brings people together ❤
Sent the video to my dad. I'm 54 his response was our team practice was as classy as the video...when your a kid the players..especially my dad looked awesome. Just like the guys in the video😊
Great Video, first time ever watching it, as a catcher as a kid, and never made little league, and to try out for Babe Ruth, as a catcher, I had to catch for the 3 M's, MacPhearson, Moselle,& Morgan, 3great strong armed guns who came to tryouts also and had never caught for any of them before, and the to play softball as a catcher, some think the position one that no one wants or your worst player, and I played the best I could to make our outfielders shine on throws to home plate from them or our cut off players look good,Amen, by making a good play at home plate on all the throws I received, Thanks for the teams and players and years
Every year since 2016 on opening day I watch the Cubs WS dvd & listen to Centerfield. Grew up watchin the Cubs at my great grandma's on a little tv on a TV tray while eating popcorn & I wouldn't trade it for all the big smart tv's & surround sounds in the world.
I love your story! My new tradition starting today is this song and watching the last inning of my beloved Rangers first ever win! I cheered on your Cubs in 2016!
The footage and this song just makes me smile! Used to be a catcher for 7 years before i blew my knees out! Im a pro musician now but i still love the game and John Fogerty rocks!
WTF this isn't like a song you can get away from GO TO any baseball game from little league to the Giants and you're forced to listen to it for the next 100 yrs.
Lost my mom a couple years ago. From her i got my love of baseball and the LA Dodgers. I have the MLB app and this season i watched a game of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. I was teary-eyed as i know shes watching them and happy that they are now a Dodgers affiliate. Hopefully, she was greeted by the big Dodger in the sky and Tommy Lasorda.
I have played, coached and umpired baseball games. In my senior years I still enjoy going to the gandkids games and watching. St Louis has always been a fantastic baseball city.
Whenever baseball starts again they simply MUST play this at the stadium before the game. Thank you John Fogerty ⚾️. Now that I think about it they should have John Fogerty at that 1st game and have him play LIVE.
Every bit as classic as "Take Me Out To The Ballgame". It evokes all the joys of the great American pastime. And that video, wow! Bravo to John for another work of genius.
My Dad taught me to be quiet while His Tigers were broadcasted by Ernie Harewell, I seen Al Kaline make a shoestring catch to beat the Yankees at home in Aug of 1962. Though Al broke his collarbone : it made me a life long fan ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I maintain that this is the greatest Love Song ever written. Covers a multitude of the things we love. Sunshine, new grass, playing games, a chance to shine, the support of our fans. Et. Al. But, the plethora of baseball terms that put a positive and lighthearted spin when applied to romantic Love, is a good, less awkward shorthand.
Baseball is the greatest game ever. I love seeing the old players- I’ve been lucky to meet several of them- mantle, larsen, Aaron, feller,and my neighbor who played for Detroit and Milwaukee/ Atlanta- frank bolling-when the tigers run out he runs to second- ! They are all gone now -
I coach little League softball and introduced this to my girls during practice. These small 7-9yr old girls sing along and now call this their hype song. I remember doing the same thing when I was playing ball. *Go Pink Sox*
My all time motivational song . I'm looking at 70 and I have tears streaming down after reading all the comments posted . If there was one thing that brought us all together , it was sports , just the love of the game . Please keep politics on another playing field .
I have been looking for this song for about 15 years, based on one memory I had from one baseball game when I was a kid where they played this over the loudspeakers. I didn't even know who John Fogerty was back then, I just knew it was a damn good song. And now I finally found it.
The power and majesty of a home run... The quick, Helvetian precision of a triple play... The daring thrill of a stolen base... The crisp crack of the bat... The verdant grass of the outfield... Forget soccer. THIS is the Beautiful Game. :)
Seems to me they haven't tampered with Baseball quite as much as they have with some other sports (especially "pro" football) - and to me that's a big part of the game's appeal.
Don't be hating on Soccer (Association Football). I love it and baseball equally. I have a lot of Soccer loving friends who hate baseball just as strongly as you hate soccer and I have to fight them just as hard as I am fighting you now. Open your eyes!
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I LOVE how you put some clips of guys just having fun. I love seeing guys just have some fun with this sport. some may say its disrespectful but i personally loving seeing the kid loving nature of men having fun with this sport again as this sport grows to the rest of the world.
I post this on Facebook every Opening Day. I love my Texas Rangers...but, I don't care if you pull for another team. If you love baseball then we just have a very special bond.
Was in the left field bleachers at Candlestick when he hit #3,000. Saw him dozens of times. Lucky me! Thanks Willie! You knew how to make people smile.😊 ❤ 😂
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My Dad died tuesday. he loved baseball. i called and asked that this song be played at his celebration of life. thank you John Fogerty
I bet he loves that. Just like he loves you still
May your father bat all homers and pitch no-hitters in the afterlife.
Rip 🕊️ fly high
An awsome remembrance...peace and comfort❤
Sorry for your loss. My dad (RIP) introduced me to all these good songs ❤
RIP Mom playing this song for you. Go Tigers!
This song is probably John Fogerty's best lasting legacy. Have you ever attended a baseball game and this wasn't played?
WHAT CCR's first album has been on the top 100 albums since 1971, hell everyone has cut their songs and Aretha made a lot of money off 2 of their songs. AND he's touring right now in 2024
I've probably attended more games where this wasn't played.
This was his first solo song he wrote, and recorded, after leaving the music industry, because his music was stolen from him, and he made no loyalties off of it. After a lengthy court battle, he won. It was about baseball, but wasn't really about baseball, it was about him being ready to get back in the game of the music industry, that he had lost trust in. He is a talented man.
I'm glad that he persevered over it all, and continues to play the game.
@lyndaferguson816 He wanted out of his contract. He still owed the record company like 8 records. For him to terminate the contract, he gave them the rights to his songs. So it may have been stolen from him, but he agreed to it at the time. He wanted out and that was the price to be paid.
We sure fortunate son isn't it?
When I was a kid. My father would wake me up singing this song, while tickling me. Miss ya Pop.
May your old man rest in peace, up there with Babe Ruth and the rest.
@@DaL33T5 Hittin home runs brother.
my dad use to wake me up and fight me i miss those days core memories forsure
That’s so cute
To me, this song just simply represents Americana.
Indeed
Willie Mays passed away today June 18th 2024 at the age of 93. One of the All Time Greats! Part of Baseball Royalty! RIP Mr. Mays. Thanks for the memories!
a great Legend RIP
RIP🙏 🪦
@@robmcelhone6345 that was a sad day indeed.😞😞😞
MY PAL HAL,..
Just crossed that Rainbow 🌈 Bridge.
And my last video of him playing Ball. Has this attached.
WILLIE HAS SOMEONE TO PLAY BALL WITH 😇🐕🦺🥰
RIP Willie
This song should be played every opening day.
Maybe at the start of every game
I went to a Pirates/Cardinals series last fall and they played this song during the warm ups and during an inning change for all 3 games. Felt awesome and nostalgic.
Every day for the rest of my life
wow
I agree!
I was an Indians fan in my youth, im 82 now. I had a rough childhood and can do anything when i hear this song. An 82 year old lady in her Indians BB shirt feeling like she can take over the world. Overcomes the worst of the bad childhoods. I love BB to this day.
Go! Joe! Charboneau!
Go Indians!!!
Indianapolis Indians?😊
Bless your hezrt... I love your spirit. Hit me back. Prayers n respect. Judging jazz😂
Love😊 Yankees Dodgers 💙
If there is a better baseball song, I do not know of one
its a beautiful day for a ball game,did you see jackie robinson hit that ball
Maybe Randy Newman's I love LA 🤔 but it could be just a me thing lol I freaking love this... any baseball song reminds me of my father ⚾️
This was one of my Daddy's favorite songs. He passed away almost a month ago. We played this at his funeral and buried him in an Atlanta Braves jersey and wearing his Vietnam veterans hat. I Love you Daddy!
That's soo Cool.I know Your Dad was smiling when You did this.
@@markallen6818 Thanks you for the kind words. It brought a smile and peaceful thoughts. God bless.
@ Crystal Wallace, very sorry for your loss. Great memory.
So sorry for your loss prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The new York yeankes are number one.
R.I.P. Hammerin Hank Aaron... God Bless... True American and Baseball LEGEND.
Hammered 😵 by the shot 💉⚰️!
R.I.P indeed such a big influence Hank was 💯
Amen!
Definitely an eternal great
babe ruth
Got to listen to this every opening day of baseball. Get me in the mood for some baseball, does not matter whose playing. Love baseball and can not get enough of John Fogerty.
Same here😂
Same!
Just did. Great song. Great video.
Same here
I have a RUclips channel
John Fogerty is a damn national treasure! 😊😊😊😊😊
True dat
The two times I've seen him live may be the best concerts I've ever seen.
Comment of the year! 🙌🤟
And a heck of a nice guy. Was a passenger on my shuttle at Winstar.
Someone get Nicolas Cage
Happy 90th Birthday to Willie Mays, the greatest center fielder of all time!
WE LOVE YOU, WILLIE!!!!!
He's really one of the last relics from the old era of baseball will be a sad day when he passes
@hashachar70: Yes, Willie Mays was the greatest! Who could possibly make "the catch" except the say-hey kid? I feel absolutely blessed to have seen Mr. Mays play at Candlestick. Dad and me, loving baseball when it was a game...
Willie Mays was what baseball is about.
@@danielshays7161 Mays was such a great that the Giants took out an ad thanking the fans in the Minneapolis Tribune (he played in Minneapolis for the AAA Millers) when they called him up.
Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins has cited him as every bit as much an inspiration as his own mentor, Torii Hunter, and Twins legend Kirby Puckett.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Baseball was a man's game played by real men.Notice when Joe Dimaggio was robbed of a home run he was half way to second base,today they are halfway to first.Still a great game and the best baseball song ever.
I can't talk about joe..ill be 😢crying. Best ever
Lou Gering...i ball like a 2 year ild. Goyankees
Kick ass.....your team is a family
@shoebeam I have alot to say about him. He was a great man. It makes me cry. HERO. GO YANKEES
@@shoebeam he was and is the 🐐 goat. Awesome player n strength n courageous
@@shoebeam I agreed 👍 💯. Look at a picture of his retirement speech every day. What an American idol..icon n hero
How could you not be romantic about baseball?
In Honor of Willie Mays. The greatest all around player who ever lived! RIP 6/18/2024
My favorite
No racism in American baseball 😅😊
I zm a girlygirl but ill throw shit at a agame if u bring it. Goyankees n Dodgers ❤
Love it😂
@@JennySandy-i7o Amen to that.
I am not a big baseball fan but this song came into my mind when I found out last week that I was going to be fighting with lung cancer - "put me in, coach, I'm ready to play!"
God Bless and sending prayers
An attitude like that is half the battle. Best of luck to you, sir.
@ T C - Hey, Stay with it ! Remember, you are due to pitch batting practice at spring training . . . 2024 !
Keep your head up and your eye on the ball. You got this. I love you! God Bless!
How have you been lately, brother?
My dad would always say this was a great song. He had good taste in music. Rip dad.
Thats sad😢
That's sad.😢
I agree with your dad... this song tips the baseball cap to those who love playing the game of baseball,
and those who love watching it played as fans whether it's in the stadiums, in the backyard, or indoors.
❤
Just makes you feel good....
I am a 71 year old woman who loves baseball. When I listen to this song, I miss it even more. No matter what's going on in this world, we all get together when we hear , "PLAY BALL". Thank You John Fogerty!
I hope your doing well! I love reading sweet comments like this.
My son is now 50 and I'm 69. This reminds me of when my son played baseball as a kid. He was a great pitcher but in his freshman year he hyperextended his knee catching a fly ball. Had to have surgery and the doctor told him he could never play again. He cried and so did I.
Mom, I can call you mom. You sound like my late grandmother, oh she loved baseball- was a Dodgers fan from when they were in Brooklyn. She was so very excited when The Rockies finally began playing ball. She passed away in May of '94. I miss her. Anyway have you seen Meat Loaf "Paradise by the Dashboard Light?"
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John Fogerty has such perfect lyrics in every song he's ever made.
John Fogerty never got the recognition he really deserved.
Rest in Peace Willie Mays. Thank you for the memories and history of the game.
I'm an Aussie, Yeah Love the game and love John Fogerty, I will chuck a couple of balls, Hit a couple, and I'm nearly 63 years old. Still got the shit.
I am still bullet proof. Try to live were I'm from. If it don't kill ya you get stronger. Put me in coach John I'm ready to play. From Jim.
You rock😂
Sweet bro..
I miss it! I'm 63 and remember my first game I played and the first Tigers game I went to In Detroit When Willie Horton and Al Kaline played Willie put one on the steps of the library across the street over left field!!!! We sat in seats and the ball went over our head and out over the roof!!! I was 7 years old
From Detroit, love Tigers; but also Cubs! Always wanted an I-94 playoff!!!
Day before Opening Day 2021 and I just had to hear this song!!
I hear almost every time I go to Walgreens
@@barrybonds9558 they usually go to CVS. Now I'm going to Walgreens.👍
This is the right way to welcome the new season!
Well, anyone could understand the way you feel.
Son played centerfield, song meant a lot love it!!!
My mom’s favourite songs- it’s my 17th Christmas without her, and I turn this up anytime I hear it.
Sorry for your loss I to turn it up and my kids and grandchildren look at me like what are doing love it did u know its in the baseball hall of fame
YOU GO !!!!!
Sorry to hear i do the same in memory of my uncle he would play this song over and over
Sorry to hear she's gone. May her memory endure.
Retire the number 24 THROUGH OUT Baseball in his honor, there will never be another, RIP WILLIE
Center field my whole life.
I concur.
"Just hit the ball and touch them all a moment in the sun." Gets me in the feels every time.
Rest in peace, Willie Mays…
“ put me in coach..!”
I'm sure God is putting him in the game today.
To a baseball fan, the greatest song ever written. It still makes the hair stand up on my arms. Thank you John, and thank you to all the players that made this America's game.
LMFAO
Agreed!! Miss it so much, Still brings be back instantly to the baseball summers when I hear this. Can almost smell the air on the diamond
This was always one of my favorite songs and I'm 52 this makes feel like an old fart but l still love this song big time
AMEN Brother! We don’t take advantage of life’s simple pleasures enough.
Never been a fan of watching baseball. "Talkin' Baseball (Willie, Mickey & The Duke)" is the better baseball song.
There WILL NEVER EVER be a better game! The sights, sounds, smells and Summertime! Bunch of men playing a kids game! In the words of Biff Tannon "I've just got one thing to say- God bless America"
Such an uplifting song "We're born again, there's new grass on the field." Remember it's possible in the game of life too.
WELL, I am 81 and have loved baseball since I was in 5th grade! Always a Brooklyn Dodgers fan until they moved West and I got married here in the East and now I have become a Phillies fan - GO PHILLIES!! LOVE LISTENING TO JOHN SING CENTERFIELD!! Thank you Mr. Fogerty! :)
@ S R - GREAT SONG . . see you at Citizens' Bank Park sometime !
I replied to John Fogerty's question but something happened to stop it all..................??
@John Fogerty OH WOW!!! Is this really John Fogerty!!?? I enjoy all your songs!! Thank you!! :)
@John Fogerty Sure was! :)
@John Fogerty Hi! Phillies are going to the World Series!!!!! I am thrilled!!!! Just played 'Centerfield' again!! :) :) :)
This song will never be lost, this song should be played on the first day of baseball.
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This is honestly the greatest sports song in America
Yes--right after The Star Spangled Banner.
@@marycampbell242 naw thats trash. Do you even know how many verses are in the star spangled banner? You know francis Scott was a slave owner? Like it also fuckin blows. Also talkin baseball is the greatest sport song.
F__k the Star Spangled Banner!
Baseball was so pure back in the 1930’s-1950’s
@@jamiegeorge4171 absolutely 💯 percent. Shirt n tie or ladies dress up. People should apply these rules when they fly on a plane. Do they know they smell 🤔
Best baseball song EVER! Should be played at all parks before 1st pitch! ⚾
PERIOD!!!!!
0:13 I love the synchronized throwing
The Say Hey Kid has been called up to the show, The Field of Dreams.
He'll be watching the Giants game at his old field in Birmingham, AL, from the BEST seat in the House.
He was great with CCR but John Fogertys best work was arguably his solo stuff. I must listen to “Centerfield” at least once a week.
That’s just a lie😂 his solo stuff is NOT better than CCR😂😂
@@gagejanssen268 is some part “centerfield” played at virtually every MLB game? Which means as far as numbers it is his “most played” song…yes? Which if we’re checking scorecards makes it the best doesn’t it? Nobody gives a s**t about your opinion you’re like any other audience member to a fight, b*tch all you want about “Fortunate son” being the clear winner……but it’s not a knock out and the numbers support the judges decision 🤷🏼♂️. So you can cry your a** wee wee all the way home about it.
I am 68 and as a kid in the late 50s and early 60s Baseball was still number 1 and Mickey, Sandy, Willie and the others were players we all wanted to be. Thanks John.
Thanks for your time and attention towards me 💓💕
Me too! HS ‘70 to ‘74, wouldn’t trade it for 50 more years!
Those were the decades of baseball! When players gave their all, not money grubbing with reps.
@@sharonmullins1957 OTOH, they weren’t paid very well.
Saw him sing this live in concert last night here in Charleston. Absolutely amazing for anyone - much less an 80 year old man. God bless you John!
South Carolina?
No
Saw elton john last year..awesome
Took my Vet Son when he first came home from Iraq to see Fogerty. He loved it, hearing Fortunate Son gave us both chills.
RIP Willie Mays. It looks like he was the last surviving player in this video. They're all playing in heaven now.
Bill Mazeroski is still alive, 1960 World Series.
@@jimnfl7134 Pete Rose, too. He is on a baseball card at the beginning.
@@DEARavens07 went by so FAST hard to tell.
Field of Dreams
Iowa?
RIP Rickey Henderson one of the greatest players of all time
Grew up 8 blocks from the original Yankee Stadium in the days when the players would still park their cars on the street and throw a couple of bucks to us kids to "keep an eye" on their cars. After the 4th inning we could get in any game because we were familiar to all the ticket takers...Baseball was so Pure and Simple back then...(I'm 62)...when my dad saw this video at my apartment in the mid 1980's he was able to rattle off the names of literally each and every ball player in the video...he laughed so hard that afternoon that it was a real pleasure to me. He was an "All City" left fielder in high school and that was a real achievement considering how many High School athletes are in the NYC public school system. Just after completing his senior year season with another City championship he enlisted in the Marine Corps and fought during the Island Hopping Campaign in the South Pacific. I apologize if my comment is too long...I just needed to share these thoughts...Bless...
No need to apologize. It's great to see other people enjoy great music and honer their dads. I love reading these comments. I'm 68 and enjoyed watching my kids play sports.
Oh am sorry for your lost...I promise to be there for you... pelhambx💓
This song will always be cherished by me for the simple fact this was my grandfather's favourite song during the 1900s, he passed away only a few weeks ago and this was played at his funeral, everytime I hear this I will think of him.
I'm sorry for your loss, Kieran. My dad passed three years ago. He was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan and then a Mets fan, and I hope he had the chance to see this video. He would have loved seeing The Duke, Jackie, Campy, Gil, and all the greats represented in it.
Your grandpa had great taste. Sorry for your loss!
I was a kid during the 1950’s and a Brooklyn Dodgers fan. So this song means a lot to me and should be in the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown.
My step dad passed away on valentine’s Day and every time I hear “ Nate dogg nobody does it better” I think of him, he would play that almost everyday while working on his cars
I think that's sweet. My mom told me her dad had no interest in television until he heard that the Pittsburgh Pirates were about to televise their games. They got a TV within days.
"Centerfield" is the title track from John Fogerty's album Centerfield, released in 1985. Fogerty's first solo album after a nine-year hiatus. The song is now commonly played at baseball games across the United States. Along with "Take me out to the Ball Game," it is one of the best-known baseball songs. In 2010, Fogerty became the only musician to be celebrated at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony when "Centerfield" was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
And well deserved!
Oh wow. I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing this 👍
and the guitar he had custom made, "slugger" has made it Cooperstown.
Reminds me of my late bro whom I played fastball with in the outfield for many moons classic from the mid 80's
Grand info...ty from 🇨🇦
I love the umps smiling at 0:35 The sun came out today...
John Fogerty is the best song writer of all time. His music always brings a smile to my face. I'm 25 and I'll play CCR at work and all the old guys jam out.
CCR is truly something special.
I think John Fogerty and CCR capture the voice of America better than anyone else
Happy opening day!
I’m 41 and haven’t played baseball since little league. But now that I do nothing but go to work and go home. I’m sitting on the couch watching this video and daydreaming about playing baseball.
Never to late..ps...guys are 🔥 hot..baseball is a ary
Share this plz
Love an Eric.
It is a true sport
Hard
A hug to you Americans for this great song.
A hug to you directly from Sertãozinho SP Brazil
Our pleasure our baseball fan .
I love the riff on this song
Very fitting that the last player in the video was the great Willie Mays who passed away, June 18 2024, age 93. One of the best to ever pick up a bat or put on a glove.
I remember this song as a little boy in Townsville nth qld my parents singing and dancing to this song it always brings a smile. Sadly they have passed but i will always remember those days fondly. Eating mud crabs n black lip oysters
John Fogerty's enduring song "Centerfield" yoked himself to the iconic phase "as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie." Genius!
@@deanmaker.4916 ok… nobody asked
Yup
@@midniteblud he wasn’t presenting it as an answer, jackass.
And Chevrolet! 😊
@@cynthiaennis3107 The Heartbeat of America! Chevrolet!
Dad worked for GM until he retired and is a huge baseball fan. Watched the Cincinnati vs. Boston 1975 world series with him! Until about the 5th inning when my bedtime came.
I drive a Chevy now!
John Fogerty is a poet in the league of Bob Dylan and John Prine. This man really knows how to express meaning so beautifully in a few well curated words.
Im mexican, i know anything about baseball but this song made me feel curiosity!
No
@Like Bot - Well said.
The lyrics are really nothing more than a bunch of baseball catch phrases, cleverly strung together in a song.
I love baseball. Fuck Ukraine.
There is nothing better than a good game of baseball. Anyone can see themselves somewhere in this song, whether it's on the field or in the stands. Baseball brings people together ❤
Sent the video to my dad. I'm 54 his response was our team practice was as classy as the video...when your a kid the players..especially my dad looked awesome. Just like the guys in the video😊
Helo
Great Video, first time ever watching it, as a catcher as a kid, and never made little league, and to try out for Babe Ruth, as a catcher, I had to catch for the 3 M's, MacPhearson, Moselle,& Morgan, 3great strong armed guns who came to tryouts also and had never caught for any of them before, and the to play softball as a catcher, some think the position one that no one wants or your worst player, and I played the best I could to make our outfielders shine on throws to home plate from them or our cut off players look good,Amen, by making a good play at home plate on all the throws I received, Thanks for the teams and players and years
It's opening day (March 28, 2024), I'm ready for my team (NY Yankees) to win the World Series!
Let’s do it!
@@yankees29LET'S GO!
Think it will be Yankees world series
Dodgers 😂
Judge n jazz 😅😂 world series
There is not a better song that perfectly captures the love of the game. For me, I will always love baseball.
Every year since 2016 on opening day I watch the Cubs WS dvd & listen to Centerfield. Grew up watchin the Cubs at my great grandma's on a little tv on a TV tray while eating popcorn & I wouldn't trade it for all the big smart tv's & surround sounds in the world.
I love your story! My new tradition starting today is this song and watching the last inning of my beloved Rangers first ever win! I cheered on your Cubs in 2016!
The footage and this song just makes me smile! Used to be a catcher for 7 years before i blew my knees out! Im a pro musician now but i still love the game and John Fogerty rocks!
He sure nails it!
Man my 4th grade teacher played this every morning and to this day he taught me the most of any teacher
Who's Still Listening To This Song Centerfield From John Fogerty In 2024❤❤❤❤🔥
WTF this isn't like a song you can get away from GO TO any baseball game from little league to the Giants and you're forced to listen to it for the next 100 yrs.
It’s a baseball anthem
🙋♂️
I am...Bob from New Jersey
Yup
Song always gets me in the mood for the start of the baseball season!
My dad loved this song. He passed last year. My 11 year old son now plays.......centerfield.
The crack of the bat always gets me when I hear this song!
Sounds like he got it all..⚾😁🖖
The live performances of the song just aren't as good without that loud home-run crack of the bat
I'm pumped! Got 2 tix to opening day home opener! Go Rockies!!!😎✌
As John was boarding a plane, the flight attendant showed him where his seat was in first class. John yelled: "Put me in coach..."
I don't know if anyone knows this, but John Fogerty is in the Baseball Hall of Fame because of this song!!!!!!!!
Wow! John & this great song do deserve it!👍
@@셀꽃셀잎부계정 He is the ONLY MUSICIAN to make it into the Baseball Hall Of Fame! I learned this on "Jeopardy!" (It was a "Final Jeopardy" question!!!)!
@@셀꽃셀잎부계정 He is the ONLY musician to make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame! (I found out on "Jeopardy!").
When this album was released I listened to it non-stop for weeks. Love and respect.
My last high school baseball game was today, I will miss it dearly❤️⚾️
This is without a doubt the greatest son John Fogerty has ever written. I love it, Goosebumps every time. 🙏❤
Baseball is such a beautiful sport.
Nothing better than a good nap while watching the beautiful game.
Even better now with 3000 k’s
Cam God bless Baseball
Amen
There is 29 professional teams and the AAA yanks
Lost my mom a couple years ago. From her i got my love of baseball and the LA Dodgers. I have the MLB app and this season i watched a game of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. I was teary-eyed as i know shes watching them and happy that they are now a Dodgers affiliate. Hopefully, she was greeted by the big Dodger in the sky and Tommy Lasorda.
I hope Vin was there as well...
I have played, coached and umpired baseball games. In my senior years I still enjoy going to the gandkids games and watching. St Louis has always been a fantastic baseball city.
@Toika And why are you here?
John the tickets for your show tomorrow night is sold out! I am the one that goes to bed early! I tried! Big Bummer for me❤
Whenever baseball starts again they simply MUST play this at the stadium before the game. Thank you John Fogerty ⚾️. Now that I think about it they should have John Fogerty at that 1st game and have him play LIVE.
Love that idea! 😊
Yas queen
Does he even own the rights to this song? Damn I missed baseball!
Graeme McEachren, Yes. He does. The ownership issues were when Creedence Clearwater was getting taken advantage of.
Mark W Thank you for the info. Bad position for a musician to be in .
Every bit as classic as "Take Me Out To The Ballgame". It evokes all the joys of the great American pastime. And that video, wow! Bravo to John for another work of genius.
Actually, this is more classic than that.
Just shared this with my 11 year old daughter, who has her first softball game today playing center field ❤️ Love this song.
How sweet.
I love how the video shows amazing outfield catches! Hope she's inspired :)
It's a man sport..marry one ❤
I could play MLB
.but I would RATHER FLY A FIGHTER N SERVE MY COUNTRY. 🇺🇸 USA
Mabye one day..we can play.
12 plus 1. 13 on the phone freaking hell maybe I could stay all night at Graceland
Nothing says baseball like this song. Thank you John Fogerty.
My Dad taught me to be quiet while His Tigers were broadcasted by Ernie Harewell, I seen Al Kaline make a shoestring catch to beat the Yankees at home in Aug of 1962. Though Al broke his collarbone : it made me a life long fan ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I maintain that this is the greatest Love Song ever written. Covers a multitude of the things we love. Sunshine, new grass, playing games, a chance to shine, the support of our fans. Et. Al.
But, the plethora of baseball terms that put a positive and lighthearted spin when applied to romantic Love, is a good, less awkward shorthand.
Baseball is the greatest game ever. I love seeing the old players- I’ve been lucky to meet several of them- mantle, larsen, Aaron, feller,and my neighbor who played for Detroit and Milwaukee/ Atlanta- frank bolling-when the tigers run out he runs to second- ! They are all gone now -
I coach little League softball and introduced this to my girls during practice. These small 7-9yr old girls sing along and now call this their hype song. I remember doing the same thing when I was playing ball. *Go Pink Sox*
Love this!!!!!!!!!!
My all time motivational song . I'm looking at 70 and I have tears streaming down after reading all the comments posted . If there was one thing that brought us all together , it was sports , just the love of the game . Please keep politics on another playing field .
Hey I understand the tears...Memories and just Life at our age.... I Thank the Lord for everything every day.
And something about baseball! Love it!
I have been looking for this song for about 15 years, based on one memory I had from one baseball game when I was a kid where they played this over the loudspeakers. I didn't even know who John Fogerty was back then, I just knew it was a damn good song. And now I finally found it.
Gotta love this, - the song, the music and the vintage film clips. Got it all. John done good.
The power and majesty of a home run...
The quick, Helvetian precision of a triple play...
The daring thrill of a stolen base...
The crisp crack of the bat...
The verdant grass of the outfield...
Forget soccer. THIS is the Beautiful Game. :)
Soccer is the most boring game in the world (after golf and curling). The midfield play is so dull.
Seems to me they haven't tampered with Baseball quite as much as they have with some other sports (especially "pro" football) - and to me that's a big part of the game's appeal.
Don't be hating on Soccer (Association Football). I love it and baseball equally. I have a lot of Soccer loving friends who hate baseball just as strongly as you hate soccer and I have to fight them just as hard as I am fighting you now. Open your eyes!
Nunca más en la historia de la humanidad volverá a haber una banda como CCR😢😢...LEYENDA❤
I just love John Fogerty's music from early CCR to now and I love baseball.
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@@johnfogerty3571 keep going John- we're with ya!
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I LOVE how you put some clips of guys just having fun. I love seeing guys just have some fun with this sport. some may say its disrespectful but i personally loving seeing the kid loving nature of men having fun with this sport again as this sport grows to the rest of the world.
So true!👍
Yeah, remember when baseball was all about the glory of the game! (Okay, I'm not that old!----I'm 56!!!!!- but I do recall hearing about it!
I post this on Facebook every Opening Day. I love my Texas Rangers...but, I don't care if you pull for another team. If you love baseball then we just have a very special bond.
Love this song.
Not just baseball folks... a metaphor for life...c'mon suit up
at 3:00, the woman in the white blouse clapping her hands is my Mom.
That's amazing!!
Nice!!!
Was in the left field bleachers at Candlestick when he hit #3,000. Saw him dozens of times. Lucky me! Thanks Willie! You knew how to make people smile.😊 ❤ 😂
The greatest comeback with this song!! God bless John!!
Hard not to smile when you here this song
It has the kind of vibrance that makes you glad to be alive