“Proud Mary” by Ike & Tina Turner
“Proud Mary” is a song that was originally dropped by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969. As such that outfit’s frontman, John Fogerty, is credited as its writer. Ike & Tina Turner’s version came out on 8...
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“Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by The Carpenters
Jambalaya, as some readers would already know, is actually a dish which is indigenous, if you will, to the Creole/Cajun people of Louisiana. One of the things that makes said group different from average...
“Born on the Bayou” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
“Born on the Bayou” is the type of song which is apparently famous due to its acoustic qualities, because lyric-wise not much is really being said. Well actually there is a narrative, albeit a terse...
“Lodi” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Lodi” is a song that centers on the lamentations of a character that can perhaps best be described as a busker. By the looks of things, his original plan was more akin...
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Creedence Clearwater Revival band, simply called the CCR, were known for their peculiarity in the music industry. They drifted from the common lyrical stunts of love and romance often employed by many bands and musicians...
“Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Fortunate Son is basically centered around the Vietnam War era and how certain rich young people were not drafted into the military due to their high-profile connections as against how poor unfortunate young men were often drafted....
“Centerfield” by John Fogerty
Centerfield is a location and position in the sport of baseball. And likewise this song is a baseball-based fantasy, if you will. From the onset, the singer presents himself as someone who has an affinity...
“Who’ll Stop the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
The origins of the lyrics of “Who’ll Stop the Rain” are relatively diverse. That is to say that the symbolism and experiences recounted throughout are from a number of different sources. These sources include the...
“Up Around the Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Up Around the Bend” is based on somewhat of a urban-to-rural drift ideology. In other words, “up around the bend” represents a physical location as well as an idea. Thus the location...
“Run Through the Jungle” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Given the year in which it was released (1970) as well as the fact that Creedence Clearwater Revival had dropped a couple of anti-war songs prior, many people consider “Run Through the Jungle” as a...
