Yes, John Fogerty had his own flavor and really flavored up this song. To compare them isn't really fair to Marvin Gaye or Gladys Knight or CCR. Sort of like different flavors of ice cream ya know. Have a wonderful blessed day
CCR recorded this in 1970. In 1986 this song was adapted for a California raisin commercial. Still to this day every time I hear this I picture those purple grapes dancing to this tune.
In his autobiography John Fogerty wrote he was shopping for clothes and heard Marvin Gaye's version on the radio and knew he could turn it into a guitar jam.
CCR has an unusual combination of qualities. They can do totally different types of music, with very different styles and tempos, yet it is always unmistakable as CCR! A lot of the distictiveness is John Fogerty's unique voice. Perhaps the most distinctive voice in Rock. Fogerty's singing is filled with emotion, sadness, anger, regret, and he can catch you by surprize, forcing you to think about the lyrics. Love Fogerty's high notes, snarls, wails, always done with integrity.
The best version period, no disrespect to Marvin I've always been a fan of his he's one of the all time greats period, but you can't get enough of this version. My opinion everyone
It was first recorded by Gladys Night and the Pips, followed by Marvin Gaye who had a hit with it on the R&B charts. CCR's version is actually 11 minutes long but edited down for radio. They had a hit with it on the Billboard Hot 100
You should listen to the full version of this. This was the radio edit, but the extended version has killer guitar and overall instrumentation. It’s awesome.
........... I must say, their version is #1. The harmonies with a lower voice in background really set it off right.... then the savage guitar solo puts it on another level.
You MUST hear the full long version! His guitar solo is about 5x's longer and he plays everything that could be played on this song and then some. The entire solo belongs in it and sounds perfectly in the song!
creedence is probably the most underappreciated and underrated 60s band. they had hit after hit. including the standards "proud mary" and "fortunate son." the critics hated them but the public loved them. they appeared at woodstock too. (cut out of the film and the album though. as a few other bands were.) on the album "cosmos factory" (1970) this song was over 11 minutes long. with a wonderful, kick ass guitar solo that lasts about 8 minutes long. the record label shortened the song to about 3 1/2 minutes and released it as a single against the band's wishes. CCR remains one of my favorite bands. side two of their album "bayou country" is one of the best album sides in r&r history.
@@kennethohnemus3192 ... its hard to believe that CCR was originally a part of the great san francisco musical renaissance of 1967. they were so different than those other bands. i'll always love "the dead," "jefferson airplane," janis joplin, 'moby grape" and others from that region and era but CCR offered a direction different from the others that made them stand out. did they invent "country rock?" they don't even get credit for that.
@@svenrb... yep. the format pop songs fall into. which is why i only listened to fm radio while growing up. it was geared towards a more mature listener and a less commercial content. i discovered long ago that most good songs were on albums and never released as singles. not today. it seems american culture has reverted back to promoting immaturity and corporate commercialism. thanks to the corporate take over of the internet commercialism has corrupted EVERYTHING! and the sad part most people today praise and embrace this mass psychosis.
There is two generations in my family who love CCR me and my son they their music is great try some more of their music still got their music went we are out in the car CCR is playing today. I love this song whoever sing it.
CCR is amazing-the heavy bassline, the other guitars, the drummer, John Fogerty's (lead singer) voice-incredible! Loved your reaction! Hope you give a listen to their version of I Put A Spell On You. Be sure to view the one when John is wearing the blue shirt. Incredible!
I love to hear praise for John. It's always sweet music to my ears. Thank you for that. He's literally the most lovely and sweet man in the world to me. I adore the way he sounds! I could say more but you probably get the idea. He's just every wonderful and beautiful thing in the world to me. I'm glad you did this video.
Listen to the long extended version ( of any CCR) song, guitar/drum work by the band is incredible! I’ve loved Marvin Gaye’s version since first hearing it as a teen, in 1968, THEN CCR did it 💟☮️💟☮️🥰🥰. This CCR performance will have you playing this all day long 😂😍
The long version is great! They way he keeps coming back in with a new verse is really fun. Does not get old! CCR's single was not released when the album came out. It was released 6 years later, after radio had been playing it for years. I think everyone already had it on the album by the time it was released as a single.
When you said ' Wonder if they can do it justice?' I laughed to myself. Knowing what a blast you were about to hear. When I was a young nurse living in the nurse's home I used to love to play CCR in my room before I began day duty. Often it was this song, especially when my personal life was aligned to it and I had, hmmm 2 boyfriends and had to let one go. There was drama :(
In 1970 I was 16 when they put this song out. The version you’re listening to is the short version. Fogerty does an extended guitar solo on the long version.
Marvin's version has always been my favorite, but CCR put it in a whole different category. I love it when you sing along, btw. Your reactions bring new information every time.
Dude welcome to the rabbit hole that is CCR they have an entire album of greatest hits that you would never skip a song and one you might recognize would be I put a Spell on you
I Heard It Through The Grapevine was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, BUT Proud Mary was written by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Riivial. Everyone ciovers everyone else.
I listened to your entire into talk about the song with a giant smile on my face because I knew how much you were going to like it. This is one of the very very few, if not only, covers of a truly great song that may be the best version of all.
John is still out there doing it and sounding great. One of the few artists who played Woodstock in '69 who you can still catch in concert if you're lucky enough. Caught him a couple years ago on a double bill with ZZ Top, and he has not lost a thing over the years.
I really love the Marvin Gay version, though the CCR version feels like its their own song. I think the classic Motown versions emphasize the catchy hook of the song, so you can sing it while walking down the street. Marvin's version is particularly emotional, filled with sadness. The CCR version has a very different, much darker feel. The rhythm section is very brooding and tense, and the vocals barely contain his anger. I picture the guy sitting in a dark room with a shotgun!
The videoclip was made at the rehearsel studio from CCR: Cosmo's Factory during a party for the release of.....Cosmo's Factory their 5th studio album. A pity you didn't choose the 11.05 LP version
I just found your channel and I love your reaction. I feel you talking directly to me. I even andwer and talk to you out loud It's cool. After 45 years my wife dont pay attention to what I do anyway, anymore. You are spot on as this version was the first verson I heard back when it was released and this is my favorite.
CCR couldn’t do a bad song if they tried, wasn’t NO question when they put this out that it wouldn’t be anything less than AMAZING!!!!! They added a groovy funk that we didn’t know we needed until we heard it!!!!
Yep, I bought this CCR album when it came out & when I saw this tune on it I thought WTH. Then I listened to it.... CCR did a lot of original music & also covered a lot of then already classic tunes & very well. Another classic by CCR is "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
Damn, if I had known you were a Steelers fan, I would ver have subbed. You're not old enough to remember the Immaculate Deception but I do and it was a fumble. Just so ya know. From Raider Nation. 😉❤
Man I was just amazed at how far away from your face that phone is and you could still read it. Then I realized you had your glasses on and thought "Nahh that MF is just as blind as I am" .. HAHA
If I have to choose, I always listen to the 11 minute version of CCR's Grapevine. The shorter, radio version seems incomplete by comparison. One of my favorite CCR songs.
John Fogerty just has that amazing voice. I think he's also the only artist in music history that's been sued for sounding too much like himself. In 1985, John Fogerty was sued for releasing a song that allegedly ripped off another he'd written 15 years earlier - and it was a battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
I am a huge, Marvin Gaye fan, however, the rock edge that CCR gave this song is undeniable and iconic.
CCR & Gladys Kinght did it so much better 💛
Yes, John Fogerty had his own flavor and really flavored up this song. To compare them isn't really fair to Marvin Gaye or Gladys Knight or CCR. Sort of like different flavors of ice cream ya know. Have a wonderful blessed day
Still think CCR has the edge ..
@@finallythere100 This is good, but I love Marvin Gaye's version. It is at the opening of the movie "The Big Chill".
CCR recorded this in 1970. In 1986 this song was adapted for a California raisin commercial. Still to this day every time I hear this I picture those purple grapes dancing to this tune.
My mom hated those grapes. I loved them
@@Selki933 LOL!!
I love their eight minute version of this song. Even after eight minutes, you don't want the song to end.
One of the most infectious rythyms ever. A bit of a rock/country spin on one of the most iconic songs in the Motown catalog
John Fogarty could sing the phone book, and it would sound good. He is a National Treasure. I love Creedence.
John Fogerty is an American treasure, along with Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight, bold cover song choice for CCR and they knock it out of the park
Not only were the vocals killer. The instrumentals was sheer brilliance.
Everything CCR did was phenomenal. That’s why their music is played to this day.
Can’t get enough of that funky stuff ….,CCR forever !!
Got to do CCR’s real version about 11 minutes long, you’ll see!
The unedited version is amazing. It was too long for the radio, so they cut it down.
In his autobiography John Fogerty wrote he was shopping for clothes and heard Marvin Gaye's version on the radio and knew he could turn it into a guitar jam.
Hard to mess this song up, but to make it shine is special
CCR has an unusual combination of qualities. They can do totally different types of music, with very different styles and tempos, yet it is always unmistakable as CCR! A lot of the distictiveness is John Fogerty's unique voice. Perhaps the most distinctive voice in Rock. Fogerty's singing is filled with emotion, sadness, anger, regret, and he can catch you by surprize, forcing you to think about the lyrics. Love Fogerty's high notes, snarls, wails, always done with integrity.
Fogarty is one of the best "soul screamers" around.
Well said!
I concur!👍
Have to say, this one of the best covers! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
John's voice, was one of a king, & truly transcended genre's 😊
You need to hear the extended version of CCR doing this. The guitar work John does throughout the long version is fantastic!
The best version period, no disrespect to Marvin I've always been a fan of his he's one of the all time greats period, but you can't get enough of this version. My opinion everyone
It was first recorded by Gladys Night and the Pips, followed by Marvin Gaye who had a hit with it on the R&B charts. CCR's version is actually 11 minutes long but edited down for radio. They had a hit with it on the Billboard Hot 100
GOTTA do CCR’s original “Proud Mary” as a follow up to this! Legends!
A garage band from northern California if you can believe that!! I hope you listen to more of their music it's the best!!
I always forget that the swampiest southern blues rock band is from Berkeley, California.
It’s the simplicity of CCR songs that make them great. Just toe tapping good stuff.
They sound Cajun. ( Louisiana)
Yes, the others were magnificent but CCR did this song so proud.
You should listen to the full version of this. This was the radio edit, but the extended version has killer guitar and overall instrumentation. It’s awesome.
John Fogertys Voice is otherworldly! ❤️
Aww you missed the extended version that one's fire!
As a solid Classic R&B fan, CCR's version of this banger is simply the best.
Peace Out 😊✌️
........... I must say, their version is #1. The harmonies with a lower voice in background really set it off right.... then the savage guitar solo puts it on another level.
You MUST hear the full long version! His guitar solo is about 5x's longer and he plays everything that could be played on this song and then some. The entire solo belongs in it and sounds perfectly in the song!
creedence is probably the most underappreciated and underrated 60s band. they had hit after hit. including the standards "proud mary" and "fortunate son." the critics hated them but the public loved them. they appeared at woodstock too. (cut out of the film and the album though. as a few other bands were.)
on the album "cosmos factory" (1970) this song was over 11 minutes long. with a wonderful, kick ass guitar solo that lasts about 8 minutes long. the record label shortened the song to about 3 1/2 minutes and released it as a single against the band's wishes.
CCR remains one of my favorite bands. side two of their album "bayou country" is one of the best album sides in r&r history.
Infact CCR was the first band that was contracted for the event
California born and adopted by Louisiana. CCR to me is Americana at its finest
@@kennethohnemus3192 ... its hard to believe that CCR was originally a part of the great san francisco musical renaissance of 1967. they were so different than those other bands. i'll always love "the dead," "jefferson airplane," janis joplin, 'moby grape" and others from that region and era but CCR offered a direction different from the others that made them stand out. did they invent "country rock?" they don't even get credit for that.
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes format for AM radio.
@@svenrb... yep. the format pop songs fall into. which is why i only listened to fm radio while growing up. it was geared towards a more mature listener and a less commercial content. i discovered long ago that most good songs were on albums and never released as singles.
not today. it seems american culture has reverted back to promoting immaturity and corporate commercialism. thanks to the corporate take over of the internet commercialism has corrupted EVERYTHING!
and the sad part most people today praise and embrace this mass psychosis.
John Fogerty has always been authentic in his delivery of his voice, like he does with down on the Bayou and the guitar solo was spot on.
CCR is just plain good! You said it all. Another great reaction.
That's some funk and soul all mixed together.
It all adds up to CCR😎😥😋😂♤♡◇♧
How did I miss your reaction to this! Much love brother, hope all is well for you and yours ❤
Brothers and sisters. Give this young man the best Music. John Forgerty Legendary ✌️🪴🌴
There is two generations in my family who love CCR me and my son they their music is great try some more of their music still got their music went we are out in the car CCR is playing today. I love this song whoever sing it.
Dude, going thru the research prior to the reaction is special don’t stop. Great reaction!
CCR is amazing-the heavy bassline, the other guitars, the drummer, John Fogerty's (lead singer) voice-incredible! Loved your reaction! Hope you give a listen to their version of I Put A Spell On You. Be sure to view the one when John is wearing the blue shirt. Incredible!
I love to hear praise for John. It's always sweet music to my ears. Thank you for that. He's literally the most lovely and sweet man in the world to me. I adore the way he sounds! I could say more but you probably get the idea. He's just every wonderful and beautiful thing in the world to me. I'm glad you did this video.
That's the cut back version for radio play. They actually jam for several more minutes, maybe even 6 or 8.
I heard John Fogerty perform this song in San Francisco at the Bill Graham Memorial concert in 1991 with The Grateful Dead playing back up.
Listen to the long extended version ( of any CCR) song, guitar/drum work by the band is incredible! I’ve loved Marvin Gaye’s version since first hearing it as a teen, in 1968, THEN CCR did it 💟☮️💟☮️🥰🥰. This CCR performance will have you playing this all day long 😂😍
Hey Brother, thanks for the history! I believe these boys have served justice 😉 Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸
Aww man, they cut it short, they played for at least another 8-10 minutes
The long version is great! They way he keeps coming back in with a new verse is really fun. Does not get old! CCR's single was not released when the album came out. It was released 6 years later, after radio had been playing it for years. I think everyone already had it on the album by the time it was released as a single.
When you said ' Wonder if they can do it justice?' I laughed to myself. Knowing what a blast you were about to hear. When I was a young nurse living in the nurse's home I used to love to play CCR in my room before I began day duty. Often it was this song, especially when my personal life was aligned to it and I had, hmmm 2 boyfriends and had to let one go. There was drama :(
In 1970 I was 16 when they put this song out.
The version you’re listening to is the short version.
Fogerty does an extended guitar solo on the long version.
Great song by all. I love Long as I an see the light.........among others...
Marvin's version has always been my favorite, but CCR put it in a whole different category. I love it when you sing along, btw. Your reactions bring new information every time.
Dude welcome to the rabbit hole that is CCR they have an entire album of greatest hits that you would never skip a song and one you might recognize would be I put a Spell on you
BRO, that was the SHORT version. You've gotta hear the full jam! And it's A JAM SESSION!! 🔥🤘🏽🔥🤘🏽🔥🤘🏽
Gotta play their longer version of this song.
Iconic artists doing an iconic song…never will get old, this version is 🔥 too!
in my opinion, the reason CCR's version is so good is because-while it's undoubtedly CCR-they stayed true to the song.
Like he said if it ain't broke don't fix it.
He made that guitar bark! Awesome job!
and you were worried that they wouldn’t bring it lol ❤
CCR was my group when I was a teenager. I love this version!
Your reaction to the first bars was priceless..love this version, too!
I Heard It Through The Grapevine was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, BUT Proud Mary was written by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Riivial. Everyone ciovers everyone else.
I listened to your entire into talk about the song with a giant smile on my face because I knew how much you were going to like it. This is one of the very very few, if not only, covers of a truly great song that may be the best version of all.
Until you've heard CCRs 11 minute version.
You haven't really heard the very BEST version of this song.
Remember back in the eighties everyone called the "The RAISIN Song", lol
John is still out there doing it and sounding great. One of the few artists who played Woodstock in '69 who you can still catch in concert if you're lucky enough. Caught him a couple years ago on a double bill with ZZ Top, and he has not lost a thing over the years.
I really love the Marvin Gay version, though the CCR version feels like its their own song. I think the classic Motown versions emphasize the catchy hook of the song, so you can sing it while walking down the street. Marvin's version is particularly emotional, filled with sadness. The CCR version has a very different, much darker feel. The rhythm section is very brooding and tense, and the vocals barely contain his anger. I picture the guy sitting in a dark room with a shotgun!
It's a good enough song that it was released by 3 major artists/groups within one year.
Good history. Thank you
Love how you're just sitting there on your chair, wrapped in a blanket giving us these great reviews!💞✌️
CCR Killed It !
CCR owned everything they sang! Even their B-sides were hits!
All versions of this song are superb and differ enough from each other to make for a refreshing listening experience. Great reaction from you.
Truly great bands/singers will make the song their own while staying true to the original.
This version is amazing. Rare Earth doing Get Ready is a remake that tmgit took to a whole new level as well.
The videoclip was made at the rehearsel studio from CCR: Cosmo's Factory during a party for the release of.....Cosmo's Factory their 5th studio album. A pity you didn't choose the 11.05 LP version
CCR’s version is my personal favorite. Much love and respect ❤️
I just found your channel and I love your reaction. I feel you talking directly to me. I even andwer and talk to you out loud
It's cool. After 45 years my wife dont pay attention to what I do anyway, anymore. You are spot on as this version was the first verson I heard back when it was released and this is my favorite.
You should listen to the extended version of this by Creedence for an ultimate Jam
Listen to the extended version. Phenomenal ❤
You do such a great job of giving us background history along with great reactions. Thank you!
Check out the extended version, same performance (this one's cut down). It'll blow you away!
CCR couldn’t do a bad song if they tried, wasn’t NO question when they put this out that it wouldn’t be anything less than AMAZING!!!!! They added a groovy funk that we didn’t know we needed until we heard it!!!!
Rocking to the CCR beat. Nice to see you enjoy it. 😊
Yep, I bought this CCR album when it came out & when I saw this tune on it I thought WTH. Then I listened to it.... CCR did a lot of original music & also covered a lot of then already classic tunes & very well. Another classic by CCR is "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
This the best version.
It's not the song being impossible to screw up, it that ccr was just that good!
CCR they are classic and they can play and sing .so many good songs.YeH they Rock
the album version is 11 min. long
Damn, if I had known you were a Steelers fan, I would ver have subbed. You're not old enough to remember the Immaculate Deception but I do and it was a fumble. Just so ya know. From Raider Nation. 😉❤
Great song.Nuff said.
Good one, and a great assessment / reaction too.
There is another rendition with a second solo guitar; I have it on a greatest CCR hits cd
Man I was just amazed at how far away from your face that phone is and you could still read it.
Then I realized you had your glasses on and thought "Nahh that MF is just as blind as I am" .. HAHA
Lol
You should of did the longer version of the song it is a show stopper.,
If I have to choose, I always listen to the 11 minute version of CCR's Grapevine. The shorter, radio version seems incomplete by comparison. One of my favorite CCR songs.
Its an amazing cover, this vid cut it down and that solo continues for another few minutes and they all kill it the whole time
Brother, that’s CCR for ya, they’ve got a song for every picnick, heart break and Fourth of July lol!
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID
One of the most iconic in all of Motown history
There is an 11 minute version of this song by CCR. I was blessed because I grew up listening to all three artists' version. 😊
John is so underrated as a singer and guitarist! His voice is so unique, you recognize it instantly
LoveCCR❤
John Fogerty just has that amazing voice. I think he's also the only artist in music history that's been sued for sounding too much like himself. In 1985, John Fogerty was sued for releasing a song that allegedly ripped off another he'd written 15 years earlier - and it was a battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court.