I agree 100%. It’s a bummer when an interviewer only has a marginal knowledge of the person he or she is interviewing. Happens all too much. John Fogerty is the real deal, a genuine folk hero, these songs became classics the day they were written, I’d say!
@themidnightchoir True, but a mediocre interviewer can have the opposite effect, and a really good storyteller doesn't necessarily need one to get his stories out.
made my day to see John Fogerty doing so well. Very special guy, Bought my girlfriend the album Green River in 1969 for christmas! She was a shapely little platinum blond.
The very first video I ever produced in my CSUF film production class was highlights of Fresno State baseball games set to a Fogerty song called Centerfield. A young lady whose name I cannot remember helped me film all of the scenes over the course of two nights. I wish I could remember her name. It was one of the best things I ever put together.
I was born in 1956. I heard Bad Moon Rising for the first time in 1969, I was 13. That's the day I fell in love with rock n roll. CCR is still my favorite group ever. Thank you John Fogerty.
I am always mesmerized by his vocal perf when I hear this band. He put his voice out like there is no tomorow I love it. That's how most songs should be done. Put in your heart and soul.
I’m fifty. When I was in college, a cute guy, who is now my husband, gave me a CCR cd. I lived at home during college. I put bad moon rising on my stereo, and my dad came bopping down the hall and said, “Turn that one up!”
I'm 80 and started listening to CCR since the beginning.. '69..got my 4 kids singing and playing ..I had every LP ..my favorite was /is Pendelum !!! Love you John !
PLEASE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. As a hardcore fan I already knew the story. John himself has told it before on interviews but watching him talk about it in video and showing the actual gear is priceless.
According to Bill Wyman in the last year of Brian Jones’ life he was seriously into CCR. And he was said to play Proud Mary on his turntable numerous times a day. I can see Brian in that American flag shirt walking around his Cotswold garden grooving on it. Sad soul. So self destructive. Cheers from Montreal
They can, but won't, because like everything today, the powers that be want to dumb down everyone. They did that by pushing all the crap that's on the radio nowadays.
Just wanted to make the happy report that my kids, ages 11 and 16, are just now discovering Credence. From the looks on there faces when it comes on the car stereo, from my listening to them hum the tunes on their own -- well, it's just more evidence that John's music transcends generations. Keep up the good work, Mr. Fogerty! You have a gift!
Thank you John . I enjoy listening to cool stories. You and CCR have been a part of my life since I was a kid and I’m 71 now. You never seemed to have let your success go to your head . You’re a humble normal guy . I have multi-millionaire friends that are just humble down to earth people. It’s a pleasure for me to know them and be able to be their friend. You John remind me of what I have in my life and it makes me a better person and it keeps you being a real guy . Thank you for all the good music . I wish I could have met all of you in my life , Tom , Doug and Stuart. I wish you all the best and I know Tom is proud of you .
John! Great story, thank you for sharing! This is Ken, the guy who played drums for you in Troy, Oregon, in 1987. I was just a beginner, and you were very kind to me. What a great memory!
You’re a legend in the UK …. this 69 year old has been listening and dancing to your music since I was just out of school . CCR painted a unique image of the USA in the minds of countless millions of people in Europe. God bless you and the wonderful musicians you have worked with.
I am 75 and when I was in nursing school, Proud Mary was “ our song”. 54 years later we play it and dance at our reunions. Bless your heart John and CCR.
I’m 66 years old and I feel like I grew up with you. Definitely grew up with your music and still listening. You’re a great person man. Thank you for hard work.
John, every song you’ve ever written is absolute gold. I’ve never heard one that wasn’t a hit. A true American treasure, thanks for the sounds brother.
I put a spell on you is another brilliant song I'm 70 now i play it all the time thanks John and CCR for all the great music and memories over the years
Je vais avoir 72 ans dans 2 mois, je suis l'un de vos fans, et j'ai adoré à la fin des années 60 et suivantes votre groupe CCR! Vos chansons raisonnent toujours au fond de moi et raisonneront jusqu'à la fin de ma vie! Merci Monsieur, bravo pour votre carrière et tous ce bonheur musical que vous nous avez offert!👏👏👍👍👍
I'm 25, grew up loving your music. Even to this day me and my friends will be blasting your tunes in the car. Your music truly is timeless and you are a real gift to the world. Thanks so much for these videos.
First band I ever saw live, 1968, Portland Oregon. That was the beginning of a 50 plus year love of not only CCR, but especially John Fogerty. Saw him again 50 years later on the Blues and Bayou tour and he did not disappoint. Loved watching him with his son's.
John, I'm 71 and have lived in England all my life. When just a callow youth, I heard BMR on the radio and was blown away. Yours was the first ever record that I bought. I mention this fact in my forthcoming autobiographical series of books about Child #38316 (the number I was given in a children's home aged 2. Thank you and CCR for all the pleasure you have given me down through the years and I still think BMR is one of the best songs ever written. Kind regards, Brian
I write from Brazil. Here, we are playing ccr classics with friends , and people like, because the hapiness, simplicity, harmony,(=love) that your music transmit . Old man , you are great , we love you.
@@Lounge-lizard You beat me to it. Neil was Grunge 15 years before Grunge was a gleam, er, you know what I mean. I'm talking more about the heavily distorted heavy metal sludge guitar and accompanying music than the grungy attire. Even when he'd do a love song (Like a Hurricane!), rather than being soft, smooth and sedate it screamed protogrunge.
I saw Creedence Clearwater at the Long Beach Auditorium (CA) in 1969. I loved it. That concert taught me something about professionalism. They were so good!! A lot of times the person or group doesn’t sound like they are on an album, etc. Not Creedence; they gave it all they had and definitely did not disappoint. I’m 74 years old and still remember that concert. Thank you guys.
Als ich 10 Jahre (1972) alt war, da hörte mein Bruder 5 Jahre älter als ich immer deine Songs. Er hatte sein Zimmer über meinem und damals im neuen Haus war das Loch zu seinem Zimmer oben mit den beiden Heizungsrohren noch nicht zugemacht worden, nur Isolierwatte drin. Ich klopfte an das Heizungsrohr und mein Bruder zog die Isolierwatte heraus und so konnte ich beim Schularbeiten machen, immer eure/deine tolle Musik hören. Bis heute höre ich mir eure Musik mindestens 1 x die Woche an. Auch die Alben, die später von dir allein herauskamen.😎🤩 Meine Favoriten sind: Green River, Lodi, the Midnight Spezial, Hey Tonight and Who'll stop the Rain. Ich hoffe, du wirst steinalt und machst weiterhin tolle Musik. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.❣👍☺🤗
Hi John - I'm now aged 70, and have been listening to your music since I was 12. You have given so much to the industry, and so much enjoyment to our lives. Such a great move to communicate to us like this - the history we really love to hear. We were amazed to watch you on stage when you visited Australia - for hours you kept the energy flowing. Such great memories you give. Good on ya mate!
@peterclark2872, Yes agreed. I got interested in Creedence in 1969 when I first heard Proud Mary. I remember thinking how unique and good that sound was and I was hoping they would create more music. They did not disappoint. I saw them at Randwick Race Course in 1972 with Sherbet as supporting act. Ticket price was $4.40
Surely one of the greatest rock singers of all time and great writer as well, just love CCR , my personal love is Up Around The Bend just can't get enough of listening to it ,the great opening and it gets better as it gets going, so that you John Foggerty massive fan from the UK 🇬🇧🇺🇲 just love your music, much appreciated and respect 🇺🇲🇬🇧
i hope to god that john can keep touring and continues to bless us with his great lyrics and historical songs. john fogerty is an american icon. LAWWD.
Dear John, you and your brilliant music will ever be in the memories of menkind. I was 12 Years old back in 1969 and since then I still listen to these songs bringing me back some good childhood memories.. Unbeleivable that you are 80 years young this year. To my regret I never had the chance to see you live. Whishing to meet you once on a live concert in Switzerland. I whish you all the best and stay health. Greetings from Switzerland.
Love you, John! My sister and I drove back and forth across the country and the best road music we discovered by far was yours!! Thank you for everything!
I was a child with older siblings in the mid 60s when CCR was doing their thing. Their music was the perfect American soundtrack to those turbulent times. This man is a musical genius, he does not get the credit he deserves. Thank you John Forgety for those memories, you are CCR!
John Fogerty is an American treasure, one of the best rock singer/songwriter/guitarists of all time. He still puts on an incredible show. This video is priceless, as he explains the history of his iconic guitar and how he came up with his signature dropped tuning. His brother Tom on rhythm guitar played the same chord progressions, but in standard tuning, which gave the band their lush two-guitar harmonies. Thank you John Fogerty for all the musical pleasure you have given us.
@@ShutTheMuckUp Nah the moon comes out at night ,it's just that sometimes when its on a drinking spree it keeps on drinking throughout the day light hours not wanting to go home and face missus Moon
DAMN! love it! as a young poor boy I'd run home after school and listen to radio hoping to catch a CCR song, I picked bottles to make enough to buy a 45 RPM record of Lodi, Bad Moon Rising at a downtown Kresgee's, something like that? Ever since then I always had they're (CCR/John Fogerty) music playing on 45 RPM, a 33.5 Album, 8-track take, cassette tape, CD, and now all my music is on an SD card in my 2022 Ram pick-me-up truck, lol. Never get tired of genius's music, loved the Blue Ridge Rangers too! Keep em coming John and I'll keep on listening...one more thing! It's awesome seeing your children in on the act too! Thanks John, and yes you did! You wrote a song for everyone😉❤🙏✍
Mr Fogerty,you are a genius and your music,is TIMELESS.I enjoey it your music at this particular time i was 23 years old,today at 78 and listen your music ,back to my youth.From EL Salvador.Central America,LOng life to you Mr Fogerty.
John - I'm sure you'll be proud to know that while numerous people waited in the security line to board our cruise ship, they were playing "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" Within moments a few were singing along, then over a dozen became a chorus belting it out. There were a wide variety of ages, so your songs certainly stand the test of time!
I saw him live in a small venue over 20 years ago and he was amazing! He played a different guitar for every song and he only sat down once to sing his wife a love song! The energy was incredible!
Bad Moon Rising was my mother's favorite song. We wore out several copies of that 45 when I was a kid. My mother passed in 2002 and I get teary eyed whenever I hear it. Thank you for the music John. 😁❤️👍
I used to be a big Beatles fan until C C R came on the scene and boy was I hooked. Even today when I am working I always play C C R albums over and over. The greatest singer and song writer of all time. Thanks John.
You are truly the best, John. I Love you as if we did know each other, since the music started. I can’t thank you enough for the joy and depth you have added to my life. I have to see you soon. Love from an old Texan. My favorite is actually Up Around the Bend. Just because it always makes me so happy with the intro. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wow, I've recently been binge-watching CCR videos and interviews and when I saw the Royal Albert Hall video I grabbed my guitar to play along and noticed you were playing in what looked like a different key than Tom. That's when I realized you were tuned down to D and I could hear how that created the cool blend of your guitars for that signature CCR sound. I told my music buddy about it and now I see this video explaining why you did that. Love you John Fogerty! ✌❤🎸
Nothing but love & adoration for this humble and genuine human being! We need more people like J.C. He is truly a National Treasure. Amazing his voice is still to this day as good as it ever was, and his music is timeless. God Bless!
It was 1980 ,I was 14 years old , when I had heard a live in Moroccan local radio , it was " it comes of the sky....." then " hey ...tonight .. " I was amazed by the vocals and the guitar . I waited until the end of the concert. The announcer said Creedence Clearwater Revival.. it was the first time I heard that .
Thank you John. I’m almost 70, always thought it would be great to meet and talk with you.I remember riding around in a ‘49 Plymouth listening to “ Bad Moon Rising” on an eight track , late sixties. Thanks for sharing.
We were at my wife's cousins wedding a few years ago and at the reception, they were playing this modern trash music (boring) and all the sudden the Dj put on some CCR starting with Bad Moon Rising and buddy the feet went to shuffling around on everybody after hearing that famous guitar lick. My wife's 85 year old uncle , slapped his hands together and said ,"it's about time they played something good" , he jumped up and grabbed a young gal and tore the dance floor up with her , stealing the show , he's gone now but uncle Rodger and CCR stole the show. PS , he was 100% correct when he said it's about time they played something good , great memory i thought I'd share, and i hope John F. and the band members see this and know they had an old man moving like he was 18 again and their music got the party started, awesome story. I'm glad i was there to see it. Thanks for the memory 👍🙏👍.
It would make the strings looser and notes all two half steps lower. Other than that, you'd still use the same chord shapes. Joni Mitchell, OTOH, used oddball tunings that only make sense on her own songs.
Memorable songs from the days of our youth, those of us who were youngsters of the sixties. I am almost 80. The music then was certainly creative for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I seen you live in 2021! You were fantastic! My buddy knows your wife Julie's sister Rachel. I will always remember my Dad flipping the radio stations while traveling on vacation. He would always stop on Bad Moon Rising! Your truly Iconic!!
Who needs interviewers, when you can just tell the stories yourself. Brilliant!
Agree. Still lovin every song!
I agree. Many times they just wont let them talk.
John can tell stories till the cows come home and even later
I agree 100%. It’s a bummer when an interviewer only has a marginal knowledge of the person he or she is interviewing. Happens all too much. John Fogerty is the real deal, a genuine folk hero, these songs became classics the day they were written, I’d say!
@themidnightchoir True, but a mediocre interviewer can have the opposite effect, and a really good storyteller doesn't necessarily need one to get his stories out.
One of the greatest singer / songwriters of all time. Thank you John. ❤
Facts
I totally agree. Utter genius.
Absolutely!! 100%..!
You need to STOP DYEING your hair John. It only makes you look much older than you are.
Amen to that, Darren!!
Being almost 80 and still this talented and sharp is amazing.
His memory is razor sharp-better than mine, and I'm barely 60.
Bro what he's 80. He dosent look a day over 60
@@GGGaming-mn6yq He will be 80 next May.
@@GGGaming-mn6yqman I'd trade John Fogartey's "80" for my current 68 in a heartbeat 💓 😅
made my day to see John Fogerty doing so well. Very special guy, Bought my girlfriend the album Green River in 1969 for christmas! She was a shapely little platinum blond.
The world needs more John Fogerty
John Fogerty is the human Cowbell.
Real Artists no longer exist. Especially in the mainstream.
Pretty sure the mold was broken when he was born. One of a kind.
7:51 yeah that's what time it is. John has a face that makes you just want to slap it. I love how he belts his songs out like a goat
The very first video I ever produced in my CSUF film production class was highlights of Fresno State baseball games set to a Fogerty song called Centerfield. A young lady whose name I cannot remember helped me film all of the scenes over the course of two nights. I wish I could remember her name. It was one of the best things I ever put together.
I was born in 1956. I heard Bad Moon Rising for the first time in 1969, I was 13. That's the day I fell in love with rock n roll. CCR is still my favorite group ever. Thank you John Fogerty.
The queen of rock and roll tina turner.I owes u a lot of thanks sorry about your brother.
And thanks for all the wonderful music
John’s voice is a backwoods howl. Love it. John is the reason why you should love the 1960s. Pure spirit.
oh those days
He's from the big city of SF
@@vids595 Yup. What’s your point?
@@jaypooler9765 Man, I miss them too!
I am always mesmerized by his vocal perf when I hear this band. He put his voice out like there is no tomorow I love it. That's how most songs should be done. Put in your heart and soul.
How awesome to see a genius at work.
I’m fifty. When I was in college, a cute guy, who is now my husband, gave me a CCR cd. I lived at home during college. I put bad moon rising on my stereo, and my dad came bopping down the hall and said, “Turn that one up!”
That's a good memory.
7:51 yeah that's what time it is. John has a face that makes you just want to slap it. I love how he belts his songs out like a goat
I'm 80 and started listening to CCR since the beginning.. '69..got my 4 kids singing and playing ..I had every LP ..my favorite was /is Pendelum !!!
Love you John !
awwww cute! thanks for sharing!
Go girl
John Fogerty wrote some of the greatest songs of all time
I could not have said it better.
It’s impossible to get tired of hearing this band. Here’s to thousands of more listens and a long life to everyone, including John Fogerty!
PLEASE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS.
As a hardcore fan I already knew the story. John himself has told it before on interviews but watching him talk about it in video and showing the actual gear is priceless.
Hi there! I’m also a hardcore fan just like you ✌🏻✌🏻hehe.
It’s a pleasure watching abd hearing those stories, told in 1st person 😎
Yes, yes! More, more!
YES
John Fogerty: a living legend. I've been a great fan for 53 years!
According to Bill Wyman in the last year of Brian Jones’ life he was seriously into CCR. And he was said to play Proud Mary on his turntable numerous times a day. I can see Brian in that American flag shirt walking around his Cotswold garden grooving on it. Sad soul. So self destructive. Cheers from Montreal
Me too!
Me too!
They don't make them like that any more!
What a treasure of a man.
They can, but won't, because like everything today, the powers that be want to dumb down everyone. They did that by pushing all the crap that's on the radio nowadays.
He spells his last name wrong ffs 🙄
7:51 yeah that's what time it is. John has a face that makes you just want to slap it. I love how he belts his songs out like a goat
"anymore"-> he's one of a kind, like Johnny Cash = American Icon's
Just wanted to make the happy report that my kids, ages 11 and 16, are just now discovering Credence. From the looks on there faces when it comes on the car stereo, from my listening to them hum the tunes on their own -- well, it's just more evidence that John's music transcends generations. Keep up the good work, Mr. Fogerty! You have a gift!
Good job teaching them.
if you cant hum it , it aint music !
This man just oozes talent even when he isn’t trying. A true legend
Thanks for a lifetime of pleasure John.
Thank you John . I enjoy listening to cool stories. You and CCR have been a part of my life since I was a kid and I’m 71 now. You never seemed to have let your success go to your head . You’re a humble normal guy . I have multi-millionaire friends that are just humble down to earth people. It’s a pleasure for me to know them and be able to be their friend. You John remind me of what I have in my life and it makes me a better person and it keeps you being a real guy . Thank you for all the good music . I wish I could have met all of you in my life , Tom , Doug and Stuart. I wish you all the best and I know Tom is proud of you .
His mind is a steel trap, amazing.
Mine too! I'm 72 and it's great to see a former Beatle talk about the old days.
As a kid of 1969, I'm still a HUGE "Fan", of you're Music and Voice!
I love these “chronicles” from guys that “rode the lightning and wrote the history!”
John! Great story, thank you for sharing!
This is Ken, the guy who played drums for you in Troy, Oregon, in 1987. I was just a beginner, and you were very kind to me. What a great memory!
Ironically I was born in 1987 and am from Oregon, but I’m not sure where Troy is.. where is Troy Oregon??
@@kylesalmon31 Troy is 5 miles from Washington, and 18 miles from Idaho, way up in the NE corner of the state. John owned property there.
@@kenpearl6693middle of nowhere pretty much
@@kylesalmon31That’s not irony.
@@07foxmulder coincidentally? Lol
You’re a legend in the UK …. this 69 year old has been listening and dancing to your music since I was just out of school .
CCR painted a unique image of the USA in the minds of countless millions of people in Europe.
God bless you and the wonderful musicians you have worked with.
I am 75 and when I was in nursing school, Proud Mary was “ our song”. 54 years later we play it and dance at our reunions. Bless your heart John and CCR.
Proud Mary was a staple at all the wedding receptions back then. Any band that played rock n roll had to know it.
@@riverraisin1 Elvis himselvis played it live at almost every early 70's era concert!
I’m 66 years old and I feel like I grew up with you. Definitely grew up with your music and still listening. You’re a great person man. Thank you for hard work.
Just turn 67.
John, every song you’ve ever written is absolute gold. I’ve never heard one that wasn’t a hit.
A true American treasure, thanks for the sounds brother.
His music kept me sane growing up.
And my parents insane, GRTS.
@@Confessor555 GRTS ? what does that stand for ? I wasn't born with that knowledge..
@@tommytomtom5531
I wondered too.
Shame it didn't last, hey? 😂😂
@@tommytomtom5531 it's an inability to spell correctly that makes them just use letters. Believe me, they can't spell.
Have loved you forever! Appreciate your stories.
Jf has still got it. What a legend.
I am 82 and never tire of his music. No one matches John.
I am 68 years old and I still love ❤️ his music 🎶
I put a spell on you is another brilliant song I'm 70 now i play it all the time thanks John and CCR for all the great music and memories over the years
Je vais avoir 72 ans dans 2 mois, je suis l'un de vos fans, et j'ai adoré à la fin des années 60 et suivantes votre groupe CCR! Vos chansons raisonnent toujours au fond de moi et raisonneront jusqu'à la fin de ma vie! Merci Monsieur, bravo pour votre carrière et tous ce bonheur musical que vous nous avez offert!👏👏👍👍👍
Love it when the artist tells us the story of the songs we love!
Total legend. You can’t even imagine the catalogue of American rock and roll music without this song.
The soundtrack of my youth...Thank you John
I'm 25, grew up loving your music. Even to this day me and my friends will be blasting your tunes in the car. Your music truly is timeless and you are a real gift to the world. Thanks so much for these videos.
First band I ever saw live, 1968, Portland Oregon. That was the beginning of a 50 plus year love of not only CCR, but especially John Fogerty. Saw him again 50 years later on the Blues and Bayou tour and he did not disappoint. Loved watching him with his son's.
John, I'm 71 and have lived in England all my life. When just a callow youth, I heard BMR on the radio and was blown away. Yours was the first ever record that I bought. I mention this fact in my forthcoming autobiographical series of books about Child #38316 (the number I was given in a children's home aged 2.
Thank you and CCR for all the pleasure you have given me down through the years and I still think BMR is one of the best songs ever written. Kind regards, Brian
John, you’re a bloody treasure mate! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Grew up with CCR love them 🇦🇺❤️
I write from Brazil. Here, we are playing ccr classics with friends , and people like, because the hapiness, simplicity, harmony,(=love) that your music transmit . Old man , you are great , we love you.
Absolute legend.
John Fogerty, the only musician that stills rocks in a plaid flannel shirt. Ya gotta love it. Thanks for all the great music, my friend.
Uncle Ted can rock the plaid flannel too!
@@odom2142 Love Uncle Ted since the early 70's, but I don't believe I ever saw him wear a plaid flannel on stage. I may be wrong.
He beat the grunge players to it.
Umm Neil young!
@@Lounge-lizard You beat me to it. Neil was Grunge 15 years before Grunge was a gleam, er, you know what I mean. I'm talking more about the heavily distorted heavy metal sludge guitar and accompanying music than the grungy attire. Even when he'd do a love song (Like a Hurricane!), rather than being soft, smooth and sedate it screamed protogrunge.
John...you are a national treasure...thank you for being the soundtrack to my life :).
I couldn’t have said it any better. The same goes for me.
Great storyteller!!
I saw Creedence Clearwater at the Long Beach Auditorium (CA) in 1969. I loved it. That concert taught me something about professionalism. They were so good!! A lot of times the person or group doesn’t sound like they are on an album, etc. Not Creedence; they gave it all they had and definitely did not disappoint. I’m 74 years old and still remember that concert.
Thank you guys.
I grew up Listen to him.
Will never forget. Thanks mr Fogerty.
Als ich 10 Jahre (1972) alt war, da hörte mein Bruder 5 Jahre älter als ich immer deine Songs. Er hatte sein Zimmer über meinem und damals im neuen Haus war das Loch zu seinem Zimmer oben mit den beiden Heizungsrohren noch nicht zugemacht worden, nur Isolierwatte drin. Ich klopfte an das Heizungsrohr und mein Bruder zog die Isolierwatte heraus und so konnte ich beim Schularbeiten machen, immer eure/deine tolle Musik hören. Bis heute höre ich mir eure Musik mindestens 1 x die Woche an. Auch die Alben, die später von dir allein herauskamen.😎🤩 Meine Favoriten sind: Green River, Lodi, the Midnight Spezial, Hey Tonight and Who'll stop the Rain. Ich hoffe, du wirst steinalt und machst weiterhin tolle Musik. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.❣👍☺🤗
This is amazing, to hear these stories straight from the man himself.
John. You may have some idea of your impact, but to me you are the apex when it comes to songwriting. Blessings to you, and yours, Sir.
Hi John - I'm now aged 70, and have been listening to your music since I was 12. You have given so much to the industry, and so much enjoyment to our lives. Such a great move to communicate to us like this - the history we really love to hear. We were amazed to watch you on stage when you visited Australia - for hours you kept the energy flowing. Such great memories you give. Good on ya mate!
He gave so much to the industry, and the music industry took so much from him. Zantz kannt danz.
@peterclark2872, Yes agreed. I got interested in Creedence in 1969 when I first heard Proud Mary. I remember thinking how unique and good that sound was and I was hoping they would create more music. They did not disappoint. I saw them at Randwick Race Course in 1972 with Sherbet as supporting act. Ticket price was $4.40
I once asked (actor and fellow Irishman) Donal Logue what he thought of Fogerty. His reply? The one word that describes the man perfectly... "Genius."
Surely one of the greatest rock singers of all time and great writer as well, just love CCR , my personal love is Up Around The Bend just can't get enough of listening to it ,the great opening and it gets better as it gets going, so that you John Foggerty massive fan from the UK 🇬🇧🇺🇲 just love your music, much appreciated and respect 🇺🇲🇬🇧
One of my repeat favorites always seems to be "Tomorrow Never Comes." So poignant a hymn.
John you're the sound of my musical awakening. Lots of love from Australia. I'm 44 and a life long fan
i hope to god that john can keep touring and continues to bless us with his great lyrics and historical songs. john fogerty is an american icon. LAWWD.
My brother got me hooked on CCR. He played it every morning before school in 1969-70. Still listening in 2024! ☮️❤️
😎✌️
Been a CCR and John Fogerty fan since grade school in the late ‘60s.
I love this. He's like your grandpa telling a story.
much better than leo sayer with his falsetto. . .
Dear John, you and your brilliant music will ever be in the memories of menkind. I was 12 Years old back in 1969 and since then I still listen to these songs bringing me back some good childhood memories.. Unbeleivable that you are 80 years young this year. To my regret I never had the chance to see you live. Whishing to meet you once on a live concert in Switzerland. I whish you all the best and stay health. Greetings from Switzerland.
So lucky to have been able to see this living legend in concert. Love you John!
Love you, John! My sister and I drove back and forth across the country and the best road music we discovered by far was yours!! Thank you for everything!
I was a child with older siblings in the mid 60s when CCR was doing their thing. Their music was the perfect American soundtrack to those turbulent times. This man is a musical genius, he does not get the credit he deserves. Thank you John Forgety for those memories, you are CCR!
You are my Rock-n-Roll Hero 🎸. God Bless John Fogerty and Family ✝️🙏🕊️
My mum bought me up on creedence and fleetwood. Wouldnt change it for the world, best era of music ever.
John Fogerty is an American treasure, one of the best rock singer/songwriter/guitarists of all time. He still puts on an incredible show.
This video is priceless, as he explains the history of his iconic guitar and how he came up with his signature dropped tuning. His brother Tom on rhythm guitar played the same chord progressions, but in standard tuning, which gave the band their lush two-guitar harmonies. Thank you John Fogerty for all the musical pleasure you have given us.
As fate would have it. The guitar was black and the moon comes out at night. What a great song!
Moon comes out during the day, too...
@@ShutTheMuckUp Nah the moon comes out at night ,it's just that sometimes when its on a drinking spree it keeps on drinking throughout the day light hours not wanting to go home and face missus Moon
Mr Folgerty … this is my favourite song ever. The lyrics are and will forever remain iconic 😊
DAMN! love it! as a young poor boy I'd run home after school and listen to radio hoping to catch a CCR song, I picked bottles to make enough to buy a 45 RPM record of Lodi, Bad Moon Rising at a downtown Kresgee's, something like that? Ever since then I always had they're (CCR/John Fogerty) music playing on 45 RPM, a 33.5 Album, 8-track take, cassette tape, CD, and now all my music is on an SD card in my 2022 Ram pick-me-up truck, lol. Never get tired of genius's music, loved the Blue Ridge Rangers too! Keep em coming John and I'll keep on listening...one more thing! It's awesome seeing your children in on the act too! Thanks John, and yes you did! You wrote a song for everyone😉❤🙏✍
ROCK ON JOHN !!!!!!!!!
John, you are a living legend, and you just sit there and share your stories to us like a guy next door. Thank you so much
Thank you, sir from an old-timer. (1943)
same here, Nov 28
More videos like this one please! P.S. Lodi is one of my favourite songs of all time.
Mr Fogerty,you are a genius and your music,is TIMELESS.I enjoey it your music at this particular time i was 23 years old,today at 78 and listen your music ,back to my youth.From EL Salvador.Central America,LOng life to you Mr Fogerty.
Fogerty is the KING of texture! You can always tell when he’s on a song!
"Lodi" has two lead guitar parts. Not easy to suss them out.
John - I'm sure you'll be proud to know that while numerous people waited in the security line to board our cruise ship, they were playing "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" Within moments a few were singing along, then over a dozen became a chorus belting it out. There were a wide variety of ages, so your songs certainly stand the test of time!
I saw him live in a small venue over 20 years ago and he was amazing! He played a different guitar for every song and he only sat down once to sing his wife a love song! The energy was incredible!
80s kid here, you rock more than most that I ever heard!
Thanks for sharing! Makes me feel like I was there.
Bad Moon Rising was my mother's favorite song. We wore out several copies of that 45 when I was a kid. My mother passed in 2002 and I get teary eyed whenever I hear it. Thank you for the music John. 😁❤️👍
I used to be a big Beatles fan until C C R came on the scene and boy was I hooked. Even today when I am working I always play C C R albums over and over. The greatest singer and song writer of all time.
Thanks John.
I love hearing the origins of these songs. I've listened to CCR since before I can remember as a child. Thank you, John.
How good is that hearing how these classics came to be, amazing how things work out. What a great genuine talented person.
Green River….. The best R&R song ever. Cannot not get up and dance to this song.
The way he plays the guitar is so iconic, like just from those first notes you can imagine the whole song
John I’m 72 yrs old and a life long lover of your and CCR’s music. You and the band have brightened many dark days… can’t thank you enough
for me he had the most charismatic voice in all of pop history,..John Fogerty,...
Agree 1,000%
He still has a voice. Even at his age, I would not turn down a chance to see him play and sing. I only say this because you said he "had" a voice.
You are truly the best, John. I Love you as if we did know each other, since the music started. I can’t thank you enough for the joy and depth you have added to my life. I have to see you soon. Love from an old Texan. My favorite is actually Up Around the Bend. Just because it always makes me so happy with the intro. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wow, I've recently been binge-watching CCR videos and interviews and when I saw the Royal Albert Hall video I grabbed my guitar to play along and noticed you were playing in what looked like a different key than Tom. That's when I realized you were tuned down to D and I could hear how that created the cool blend of your guitars for that signature CCR sound. I told my music buddy about it and now I see this video explaining why you did that. Love you John Fogerty! ✌❤🎸
Nothing but love & adoration for this humble and genuine human being! We need more people like J.C. He is truly a National Treasure. Amazing his voice is still to this day as good as it ever was, and his music is timeless. God Bless!
It was 1980 ,I was 14 years old , when I had heard a live in Moroccan local radio , it was " it comes of the sky....." then " hey ...tonight .. " I was amazed by the vocals and the guitar . I waited until the end of the concert. The announcer said Creedence Clearwater Revival.. it was the first time I heard that .
Mr. John Fogerty please write a book about Creedence Clearwater Revival! 📖
There's a bathroom on the right.
We LOVE you, John. Thank you for all the wonderful music you created.
I came to make the exact same comment! 😂
Same
Awesome. Thanks John, love the history of a song.
Thank you John. I’m almost 70, always thought it would be great to meet and talk with you.I remember riding around in a ‘49 Plymouth listening to “ Bad Moon Rising” on an eight track , late sixties. Thanks for sharing.
We were at my wife's cousins wedding a few years ago and at the reception, they were playing this modern trash music (boring) and all the sudden the Dj put on some CCR starting with Bad Moon Rising and buddy the feet went to shuffling around on everybody after hearing that famous guitar lick. My wife's 85 year old uncle , slapped his hands together and said ,"it's about time they played something good" , he jumped up and grabbed a young gal and tore the dance floor up with her , stealing the show , he's gone now but uncle Rodger and CCR stole the show. PS , he was 100% correct when he said it's about time they played something good , great memory i thought I'd share, and i hope John F. and the band members see this and know they had an old man moving like he was 18 again and their music got the party started, awesome story. I'm glad i was there to see it. Thanks for the memory 👍🙏👍.
Who among the non guitarists would know tuning to D would make a difference?
@rgcolvin9011 I wouldn't know one from the other but it sounds good .
It would make the strings looser and notes all two half steps lower. Other than that, you'd still use the same chord shapes. Joni Mitchell, OTOH, used oddball tunings that only make sense on her own songs.
Loved tthis. Very cool.
Makes any bad movie good as well
Memorable songs from the days of our youth, those of us who were youngsters of the sixties. I am almost 80. The music then was certainly creative for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I am grateful for his music. The soundtrack of my early years.
I seen you live in 2021! You were fantastic! My buddy knows your wife Julie's sister Rachel. I will always remember my Dad flipping the radio stations while traveling on vacation. He would always stop on Bad Moon Rising! Your truly Iconic!!
Thank you from Ireland, Mr Fogarty .. for a lifetime of wonderful music.
The best ever! Greetings from Brazil!
John is a national treasure! Just take a moment to recall all the classic music this man has given to us!! Thank you CCR!!
As someone born in 1959, I can't thank you enough for taking your time to make this video. Loved the music when it came out, love it still.