creedence clearwater revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec0XKhAHR5I
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Fortunate Son
Willy And The Poor Boys


Lyrics:

Some folks are born made to wave the flag,
Ooh, they're red, white and blue.
And when the band plays "Hail to the chief",
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord,

It ain't me, it ain't me, 
I ain't no senator's son, son.
It ain't me, it ain't me;
I ain't no fortunate one, no,
Yeah!
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand,
Lord, don't they help themselves, oh.
But when the taxman comes to the door,
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes,

It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no.
It ain't me, it ain't me;
I ain't no fortunate one, no.

Some folks inherit star spangled eyes,
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord,
And when you ask them, "How much should we give?"
Ooh, they only answer More! more! more! yoh,

It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no military son, son.
It ain't me, it ain't me;
I ain't no fortunate one, one.

It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no no no,
It ain't me, it ain't me, 
I ain't no fortunate son, no no no,

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Down On The Corner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clJb4zx0o1o
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Down On The Corner
Willy And The Poor Boys


Lyrics:

Early in the evenin' just about supper time,
Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind.
Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up.
Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp.

CHORUS:
Down On The Corner, out in the street,
Willy and the Poorboys are playin';
Bring a nickel; tap your feet.

Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile,
Blinky, thumps the gut bass and solos for a while.
Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo.
Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo.

CHORUS

CHORUS

You don't need a penny just to hang around,
But if you've got a nickel, won't you lay your money down?
Over on the corner there's a happy noise.
People come from all around to watch the magic boy.

CCR were certainly one hell of a band. Their sound was certainly laid back, soft rock with a hint of gospel. The band were originally called Tommy Fogerty & The Blue Velvets, 4 years later they were signed to the Fantasy label, who sneakily changed their name to the Golliwogs. All 7 of the singles issued from Fantasy went unnoticed by the listening public.

Then the band themselves chose a new name, Creedence taken from the name of a friend; Clearwater was lifted from a beer commercial; Revival was added to show the band felt they now had new life

They had a terrific track record (pardon the pun...) with 8 consecutive Gold Singles (and 8 Gold Albums) - few new bands these days manage 2 singles before fading into oblivion.

My favourite CCR track is Bad Moon Rising - can you guess why?

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu2pVPWGYMQ
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Pendulum


Lyrics:

Someone told me long ago
There''s a calm before the storm,
I know; It''s been comin'' for some time.
When it''s over, so they say, 
It''ll rain a sunny day,
I know; Shinin'' down like water.

CHORUS:
I want to know, 
Have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, 
Have you ever seen the rain
Comin'' down on a sunny day?

Yesterday, and days before, 
Sun is cold and rain is hard,
I know; Been that way for all my time.
''Til forever, on it goes
Through the circle, fast and slow,
I know; It can''t stop, I wonder.

CHORUS

Yeah!

CHORUS

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Lookin'' Out My Back Door
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeJuUqDqY00
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Lookin'' Out My Back Door
Cosmo''s Factory


Lyrics:

Just got home from Illinois, lock the front door, oh boy!
Got to sit down, take a rest on the porch.
Imagination sets in, pretty soon I''m singin'',

CHORUS:
Doo, doo, doo, Lookin'' out my back door.

There''s a giant doing cartwheels, a statue wearin'' high heels.
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
A dinosaur Victrola list''ning to Buck Owens.

CHORUS

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band.
Won''t you take a ride on the flyin'' spoon?
Doo, doo doo.
Wond''rous apparition provided by magician.

CHORUS

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band.
Won''t you take a ride on the flyin'' spoon?
Doo, doo doo.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I''ll buy no sorrows.

CHORUS

Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door, oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I''ll buy no sorrows.

CHORUS

Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPs9Ok7sQu0

i heard it through the grapevine- ccr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr3s9GUdaOs
I heard it through the grapevine - Creedence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93S_l0qZrXA
Creedence Clearwater Revival: Someday Never Comes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwNuQulK6N0
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Someday Never Comes
Mardi Gras


Lyrics:

First thing I remember was askin' papa, "Why?",
For there were many things I didn't know.
And Daddy always smiled; took me by the hand,
Sayin', "Someday you'll understand."

CHORUS:
Well, I'm here to tell you now each and ev'ry mother's son
You better learn it fast; you better learn it young,
'Cause, "Someday" Never Comes."

Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust,
For there were many things I didn't know.
When Daddy went away, he said, "Try to be a man,
And, Someday you'll understand."

CHORUS

And then, one day in April, I wasn't even there,
For there were many things I didn't know.
A son was born to me; Mama held his hand,
Sayin' "Someday you'll understand."

CHORUS

Think it was September, the year I went away,
For there were many things I didn't know.
And I still see him standing, try'n' to be a man;
I said, "Someday you'll understand."

CHORUS

Mmmm-mmmm-mmmm....