CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THESE GUYS!! CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE (REACTION)

[@Mr54nomore]

Running through the jungles of Viet Nam...This was no joke. Our military men were being shot at, bomb, sniper fired, land mine and being accidently sprayed on by a highly toxic chemical named Agent Orange' by US war planes through the jungles of Viet Nam. CCR was the band most listened too by our military back during the Viet Nam war in the 60's.

[@michaeldaugette802]

Yep my dad was there in 68 and part of 69 they used to love them and Aretha Franklin and just about any psychedelic trippin music I think my dad said they would listen to the long version of Iron Butterly’s In -A-Gadda-Da-Vida and anything with the vibe and groove !

[@debrafischer807]

My husband was one of those guys running through the jungle in the early part of 69. Until his tripped a trip wire. Then he won a trip home. He recovered and we’ve been together over 50 years. God bless those who served and especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice!

[@Mr54nomore]

@@debrafischer807 God Bless you an your husband for having a long lasting marriage. Thank goodness he was able to make it home to you. And I am with you on blessing all those who fought in the Viet Nam war, and for those who have served since. I too am a veteran... US Navy.

[@idaduncan6260]

@@debrafischer807 amen

[@chriscody2778]

Everyone forgets Australian troops were also in Vietnam 🤬, Aussie Chris here ♥️

[@franksullivan1873]

This song is about Vietnam.

[@deannacouch]

Actually, no, though it was adopted by soldiers fighting in Vietnam. Fogerty said it was about gun proliferation in the U.S.

[@karenpowell6063]

@@lisamarielund6292 John Fogerty didn't care what his record company wanted him to say . Did you not listen to the lyrics of Fortune Son?? Very anti Vietnam war , all about the poor fighting that war

[@wnsafford1854]

@@lisamarielund6292 In his 2016 interview with Dan Rather, John said it was not about Vietnam. I don't find the interview on KZbin, but Rolling Stone did an article on it, quoting John; "The thing I wanted to talk about was gun control & the proliferation of guns in the US." Writing it, he'd recalled the 1966 U of TX mass shooting (killed 16 & wounded 32) & read there was 1 gun for every person in the US (saying, that's what the line "200 million guns are loaded" referenced). He said "I just thought it was disturbing that it was such a jungle for our citizens just to walk around in our own country...."

[@love-vy1ry]

@@lisamarielund6292 1970, And it is about gun proliferation in the US.

[@wnsafford1854]

@@lisamarielund6292 I'm sure you know better than the man who wrote the song. It's pretty clear you need to be right. I don't know your point in talking about your dad in Nam, other than to tell me you're younger than I (my career military father entered the service in 1937 & my mother in 1942). As far as throwing a disagreeable record in the trash, my parents were patriots, who believed in the 1st Amendment. As they'd often quote; "I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." Finally, John Fogerty served in the Army Reserve. If that's not good enough for you....oh well.

[@jas8815]

Every time I hear music like this, it makes me thankful I grew up when I did and not today. This makes being old worth it!

[@fourbyfourer]

Amen to that!!

[@thor8580]

Running through Vietnam is what this song is about. Thank you guys one of my favorite songs . Cheers🥂

[@wnsafford1854]

Everybody thought that, but in his 2016 interview with Dan Rather, John said it was not about Vietnam. I don't find the interview on KZbin, but Rolling Stone did an article on it, quoting John; "The thing I wanted to talk about was gun control & the proliferation of guns in the US." Writing it, he'd recalled the 1966 U of TX mass shooting (killed 16 & wounded 32) & had read there was 1 gun for every person in the US (saying, that's what the line "200 million guns are loaded" referenced). He said "I just thought it was disturbing that it was such a jungle for our citizens just to walk around in our own country..."

[@kareng1821]

This song was played in almost every Vietnam war movie! Iconic song during Vietnam war!

[@TonyM1961]

Right along with "Fortunate Son". Played in almost every Vietnam film, including Forest Gump (if you want to include that in the list, but that's a personal decision and not my place to tell anyone what they should like/dislike)

[@sirpathegreat4701]

One of thier lesser known songs is SOMEDAY NEVER COMES It has a very powerful message though.

[@oldermusiclover]

they did that one I think

[@elizabethdemerie13]

Definitely one of my favorites

[@surlechapeau]

Shawn & Mel, "Born On The Bayou" is their best song, imo. Looks like you haven't done it yet. You'll love it!!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

I 2nd this!

[@pumpwellington6631]

It's great but I would not say best.

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

Agreed 1000%!

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

@@pumpwellington6631 which is your favorite?

[@angelado3]

omg your right !! I thought they had but I just looked again and did not see it !! That one , Born on the Bayou is a must too !!! yes

[@wadsworthaaron]

Nobody did "swampy" better than John Fogerty and CCR. Great track!

[@imocchidoro]

There were a lot of great songs by great bands back in the day, but CCR was one of the dependable bands. Love them.

[@GoIdenApple]

Dont forget to complete your CCR list with "Up around the bend" one of their finest hit singles

[@oldermusiclover]

it is indeed my fav is It Came Out Of THe Sky have read once that there was a story behind the writing but never could find out what it was

[@cynthiahanas7003]

Finally... someone decided to play this song!

[@garywixson8852]

CCR One of the best groups EVER!☝️

[@philipdickey6460]

I’ve loved CCR for the last 50 years or so, they have a sound you never get tired of hearing.

[@beeseewill2407]

CCR makes it so real.You feel like you are there.John Fogerty is a genius.Keep them coming guys.We are watching and listening."Down on the Corner","Old Man Down the Road".

[@terryhogan9419]

Thank you for playing these songs from 60s and 70s I was a teen and to me this is the finest music ever! Run Through the Jungle about Viet Nam also fortunate son as well!

[@wnsafford1854]

Everyone thought both songs were about Nam, but in his 2016 interview with Dan Rather, John said this one was not. It was about guns in the US. I don't find the interview on KZbin, but Rolling Stone did an article on it, quoting John; "The thing I wanted to talk about was gun control & the proliferation of guns in the US." Writing it, he'd recalled the 1966 U of TX mass shooting (killed 16 & wounded 32) & had read there was 1 gun for every person in the US (saying, that's what the line "200 million guns are loaded" referenced). He said "I just thought it was disturbing that it was such a jungle for our citizens just to walk around in our own country.."

[@kajabrill2404]

Long as I can see the light..The night time is the right time

[@marthadigges7436]

Yes please.One of the best.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

This was always great to run to with headphones on and a cassette in the Walkman. They nailed a vibe and help define Swamp Rock as a genre.

[@johnrogan9729]

Nice! Love some CCR! Louisiana Swamp sound at its finest. Yeah, San Francisco band but they’re southern swamp boys at heart.

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Please show respect this is about Vietnam 🇻🇳 alot of our young guy's didn't come home thxs for your service 😢

[@sharrongrant6240]

Born on the Bayou is great!!! Run thru the Jungle was popular with the guys in Vietnam, it always reminds me of the war!!!

[@wallacelambert9308]

We used to refer to the music of CCR as Cajon Rock and with that along with songs like Born on the Bayou it's easy to assume that they are from Louisiana. In fact most of their career they had never even been to Louisiana. Go figure. Glad you guys enjoy this Cajun Rock. People like me have been enjoying them for 50 years. Great reaction guys

[@jflaugher]

Try listening to John Fogerty's solo stuff too, like "Center Field," "Old Man Down the Road," "Rock & Roll Girls," and "Don't You Wish It Was True."

[@suzie4417]

John Fogerty was cheated out of royalties for his songs - by his (Fantasy) record company, which he was not too happy about !😤 CCR & John Fogerty are so loved by generations, they created a sound that just took over people, sent them on journeys that no other band did with their sound 💜☮️❤️‍🔥

[@BackWordsJane]

John was involved in a lawsuit with Fantasy record label.They claimed he essentially plagiarized himself with the similar sounding Old Man Down The Road

[@tomantipodes]

John can still belt this out live in concert just like he did back in the day. Worth seeing live still. Saw CCR in 72 and seen all John's solo tours to come to Australia ever since.

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

You are in my top 3 reaction couples. 1) LOVE the music and 2) you are just a delightful couple. Love the enthusiasm and overall love and attitude toward each other. YEAHHH keep the CCR coming, fantastic.

[@norsechick]

You two are so adorable, I can't take it!!!

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Bluesy soul. Bluesy rock! Such an incredible song & his voice is perfect for it. Heavy & haunting & you can picture very dark story ….

[@iainprendergast8311]

Love to see the Creedence spell be spun

[@delisamarchetti5926]

I like this rabbit hole. Have you done Born on the Bayou yet? That is my favorite CCR song. I love their swampy sound with the harmonica. I really enjoy a good harmonica solo! :)

[@oldermusiclover]

one of mine is Penthouse Pauper and my fav is It Came Out Of The Sky

[@johnsrensen3366]

Kings of american music❤️

[@patrickvarine8476]

The craziest thing to me about this song is it's just one chord, the whole time. Never changes. And it's such a banger .... also.... you guys are gonna lose your s*** when you discover the Allman Bros. Band.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

Lodi and Wrote A Song For Everyone are both amazing songs that rarely have a reaction to. Also, CCR had two names before Creedence. Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets in 1959 and the Gollywogs in the mid-'60s before John took over and became Creedence. They got the name from the word Creed and Clearwater from an old beer ad from Olympia beer. And well, revival means Strength of something.

[@love-vy1ry]

No Tom Fogerty had the idea; he had a friend called: Creedence Newball.....

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

Actually my dad ,TOM FOGERTY worked at the power company here in the SF area , he has a friend named Credence Nuball. That's where it came from. JEFF FOGERTY

[@love-vy1ry]

@@jefffogertymusic2023 I just spelled the name wrong, but it is known for a long time...

[@ericmcavoy1108]

My fav band grew up to listening to them all the time, still do

[@mackssboo]

The year 1969 had been a remarkable chart year for the band: three Top Ten albums, four hit singles (charting at No. 2, No. 2, No. 2, and No. 3) with three additional charting B-sides. On November 16, 1969, they performed "Fortunate Son" and "Down on the Corner" on The Ed Sullivan Show.

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

And my dad and the band headlined WOODSTOCK

[@A358M]

You guys are a pleasure to watch❤❤ 60's 70's rock bands were genius. They don't make their kind anymore. Btw guys,Led Zeppelin are coming out next week with a new album. Been a long a time coming. I can't wait!

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

I love how much you love CCR! I highly recommend getting your hands on CCR vinyl - the sound guys, The. Sound. They don't have a bad or boring album; literally everything they did was next level! Much love, from Australia xx

[@rogerdodger6025]

Mardi Gras was pretty weak but there still were a few good songs like "Sweet Hitchhiker" and "Someday Never Comes".

[@richardlaw2345]

Ramble Tamble, Born on the Bayou, Up around the Bend......and many more

[@garyjohnson7133]

This song brings back so many emotions some good some horrible!

[@tele789]

One of the greatest guitar licks ever

[@yashathebelgianmalinois348]

CCR is my favorite band. So much soul in all their music.

[@cjturner370]

Awesome Reaction to an Awesome Band

[@aurorawire]

I still get a body rush when i here this. Got out in 74 and sometimes its the music that gets you though so thank for the great tune. Bravo Company.

[@deannajones3849]

Love CCR! Yes, you guys need to check out Born On the BAYOU!

[@joeg6655]

The opening guitar effects and drums sound like a jet and bombs dropping.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 John Fogerty & CCR have THAT vibe‼🔥 This song is about running thru the jungles of Vietnam. CCR made serious statements about that "conflict/war" with their music! ☮ 🤯 ❤

[@joyce99999]

These guys are from Oakland! Me, too!! First concert I ever went to was these guys, 1970, Oakland Coliseum Arena….i was 12 yrs old, and they were freakin’ AWESOME!! Now, THIS IS MUSIC!! Thanks for posting this one! It definitely took me back!! ❤

[@lindawhite5006]

I remember dancing at bon fires to CCR! Barefoot and in my Halter top (ask your Mom or Grandma) and cut off shorts. wonderful memories!

[@mamaflush9945]

"Creedence Clearwater Revival - Effigy (Lyric Video)" this was the last track on "Willy and the Poor Boy's" album. This was the fourth studio album, released and the third platinum album for CCR. This song is a good example of the "Roots Rock" style that CCR helped to pioneer. While Bob Dylan was largely credited with starting the Roots movement in 1966 only a handful of bands followed that lead. While the rest turned to folk, blues, or psychedelia. CCR fits into the niche within the country roots rock genre in between The Byrds, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles and of course, The Flying Burrito Brothers. By sticking to the basics, while everyone else was jumping on the experimentation train, They could be progressive and anachronistic at the same time.

[@cheryllblanton6758]

John’s voice is one of a kind. Y’all’s reaction is beautiful!

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Swamp Blues was the best description I've heard ......they were fantastic :) Peace and love

[@Sammylu-greenbeatsred]

If you haven't reacted to "Born On The Bayou" it's a must! I can't wait!

[@danielle31109]

Appreciate that these young people are enjoying this song!! Stop saying to show respect. This is how they are showing respect! You Most Likely disrespect people on a daily basis yourself!! I enjoy the reactions of the young people.

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Swamp Rock - lol. You learn something new every day. Been listening to CCR since day 1 and didn't know they were from northern California!

[@paulkane7771]

I've watched a lot of music reaction folks, but you two are among the best. You guys are a lot of fun! Love your reactions. Keep up the good work!

[@astroteech]

I was going to Junior High School Friday night dances to the music of CCW. Fond memories!!

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

"As long as I can see the light" is another great CCR song.

[@lesliedavis2185]

This is one of my favourite CCR tracks. Very of its time

[@scottied7299]

This song sounds like the jungle...John Fogerty sounds like your slightly demented tour guide...then that harmonica hits and you almost want to run out of there...but you can't. That groove...

[@clairemendoza8082]

God Bless you guys!! This is a great song for sure!! This is my favorite song of CCR!! They’re an amazing group that is really underrated! 🙏🙏❤️

[@richardhenderson9767]

"Hey Tonight", Long As I Can See the Light", and "Someday Never Comes", are hits by CCR you need to react to...

[@studiodudeshed39]

Thanks for starting over, Great reaction

[@bobwowk8440]

Great reaction!

[@rogerdodger6025]

"Down on The Corner" should be your next CCR reaction.

[@EJ-tm1fe]

They (CCR) were like rock and roll missionaries - about 3.5 years of greatness... then gone! Sorta like another great(est) missionary who put it all on the line in the same amount of time a few millennia ago!

[@stacypollock6429]

Your smiles said it all.

[@jimmygriffin2754]

Love this song. Thanks!

[@keenaheaton8853]

Man I wish I could get amnesia and re-discover CCR. John Fogerty has a cool video of him and his kids playing a song in the mountains, I think it's Green River, he is such a treasure.

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

When you do "Born on the Bayou" --it doesn't get more Louisiana than a bayou--be sure to get the full 5-minute studio version. There's a shortened one out there somewhere, unfortunately.

[@oldermusiclover]

they did

[@martycech5844]

Strong, Powerful, Hard Core Protest song…❤️🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻❤️😎

[@walterbowman8009]

This 71yowm loves you two so much .one of the best reactors

[@roseterry2744]

CCR originated from the city of El Cerrito California which is located in Northern California, a suburb of the San Francisco Bay Area, which is where I come from. Surprised??

[@Maizy1985]

Great message in the song John Fogerty "I Saw it on TV", I know you guys would appreciate the depth in the vocals of this one.

[@karenpowell6063]

This song has been featured in just about every Vietnam war movie

[@angelado3]

YES !!! Thank you !! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@craiga1128]

see what that good food and music does for the soul!

[@TerraBonitaoficial]

Hi, my name is Anderson. I always follow the videos on your channel and I really like them. I'm Brazilian and I live in Brazil. I want to create a gospel music reaction channel. But I have doubts about how to post because of copyright. How do you react to copyrighted videos? Can you explain? I'm using google translator lol

[@bettygrisi1213]

Hi Shawn and Mel! See if you can find CCR's version of Cotton Fields. It's an old southern tune my Grandpa used sing on his porch swing.

[@sharonkirkpatrickcowzer9410]

The band is from Antioch, California, across the Bay from San Francisco.

[@violettompkins206]

Love that y'all love CCR so much. They are one of my all time favorite bands.. ✌❤🎶

[@dougewing1571]

Just a great band. Ive always loved them

[@Teresa7087]

Yes!! Can never go wrong with CCR

[@joycevance3078]

I bought this record , I loved CCR. this song about The Vite Nam war and our boys were being killed there.

[@bencolquitt7828]

Great reaction shawn and mel. I think this song is about the jungles of V.N. war. have a great day guys.

[@cathybenson5119]

I love all of CCR's music. I've got the album you featured on the screen. Lol. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@brewstergallery]

They always could play with a real swampy vibe and evoke some dark spooky images. Did you ever hear " Walk on the Water " from the 1 st LP ? It's another " Some THING is comin after me " song about a guy out at night seeing a weird figure walking across the water towards him and callin his name. If you dig the Swamp Rock check out the awesome Tony Joe White who wrote Polk Salad Annie, Willie and Laura Mae, Rainy Night in Georgia and more. Also Southern Culture on the Skids.

[@michaelpeters7044]

It's one of my favorite songs. It is about the Vietnam War and the question able stuff that happened in the war.

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

Green River is about lake Orville Dam GreenRiver was the town that lake Orville covered and some of the band members grew up in.

[@Mpompadour]

Yes, yes, Louisiana adopted CCR. They have our vibe and John Fogerty gets our culture down here. He's good as fried catfish and red beans and rice, LOL!

[@mikedamonte3743]

Some more of John Fogerty's songs for the both of you to enjoy. Porterville Bootleg Commotion Cross Tie Walker Down On The Corner Ramble Tamble Travelin' Band Up Around The Bend Who'll Stop The Rain Hey Tonight Sweet Hitchiker Some Day Never Comes

[@lisacolbert5987]

‘The Pretenders - BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG’. You won’t regret this one ! THE PRETENDERS - Back On The Chain Gang. You were asking why the ‘girl bands’ didn’t get the same recognition as the guys back when ? Well , Chrissie Hynde was/is a fantastic singer band leader . This band was big in the ‘80s and this cut is one of their best.

[@bobfreedman9607]

Have you guys seen The Big Lebowski? You might be competing with him for CCR's biggest fan :)

[@s8150f]

Everybody loved CCR. You guys have it right they were very popular. I had relatives in Eastern Europe in the 60s and want

[@MsRmaclaren]

Nice to see you two rockin to swamp rock!

[@jalandacurry4585]

BORN ON THE BAYOU....PLEEEEAASE!!!!

[@jchow5966]

Another great reaction.

[@BackWordsJane]

When you realize it's about the Vietnam war it sends chills down your spine

[@maryfoster4349]

The were the voice for our soldiers suffering in Vietnam.

[@forwardpeace]

In 1969 and 1970 CCR dominated the radio waves like nobody else.

[@mrbruce3202]

I love these kinds of channels. Keep up the good work.

[@zanethind]

My favourite CCR song and their best one imo