Creedence Clearwater Revival First Time Listen! Vocal ANALYSIS of John Fogerty's awesome vocals!

[@samfisher6606]

Fogerty has such a dynamic vocal quality. He can do dark and sinister with songs like "I Put a Spell On You" and "Run Through the Jungle." He can do light and kooky with songs like "Lookin' Out My Back Door" and "It Came Out of the Sky". He gives his voice a bit of edge in songs like "Fortunate Son." And raucous in songs like "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" and "Travelin' Band". and he can also do sad and mournful with songs like "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" and "Someday Never Comes". Highly recommend all of those songs.

[@Troy-x7e]

Don't forget Centerfield!

[@Man-vs-Metal]

I really hope she does "I put a spell on you"

[@nullzero]

Travelnin' Band and Someday Never comes are like the exact opposite in tone but I love both. I think more people need to hear Someday Never Comes though.

[@tjroelsma]

@@Man-vs-Metal Long as I can see the Light is where Fogerty goes really wild with his vocals.

[@charliejg]

Fortunate Son is top notch! But, your list is so great!

[@juggalonumber27]

"I put a spell on you" is not only an amazing cover, it's an INCREDIBLE vocal performance!

[@Mi5terMarc]

But also....do NOT do 'I Put A Spell On You' without listening to the Screamin' Jay Hawkins version. It's freakin' amaaaaazing!

[@RickReasonnz]

@@Mi5terMarc For real! You will be staring, slack jawed, as you realise what year he was making that kind of madness. Way ahead of his time

[@juggalonumber27]

@@Mi5terMarc The TRUE original! Love that version

[@DavidNorthMusic]

Amazing guitar solo as well.

[@brunonbierzeniuk1064]

@@DavidNorthMusic Absolutely. Probably the best solo I've heard from them ever. I'm glad you've mentioned it.

[@markbendrien3357]

I used to be a sound tech, and DJ, my life ran with a constant sound track, even while I slept. But somewhere I stoped enjoying music. Seeing your joy and enjoyment of both the technical elements and also the feeling of music remind me of the love I used to have and inspires me to try and find it again. I've just binge watched you for a about 4 hours.

[@westpoint64]

Her reviews are addictive! I completely understand.

[@metalmark1214]

I'm surprised that Elizabeth started CCR with a cover song and not an original. Recommend next, either Fortunate Son, Have You Ever Seen the Rain, Bad Moon Rising or Up Around the Bend

[@user-scott-pearce]

I didn't know it was a cover

[@Mechanic618]

Yeah, definitely second "Have you ever seen the rain" or "Who'll Stop The Rain".

[@MetalmcBiff]

I’m surprised she didn’t check them sooner!

[@CorwinPatrick]

I'd prefer... "Out my backdoor" or "Down on the Corner". But anything off their Greatest Hits album will be a banger.

[@paulriddle7818]

Agreed.

[@johntruxal432]

Ccr is timeless and classic.

[@tay4484]

They were around for 4 years. Released 7 albums with only bangers. Then dissolved.

[@ateamfan42]

No matter what kind of music one prefers, everyone can find something in CCR to enjoy.

[@cantometric]

Watched a CCR documentary not long ago, where they pointed out that Around the time CCR played Royal Albert Hall in London they were actually out selling the Beatles in many countries.

[@roboparks]

Great cover Band . Heard it through the Grapevine, Susie Q , Midnight Special , Good Golly Miss mOlly all Covers. Proud Mary and Fortunate Son are originals.

[@tracylilienthal1996]

This brings back menories of cruising with my Dad in his 67 Chevelle as a kid listening to WLS playing. Such good menories of a better and simpler times.

[@eddunn4121]

John Fogherty’s voice is absolutely one to obsess over.

[@geegaz1057]

This is actually the radio edit version Elizabeth - the proper album version is near the 10 minute mark you're looking for!

[@timhalloran8337]

Agreed, that or the live version. The 10 minute would have been a great compromise. It too, gets down and funky.

[@samfisher6606]

And has that long solo I think she was looking for

[@patrickupstream84]

Agree with you all. This was a cover that allowed John to stretch out on the guitar. You Tube cuts are the worst some times. Santana at Woodstock Soul Sacrifice is another where they just cut Mike Schrieve's solo up.

[@leftcoaster67]

And the music is beyond amazing.

[@michaelreynolds5778]

True that. I was waiting for the guitar solo but it was cut short.

[@richardchocolas8800]

I love when Elizabeth gets giddy over a voice, it's priceless. Fortunate Son, Who'll STOP the Rain, & Traveling Band

[@robertholland1664]

And Fogerty is still alive, so she could send him to that laboratory to get answers about his voice.

[@ScottWDoyle]

John Fogerty is not just a singer. He's a force of nature.

[@msoileau83]

He's a good singer. Let's not get nuts

[@ScottWDoyle]

Incorrect. One of the greatest soul singers of all time. You need to search inside your own soul.

[@gunnerblaskey8864]

The rift in CCR is a great tragedy... my favorite group as a young teen

[@forformgamer]

@@msoileau83 I mean, he has one of the most iconic voices in history... Let's not understate that!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@msoileau83 "Born on the Bayou" is just nuts.

[@audiogarden21]

I never tire of Elizabeth's unbridled love and enthusiasm for all things musical.

[@remanns6661]

Agreed!

[@Scottmasonjr]

Can never go wrong with Creedence 🎉 when you hear the music, all is right in your world❤

[@normanhoward8862]

I have an assortment of CDs in my truck. But the only 2 I need are CCR greatest hits and AC/DC Back in Black. Spent 1000s of hours listening to them.

[@gregcable3250]

John Fogerty's voice is legendary in rock-blues music. No one sounds like him.

[@thegrimreefer3185]

The Hollies "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" does a pretty good approximation.

[@gregcable3250]

@@thegrimreefer3185 Like the song but the voice is not really similar.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

Country, Rock, Blues.

[@gregcable3250]

@@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 Yes, all that, and more!

[@wendellbarnhouse4852]

I think a lot of my contemporaries (I'm 70) were surprised to find out Fogerty was a white guy.

[@notsomadscientist9602]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone experience CCR for the first time!

[@calincimpianu2161]

Especially when this someone belong to a ungifted generation!

[@notsomadscientist9602]

@@calincimpianu2161 Now that is just mean. There are plenty of gifted artists out here currently.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

John Fogerty is a national treasure. His live performance of "Centerfield" from L.A. is one of the best video performances I have ever seen.

[@Dreyno]

An international treasure. He transcends borders.

[@treetopjones737]

He got to play in Dodger Stadium.

[@chaospoet]

This is the kind of music my Dad would play around the house on his old records when I was a kid. C.C.R., The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Outlaws were the kinds of bands I was raised on before getting older and branching out into heavier things, but I'll ALWAYS love this kind of music to the day I die. No matter how much time passes, songs like this never get old.

[@mrtim5363]

When I took over the night crew in a major kitchen, the 1st thing I did was put on C.C.R.'s greatest hits. The younger crew who had no idea who C.C.R. was, said to each other, we don't know about the new manager... But Damn! His music is, kick-ass. (I would agree with that assessment of C.C.R.) By the end of the long version of "Heard it through the Grapevine" half the crew was singing along... C.C.R. can do that to you.

[@chaospoet]

@@mrtim5363 That's an awesome story!

[@daboljuutii]

i think we had a same dad when we were young...:)

[@dagmar.6954]

CCR has always been one of my favorites. John Fogerty has one of the most unique & recognizable voices around. They don't have a bad song! Huge list of hits! "Proud Mary", "I Put A Spell On You", "Born On The Bayou", "Green River", "Have You Ever Seen The Rain", "Fortunate Son", "Down On The Corner", "The Midnight Special", "Susie Q", "Travelin' Band", "Run Through The Jungle", "Sweet Hitchhiker", "Bad Moon Rising" etc.

[@muchos_tacos]

And never forget "the graveyard train"

[@Hudson316]

Not sure about not having a bad song, a fair chunk of Mardis Gras was pretty horrid because of the behind the scenes shenanigans during the making of the album (though Someday Never Comes is the best track on that album)

[@peterthomas7093]

and not forgetting Ramble Tamble.

[@daviddunrud9228]

And that list doesn't even include my two favorites: "Lodi" and "Wrote a Song for Everyone"

[@douglasthompson201]

​@@Hudson316The one CCR song I don't like; "Keep on Chooglin'". Should have been left in a dumpster somewhere.

[@M0torsagmannen]

you simply must listen to "Fortunate son" it is the pinnacle of anti war songs that came out during the Vietnam war, andd it is an absolute banger as well

[@UnpleasantChuck]

Just stumbled across this video and thoroughly enjoyed your analysis! I’m a 73 year old guy who listened to Creedence as a teen and has followed John Fogerty ever since, loving his singing, songwriting and stylistic guitar playing all the while. I Heard It Through The Grapevine was one song that I paid little attention to, having been exposed to the original by Gladys Knight in my hometown of Detroit and superficially dismissing this as a ‘cover’. But your analysis is a pure delight and had me saying ‘Yes!’ every time John hit one of the high notes. I loved the excitement you showed at these moments, and it reminds me of the powerful emotions that good music evokes in us. I’ll be sure to subscribe and see what else your channel has to offer.

[@thcdad3632]

Everybody forgets their version of "Midnight Special". PERFECTION

[@N_Garamond]

love that one too!

[@tomp.7725]

Not me, I've been listening to CCR most of my 66yrs

[@stevereznick108]

Agreed! CCR were trailblazers! Fogertys voice is outstanding!

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Yep. Midnight Special is different.

[@travisneal3389]

Yes, one of my favorites

[@Tampahop]

If you've seen any Vietnam era movie, you know one CCR song, Fortunate Son.

[@VaskoPopa-ux7hx]

Run trough the jungle or green river, as well

[@kineticstar]

Any movie made about the South will be contractually required to have a CCR song as well.

[@woodrowsmith3400]

Banned from our house whilst growing up in a contentious '60's, I never really caught on to the undercurrent of CCR until I was drafted and got out of SmallTown USA. I mean, if Ed Sullivan would cut CCR off in mid-song they must be bad people, right? CCR built an amazing catalog of music in the four or so years they were together. While some was light-hearted, some was also very anti-war. Fortunate Son stands out. It has been infered that Who'll Stop the Rain refers to the use of Agent Orange. Shrug. No matter what, CCR's entire catalog is a worthy listen

[@timwelch5656]

You start the chopper...I'll get the guys together....😂😂😂

[@kn0wmad1c]

​@@VaskoPopa-ux7hxWhich is funny, because both Run Through the Jungle and Fortunate Son are antiwar songs

[@rogerwhitacre8247]

Elizabeth, this is a perfect example of why you are by far the best "song reaction" youtuber out there! Vocally, I learn so much from you. Something new with each video. And your "charismatic" personality makes it pure joy to watch you! I'm always smiling throughout your videos. Thank you for sharing!!

[@dedcowbowee]

"Born On The Bayou"👍

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

And "Run through the Jungle"

[@blakerbnsn]

And "Lookin' Out My Back Door"

[@dedcowbowee]

@@blakerbnsn Yes!

[@9211goat]

And "Green River"

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Masters of Swamp rock ...from a bunch of boys from nowhere near a swamp 😂 ..still defined the sound and an age .... 😎🧙🏻‍♂️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@petehoeft6518]

This is so Americana, old school, and just plain awesomeness. Timeless and tied back to the early times. Love it.

[@robertholte958]

I have seen his voice described as "sunshine through a rusty pipe" and it fits him very well....

[@larrytolson4135]

I always love watching the childlike glee Elizabeth bubbles over with when doing these vids. This woman will NEVER grow old!

[@chrispowers345]

Right. Because at ~30 years old and an ostensible music major, she's never heard CCR until now. By that measure the sun will burn out before she grows "old."

[@larrytolson4135]

@@chrispowers345 that proves nothing. I have spoken to many people who have never heard of them. Or even RUSH. Your statement sounds too much like an insult.

[@brititude7750]

@@chrispowers345 Ostensibly...??? Clearly, you are ignorant of Elizabeth's background and career as a highly trained opera singer who was graduated with several music degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music. She has performed enough times at many the worlds greatest performance venues for one with mere basic research skills to verify her "chops". Of the numerous individuals who have you tube channels presenting a "vocal analysis", EZ's is by far the best given her in depth knowledge and understanding of vocal techniques and music which is based not only on her music degrees earned, but upon real world experience as an opera singer. Oh, and btw, she is 38.

[@larrygallup5132]

She is infectious !

[@robertholland1664]

It's a gig...

[@stephenhall170]

Drummer here- Regarding your comment starting at 14:18, CCR drummer Doug Clifford is utilizing the floor tom drum to get that darker sound instead of the hi-hat or ride cymbals. Same thing goes for drummer Meg White from The White Stripes on "Seven Nation Army."

[@AndyViant]

The comment about Seven Nation Army. Meg from The White Stripes. She's got a very stripped back drumming style due to being self taught. No massive fill-ins, or rolls. It's a very sparse, empty sound, and was actively encouraged by Jack to emphasize his lyrics and bass. The overall effect amplifies both of their notes about 50%. Sometimes less really IS more. In some ways it sounds like the difference between Beatles Drumming and Led Zeppelin Drumming. Both had a shuffle added to the beat but Bonham's was far more complex than Ringo's. Don't get me wrong, Ringo's was far more complex than most people are willing to admit (at least until they try and play it) but Bonzo was an absolute master.

[@raymcmurphy7340]

They started in El Cerrito CA, my aunt knew them before they became big, she met them at Bank of America, she was a teller. She said John Fogerty was always nice. Having grown up in that area the band has always been a favorite of mine.

[@robosock380]

John's voice still sounds amazing now, after all these years.

[@spicealbert4904]

He's 80 next year, loads of power in his voice, dancing around the stage like a teenager.

[@robosock380]

@@spicealbert4904 I've seen a couple of his recent videos at his home just singing along to guitar, or piano, and it just astounded me that he still sounds so good. And despite the crap he went through on the business side of things that he had to fight against, he still comes across as a really nice bloke, not bitter at all. Loved him since I first heard him as a child. I'm 55.

[@robosock380]

@@spicealbert4904 I watched a couple of videos of him playing recently at his house, on guitar, and piano, and his voice just blew me away. Hasn't lost anything. And despite the crap he went through with legal stuff concerning his music, he seems like the nicest bloke you could meet, no bitterness at all. I've loved CCR and John's voice since I was a kid, I'm 55.

[@iggy880]

John has always talked about how professionally he took music, and saw his voice as a specialized instrument. He has taken os much care with it his whole career and it really shows

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

He can't sing with distortion anymore, though

[@bonoach2632]

And now we wait for the other 10000 classics of CCR to be done! BRING IT ON!!!

[@CountryFriedChocobo]

One of the best covers of all time. Hands down.

[@mwhyte1979]

I discovered this channel a while back, and it's been fun to listen to the wonderful music that's presented on the channel. However, another draw for me is watching Elizabeth's face as it lights up with pure delight whenever she hears a piece of music she really likes.

[@nerdgarage]

Thats my favorite thing on this and certain other music reaction channels ... watching their expressions and seeing what bits catch their attention and in what way.

[@ronaldsabourin8835]

During the Covid lockdown John Fogerty did a bunch of these songs in his living room or outside in his yard. He still has it. Great voice.

[@Randall-Mi]

And with his kids!❤

[@brycetaylor1076]

It truly brings me joy watching someone who loves music as much as you do!!

[@jwr6796]

100% this is the face she makes when discussing the line, "HOID it through the grapevine"

[@chrisross-fd3fo]

Or when she starts reading the comments on this song.shes needs someone who knows where the potholes like this lie

[@kkampy4052]

Who doesn't sing HOID when singing along?

[@keelyemerine-mix1051]

The delight on Elizabeth's face when this song's vocals start is the spark I need to start a dreary, cold Pacific Northwest Monday!

[@jwr6796]

@@kkampy4052 nobody I would trust

[@dmitryowens]

Old school jive talk terminology and phrasing right there.

[@ZA_Troglodyte]

My favourite channel just got even better with the introduction of CCR. The delight on Elizabeth's face says all you need to know. Her reaction made my day better.

[@leeward6762]

John Fogerty is a National Treasure.

[@JoeDually]

“As long as I can see the light” played at my father’s funeral! His love for CCR has totally rubbed off on me!

[@AmandaZuke]

My dad too. ❤️ Such a beautiful song.

[@wstone5594]

@@AmandaZuke Same

[@ChuckDewald]

Song always makes me cry. Always.

[@brianabare7515]

Their best song!

[@kajwicksell4455]

last song i played before my mother's funeral, always fills my eyes with tears..

[@JG19709]

And every law student who takes an IP class always gets to read Fantasy v. Fogerty where John Fogerty got sued for sounding like John Fogerty.

[@chaddubois8164]

It's crazy isn't it? I would be dumbfounded. I can't imagine everything John Fogerty went through.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

Amazingly, Centerfield is so easily mistaken for CCR. I guess that means that John IS CCR!

[@randallpetersen9164]

@@DavidMiller-dt8mx JF has always been CCR. The rest of the group, including his brother, were riding his coattails the whole time, and got pissed about it when he pointed it out. Fortunately history has made it clear this band might have been called CCR, but it was always the John Fogerty Band. :)

[@Robert_Browne]

In all fairness, he does sound exactly like him.

[@mmgreen31]

He recently got control back of his entire catalogue. I saw him a few days ago at Bethel Woods (site of the original Woodstock concert). He’s 79 and sounded great with a lot of energy in a 2 hour set. George Thorogood opened.

[@AndyViant]

Can't say this would be my first choice to demonstrate John Fogerty or CCR given it wasn't their song and John's songwriting was a huge personal highlight of the CCR experience. From that perspective, I think "Fortunate Son", "Who'll stop the rain?" or "Long as I can see the light" would all be better options. But he's still got an amazing voice, and if you don't want to get distracted by a new song and lyrics and just do voice comparisons I guess it works well.

[@rghilino6734]

I just saw John Fogerty last Saturday night in New Jersey and at nearly 80 years old....his voice is great. He sang lead on every song and played lead guitar on every song. Total energy. Go see him.

[@carolcarol3938]

wonderful

[@lisainthestudio]

Did he sing "there's a bathroom on the right?" on Bad Moon Rising? I saw him in the early 2000s and he sang that

[@jasperdevries1726]

@@lisainthestudio to be fair, with age knowing where the nearest bathroom is does become a little more important...

[@greghackenberg1209]

Saw him at the New Orleans Jazz Fest last year. Phenomenal. CA Man has Mississippi water in his veins. We love him here.

[@LivinginCentralNewJersey-ep4bq]

I saw John Fogerty in New Jersey; 2x.... with John Mellencamp at the PNC arts center and Borgata in AC.... I don't know where he gets his energy from even back then...

[@ccampbell7214]

Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote and composed "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" for Motown Records in 1966. The Miracles recorded the song in the summer of 1966, but it was not released. Whitfield produced Gladys Knight & the Pips' version, which was released as a single in September 1967 and became an R&B number one hit in December of that year. The song reached number two on the Hot 100 and sold well in the United States and Canada. Then there's the Marvin Gay version..

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

That Marvin Gaye cover is another all-time great vocal performance. This song has inspired some amazing versions!

[@richardgale5369]

Smokey Robinson's version, although the earliest was released in the late 1990s.

[@pattyconley4096]

I was 5 or 6 when my older brothers came back from Vietnam. Completely changed. And i remember that is when i was introduced to CCR, the Stones, and the Beach Boys. I love the music to this day and i miss them both every single day😭

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

Fogerty’s voice is amazing, so recognizable - and cuts through any mix!

[@Cryptic-1-9-1-1]

Yep, he's as recognizable as ozzy.. nobody else sounds like either of them

[@denniswijker7162]

There is NOT enough talk about what an AMAZING guitar player Fogerty is. I've always felt he's a super underapreciated player, fantastic nice rhythm work, but his solo's are ALWAYS special. Beautiful lines, beautiful note choice. My personal favourite is the Live @ Woodstock version of 'I Put A Spell On You'. The wavy tremolo lines always get to me.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

"I Heard it Through the Grapevine" is probably the least CCR song that CCR ever did. I'd recommend, "Ramble Tamble," "Pagan Baby," "Keep On Chooglin"," or any of their known hits beginning with "Suzie Q.," "Bad Moon Rising," "Born on the Bayou," "Midnight Special," and of course, John's theme song, "Fortunate Son." But they have so many great songs... really not one bad one in the full album set.

[@JohnBare747]

I've heard this hundreds of times over the years and there is NO getting tired of hearing it, it grabs you immediately and keeps you hooked unit the end. Finest kind of Funky!

[@sreggird60]

Have always and will always love CCR. John's voice is so distinctive.

[@Thebooniefrog1985]

Welcome to the magic that is Credence Clearwater Revival and the unrealistic vocals of John Fogerty. I can’t express how much I’m looking forward to you going down this rabbit hole of hit after hit after hit. Highly recommend “Fortunate Son” (the unofficial theme song of the Vietnam war), “have you ever seen the rain,” “bad moon rising,” “rollin on a river” (he did it before Tina)…etc. great evaluation!! John Fogerty actually just got off tour with Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Highly suggest looking at that promo video. Only bad thing about it is you can tell John is going deaf from all the years of having such loud wedges for his almost 50-year career.

[@carcharodoncarcharias9462]

The 11 minute version kills!! Absolute 🔥🔥🔥

[@OrgaNik_Music]

Really should had listened to the full version

[@waygone6657]

Yup!!!!!!!!

[@christopherkent6512]

That 11 minutes goes by too quickly for me. I love the sound, it’s so thick you can cut it with a knife. Vocals are awesome, what’s not to like🤔

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@christopherkent6512 It's actually pretty spare arrangement.

[@christopherkent6512]

@@RideAcrossTheRiver assuming you meant sparse? I very like the arrangement and the way it was recorded.

[@ElectricKnight.]

Just about every CCR song is one you can listen to over and over and over again. Incredible band and a one-of-a-kind voice.

[@Snowman104x]

PLEASE, please, please listen to CCR's "Long as I can see the light". The vocals are incredible and give goosebumps everytime! ❤

[@MissingMars]

he 79 now & still touring & crushing it, his voice & his self does not age -it spooky!

[@treetopjones737]

He did concerts from home during Covid with his kids.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I had to pause it right after that early analysis of the pitches and half steps and major thirds versus minor thirds, and I've presented this to people so many ways before. But for some reason I really loved the fact that you kept it in that low register. You didn't use middle register chords to easily demonstrate the difference between a minor and a major third, you kept it with those slightly harder to discern intervals when it's down lower like that, which is exactly where the song is. It ties it all together, and it's a great explanation without having to go into too much technical detail. Just love it. Not to mention your glee at taking him in for the first time. He's such a character and such a fascinating singer. And while we're barely getting started, please don't overlook that the rest of the band was just perfect for this kind of situation. They were all really good and locked in in their own ways.

[@Bamaboompa]

As many others have pointed out this is a cover. So I looked and it appears that you have not heard - or not “done” Gladys Knight AND Marvin Gaye. 😳🤯⁉️ While this is still fresh in that beautiful mind of yours how about checking out Gladys - Ladies First- then the incredible Marvin Gaye. I’m going to listen to that one right now❤

[@maryohara6192]

Mr. Fogerty has one of those special voices that when hearing it you right away know who it is. My boys are out of school we had lunch while watching/listening, the boys love CCR's "Werewolf song" its 'Bad Moon rising'. Elizabeth you are a gem, I could listen to you all day and my boy enjoy hearing you talk music as well, your ear how quickly you know things, you are amazing what you know and can put into words is special.

[@jonathanroberts8981]

“Bad Moon” is a bright and bouncy song about the end of the world. “Green River” is a dark song about happy childhood memories. 😊

[@Cadinho93]

Marvin Gaye owns this song vocally and can't forget about Gladys Knight & the Pips version either, though Creedence Clearwater Revival owns it as an instrumental piece. Either way, a lifelong favorite. Also, the long version of this song is FAR SUPERIOR, which the full version is about 10 minutes and John Fogerty goes into a guitar jam that's legendary.

[@chriscompton3216]

Marvin Gaye's cover of Yesterday is also the only Beatles cover I've ever heard that I think is better than the original.

[@Miwna]

@@chriscompton3216 Joe Cocker's cover of With a Little Help from my Friends.

[@andrewjuby6339]

​@@Miwna I kinda don't count that one. Every element of the song besides the lyrics has been altered so much that, to me, it is its own thing.

[@mjbull5156]

​@@MiwnaOh, I would love to see Elizabeth react to Joe Cocker.

[@Miwna]

@@mjbull5156 Yes! I think it's really about time she does!

[@bryanoldenburg9870]

You may also like "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"... a song (if memory serves) about the Kent State shooting in 1970. Cheers my red-headed friend!!

[@ajmell7]

Great band, but why not one of their own songs? "Fortunate Son" next time, if you please!

[@stevenporter8740]

Great choice; great tune, great vocals, and great message!

[@daisypooch4034]

John's voice is even more amazing in person!! And I was blessed with hearing him a few months after he regained the rights to all his classic written material. So I got to hear the full show again!! And in a more intimate venue the St. Augustine Amphitheater inside of a State park on the beach. And the whole show was geared to featuring and telling the story of John Fogerty from a boy growing up until today. It was really cool! Will never forget that experience!!❤😂🎉❤😂🎉

[@rayverdugovega4184]

I'm Mexican, native of Baja California Sur. In 1988 when I was 8 years old, the first song I heard by the Creedence (that's what we called them) was Have you ever seen the Rain?; My first language is spanish, since that year I became interested in learning english, and when I want to de-stress from my daily life, I sing some Creedence songs, including this song, which it refers to, and my favorite of all is wrote song for everyone. I also love to see your reactions to the music that I like, and when you get excited about something I really like to see your facial expressions and your beautiful smile. Greetings from La Paz, B.C.S., México.

[@bullish7352]

The single most underrated rock band ever, no question.

[@OddBallPerformance]

I don't think anybody has ever underrated CCR. Even people on my generation (I'm 41) and the younger Gen Z generation are familia with CCR music, even if they don't know the name of the band. Such a unique sound to John's voice and the band, and many of their songs have been used in pop culture and movies for decades.

[@richardjones9007]

I’m not sure they were underrated. For a while they were the most popular group in the world, out performing an outselling the Beatles. You don’t do that by being underrated

[@jaywhoisit4863]

Definitely not underrated. This band spans generations and still plays in my local pub everyday. I see 20 year olds slamming beers and dancing to CCR tunes.

[@shegocrazy]

Underrated? Lol. No. They are Hall of Famers for last 30 years.

[@lisainthestudio]

​@@OddBallPerformanceI'm 42, totally agree. I grew up with CCR, my mum took me to see John Fogerty in concert in the late 90s

[@CaptainBakerJason]

Much like the extraordinary Jim Croce, CCR created their incredible catalog of original hits and covers over a four year period. Quite extraordinary. This is the radio single version that was shortened for USA radio. The full version is far superior as the instrumental jam is so tasty! Much like the legendary cover of this classic from Marvin Gaye of the Gladys Knight hit that first hit radio. The CCR cover has stood the test of time retaining popularity across the decades. Their original tunes are worthy of analysis even more than their covers.

[@Hudson316]

Hang on, has Elizabeth done any Jim Croce yet? Because someone for the love of god get her a copy of Operator or Next Time, This Time or New York’s Not My Home

[@cmatte82]

Yeah operator was one of my dad’s favorite songs. I always think of him when I hear it.

[@randycunningham7318]

Time In A Bottle

[@Hudson316]

@@cmatte82 Operator is still one of my mother's favourites. Apparently Jim's son is a musician nowadays and does a pretty good impression of his dad's singing voice.

[@cmatte82]

@@Hudson316 yeah I remember seeing some of his vids. My dad had found out about him. I remember them being really good. But thanks for the reminder. It had kind of slipped my mind.

[@bryanoldenburg9870]

I was so wrong! Like many other guesses about "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?", I simply got it wrong. Some have said it's a song about seeing bullets flying down like rain at Kent State, while others have said it's about seeing bullets fly in Vietnam... but neither turn out to be what John Fogerty had in mind. I'll leave you hanging on this one (in order to do your own research about John's favorite tune). Clue: just imagine what other nasty things could rain down on a clear, blue (apparently care-free) sunny day!

[@Wombatmetal]

What a classic song. Written for Gladys Knight, an old Motown song from the Sixties. The seminal version I think belongs to Marvin Gaye, who should really be featured on the channel. So should Gladys Knight.

[@davidkirkham6497]

Gladys Knight didn’t write this song!

[@dhamblin65]

Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. First recorded by Gladys Knight and the Pips. Marvin Gaye took it to #1.

[@Wombatmetal]

@@davidkirkham6497 never said she did

[@JRSiebz]

and the California Raisins ;)

[@davidkirkham6497]

@@Wombatmetal Yea, sorry! I miss read your, post!😬

[@jaydeus]

Absolutely one of my biggest musical influences. Fogerty has a phenomenonal voice and the songwriting is top-tier. CCR are legends.

[@SepticFuddy]

Absolutely, although they didn't write this one. Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote it for Motown, who released versions by Gladys Knight, The Miracles, and most notably Marvin Gaye in the mid-late 60s.

[@jaydeus]

@@SepticFuddy yes for sure. Fogerty immensely influenced by soul music and it's evident in his voice!

[@HieronymusChockvivantvanit]

There was a two block area of just grass and trees between two rows of frat houses at Syracuse University in the early 70's. Every Saturday, one frat house would drag two giant speakers onto their porch and play Creedence very loudly all day long. It was awesome; I'll never forget that. When I hear Creedence now it takes me back there to that park.

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

Awesome memories - wish I could have shared them! But I have my own ones.. Oh yes, those were glorious times: phenomenal bands, large speakers, great boogie atmospheres, and the outdoors.

[@lot2196]

"Five year plans and New Deals, wrapped in golden chains. And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain." Brilliant.

[@srh_reaper835]

John Fogerty is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever, some absolutely classic songs.

[@pielucas439]

One of my favorites by Fogerty is The Old Man Down the Road. Mainly I think bc my uncle used to blast it as loud as possible

[@MatthewGreffen]

Oh no way!!! You are finally doing Creedance!!! One of my favorite bands ever😊 Looking out my back door, bad moon rising, so many classics. Disney did a horror themed show back in the 80’s with music that goes along with Bad Moon Rising and it’s amazing 😊

[@Metalrogue]

CCR makes me happy. As a child of the 60s, growing up with this sound made life so much better.

[@neuroscope9052]

John Fogerty was born to rock. Watching him perform in his 70s, and he's still got it.

[@samvimes5124]

Thank you for using the term "falsetto" in this context. Speaking as a singer of blues, soul, rock, and metal, who's been performing since the mid 80s, I think people get really prissy about using the word "falsetto", almost as though it's not "butch" enough for them or something. Thank you for helping to keep it real.

[@keelyemerine-mix1051]

Brother, music should be the last place where tired old stereotypes about what's appropriately masculine or feminine should be referred to. I bet you sing great no matter what register, and I'm glad you've reached the point where you just don't give a damn. Just sing!

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

​@@keelyemerine-mix1051❤

[@dmitryowens]

And a lot of people confuse falsetto with chest voice or mixed voice. A lot of Rob Halford's high notes were in full voice, not falsetto. And that's even more true with Bruce Dickinson. Falsetto is Bee Gees style high range, or King Diamond.

[@samvimes5124]

@@dmitryowens I couldn't disagree more. In fact I would say that you are the one who's confused about what you're hearing, and that those high notes you're talking about are definitely falsetto. The only real difference between metal falsetto, and Bee Gees falsetto, is that metal falsetto uses vocal fry.

[@samvimes5124]

@@keelyemerine-mix1051 Thank you for the good wishes, but I haven't "reached the point", I always knew what falsetto is. Other people have hang ups about it, not me.

[@sunshinespiritmindfulnessa1355]

Just call them CCR. Everybody who loves them - and we are legion - will know who you are talking about. So so much good music with this classic band! I watch for people to react to this band, especially this song. So glad to see it here!

[@richarddexter7641]

Back in the day, we just called them "Creedence."

[@margieguild519]

We are legion, and we are all over the world!

[@seeingthruyou]

One of the greatest bands EVER!!! My dad saw them back in their hay day, but just a few years ago we got to see John Fogerty together. Damn that was a great concert!!! Fogerty is a LEGEND!!! You can't miss with CCR. One of those bands that you can't find a bad song. "I put a spell on you", "Porterville", "Bootleg", "Keep on Chooglin", "Suzie - Q", "It Came Out Of The Sky", "Sweet Hitch-hiker".... it goes on and on!!!

[@briansmith1760]

Give Long As I Can See The Light a listen. Vocal masterpiece!

[@TheZenaxa]

My freshman year in college, my roommate, I, and 2 friends across the hall dressed as the California Raisins to trick or treat for UNICEF. I borrowed spats, white gloves and band shoes from my marching band director (Band shoes are wide and shiny) and we used large trash bags stuffed with tissue paper, and sunglasses to complete the costume I had a miniature tape recorded with Heard it Through the Grapevine snippets recorded and stuffed it into the bell of my sax (I was worried I couldn't keep my embouchure all night to play it in the cold). Of course, we did the dance moves, too. We had so much fun, made a lot of folks happy, and raised a decent amount to donate. This song brings so many memories! I used CCR's version over Marvin's as that was the album I had. Good times!

[@PatriciaFralick-w7t]

John has such an amazing voice. I just love it. He is now 79 yrs. old and is still doing some concerts. My friend saw him in August of 24. He said he is still awesome. His voice is still the same with a little more rasp with just a little less heft to it. She said ihe was just as awesome. So exciting to see and hear. She saw him in Berkley Calif.

[@Stan_sprinkle]

Man I’ve “rediscovered” CCR a couple times in my life and every time I’m in more awe of how good this stuff is

[@robertboyer1086]

I love how excited you get when you listen to a new band, like a little kid Christmas morning. Always makes me smile.

[@tommack9395]

I had to laugh at the bible belt comment, CCR is the only band from California which sounds like they were "Born On The Bayou" in Louisiana is kind of like John could see it Lookin Out the Back Door. ;-) CCR ruled AM radio from '68 thru the early '70's with a string of top 40 charting hits written by John, The only charting song which wasn't written by John was their cover of the rockabilly song Suzie Q. I think "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" is likely my favorite from them.

[@robertburke5354]

Creedence is one of the all-time-great American rock bands. John Fogarty is a genius.

[@mikeireland2428]

The tightness of their rhythm is hypnotic. The fact that a court made the sound of his voice the property of someone else is absolute proof that our legal system has gone stark raving mad.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

Actually, the court went with him, IIRC. No matter. Fogerty is one of a kind. I love his music, whether with CCR or solo.

[@rdrrr]

Fortunately sanity prevailed and the court decided that John Fogerty couldn't be sued for sounding like John Fogerty. Hilariously, Neil Young was sued for _not_ sounding like Neil Young (record company wasn't happy with the vocoded, synth-heavy "Trans" album). Guess you gotta sound like yourself, but not _too_ much like yourself! Try and sound, oh, 80% like yourself. That should do it.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@rdrrr Today we have a term: self-plagiarism.

[@MoldoonTube]

My personal CCR favorite is the long version of Graveyard Train. Super spooky, great for Halloween 🎃

[@dannymoore6886]

I saw him live a few weeks back in Raleigh, NC. He's still going strong at 79.

[@mikebeidler3773]

I am so excited about this. There is no other human being on Earth that sings like John Fogerty! Looks like it's going to be a pretty good Monday... 😊

[@Stiglr]

I just love that look on your face like you're unwrapping a new gift at Christmas! That look of discovery, glee and excitement is infectious!!!

[@GEYSERFILMS2024]

First band I ever saw live, around 1971. They played as a 3 piece, and it was off the charts! Glad to see you add them to your music experience. I went on to see most of the great acts playing in the 70s, what a great time to be alive and be into music.

[@sagov9]

I love the rythm section especially in this song, really adds drive to the music

[@cliffhall5602]

This was my Grandmother's favorite song and she would "dance to it over and over." My favorite thing about this song other than that groove is how he never sings "heard". He sings "hoyd or hoid". Thank you for what you do. I enjoy it.

[@karenlaneville8074]

You can play any song of their music and never be disappointed ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mrolsen6987]

There's another version of this song with a long guitar solo, it almost goes over into just a group of guys jamming and having the time of their life. It's one of the most perfect epic songs, so much feeling in the solo.

[@lisainthestudio]

"As long as I can see the light" is another great example of his vocal range

[@jakemistakeroberts2044]

Also if you notice, when he sings the word heard, he pronounced it hoid due to the way people spoke in the south in the early 1900s. It’s called a “nurse” word.

[@jackarmstrong1838]

Which is interesting, because Fogerty is from Berkley, California.

[@iggy880]

​@@jackarmstrong1838 I always assumed he adopted that from people he met during his military service since he was stationed at a few southern bases.

[@cirrustate8674]

John, in his singing, is decidedly non-rhotic. It's part of what leads to the swampy sound.

[@treecarfrog6535]

@@jackarmstrong1838El Cerrito not Berkeley

[@ItsAdventurerJay]

John Fogerty has such a legendary voice. One of my favorites.

[@bolderyman6089]

Once the music takes you, you can just call them good 'ol CCR with the rest of us! Great vid!

[@bolderyman6089]

IF I'm not mistaken, this is the studio recording very well overlaid to a live performance. If so, goes to show you how tight their live performances could be, even IF the video is tempo adjusted. What a band!

[@BRBafteraword]

I love how excited Elizabeth gets about the music she reviews. Best channel on KZbin.

[@stuartfishman1044]

Next, Elizabeth should check out Marvin Gaye's version so she can do a comparison of their vocal approaches. And since CCR was arguably the greatest American singles band of the 60's, they have a wealth of songs to choose from. She has a lot to explore if she wants.

[@DaglasVegas]

Wouldn't count on it ,She doesn't do black artists, i don't think it's contiuslly racially motivated though.

[@HweolRidda]

Yes she should listen to Gaye's version, if only for herself. Parallels and contrasts.

[@robertholland1664]

@@DaglasVegas Old white patreons groove on the cute chick giggling over 70's white bands.

[@robertholland1664]

@@HweolRidda His a capella version is haunting.

[@patpatton3118]

its just beautiful music. Gives me chills in a good way every time I listen to this band/Fogerty

[@TheSlandis]

This band had such a huge run of hits. Dive deep.