Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (REACTION) with my wife

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[@Tijuanabill]

The sheer bravery to cover the great Marvin Gaye, is amazing. Then to absolutely kill it? What a legend.

[@rath7948]

This isn't Marvin Gaye's song either so it's not a cover.

[@danielmalo173]

@@rath7948agree with you , but CCR, the band a great version of this marvelous song👍daniel. And réaction, like always,SUPER all times. Bravo 🙌

[@Tijuanabill]

@@rath7948 That's some twisted logic there, that a band who does a remake of a song, isn't doing a cover. Walk me through your logic how someone doing it before Marvin Gaye, somehow magically transforms this song in to an original recording for CCR.

[@rath7948]

@@Tijuanabill IT'S NOT A COVER OF MARTIN'S SONG...... Let me educate you on the history of music since your'e so desperate to attack my logic. In the past, songs were written by writers working for record companies. They weren't intended for any artist in particular, like jazz standards, which have been sung by countless artists. 'Grapevine' was written by a couple of writers who worked for Motown and they distributed it to several artists. SO IT DOESN'T BELONG TO A SINGLE ARTIST, THEREFORE IT IS NOT A COVER. It's a version. Marvin has one, Gladys Knight and the Pips did one, CCR of course, and a few more groups.

[@douglaswilsmann4599]

@@Tijuanabill She never said it was an original recording so calm down.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

As far as I am concerned this is the best cover of any song by anyone ever. This was released in 1970. We were so spoilt back then.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

YES we were! I got this album brand new ✌💖☮

[@gregharmon3797]

Absolutely

[@Watchman70]

I appreciate that sentiment, however, I think Led Zeppelin did some very amazing covers of old Delta blues songs. Cheers! 🍻

[@georgescanlon9738]

I don't think I will disagree but you should listen to Rare Earth cover of Temptations Get Ready, long version. I think it will be a real treat. Also 1970 or 1971.

[@gregharmon3797]

@@georgescanlon9738 I have and it is outstanding

[@anthonyblakely399]

The music from the 60's is RAW!!!! No computers!!! No the technical Auto-tunes or electronic advancements of today....Just real raw talent!!! And it is at the beginnings of Rock n Roll!!!! Raw!!!

[@mylesstopmotionsandcats2482]

And this is exactly why I love it, especially CCR, their music is just amazing, and no one else has that sound

[@angelado3]

These gentlemen have no bad songs. ♥♥🔥🔥🔥

[@zimjun7]

Ah....HA!!!! Ipso! FACTO Love 'em!

[@jimmoran6684]

Thx’s for playing long version. Iconic!!!

[@Coolrockndad]

So glad you went for the long version. 🤩

[@patrickquinlan3056]

Yes, without those solos it's disappointing.

[@finger3181]

The one thing that come across in your reactions, is the genuine joy for the music. When you hear music that touches your soul, it's a special thing.

[@cablebrain9691]

That driving rhythm, guitar, and vocal…..oh my goodness!

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

So, glad that you played the real version. Their talent is intelligent, ingenious & beautiful! CCR has never put out a unlikable piece. Appreciations for sharing.

[@claimguy]

CCR's arrangements were so so simple but they filled the spaces just perfectly. Very few musicians/bands know when NOT to play/sing, but those who do it well are the cream of the crop.

[@Straydogger]

You're not human if you can listen to this without tapping your foot! 😊

[@gregharmon3797]

What are you talking about my whole leg is shaking

[@atrumphasmatis6719]

I’m a metal head and this makes my whole body move

[@user-pc7xv7on2f]

I am jealous of you guys hearing this song for the first time. I remember hearing this song 50 years ago and had the same reaction. Good vibes

[@steve4562]

Appreciate you listening to the long (real) version. This is also shown as a live music video and well worth the watch. The guys are having so much FUN!

[@csedrivers2850]

John not only sings great, but he sings great with his gui-tar too. 😎

[@MerchantOfAlba]

That's right 👍🎸

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

Dominika's extended speech at the end about how much she loves CCR... was just beautiful to watch. She was overflowing with a heart full of joy for the music. You two are so much fun to watch. Such a great couple.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Thank you for you guys reactions! This is CCR at their BEST!!!! Love CCR!!!! LOVE this song. One of my favorites!!! CCR is one of my all-time favorite Rock bands!!!!

[@ericanderson8886]

Great jam to a classic song. Doug Clifford pounding them drums like a jackhammer.

[@closeencounter1954]

Excellent! The long version is WAY BETTER than the radio version…..

[@ColetteMalette1]

❤CCR❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 Always a WIN🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@vickik9104]

As y'all know..CCR has very few, if any, bad music! Thank you for the reaction, it was pure joy watching you!💖💖 I would love to see you react to Bob Seger "Night Moves", another artist who has few bad songs and we grew up with!

[@diannthomas5653]

Have you done CCR ‘Down On The Corner’. Great reaction!

[@jameskinchen2148]

Finally, a reaction to the full version. Thanks!

[@user-qy9du3xq5o]

That song always makes me feel like I'm driving on the bridge over lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. Amazing how a group from SOUTHERN California can make it so swampy

[@dedcowbowee]

You're right, but they were from Norther California I'm pretty sure. 👍

[@JoseRamirez-nw7pg]

Yes, Northern California 😎

[@MrNormaltoo]

You are going to be very happy to know CCR has a large selection of some of the best ever. everybody on the planet needs to hear them sing and play so that they might live happily everafter.

[@csedrivers2850]

This is the long version, it's killer. 😎

[@tireshredderjoe8894]

you reviewed one of the greatest studio jam sessions ever.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote I Heard It Through the Grapevine. The first recorded version was by Gladys Knight and the Pips, and used a very different arrangement from the Marvin Gaye and CCR versions. Whitfield and Strong wrote a lot of songs, mostly for Motown artists. Some of their other songs are Ain't Too Proud to Beg, Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today), Car Wash, Cloud Nine, I Can't Get Next to You, I Wish It Would Rain, Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me), Papa Was a Rollin' Stone, Psychedelic Shack, Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are), The Undisputed Truth, War, and You're My Everything. Most of these were recorded by The Temptations. Barrett Strong was also a singer. His biggest hit was Money (That's What I Want), which was the first hit record for the Motown label.

[@richdiddens4059]

The recording/release history is all mixed up. It was written for Gladys Knight but they were the third to record it. The Miracles recorded it first, then Marvin Gaye, and finally Gladys Knight. But her version was the first released. It became Motown's biggest seller up to that point. Then the Miracles recording was released almost a year later, and then the Marvin Gaye version was released and eclipsed the original. And this was released a year and a half later.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you for the info. Warm wishes from Romania ☺️

[@rickmeister]

Thank both of you for yet another GREAT reaction!! Enjoyed watching y'all "dance" in your seats! (Shout out to Andrei!!) LOVE YOU GUYS....best of KZbin!

[@patriciahopkins99]

You’re welcome in America, America has so much music to share with the world. You would love the country, music, food and friendly people.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Maybe one day 😊💚

[@user-vf1oj9lv3v]

This song and I Put a Spell on You are my fave CCR songs this band has been a fave since I was a child in the 1960s and basically grew up with their music.

[@csedrivers2850]

I love this song. 😎

[@cdmann]

There you go again..... taken me back..... IN THE DAY!!! U GUYS R THE BEST❣️👍👍❤❤✌️

[@richardkilgore8922]

Greatest musical generation the world has ever seen!🎶🎶🌎🎶🎶 We put a Drum Kit in every garage !!😜..🇺🇸❤🇬🇧..😅

[@jeffspeedy11]

Try 'Lodi' as your next CCR adventure. It's my favorite CCR track.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Excellent cover by Creedence!! I love it!!!❤

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

One of CCRs best! You picked the long version which is the one to listen to to get the full CCR 'in the swamp' vibe. Love your reaction!

[@billpo]

I love them too !!!

[@danewilliams3552]

There y'all go again "GROOVIN" 😎🎵

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

They took this song, had fun with it and made it their own. You just have to move when you listen, it's just an energetic good time 🎉🎉🎉

[@MerchantOfAlba]

It was really hard to stay in the chair 😁💚

[@italcook1]

All this great music came out when I was a teenager. CCR, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Janice Joplin… 🎉

[@dougca7086]

There was a huge successful commercial for California Raisins and I Heard it Through the Grapevine was sung by the raisins great animation for that long ago you should definitely react to the California Raisins singing I Heard it Through the Grapevine

[@spadams999]

Imagine being a teenager cruising with your friends around your home town listening to this song on the radio with the volume full blast. That teenager was me. It was fantastic. BTW - another GREAT CCR song is "Fortunate Son."

[@djt8518]

That was me too

[@AntonyFleck]

Wonderful, I was cruising with my good friend back in 70s England!!...

[@AntonyFleck]

With a few smokes, obviously!!..

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

Fogerty has soul in his voice and in his guitar strings. His guitar alone just makes you feel some type of way.

[@sherrelwilson7354]

Good morning Andrei & Dominika. One of the best covers ever! Love you guys!

[@Coolrockndad]

My CCR favorite by far. Great workout tune!

[@kennethohnemus3192]

Welcome to the CCR fan club ❤❤❤❤❤. The joy in your eyes and faces is just beautiful. There's a whole lot of music out there for you

[@stevepool8034]

An oldie and a goodie for sure; a different track than I usually heard on the radio, but same melody and lyrics. The grapevine was the gossip from one person to another to another. Classic 70s rock, so good, thanks, guys👍🏻

[@judyyurchuk4904]

Purfectly portrays the heartbreak....

[@SaverioP]

I forgot how good this was. I actually have this album stashed away somewhere in storage. I inherited my older brother's album collection when he passed, and this one is definitely in there. I should dig it out and give it a spin. The entire album is great, as I recall.

[@MegaIronleg]

OMG… CANT IMAGINE HOW MANY TIMES IVE PLAYED THIS SONG IN THE LAST 54yrs. EPIC EPIC EPIC..!!! WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE, SUZIE Q… TWO SONGS UR GONNA LOVE. ROCK ON 👊🖖

[@dagmar.6954]

This is such a great song. I like all 3 hit versions of this songs by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye & CCR. But my favorite is by CCR. Glad you listened to the 11 min. studio version by them. It is a masterpiece. You have a huge catalogue of CCR's songs to go through. "Bad Moon Rising", "Lodi", "Feelin' Blue", "Commotion", "Night Time Is The Right Time", "Down On The Corner", "Fortunate Son", "Cotton Fields", "Midnight Special", "Who'll Stop The Rain", "Up Around the Bend", "Run Through The Jungle", "Long As I Can See the Light", "Suzie Q", "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" etc.

[@sheryldalton8965]

"Fortunate Son" is my favorite CCR song but i love them all.

[@mikeconway9849]

It's nice seeing you enjoying CCR! The vocals and instruments are so recognizable. I was still in High school when their string of hits started and still enjoy their sound to this day.

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

Rock on, Dominika! Andre’s in the groove! Get down! CCR, good stuff!

[@gregharmon3797]

Unbelievable song especially the jam session

[@vernbaumgardner8374]

Absolutely my favorite band when I was a teenager in the 70s. Love CCR!

[@Laniefj]

Real music. It's fun to just rock out to a song sometimes feeling nothing but happiness!!

[@paulgxi]

Domenika: Your statement summarizing your musical journey..."So well said!"..AND..your nearly said "..I never 'hoyd'.....Not quite, but nearly. I loved it!

[@Trucker231610]

I'm happy y'all decided to do this version, I think the ending with the guitar solo is special..

[@benengle2279]

Some random thoughts.....glad you listened to the longer version of this song.....one of my favorite bands.....back in the day, CCR described themselves as lean, clean, and bluesy.....toward the end of this song, the bass seems to ramble more in a most delightful way. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@2924sunny]

Welcome! You are now official members of the CCR Soul Transformation Club..... FEEL the difference! Woo Hoo!!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Yuppie 😍

[@iMacMan54]

One of the great covers of all time. And Dominika.....you have a an appreciation of great drumming from one of your favorites....a guy named Neil Peart.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

That's true. I love Neil Peart! Thanks to him I pay more attention to drummers now. Warm greetings from Romania 💚

[@dangaiser4729]

Nice that you could help your wife out with that word "unexpected" 😅 Love you guys ❤

[@italcook1]

When my son was about 10 my older sister would take him on road trips and my sister had The Doors, CCR, Beatles, Stones blasting. Now he is in his mid 30’s he knows all the tunes from the late 60’s 😊 he’s into Japanese music nowadays but still knows these great classics!

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

What a joy it is to find someone else who appreciates Creedence almost as much as I do. This one is an absolute masterpiece. You really should react to nearly every CCR song. Grapevine is their longest track, but they have "Suzie Q" that's 8 minutes on the studio version, and there's a very good live version of it on the 40th anniversary edition of their debut album, that's about 10 minutes long. Great instrumentals on that one. "Ramble Tamble" is another, which came out on the same album as Grapevine. Please do explore their deeper tracks, as they are just as good or better than their hits that charted. Try "Walk on the Water" and "Pagan Baby". CCR is the ultimate feel-good music. Even when the song is about something bad, the music still makes you feel good.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you. Much love from Romania 💚

[@valoriel4464]

Funny thing, so happy to hear this song and sad for the years I missed enjoying it in the past. Well, better late than never. ✌🏻

[@judyyurchuk4904]

This tune is so groovy👍🎶💕

[@Mentalpaused]

One song by them that is always overshadowed to everyones great loss is Graveyard Train. About a guy who has a fight with his woman and she runs out. Before they can work the problem out she is killed in an accident. Many dont know the song but Imho its among their best.

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

It's brilliant, in the style of Howlin' Wolf I think. Very underrated song.

[@djt8518]

I know this song my wife and l listened to it she caught that train 2 years ago

[@rowdyron4111]

Unexpected! That was gold : )

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

I am 64 years old. This song is imprinted on my brain. As a kid with much older siblings, and a groovy mother, this is all I heard over and over all day while my father was at work. I remember dancing with my Mom in the family living room in front of the console stereo. This and Herb Albert . Or Hey Jude.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Beautiful memories 😍

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Thank you Merchants! ❤ The notification came on while I was at work..raced home , having an adult beverage and so glad you enjoyed that ! Thank you for playing the album cut! 11 minutes of pure bliss! Love from Oklahoma!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Awesome! Peace and love from Romania 💚

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@@MerchantOfAlba ❤️

[@mick6614]

CCR were great .Perfect sound for the times. Everyone liked them in their heyday. There must be someone who didn’t like them then but I didn’t come across them. Thanks that was fun.

[@757optim]

The John Fogerty Celebraion Tour is appearing in Berlin on July 11. We loved CCR the way that you do. The swamp vibe. John's pronunciation and delivery. His guitar tone. It's a bit of magic. Fortunately, JC is still doing it. The tour picks back up in the U.S. July 31. (Soon, "Andrei, Merchant Of Alba, featuring Dominika", coming to a venue near you.) ; )

[@757optim]

Soon, "Andrei, Merchant Of Alba, featuring Dominika" coming to a venue near you. ; )

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Got my tickets for Fogerty in Kelowna BC, Canada for the end of August! Can’t wait! I’m 67 and have seen him twice before. He’s still out rock’n on tour - and he’s only a year or two younger than Joe Biden - lol. Peace

[@MerchantOfAlba]

😂

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Well, Dominika, I think you both are on a journey through music, through times, through cultures, through many countries, and through emotions.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

That's so true 💚

[@rodneysisco6364]

Each word is said with force and finality along with that strong hammering beat . It's like watching a stone mason building a wall .And yes , the guitar does its own singing solo .

[@ericbrison3331]

Thank you for reacting to the longer version of this song!

[@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb]

We are honored to share great music with you two❤️

[@jenniferworley7115]

Can't get any better than CCR. Even if it's A song about a break up you just can't help but want to dance. John Fogerty's voice is one of a kind. He could sing anything and I would have to bop along. Love you guys. Great reaction as always. Peace, love and great music...✌🤗😁😁😁😁💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 😊💚

[@LittleLou-vk9fm]

You guys seem like you would be good neighbors to have! Love your reactions.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Many thanks 💚

[@darylabbott2032]

I always enjoy your reactions they make the songs even better and I've heard them a thousand times! Good job!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Happy you liked it 😊💚

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Love your reactions to all the great music ! Thank you for keeping this music alive in all of us ❤

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Glad you like them! Love and peace from Romania 💚

[@philipstoddard1502]

They used to say that you know you like the song when you sit in the car after you've turned off the engine just to wait for the song to finish before you get out. Now I'm watching your reaction and I turned off the car and I'm waiting for you to finish before I get out. It's always fun and it's particularly fun watching anything CCR with you guys.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you so much. This means so much! Love and peace 💚

[@liftme225]

G'day my favorite music reaction couple!

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Good day to you too 💚

[@gailvolm3862]

GREAT cover of a Motown song!

[@johncollins1177]

FYI: John Fogerty is on tour with his kids in the band. I had the pleasure of meeting him at his office in the Warner Bros building about 30 years ago. He is a nice guy.

[@davidleatherneck]

Back in the Day, that song was playing on every Beer Bar I walked into. "Run thru the Jungle" is another one. I'm old now. USMC Nam Vet.

[@robertVirtue-mc2yw]

One of my favorite all time bands. Wore out an 8 tape of their songs. while riding around in my 65 Catalina . Check out the California Raisins version.

[@michaelbradley6004]

Plus there are whole worlds of JAZZ, CLASSICAL AND BLUE GRASS AND MORE!!!!!

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

Heard it through the 🍇 Grapevine 🍇 was written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong for Motown records, the 1st release was by Gladys Knight & the Pips 1967, the 2nd was Marvin Gaye 1968 & the 3rd CCR 1970, all 3 were a banger😅 Love❤️ Gary your 70 year old forever hippie😊 Peace✌️

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thanks for the info 😊

[@stevegallup7228]

Saw these bad boys in concert! ( bad meaning good) great times! That was John on guitar! Sweeeeeet!

[@Brandi6666]

Long version rules🤘❤️

[@andrewmatthews1083]

Marvin Gaye's version has an eerie, mysterious feel to it. Gladys Knight also had a big hit with it.

[@lupitasolorio8586]

CCR song Proud Mary 😀

[@samuellord8576]

Time for the very BEST (in my opinion) two CCR songs, one sad and one spectacularly joyful: 1. “Who’ll Stop the Rain.” A great Vietnam War veteran’s movie was made from this song. 2.” Lookin’ out my Back Door.” This last was their biggest and most beloved song, just makes you dance. Just play the original album versions, no video. Love as always!

[@tomhuhn7082]

Love you guys! Thanks

[@winstonsmith8441]

There is a great music video of them performing this song.

[@venividiviking]

Yes yes yes!!! This is music. CCR was coming out of my big brother's room with some spicy smoke, every time, i opened the door 😄 You can play CCR 500 years from now and people will still enjoy it. My fav?? Long as i can see the light. 👌

[@rubenalfredogimenez2153]

Hola, saludos desde Argentina, me encanta sus reacciones y si creedence desplazo a los beatles en 1969 y desde aquella epoca tengo la colección de discos de ellos y hasta el día que me vaya de este mundo lo seguiré escuchando porque te alegran el alma, música maravillosa.

[@bruceday4036]

Thank you for checking out this version. Most react to the radio version which cuts out most of the guitar play and the soul of the song

[@MerchantOfAlba]

We were sad the song was too short 😉💚

[@creinicke1000]

There was a raisin commercial back in the day.. ( Don't ask me when, I'm 67 yrs old).. and the raisins came out of the box onto the table, dancing to this song), so whenever this song starts up, I see dancing raisins.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

🤣