Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary | Reaction

[@nbx2au]

With all due respect to Tina and Ike who introduced us to this song, I still think that the CCR original is a gem :)

[@danieltilley4187]

Ike and Tina Turner induced the young generation to it but for us older folks we first heard it from CCR first.

[@everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808]

It was a hit back in 1968.

[@paulkane7771]

Maybe introduced it to YOU, but it was a HUGE hit and on the airwaves around 1970. For those that weren't in diapers at the time, that is.

[@blitztim6416]

You hadn't heard it before Ike and Tina? Weird.

[@dildoswaggins4881]

Sorry bro bro as a person born in 1992 I never knew Tina an Ike. These Bois are the ogs

[@Teresa7087]

John Fogerty has one of the most unique and iconic voices in rock. Instantly recognizable.

[@joannholmes8726]

Tina and Elvis LOVED CCR, just like everyone else.

[@robbarton2391]

one of the best bands of all time

[@walterlangley9793]

Proud Mary was a paddle boat on Mississippi River

[@LFRFAMILY]

*Thank you everyone for participating in the comment section. You all are how we find our next videos to react to. It means more than you know.*

[@s.barryholland177]

There is a great song that no one has reacted to. Would love for you to. Drift Away by Dobie Gray. All time classic

[@s.barryholland177]

And the best version is the live one on the Midnight Special

[@leonardwashington6456]

It's like sitting around blazing with a friend listening to some of the best music ever made. It's real cool seeing someone my age experiencing a lot of this for the first time.

[@timothymyers6827]

Now you know why we all loved Creedence back then and still do!!!

[@carojayess1723]

It’s so wonderful seeing you fall in love with CCR. ❤️Now, PLEASE do their cover of I Put a Spell on You. You won’t regret it.🔥🔥🔥

[@jasongilbert2379]

Agreed!

[@bogglqueen]

Right !! I love seeing his genuine excitement and elation listening to this !

[@oldschool72]

I have asked him to react to the Woodstock video of them singing I Put A Spell On You...I spent 3 days at Woodstock celebrating my 18th birthday. Best 3 days of my life and was soooo blessed to have seen CCR live, along with Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin..The video is dark but they performed it around 1 in the morning....Hope he does...

[@aWhimTested]

Yeah, they are from sf bay area but right right away u recognize them adopting the New Orleans accent (boining, toining)

[@rayjermyn4541]

It's great to see how happy this music makes you. It's made to be felt. CCR had their own sound

[@deannacrownover3]

I love watching you find the origin of a song! I'm a Blues fan to the core of my soul. I'm also the strangest CCR fan ever. They obviously sang Delta Blues and did it so well, their music will endure forever...but they're from California and that's so weird! (How do they know how we grew up and felt about it? How do they understand Blackwater and paddle-wheelers and porch sittin?) I grew up with ccr and it still seems odd lol. They did so many "swamp songs" in a time when only us swamp folk understood it that, in the Rock genre, they're still the best that ever did it.

[@solitarybee3714]

Don't worry, Deanna, I'm an ol' lady from, & still in west Texas & have loved CCR from the first time I heard them - "swamp songs" & all. (ahem, poor thangs, they can't help being from Cali.- lol)

[@deannacrownover3]

@@solitarybee3714 Funny how us southerners will ignore something until it can no longer be ignored, then act as if its always been that way lol! They seem too Southern to be from anywhere else! Bizarre but wonderful!

[@conniehorton1981]

Yessss!!!!!! I put a spell on you!!! The video!!!

[@sandrawilliamson8108]

​@@solitarybee3714 they got to the south as soon as they could..lol

[@Cheryworld]

"Traveling Band" is a great song, also Green River. He writes songs about being from Louisiana but is from Berkley California, and they come out great

[@robinwells3]

From El Cerrito, California, near Berkeley, but not Berkeley. 😊

[@dustinsmith3235]

They have no bad songs

[@jasonsimpson1397]

@@robinwells3 Eh, it's easier to say Berkley, because people know it better. Kinda like people saying Nirvana is from Seattle, but they're from Aberdeen. Nobody knows Aberdeen😄

[@Benz_Schmidt]

Green River my ultimate favourite

[@evilblackcat6357]

Fun part about being an American; a whole different culture is available to you just a state away for you to freely travel to and appreciate at your leisure. Well,... for now.

[@amgirl4286]

CCR single-handedly invented what was called "swamp rock". It was a taut, which had elements of white country and southern white funk distilled into energetic three-minute singles. He and his group were inspired by the "redneck bluecollar country" and black " funk and soul" music of the time. Like Elvis...he took what he liked from both sides and mixed it. His parents were from the rural midwest, and Montana- he was born in Southwest Cali, but he immersed himself in southern artists growing up.

[@jamesburns8827]

Creedence wrote this song and stops doing it on tour. Somebody told them that they better start doing it again or everyone's going to think that Tina wrote it. And to this day people still think that it's a Tina tune. Remember Creedence did it first

[@jabsluna]

Your joy is contagious! Made my bad mood a lot less bad. I can't wait to watch you react to their cover of "I Put A Spell On You." You're going to love it!!!!

[@BarbButler]

💙💜💙💜💙

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

Hi, yes you found the original version by the original band and singer. So glad you like ALL the Creedence music. If you look at the Chronicle album, it is their 20 greatest hits. And you will love them all, and you will probably recognize most of them..... do Traveling Band next. 2 minutes of burning rock and roll, my dad Tom Fogerty and my Uncle John Fogerty tribute/homage to LITTLE RICHARD..... love your reactions sir....... JEFF FOGERRY

[@chriss6356]

Yep, thats why Tina always says "This is how WE do, Proud Mary".

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

Ike and Tina really made it their own, but CCR were the originators. Such an iconic song!

[@raenellefisher8514]

John Fogerty said that, whenever he hears Proud Mary now, he sees Tina Turner. I think he might just have been hitting on her though.

[@thomasburt8995]

Tina made it HER own.

[@peter_88]

@@thomasburt8995 yeah right LOL

[@stinky60096]

@@thomasburt8995 Yeah! F Ike!

[@ubuibme24]

The train that provided the title of this song got its name because it departed Jackson, Mississippi at 12:05 a.m. on Sunday mornings, arriving at Parchman Prison, 130 miles to the north, at dawn. The prison, also known as Parchman Farm (or more formally, Mississippi State Prison), was on thousands of acres of land, where the inmates did hard labor. While they worked, they would sometimes sing about the Midnight Special, which brought visits from friends and family, so for conjugal visits, the first of their kind.

[@pcvikings]

John Fogerty was just in a town about an hour away from me just a few months ago performing.

[@ericanderson4715]

My dad loved this band everytime I hear them I think of them I'm 16 and he passed away 10/7/21 💔 at 61, I love u dad

[@DellyDoo]

CCR Midnight Special. ❤️

[@johnkelley2201]

Hey Van, that's John Fogerty making that guitar sing, and singing, as well!!🙂❤

[@annmills3163]

I Put A Spell On You has a great guitar solo ☮️💜

[@joycewinn1960]

John Fogerty is a great songwriter, singer and all around dude. Please check out his music after CCR when he went solo. THE OLD MAN DOWN THE ROAD is the perfect song to get a taste of his solo career and get a firm grasp of who gave CCR their special sound. The song CENTERFIELD is also just a fun summer song.

[@memorywhitton5527]

I'm with you Van,hell I'm 60yrs old and I always thought Ike wrote it for Tina,Wow you learn something knew everyday,Thank You Sir for your reaction hope you have a blessed day 🙏

[@Canaldabibi134]

Melhor reação dessa música

[@jenndesharnais6101]

💜 Creedance! Great stuff!

[@yolandacantu2664]

I enjoy your ‘reactions’! Your ‘head movements’ are amazing! So much enthusiasm!

[@mariebishop7357]

You should definitely react to their songs Lodi, Long as I Can See the Light and Lookin Out My Back Door. They were my mom's favorite band, and we played one of their songs when my mom passed away earlier this year. It's a joy to see you discover them!

[@sebastes0558]

Not bad for four kids from El Cerrito, California huh? One of my all time favorite bands, its just sad that they had such a tumultuous existence after producing such fantastic music.

[@dariendudley9716]

Upstate NYS grew up on this joint

[@raenellefisher8514]

My favorite of theirs is Bad Moon Rising.

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

Yes!

[@sandrawilliamson8108]

Have you watched the movie America werewolf in London? CCR Sound track.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

John wrote it ❤️. Your reaction made my entire day.

[@noneofyobusiness4449]

This is the music my dad listened to, and he passed down his love of Rock and Southern Rock down to me. I've been listening to CCR since I was 5 years old. Thank you, this brings back so many great memories and it makes me miss my Daddy. My favorites have always been "Bad Moon Rising" and "Suzie Q."

[@double00spy]

You should be advised that John Fogarty wrote the song, played lead guitar, and was the lead singer on this iconic song. He is one of our greatest artists.

[@larryparker8677]

A great reaction from the greatest group!!!

[@shellywheeler8729]

"Have You Ever Seen The Rain", another really good Creedance Clearwater Revival song...

[@dustyhead3126]

Randy Travis the man who saved country. Deep baritone voice. Get on him before its too late. "1982" "Three wooded crosses" "walked on water" list could keep going and going

[@Coolrockndad]

CCR was the original. They did it first and had the biggest hit with it. It peaked at #2 for CCR and #4 for Tina.

[@tonybarwick5248]

It’s all good ain’t nothing wrong with being proud of your culture man !

[@SaltyMinorcan]

John e Proud Mary, John Fogerty's full statement: The main character is a black woman who is also an assassin. And apparently, her name is Mary. I wrote the song “Proud Mary” fifty years ago, and I was very excited to have written such a good song.Jan 12, 2018

[@anthonypowell6234]

Yo!!! CCR puts a smile on the face and warmth in the soul!!!

[@peterfields4801]

What a sensation these guys were at the time,still as sensational hearing them today IMO!

[@michaellincoln3739]

Love your reactions. Color makes no difference with talent. All music is for the world to love and share.

[@richardboyd9764]

Ya know what they rolln down on the river...proud Mary 😎

[@tommyewest6019]

Thank you

[@John_Chu]

Heard It Thru the Grapevine is a great cover version by CCR. Definite must listen.

[@bittenbyatickgirl]

He actually did that one! You should check it out!

[@dawest767]

Already did it.

[@chasdouglas6217]

Love the way you get so excited Van and I do too. It's amazing music and you have great taste!

[@charlenemorris5516]

John was singing with his guitar…💖

[@garyhead2687]

I watch your reactions because of you. You really get into your reactions. You love the music

[@jeanbaker7350]

Great find because ccr is the original thank you for the memories.

[@chrism.c9965]

Many great artists have covered John Fogerty's amazing songs, CCR are🔥

[@thomasstahl9683]

CCR for ever,very great band and very great music! 🎸🥁🎤

[@Teresa7087]

Love seeing you get hooked on CCR. It's impossible not to!

[@micheledash7269]

CCR is my fav band of all time.

[@alexakl6445]

I like both versions tremendously. Ike and Tina made it their own and it's always so fun to watch the live performance with Tina and the Ikettes dancing to it too. Classic as classic gets!

[@jflaugher]

Don't feel too bad, Ike Turner was a great songwriter. In fact, Ike Turner wrote the first-ever Rock 'n' Roll song, "Rocket 88" featuring Jackie Brenston singing lead.

[@jacqueline4514]

Love how you did the Ike “Rollin” part❤️. Great look on your face when you learned who wrote it; I get so hyped when I learn the backstories and connections click 😀. So glad you dig Creedence!!!!!

[@yqub]

Okay, best reaction video of this song. You really felt the vibes of this song and showed it!

[@dustyhead3126]

"Centerfield" by John Fogarty is a masterpiece

[@stinky60096]

And "The Old Man is Down the Road".

[@r.plante2916]

He's getting that pronunciation from all the blues legends who travelled from Mississippi up to Chicago (Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, etc.).

[@steveadkins394]

Van wish I was your neighbor so I could come over to your pad and hang out. You keep me laughing with your pure love of life and music. Keep on truckin. Best wishes to you and yours. Steve

[@sidneyjones3906]

Growing up I was told they were swamp music!! I love them

[@billlannan7767]

And back with John fogerty wrote that song when he said working for the man he was talking about the government

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

"As Long As I Can See The Light" is my favorite CCR song.

[@kJ922-h3j]

Another band you will love, so funky, is Jamiroquai. “Virtual insanity”, “space cowboy”, “little l”, “canned heat”, “alright”, “you give me something”, “cosmic girl”, “love foolosophy” 👍

[@RedNightmare757]

Wow I forgot about that guy! Thanks for jogging my memory on some great tunes 👍

[@zenhaelcero8481]

Never heard of him, but I'm gonna check it out right now

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@zenhaelcero8481 Actually Jamiroquai is the band name, his name is Jay Kay, the lead. I’ve just realised I may have made it seem like they had a similar sound to CCR lol apologies if that’s what you were expecting

[@jasonsimpson1397]

@@kJ922-h3j Yeah, they sound nothing like CCR, but they got famous for sounding more like Stevie Wonder. Canned Heat though... Nobody can hear that and not picture Napoleon Dynamite dancing 😄😄

[@DarcOfTheShadows]

Just wanna add Black Capricorn Day, which has an excellent music video.

[@TheRealJeauxBeaux]

Watching you discover things about and enjoying CCR really makes me happy! Love your channel!

[@Canaldabibi134]

Show, que ótima reação desse grande sucesso do Creedence

[@jamesburns8827]

Seeing how happy this made you made my day a happier day. That was awesome van

[@darlenegattus8190]

A special song in my house growing up.

[@marthahanley6650]

Proud Mary was written by John Fogerty in 1969 but then released Ike and Tina Turner who had a frenzied hit top hit with it. Of course they switched it up and it's a completely more soul version that I also love.

[@wnsafford1854]

CCR's was a big hit when it came out. Hit #2 on Billboard. Ike & Tina's cover peaked at #4.

[@marshastapleton1148]

Happy to see your great appreciation for CCR -- rock on brother!

[@bowtiefidenine]

Running through the jungle❤

[@betsylee8160]

Your reaction made me sooooo happy! Have loved CCR for years

[@dariendudley9716]

CCR has so many great songs 🎵 love it my glory days

[@myrnasteele349]

Still love listening to CCR. I enjoy listening to both versions-each one is great but each has its own style.

[@daleworkman8939]

One of first songs I learned on guitar,rock blues and soul,golden age for music,everybody had their own sound

[@johnhilliard7023]

Next you will have to go "Down on the corner" with John Fogerty and CCR

[@RedNightmare757]

True rock legends right there. I have a friend in northern Cali that met them at a local store during a white out and the band spent the night at his place jamming out all night! I guess it was their first time trying some real Humboldt straight from the source too! I love that story Everytime I tell it gives me goosebumps! C.C.R. 4ever 🤟🔥

[@RedNightmare757]

I know it sounds far fetched but I swear it's all true! Seen the pictures and autographed records myself... Wish I was there man EPIC!

[@j.d.f.6281]

You should check out the Allman Brothers Band the pride of Macon, Georgia. Duane Allmans studio work with Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin is incredible as well.

[@NathanThurberMusic]

Long as I can see the light!

[@missydehart6920]

Such a classic song!!!!

[@MissLibertarian]

One thing is obvious: music is the great integrator. Maybe because you can hear it from a distance and it draws you in. I remember the 1960’s and beyond, and the music flows like water (and from documentaries I’ve seen, it always has - even before recordings were made on paper with notes.). Musicians and audiences love their ear and soul candy.

[@TerrieKolb-eu1kn]

He spent time in Kentucky in the military. He would work on songs in his head while marching. Tina Turner made her come back with this song. She kicked it up a notch. Both versions are classic. Nothing wrong with a good salesman.

[@oldschool72]

You can never mistake John Fogerty's voice for any other.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

When you get around to their version of I Put A Spell On You, please react to the live version so you get the real vibe of them live.

[@carojayess1723]

Agree! 💯💯

[@patriciaedwards9455]

"Proud Mary" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival written by John Fogerty. It was released as a single in January 1969 by Fantasy Records and on the band's second studio album, Bayou Country.

[@laurenschilling4883]

Hey Van! Love watching your reactions, especially of CCR (& of course Led ZEP) I don't know who is my fave between those two, I'm in total agreement with you there! I read that John Fogerty learned the lead guitar (he's amazing!) from the Delta Blues, & the accent he has, "woikin" etc. is Cajun! But they are from my own neck of the woods- Bay Area in CA. Keep up the awesome "woik" you're doing--so glad I HIT THAT THANG!

[@60shippy27]

Alllllrigggghht! 2nd CCR reaction vid. I'm binge watching now. 4 more to go.

[@wheresatari668]

Lodi is my personal favorite by them.

[@crystalprice7858]

Mine too

[@claimguy]

CCR's music will survive long after cockroaches are gone. "Timeless" was made to describe what the boys put down on tape. Its hard to describe, but absolutely unmistakable. 4 men in total unity playing the simplest music to the highest effect. Fogerty's voice is, of course, peerless, but Stu and Doug may be the best rhythm section rock ever saw and they are soooo central to the sound.

[@Ritaholden1]

Love this song. My mom loved this band so much!! We heard this music all the time.

[@billspivey6919]

Midnight Special

[@jdwoods2008]

I think this was my favorite of all your videos so far. Seriously. Out of all of them. I've seent em.

[@pedalwithus]

LFR Family bringing smiles to everyone yet again!!!

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

Wait'll you hear him sing "I Hoyd It Through the Grapevine" (be sure to get the 11-minute version).

[@gloria46131]

Loves this reaction I love CCR so much my first album was them.

[@mikeesain234]

Great song. Thanks for the reaction. John Fogerty went on to have a solo career. “Rock and Roll Girls” and “Centerfield” off the album Centerfield are very cool pieces.

[@skinmeister1]

“Looking out my Back Door” by them should be next!! You’ll love.