FANTASTIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Creedence Clearwater Revival - Long As I Can See The Light REACTION

[@ronnelson7828]

This is CCR at their most soulful best. edit: That's John Fogerty singing, playing the keyboards, and laying down the saxophone as well!!!

[@kajabrill2404]

I just came here to say that 🤣🤣

[@DavidB-2268]

And all the other instruments, too.

[@jackieburchell2187]

Great gritty soulful voice loved it funny was out with a friend sat night watching a George Micheal tribute and they were advertising a night of ccr tribute 😂❤

[@davidreyna7712]

Totally agree. One of my fav CCR songs.

[@davidking8839]

Unfortunately, Fantasy Records was a cheap (and sleazy) outfit. Fortunately, John Fogerty can do it all! Need a session keyboard guy, or a sax player? Nope! With Fogerty playing and arranging, you still get an A+ record on a shoestring budget.

[@1719456]

This song was released in 1970. As a Vietnam Vet, I can say, we adopted it as our Anthem. It was the mindset of the troops, that, the ''light'' was the hope that we would return home, to our family.

[@manano06]

Welcome home, brother. Welcome home. ❤️

[@1719456]

@@manano06 I get that a lot now, but didn't 50 years ago. Thank you brother.

[@manano06]

@@1719456 👍🏼

[@sharonmullins1957]

As I was in this generation,, brings heart ache........Love how my heart never got over this loss of my true love............never made it home. No one ever met his love.

[@1719456]

@@sharonmullins1957 At least WW2 provided closure for many families who lost loved ones because it was a righteous effort, if War can ever be righteous. Vietnam was a losing proposition from day one. Corrupt politicians & War crazed Generals kept it going even when it was clearly an exercise in futility. We can only take solace in the fact that it was a hard lesson learned. For you, dear Sharon, there may never be solace, but please know your heartache is shared by many who suffered along with you. Your words break my heart. God Bless you Sharon.

[@XtheMystic244]

They move effortlessly through Rock , Country , Blues , Bluegrass , and infuse all of it with so much soul . If I had to pick a band that was representative of America and epitomised all that is great about our modern musical heritage it would be CCR.

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

John Fogerty could play a 2 hour long concert & you would KNOW Every song played and afterwards you could still think of a couple more that he left out . He's simply that prolific .

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

​@@KennyRansom-l5kExactly right! Seen him 5 times in concert!!!!! That's the impact he's had on me over the years!👍✌️

[@ricksaunders8074]

YES

[@1621billw]

Agreed, I would add John Mellencamp to that list.

[@DirtRabbit]

Preach it Brother Mystic!! At 35 years old I’m pretty young to be a CCR fan. My family is old so it was everything I grew up with. This particular song is one of my absolute all time favorites. I love and routinely listen to their entire catalogue, but this song always hits me deep inside. It’s absolutely perfect.

[@mariebishop7357]

This was my mom's favorite song, and when she passed away in 2021, we had it played at her funeral. She loved CCR.

[@ginamcbride09]

CCR always impressed. I have a suggestion if you want some horns. “Into the Mystic” by van Morrison. Driving rhythm, awesome horns, soulful lyrics. I would love to hear your thoughts about it. Thanks, and making people smile 😊

[@chrisperez1004]

@@ginamcbride09saw Van Morrison last year (finally) and John Fogerty last month (unbelievable) …absolute perfection ❤️👍

[@irishroverinflorida5822]

You can never go wrong with CCR!

[@JimFlickinger]

Too ooooh good!!!

[@eriksundling5653]

John was 24/25 when he wrote, produced, sang, played guitar, keyboards and, maybe most important of all, played the sax on this song. Truly a masterpiece. Glad you finally reacted to it since I have suggested it on every CCR reaction so far.

[@richardlaswell463]

'Long As I Can See The Light' was a favorite with soldiers in Vietnam. Knowing that their loved ones were waiting gave them strength to carry on.

[@enyawnivlag1]

It was one of my uncle's favourites in Vietnam.....he never made it home..killed Xmas day 1970.

[@sharonmullins1957]

😘💗❣

[@sharonmullins1957]

@@enyawnivlag1 😪😪💔

[@Kimberliss42]

Yes.. Reminds me of my eldest brother.. He returned, got married right quick and they were expecting their first child when he was killed by a drunk driver.. My third oldest brother was with him..

[@thomasgill2358]

Love me some CCR. Fogerty is an absolute genius.

[@RadioReprised]

Been listening and loving CCR for over 50 years, and there isn't a Genre or ''Sound'' you can't get from them! They have it ALL!

[@alicecobb7763]

Too true 🥺🙏

[@martyhawkins9607]

me too, my big brother, a vetern, passed february 2 years ago from cancer e was in is late 70"s just always had ccr on into his older years, miss him.

[@darleneatkinson3906]

@RadioReprised, I was either 8 or 9 years of age my mother ask my older brother to take me and my youngest sister to get milk and my older brother had a 66 chevy car it was playing CCR I said nothing to my brother but that was my first time hearing CCR I loved their music ever since that ride with my older brother in his car and CCR was playing so great I am 66 years of age 9 - 66 = 57 years ago. Wow, time fly by. Happy delay new year 2024 great comment about CCR band great all around.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

I hear the first bar and I start crying because I know what’s coming. It’s not just being away from home it’s sitting in a jungle in the dark and the rain waiting to die or kill and knowing you can NEVER go home because you are forever changed by war.

[@michelleb9808]

That hit me. War sucks!!!!!

[@danborem340]

I think you had to live in that era to understand it. I don't dare listen to Run through the Jungle, Bad dreams for days.

[@janetd8198]

CCR epitomous anti war group absolutely! The rage of a generation! They were the voice!

[@sharonmullins1957]

The worst war. The bias from rich and entitled to the average Joe.😥😭😢@@danborem340

[@joeyhenson6500]

John playing the saxophone. Amazing talent.

[@johnathandavis3693]

That's him? -I never knew that...

[@Chris.Davis.2]

I never knew that, thank you.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

​@@johnathandavis3693Yes, John Fogerty played the sax on this, the man is a genius, he can play any instrument & has done so on a couple couple solo albums👍✌️

[@panamafloyd1469]

John Fogerty was actually from California. But like many other American songwriters & musicians, he was inspired by blues and Southern gospel music. I was 30yrs old before I discovered he wasn't some kid from Louisiana or something. 😂

[@tamcon72]

LOL, same here.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

He was also inspired by rockabilly and country music particularly Hank Williams...

[@ktcarl]

The whole band met in El Cerrito, CA across the bay from Sausalito.

[@michelleb9808]

Same

[@markc5771]

This is from the album Cosmos Factory. Every song on that album is fantastic

[@johnathandavis3693]

Grew up with this. Just a PERFECT SONG. So many "perfect" songs from these guys...Thanks for this...

[@gordonpearson7494]

this is a song of my youth ......... Late at night, driving home, put this 8-track in the stereo I bought last week and installled under the dash......... waiting for the rain ......

[@cajunrandy2143]

my youth too

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Oh! I felt that… I was right there with you❤️🤗🐝

[@paulkane7771]

Nice... I can envision it...

[@rick5482]

I consider myself extremely lucky to have grown up in the 50's, 60's and 70's. This music is incomparable to any other era!

[@DarthMohammedRules]

I've said before, whenever I'm in the mood to hear some Creedence, nothing else will do.

[@stephaniejones4749]

I've always liked everything that CCR came out with.

[@kennethohnemus3192]

You can't go wrong with Creedence ever.

[@rayjermyn4541]

My dad told me the light referred to soldiers returning home... to find their way, a lit prayer in the darkness . Not sure if true, but the image has stuck with me all these years

[@newnotefinder8972]

To me the “candle in the window” let him know he was still welcomed. He was a musician living on the road and didn’t expect her to keep waiting for him, but if the candle was shining bright he knew she still wanted him.

[@rogerdodger6025]

CCR mixed early Rock &Roll, Country, Blues, Soul, Folk and Gospel into their own sound and it's why they were so successful. They were able to reach a large cross-section of people from different walks of life

[@rogerdodger6025]

No

[@angelomichael4156]

Not a bad song in their catalog. One of my all time favorite bands. One of best bands ever!

[@Tobiasmax3000]

CCR is pretty darn good.

[@brucedillinger9448]

That's an understatement.

[@RabbiSteve]

Watch: They will be famous someday. You heard it here first.

[@Tobiasmax3000]

@@RabbiSteve 🙄

[@MundoDragon]

I believe that when he says 'As long as I can see the light' that he is referring to as long as he sees some reason to come home, he always will. In other words, that he still feels passion from his lover/wife/signifigant other. At least that's how I interpret it. Seems metaphoric to me. He's saying, 'Don't give up on me!'

[@stevenfehrenbach5343]

This is my favourite song. I'm 40 years old and my father passed when I was 2 years old. One day in my teens, I heard this song for what I thought was the first time, but my mother explained that it was my father's favourite song and it got played a lot after he passed when I was a baby. It seems that my fathers musical tastes were passed on to me.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

This band had it all!!!!!!! Traveling band and up around the bend are two fantastic songs bt them. Im in junior high school at this time back then!

[@ricksaunders8074]

I was turned on to this band at 13 At 67 I still love this music

[@johnsexton2200]

Love that song. Who'll Stop the Rain, Lodi, and Midnight Special are all great one's to check out too!

[@MikeWalsh-f1g]

Fogerty is truly one of rock's most gifted songwriters.

[@mt0115]

CCR always delivers, this is one is one of my favourites partly because it’s such a change in tempo to their rockers they preform. There is no bad time to play Creedence. 🍺😎☮️🇨🇦

[@billc.5861]

Just a really cool song , to be honest I’ve totally forgot about this one Stu , Doug & the Fogerty brothers just made great music. Thanks

[@yesmisskitten]

My dad's favourite band & singer, we played this for him at his memorial service, and it still makes me think of him ❤️💔

[@rhondashinn4952]

Samehere. My dad loved CCR and baseball. CENTERFILED was played at his memorial

[@jennyhagemann5159]

1971, I am 15, my boyfriend 16, this was his favorite song, he died in a motorcycle accident July 1971, I was heartbroken.

[@nordogvids]

In June of 71 I turned 15, lost my left leg in a train accident.

[@terryallen345]

What makes my brain go pop is that it's 5 years from first album to last album. Soooo much great music in such a short time

[@KittGagnon]

When I was in public school my bus driver Mr. Phillips installed an 8 track player and listened to CCR everyday. I know all the words lol. P.S. years 69 or 70

[@allendixon7700]

It's always wonderful everyday all day. Yeah, it is I'm walking to get. You know. I got a hill Billy. I gotta fade my hill belly hair belly. Sometimes you gotta get your hair belly barn, get it out.

[@allendixon7700]

Blake BLA KE Shelton SH ELT ON Hammond. Trace abkins together. They had a video call for the hillbilly. Hillbilly hillbilly bowden brother help billy bone blake shelton and a man try satin

[@meowchowpanda]

To me, as Vietnam vets like my grandpa get older and start passing away one by one, it’s more of a funeral song than a soldier coming home song. My grandpa died in June of cancer related to Agent Orange. He was let down by our government, the very government he served. On his deathbed he weeped about how he was left behind by those who promised to take care of him. Every time I hear this song, I light a candle in my mind for my grandpa. He was the best man I’ve ever known and got little to no thanks for his service. But any time he saw a fellow Vietnam vet, he made sure to shake their hand and say “welcome home.”

[@jnathanson2]

From 1969 and 1971 (3 years) they produced fourteen consecutive Top 10 singles (many of which were double A-sides) and five consecutive Top 10 albums in the United States, some bands don’t have this many hit in their career.. John Fogerty was CCR

[@chrispate2696]

I had this song played at my dads funeral last year. I love pop, and I miss you so much. 😢

[@SinCityVillain]

John Fogerty... what a voice. Timeless. Amazingly talented man. Great great band!

[@myviewmjs3632]

This song also had special meaning for those headed to Vietnam

[@sharonmullins1957]

Totally agree.

[@stevehatton-bw3bo]

Great night tonight; 3 legendary groups/artists; American, Jimmy Buffet, and wrapping up with a bluesy CCR!!❤❤❤ Thanks guys!!

[@Carln0130]

That sax solo is the BOMB!!! I love this song. Thanks guys.

[@jamespasifull]

My fave CCR song! So soulful, so bluesy, so beautiful........... so easy to play when you're not great on the guitar!! (Like me!) 🤣

[@stevezeidman7224]

For me, this was the very best CCR song. The Yeah Yeah Yeah Oh Yeah is my favorite Fogerty riff.

[@SpaceLordof75]

I saw Fogerty a few years ago. For this song, they brought a grand piano out on stage for him to play. I highly recommend seeing him live. ❤

[@chrisdutton2975]

Amber, you hit it right on the head! I can't think of any other band (maybe Queen?) that sounds so different from one song to the next, but always authentically like themselves the way CCR does. Just so uniquely talented.

[@GratefulZen]

I saw the original Creedence at the First Atlanta Pop Festival in 1969 . They came on late in the evening, and I remember everyone up and boogieing around one or two in the morning to “Keep on Chooglin,” with small bonfires burning to ward off the evening chill. They weren’t well known then, and it was one of those magic rock ‘n’ roll experiences.

[@Roh_Echt]

Late 60's and early 70's was good times...with CCR records playing in the house.

[@reallymysterious4520]

So dramatically different from most of their stuff but this has always been my favorite song of theirs

[@tomvigil1661]

Same here!

[@fairydust-weepthewildwinds]

CCR’s. John Forgery solo, ROCK N ROLL GIRL, song is awesome 🎶❣️❣️❣️

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

From the Cosmos Factory album. My favorite album of all time.

[@allendixon7700]

J UIT AR Tyrone, Tyrone, dybia N database. A song Steve Earl's gonna do it. You know it you know what our day you do😊😊

[@allendixon7700]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@allendixon7700]

I'm a cell phone joy getting to the guitar town. Stay arnold tyke see there to that get to our town

[@kenwagler4523]

My favorite ALL TIME Band!!!!! Bar none. #1

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This is my favorite song of theirs

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This is a great song to listen too while floating down the river or swinging in the hammock and sipping on some whiskey

[@rhondamcbath6279]

I was 11 and lived in Oregon when I first heard CCR's music 🎶 🎵 I was hanging around my cousins, Mary Ellen & Veda, their two older brothers Levi & Jerry and their two girlfriends were smoking pot and listening to this band. I started dancing around, and so was my favorite girl cousins. Their brothers & girlfriends were watching and clapping and laughing hard, they we're getting a real kick out of seeing us young girls enjoying and dancing goofy 🤪. Great memories, RIP COUSINS LEVI & MARYELLEN MISS YOU BOTH SO, SO MUCH ❤❤❤

[@kimcourt5652]

CCR is why i love rock music❤❤

[@patprescott1818]

And he's still going strong ✌🎶🎵💜

[@br1anv1c0r3]

Love this song. CCR was one of my Dad's favorite bands. We played this song at his funeral a few years ago. Tears me up every time I hear it😢

[@gregleblanc9357]

Love the groove of this one. It's always been one of my favorites.

[@blackprix]

It was 1969, my family was visiting relatives in Los Angeles… my sisters and I got to see CCR. I was so excited and so happy that we got a chance to see one of the new up-and-coming groups at the time, amazing unforgettable❤😊

[@ringo365]

Omg heaven yes

[@joditerry3895]

my favorite CCR song!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

My fave CCR song

[@user-bz7fg1pk4lbo7]

John Fogerty not only wrote it sang it and played Guitar on it, but also played the Piano, Electric Keyboards, and Sax. Others who have played around him in performances and the studio over the years have said that Fogerty is a Musical Genius.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

38 SPECIAL - " Fantasy Girl " more awsome southern rock from one of the coolest rocking bands of the 70s and 80s recommend this song too totally rocks 🎸

[@PrivatePyle9999]

Perfection. Plain and simple.

[@james-gs9yl]

There is so much soul in that sax

[@ShireseLouie]

This is the best CCR song!

[@TheAbbfan]

I knew Amber would smile when the sax came on.😁

[@josephadiaz8343]

Anything CCR 👍🙏✝️♥️✌️😎

[@Tomtanker57]

My all time favorite band since 1970...❤🎉😊

[@ericweber1969]

My absolute favorite CCR song. So happy to see you feature this one.

[@supergran1000]

I bought this in 1970 as an ex-juke box record. Anyone remember those? Got them cheap because the bit in the middle was missing, and you had to supply your own to play it.

[@cwible01]

Had a reminder of a band and song that I had forgotten about. Since you both like the stylings of bands like ELO and Supertramp, I would recommend the band Sweet and the song, Love Is Like Oxygen. I forgot to add that there is an official version and a 12" version. If you can find the 12" version, I would highly recommend it.

[@johnbelmore1178]

CCR is great and their sound will never die

[@susanliltz3875]

No such thing as a bad CCR song or sound!! Love them all!! Plus No one else sounds like CCR!!!

[@Angie-W]

Out of ALL their music, THIS is my favorite.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

BILLY SQUIRE - " Rock Me Tonight " 80's Classic Rock, another amazing song from this incredible decade

[@tammycosby4495]

I was born in the mid 60s so CCR was in their heyday when I was small. The first song I ever remember learning the lyrics to was Proud Mary and Someday Never Comes, even before church music. Fifty-some years later and they’re still my all time fave band.

[@impudentdomain]

Just a perfect bluesy rock song.

[@mikemiller3069]

The cymbal at the end is called a "splash cymbal".

[@cjones32853]

You two just can’t imagine how much we old people love to listen to your evaluations of the songs we listened to growing up. God bless you both!

[@Julia___1]

Yes loved CCR all my life love you guys❤I grew up with CCR. One of my Uncle’s favorite songs who passed away this passed January. Thank you for this🙏🙏🙏

[@ratman0073]

CCR is a great Northern California band. Thanks guys

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Can’t miss that voice, CCC was so popular years ago, in my younger days…love them! 🥰♥️🌺♥️

[@eljayr4669]

I’ve been waiting for this one. CCR at their soulful best.

[@MrScottsearles]

"Feelin" Blue". Can't go wrong with CCR!

[@waynegray1380]

My favorite by CCR. Glad you finally got to it.

[@simontemplar3359]

This song always makes me think about my dad. It's coming up on the 6th anniversary since his passing. It doesn't get easier, but songs like this hit a little differently. This was the last tune we played at his funeral. Shoot man... hug the ones you love and make damn sure they always know you love them.

[@kelliefish6259]

❤me some CCR!

[@chelseahaley8350]

This is one of my favorite CCR songs!

[@enyawnivlag1]

The look in your eyes Amber says it all.

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

This is from the 70s by them. And Prayers to all named in the song, but remember that Bobby Hatfield is now in Rocken Roll Heaven as a part of the band! RIP Bobby.

[@russellgtyler8288]

I saw ccr in 68 in a small venue. By far the best concert I ever went to. In person, they sounded as good as the studio recordings. My daughters and grandchildren were introduced to ccr at a young age. My oldest granddaughter and I used to sing Susie Q on the way to daycare every morning.

[@kennethbrown5164]

Perfect song...

[@peterworth9403]

Amazingly, John's voice still holds up today. He can still rip out out one of CCR's or one of his tunes with near effortlessness.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Such a good song, I've seen the light a number of times in my life whether you want to call it a wakeup call or simply changing your ways for the better. CCR does it again with sending a great message through their music.

[@josephdurham6051]

Y'all definitely gotta hear "the working man", "Molina", and "ramble tamble". Some of CCR's best

[@keymack2477]

Love this song and loved your reaction. One day be sure to hit their songs "Lodi" and "Someday Never Comes"!