FIRST TIME HEARING Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lodi REACTION

[@joannalandingham788]

I was Born in Lodi, CA. This song was written about it. Thier tour bus broke down and they got stuck here.

[@alanbrown3963]

This song is FANTASTIC!!! As parents you really need to check out "Someday Never Comes" you will rethink how you interact with your kids. Another glimpse into JF's lyrical brilliance. So glad you enjoyed this one. It is one of my favorite CCR songs.

[@alanh.7668]

Great song!

[@thomholbrook7286]

Writing from Lodi, CA. The sentiment, "Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again," is on point. Lol. Unless your doing some wine tasting in which case you're good to go.

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

My Dad and two of my Uncles worked at General Mills in Lodi when I was in grade school.

[@thomholbrook7286]

@@bobbyhamblen2338 Yeah, they were closing that plant down as we were moving into town. Kinda bummed me out. Sort of like having a corporate celebrity in town? Lol

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

Yea my Cousin was working there when it closed down. Sad. @@thomholbrook7286

[@BigDaddy-dr8gf]

I grew up in French Camp & Lathrop when Lodi was a very small farming town; I mean very small, but it was larger than French Camp & Lathrop. Still have relatives in Stockton. We really like Berghold Vineyards and Michael David Winery.

[@sae5330]

Lodi rules ! 😎🍾🥩 cheers from Chile 🇨🇱

[@littleogeechee223]

Lodi means Lodi, California, I believe. John Fogerty once said the inspiration for the song were trips he made with his father around central California, an area where he said he felt very safe and special. That idea developed into the story about a traveling musician whose career was in the rear view mirror.

[@JRcomments]

Lodi a small town/city North of Stockton about 20 miles or so south of Sacramento on 99. I'm sure he was referring to this place.

[@dtaylor77]

I always thought it was just idol spelled backwards, the story of someone who was almost famous but lost it all.

[@margaretdusel2274]

LOW-die

[@jss27560]

Growing up in NJ I always thought it was about Lodi NJ

[@katehaynes5735]

Nor Cal girl here, as a kid, whenever we drove through Lodi on the way to the Sierras for a family camping trip, Mom would always belt out this song! Also like Tesla's cover of it, being that they are from Sacramento which is not far from Lodi.

[@EleanorofAquitaine42]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this one! This song describes a down and out musician stuck playing in Lodi, CA. Once an up-and-comer, now sitting in Lodi playing monotonous gigs.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@coolcpa3321]

CCR originated in El Cerrito, CA; part of San Francisco Bay Area. BA types have always been condescending toward California's Central Valley which is clearly reflected in this song. Lodi is actually a lovely little town surrounded primarily by vineyards. I grew up in CV (30 miles from Lodi) and now live in the heart of Silicon Valley so I have perspective of both locales. CCR is uber talented but it's members are not devoid of BA snobbiness.

[@michaelbradley6004]

I grew up in Lodi and Modesto in the Central Valley. Farm life, grape vines and orchards. Hated it then, love it now.

[@jeffblanc6984]

Love Lodi. Now live in Angels Camp.@@coolcpa3321

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

Lodi was the dullest city in California in the 1960s. Creedence played together for several years in tiny clubs in little cities before they became famous.

[@DeansMayhem]

"Lookin' out my back door" was the song you were trying to think of. Just another great one by CCR

[@mattalexander8451]

CCR was my first music memory from when I was a toddler. My mom would always listen to them. Their music is embedded in my soul. Please do “Cotton Fields” when you guys get a chance. Thank you!!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ooh I 2nd this!

[@merc-svt9701]

I 3rd this lol

[@lizoneal2518]

You have a good mom❤️

[@sid7088]

Same here, especially Looking out my back door constantly being played on the radio.

[@alphajava761]

Lodi and Susie Q (8 minute album version) are my favorite CCR songs, I love all their songs.

[@seanshealinghands]

A lesser known song by CCR that no one ever seems to talk about is "Ramble Tamble". It's a great song with a great guitar solo. Edit: I honestly didn't think I'd get this many responses and likes, amazing.Amber would for sure love it.

[@stevenpowell7435]

my favorite

[@jeanstrickland2445]

So hope they do that song✌️

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

agree

[@user-hk2qb9vy8u]

Mine too@@stevenpowell7435

[@muriel2267]

Yessss

[@johnfriday5169]

CCR, one of the great American bands.

[@carolmartin4413]

Hear this song... CCR..gotta be. Their sound was so distinctive. Loved them

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this song

[@johnnyd5285]

Credence was always a mix of rock, blues, and country.

[@nancy9891]

One can’t miss with CCR. John Fogerty and band members are a treasure. 😊 Thanks Jay and Amber for a great Monday song 🎵

[@orion7296]

Creedence una de las mejores bandas de rock de todos los tiempos, top 10 definitivamente.

[@timothycasto2384]

Now that you've heard Lodi, I think your ready for Long as I Can See the Light. I predict that Amber will love the "dirty sax" solo.

[@jeanineheath2395]

Yesss!! Just said the same! ❤❤

[@87ventus]

You guys really need ' Long as i can see the Light' in your lives ..its just a necessary song.✌

[@nim4464]

the original studio version, yes.

[@dmillitello73]

Great band! Try "Someday". I think yall will love it!

[@tonygreene3941]

CCR is a great band. Another in a similar mold, check out Aimee by Pure Prairie League. One of those songs that stays in your head, the lyrics and the guitar.

[@lauraclark427]

I believe they've done Aimee but I could be wrong.

[@jamesdagenais6494]

Back in the day that groups like CCR came out , California was a much different place than it is now.

[@pooperpants4509]

For such short songs, CCR songs are mainly short, they all tell a hell of a story! 50 years later CCR is my road trip band. One of the best of all time.

[@johnsexton2200]

Love this song! One of my favorite CCR songs! Also, yiu will love Who Stopped the Rain

[@sueparras6028]

This is pretty much my favorite CCR tune! I loved rocking to it back in the 70's! ♥️♥️✌🇨🇦

[@orphu88]

I'm from California, and every time I drive through Lodi, I can't help singing out this song.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Classic CCR from 1969!!!! Please try "Ramble Tamble" next. It is a MUST. Many other people have suggested it.

[@TheDivayenta]

When I went to UCSC, we had a hitchhiking contest to see who could get to Lodi and back the fastest. All based on “ stuck in Lodi again”! Some made it back the same day. Others truly got stuck up there and straggled Ina week later. 😂

[@patrickminer5926]

I love you both your sincere honest reactions make me so happy But CCR are from El Cerritio Ca Thats up in the northern cali san francisco bay area. Lodi is a farm town not to far from where they grew up. I can't wait to hear more of your reactions!!!

[@molsongrrrl]

I love most CCR songs but this one might be my favorite!

[@thorzzz1z]

It's ok, but comon , they have 20 better ones

[@bobbierobinson6269]

​My favorite❤

[@tobysmith3351]

In January of this year, John finally won the rights to his songs. He is touring now.

[@allycat9044]

Man, I still think about how he got sued for plagiarizing himself. I’m glad he was able to get the rights to his music returned.

[@carolynn7259]

EV-er!!! Love CCR from the beginning!

[@sharonmullins1957]

YEA! SO deserving.😍

[@susanliltz3875]

Oh another great one!!!!! Love all of Johns songs and sounds!!! No one else sounds like him!!!! You know by the first note who it is!!!

[@laurawolpert9601]

Lodi is about a half an hour below Sacramento, which is the capital of California. Lodi is in Northern California, not Central or Southern California, and John fogerty and the guys are actually from the Bay area. Rob today said Southern California and considering that I am a Sacramento native and grew up listening to these guys in the '70s, I just want to let you know that we proudly claim them, from our area because they're right below us. I actually had a boyfriend who was from Lodi. Glad that you guys love the song, and the group. Credence was amazing. I don't know if you guys have listened to Green River, or Susie Q, or their remake of I Heard It through the grapevine. Anything you listen to by them is good.

[@GrinningDwarf]

As a Redding guy, I have to say that Sacto is Central California. 😉

[@drdr76]

Exactly. I grew up in Fresno and even though Sacramento is 3 hours drive north, it's usually considered Central or North Central California.@@GrinningDwarf

[@willdwyer6782]

Lodi is a town with a population of about 60,000 in San Joaqin County due east of San Francisco Bay. The nearest neigboring city is Stockton.

[@GrinningDwarf]

@@willdwyer6782 It was a lot smaller than that when Fogerty wrote this song.

[@wordgiesworld5483]

Keep digging through theirs and John Fogerty’s library. Killer stuff all the way through.

[@timclemons8944]

❤ love ccr. Grew up listening to them

[@sunnystormy4973]

-yaay !-

[@markvollmer4021]

CCR remains my favorite American band - thank you for reacting to them 🙂 Other CCR songs that I haven't seen you react to yet are "Who'll Stop the Rain" (You reacted to their other 'rain' song Have You Ever Seen the Rain), "Up Around the Bend", and the previously recommended "Ramble Tamble" -- an epic psychedelic guitar journey with the unmistakable CCR stamp. There are so many other CCR songs you've yet to discover that I can't think of right now. And you'll love John Fogerty's later solo piece "Don't You Wish It Was True". I love your genuine & positive spirits!

[@Wolverines77]

YAY!!! It is pronounced "Low die" Lodi is a smallish farming community about an hour north of Sacramento on Hwy 99... I would give you 5 thumbs up for finally finding this hidden gem... They were hippies from the East Bay of the San Fran region. They are ūber talented musicians who masterfully incorporated different sounds of folky rock from all over this country. I saw a comment that CCR doesn't have a bad song. To me Lodi hits me square in the gut. I have been a "gypsy" my entire life. Growing up an Air Force brat moving back and forth to West Germany 3 times. I have lived in 11 different states since I left the Marine Corps in 1990. Every move felt so promising but always seemed to end up in "time to move on" or be stuck in a bad situation... Thank you for recognizing this great song😊😊😊

[@cajunrandy2143]

absolutely love this song and its in my top 5 of MANY CCR songs !

[@evanhawbaker6848]

Someday never comes and long as i can see the light are 2 of my favorites

[@t.r.1708]

The “Okies” settled the San Juaquin valley in California during the dust bowl and there’s some country folk up there!

[@sharonlaflair8605]

Love CCR They don't have a bad song!

[@gkiferonhs]

Another tongue-twister band you guys would like is Quicksilver Messenger Service. Amber would particularly like their song "Fresh Air".

[@rhm5158]

Have another hit

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

have another hit.

[@BigDaddy-dr8gf]

Another good band of that era and similar genre is 'Spirt'. 'Natures Way', 'I Got a Line On You', & 'Mechanical World' are all great songs, though 'Mechanical World' is rather dark.

[@Jessica_Roth]

Seconding QMS (I've been calling for them for a while), but I say start with "What About Me?"

[@BigDaddy-dr8gf]

I attended San Jose State in the late 60's and early 70's. There was a roadhouse/biker bar up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, outside of Los Gatos. I think the name was Chateau Liberte or Liberty, something like that. We would go up there on occasion and I remember seeing QMS play there. The Doobie Brothers would also have gigs there. Those were good times.

[@astronomylivestream]

You need to play Keep On Chooglin'… that shows the band real capabilities

[@markwalton4626]

LIVE version.

[@MemawAngie]

❤ I so enjoy watching you both do reactions... so real. Always loved CCR....

[@russwalker3119]

Cosmos Factory and Green River are my favorite Albums by CCR, so good

[@kevincooper2317]

Down on the Corner should be your next CCR reaction. ❤

[@KenRoerden]

Another great Creedence song. John writes great story songs. One that will definitely put a smile on your faces is It Came Out Of The Sky. For solo songs listen to A Hundred And Ten In The Shade. You will feel it.

[@g-dadsworkshop8503]

“Keep on Chooglin’” is a jamming mix of harmonica and guitar solos along with some screaming lyrics. One of my favorites

[@lizoneal2518]

Lodi is one of my favorite CCR songs. Fun fact: CCR was the 2nd most popular bands right behind the Beatles. The day CCR was to play (or maybe the day before) Sir Alber Hall in London, the Beatles broke up, leaving CCR #1.

[@valerienewton908]

This is my favorite CCR song. I've loved it since I was 9! 1969

[@bryanknutson1666]

I live in Lodi California we’re famous for this song. And being the birth place of A&W root beer

[@johnny99late]

Back in the early 70s, when this song came out, Lodi California band this song. Lodi is in the Central Valley due East from the Bay Area. BTW CCR is from the Bay Area, near Oakland.

[@RobertEskew]

Low - Die (Lodi, San Joaquin Valley, California)

[@jameshitt8385]

You two discovering the greatest music, today's doesn't compare, and no autotune

[@gkiferonhs]

I'd love to watch the girls first listening to "Outside My Back Door".

[@RyanCMcD]

Lookin' Out My Back Door

[@otisdylan9532]

Believe it or not, with all the CCR you've done, there at least 2 great ones that you haven't done yet: "Who'll Stop the Rain" and "Up Around the Bend". So I recommend one of those two songs next.

[@Jamesdylandean]

Smooth sound and a soulful voice, terrific!

[@rwschumm]

Great CCR Classic! Great Choice & Reaction, You Guys! :)

[@suechristenberry1465]

Back when I was little, traveling from California to Oklahoma are car broke down in Lodi, lol

[@541walker]

Love CCR! My first concert in 1970 was a triple bill in Shreveport LA...Bo Diddley, Canned Heat and the headliner, Credence Clearwater Revival. What a show!

[@bjdefilippo447]

It's always a good day for CCR!

[@mikejames8031]

Lodi is an all time CLASSIC!!!

[@bwractive]

Bands like CCR and Toto are a sure thing, its always good (no matter what mood you're in)

[@GrinningDwarf]

John Fogerty did an album like you're talking about: duets with other artists. It was fairly recent, like in the last 15 years or so. (Yes, when you are about to turn 59, 15 years is 'fairly recent'. :) ) The album is called Wrote a Song For Everyone. Every song, John pairs up with another big artist for CCR song or a Fogerty solo song. Other artists on the album include Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Bob Segar, David Grohl of the Foo Fighters, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, and more. When I bought the CD, I popped it in without looking at the liner notes and played Guess the Guest Artist. That was a lot of fun!

[@gregscupholm254]

With all their fantastic songs, this one has to be number one in my heart. Love it! Thanks for doing this guys.

[@tdail47]

In 1966, garage bands were all the rage in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every kid who saw the Beatles took up a musical instrument and wanted to be in a band. My band played a Battle of the Bands at the National Guard Armory in Concord, CA. We shared the stage that night with a band from Berkeley called The Golliwogs. The band cut an album the following year. When their manager showed them the new album cover, their leader asked, '"Those are our songs, but who is 'Creedance Clearwater Revival'?". Their manager changed the name of their band without them knowing it. The rest is history

[@love-vy1ry]

Your a bit wrong, it was the name Golliwogs they had to carry without knowing that. John, Doug, Tom & Stu hated that name.. When they started to become totally professionel musicians somewhere around end of 1966/1967 and John was taken over they wanted a new name. Saul Zaents (director Fantasy CCR's record label) suggested they would bring in 5 group names like he would do. A week later Creedence Clearwater Revival was born...stood on the CCR-list. I think it was the only victory the CCR-boys ever made against Saul.....without a lawsuit......

[@love-vy1ry]

By the way, your story is very interesting for many CCR die-hards...you remember them playing still? As the Golliwogs?

[@LindaEll]

This has long been my fave Credence song. As in since high in the 60s.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

This one shows Buck Owens Influence on Fogerty. Both on guitar and vocals,

[@55itsme]

Next: Travelin Band. Might be their rockinest tune!

[@rhondashinn4952]

Fogerty is a worlwide treasure, great reaction. John Fogerty has said many times that this song mirrors his early years. Amber/Jay ya'll are the best!

[@1177kc]

This is one of the first CCR songs that grabbed my attention. Still love it, but how can one not? All they do is gold.

[@BigC.]

My all-time favorite.

[@dianetaheri1462]

Always love to hear CCR! So easy to sing along to all their great music! Lol, yeah they are a California band.

[@tmr626]

This was another one of those super huge Canadian bar songs in '71 and '72. You couldn't escape this song no matter which bar you went to for a beer.

[@bumperu]

Love that St. Louis hat!!!!! You need to play CCR's Sweet Hitch-hiker.

[@scottkelly702]

Well if Your fav is looking out my back door you will LOVE “ Down on the corner “. This group was my favorite growing up.

[@AL13NM]

Their cover of I PUT A SPELL ON YOU, full version, is Amazing!

[@tomaroni6670]

..."Class of 76"...Credence Clearwater Revival, you can never go wrong!

[@baronfyrewhine]

What's really interesting about this song is that he's stuck in Lodi AGAIN. This means it's not the first time he's been stuck in Lodi. This brings up at least 3 questions: How many times has he been stuck in Lodi? Why does he keep getting stuck in Lodi. Will these questions ever be answered?

[@idalily3810]

These are the questions that torment me at 3 am when I can't sleep.

[@jollyroger1009]

There must be something pretty great there if he keeps going back 😅.

[@awoken1445]

How could anyone not love CCR? ❤❤❤

[@87ventus]

'Long as i can see the light' fantastic✌

[@howardhales6325]

Always been a favorite.

[@db-gb5xi]

Since we're doing this era, more Sly and the Family Stone would be appreciated - family affair, everyday people, everybody is a star, dance to the music, stand!, hot fun in the summertime, you can make it if you try, if you want me to stay, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).

[@techmarine83]

I LOVE this song.

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

Exquisite vocal melody. Master at work right there.

[@andrewgrossman4982]

Hey guys! Based upon your comment about bands doing collaborations, I suggest checking out The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” which features Eric Clapton and Cream’s “Badge” which features George Harrison. Both songs, but particularly “Badge” sound like they feature the entirety of both bands and Paul McCartney has even made comments about The Beatles having played with Ginger Baker, but officially, it is only listed as Clapton/Harrison crossovers.

[@SeminoleRail]

Can't go wrong with CCR. Jay cracked me up the way he laughed at "one night stand" but I think in this case it's referring to a one night gig he was playing in town. 😂

[@larrybench6398]

What a great band they were absolutely great I listened to them when I was in grade school and my brother's were in high school, I got that music from them and the love of country music from my parents, I lived about 20 miles from Lodi CA. Great area in the state great song to react to. Thanks

[@sanzoftatooine]

This one & Sweet Hitchhiker are my favorite CCR songs. Love the hard luck story in Lodi.

[@michaellincoln3739]

CCR were decades ahead of their time. A new young CCR today would take the world by storm.

[@brentthompson6601]

Great song to react to! I’m 41 and have been a old rock, hard rock and blues listener since the late 80’s when my dad would play his cassette tapes. I listen to all types of music but I hold those genres closer because whenever I was with my dad in the truck that’s all he would listen to 😊

[@judywelch1044]

I remember dancing to this band in 1966 in a small bar. I was 19. This music is In my blood... BTW I'm a Canadian..

[@rousefire]

"Sweet Hitchhiker " rocks.

[@ClearlyBlissful]

CCR! ❤

[@TheCornishCockney]

From a Brit,my second favourite American band (just behind Steely Dan for me) and boy,do they sound American. Love them.

[@kathymiller1608]

This and Traveling Band are my favorite CCR songs

[@mariebishop7357]

I have the Chronicle CD my car, and this is my favorite sing along song by Creedence!

[@magneto7930]

You really need to check out Travelin Band by CCR!

[@blairt3973]

Love, love, love it.

[@thesavvyartist]

Every night I sit here watching your reviews of the 70s and 80s songs, with a few cans of beers, I feel like I have two great companions. It's as good as going out with my buddies! I love the selections and the attitude of you guys! Really gratifying. I wish you guys well!

[@teddybissell7512]

John Fogerty is from Northern California and Lodi is about about an hour and a half from where he grew up, El Cerrito, CA.

[@davidstephens6462]

This song was almost as popular on country stations as it was on rock radio.

[@SteveA308]

Such an amazing band