TOP 10 CCR GUITAR SOLOS

[@GuitarPilgrim]

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[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Should I like this? Wait, you are playing the band that helped keep me out of Viet Nam. And yet my friends that had to go to Viet Nam were also listening to CCR. This was a band that was a product of their times, but also they contributed to breaking the mold of those times. The Military Industrial Complex was eating us up alive, as well as lots of Bayou Rats around the world, and John and CCR played meaningful music that move people. You do that as well. You are a Guitar Master, Pilgrim. You send that mood and can move people. Ok, I will smash that like button. My only regret is that I can only like it once.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That’s true!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I will delve deeper into that stuff in the upcoming kick ass video!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@All About Guitars thanks for the information. I love this channel.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I will look into that!

[@bluwng]

You do everything on your one single coil Strat in a day of musicians owning dozens of guitars. Admirable

[@WeyounSix]

Amp modeling combined with really good playing

[@bluwng]

@@WeyounSix assumption

[@WeyounSix]

@@bluwng No, he made an entire video on it pal

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

A single Strat or Tele style guitar is all you need really. They are both far more versatile guitars than humbucker-loaded models such as Gibson in my opinion.

[@bealetm]

It is kind of ironic because John Fogerty likes to change guitars for nearly every song.

[@gund2281]

John Fogerty is a GREAT example of how you don't have to be some insane virtuoso playing licks that only a few people on the planet can play in order to play a great solo!

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

CCR was one of those rare bands that put out albums with no fillers. I genuinely like almost every song they ever recorded. Back when we would buy an album because of one amazing song and often realize that there's only one song on the entire album that we love, CCR was the exception.

[@marcoechavarria7274]

In the short amount of time they were officially together, literally nothing but classics were put out.

[@craigdamage]

"Ramble Tamble" blows every single one of those away. So darkly sad and sublime sounding. "Ramble Tamble" starts off as a typical CCR Rockabilly style stomp but then when the guitar solo instrumental section in the middle comes on out of nowhere is is absolutely stunning. Fogerty's epic high water mark I say.

[@vojtaz9518]

John Fogerty is really an underrated guitar player...

[@justinlarsen2281]

“I put a spell on you” is easily one of the greatest solos of all time. It’s insanely good. Always on my top

[@johnnyneverletmedown53]

Yes, John should get more git cred, just on that solo alone. He never did but. But he should have, same with Q, Grapevine and Chooglin. Everything right where it should be, same in Green River. Don't know why he 'talks down' most of his earlier playing now that he tries to play like Brad Paisely. He should be proud of it's gritty earthiness.

[@anoicinfo4414]

It is the greatest solo in rock history. Period I can’t explain why, but it just is.

[@gunsofsteele]

I play that solo up to the first bend & then I keep hitting the bend over & over until I see tears rolling down my wife's face. Only then do I know it's perfect. 😎 Ask her & she will say, "Help! He's trying to drive me crazy!" 🤣

[@PAM6901]

Hello. I am French. I wanted to tell you that you really are an exceptional guitarist. Capable of reproducing all styles of "pop-rock" guitar. I'm 66, I've seen and heard these guitar heroes. But I find you exceptional. I wish I had a teacher like you. You have everything. Cheer

[@TenThumbsProductions]

I think heard it through the grapevine is my favorite. Those big leaps that match the melody are amazing.

[@rRaiyan2]

My little cousin loves ur uke lesson :)

[@RC32Smiths01]

CCR is one of the most iconic sounds of all time! Amazing riffs all around indeed!

[@ALong-fo5so]

Fogerty isn't the most technical or fastest but boy he comes up with the coolest licks. BTW what a salute to a legend. Great playing. Comes really really close to the feel and original touch of the great man.

[@JB-gw8ee]

He just hooks you in. You can't turn away.

[@jamesmilton8765]

Man, you are my favorite guitar demonstrator on the web, not only because of the sheer energy and skill that goes into your playing, but also (and important) is that you keep the chat to a minimum to simply explain what is needed. So many others waffle on for what seems like hours before actually playing anything.

[@teamhex]

CCR is one of my favorite bands of all time. I feel like they're under-rated or over looked sometimes.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I agree, CCR is one of my favorite bands as well! There's nothing better then Born on the bayou, as far as I'm concerned!

[@CorbCorbin]

Fogerty is. His band mates were assholes who couldn’t do shit without him.

[@rundoetx]

Top 4 American rock and roll bands. (in No particular order.) The E Street Band. Tom Petty And The HeartBreakers. Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I do not quite agree, that drummer and bassgitarist definitely have their own unique sound, a good band is only a good band when all members contribute, wouldn't you agree?

[@rundoetx]

@@CorbCorbin Don't confuse CCR' S legal battles and later name calling with how well they worked as a band. John was the driving force by his own choice. But good music is only good music until the right players meld together, and CCR certainly melding and became one of America's greatest bands. Having had the pleasure of seeing them onstage, I was lucky enough to witness the interplay first hand. That'd the true test of a great band.

[@grene1955]

When I was a young punk kid, starting to sing in rock bands, (1970's) I thought John Fogarty was only an "OK" guitar player. Eventually I came to realize that he can do more with three notes than a lot of players can do with the entire guitar. And he created his own, distinct sound . Not many can make that claim. Much respect. Also, much respect to you sir, for your incredible playing and enthusiasm!

[@robhand7205]

We can all learn from the "less is more" Fogherty approach. Cheers.

[@Capillus]

I know that it's a matter of taste but, the solo on "Pagan Baby" is one of Fogerty's best. The track is also very underrated; it is probably one of the rockiest Revival tracks. Pure energy!!!

[@lionelhunt3610]

Dude! I dig your story telling and playing! Rock on brother

[@thedude6307]

Yeah the story telling is what sets it apart. Good balanced videos.

[@gladyssellar6408]

Green river is a good tune too

[@kel72ong]

Up around the bend guitar intro is also very catchy. More a riff then a solo perhaps. All the same ... infectious guitar sounds.

[@gerardoalonso6229]

I congratulate you for your talent and thank you for showing how each song is played. There are people who find it difficult to get a guitar solo and thanks to you the path is easier. thank you

[@timsharkey1993]

These solos were always just what the songs needed. Nothing more, nothing less. And you captured that spirit perfectly.

[@eduardoescobar566]

Lodi, what a song!! It's a song for everyone who has been stuck for years, it really change my mind. Thanks from México.

[@seanjoseph3813]

I always change the words....Oh Lord, I’m stuck in low gear again 🤣

[@rizalpunio5919]

lodi petmalu

[@rudolfbittnermusic]

This guy is a killer on the guitar! 👏 Bravo.

[@robclancy6001]

Yeah man and the piano

[@jeffren70]

I saw Fogerty about a year ago. He put on a great concert and sounded fantastic.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

It’s amazing he still has that great voice!

[@TokyoBlue587]

Yes! Finally CCR gets some more credit, I feel like they've been overlooked lately. They were great. I'd love some lesson videos for each of these songs.

[@sharktroubles]

Guitar Pilgrim's one of my musical heros. He seems like a great human being, too.

[@bigdaddy4294]

You're attack is amazing! Also John Fogerty is one of the most underrated guitarist ever, just a brilliant musician.

[@Desert9999]

Dig your sound, rare to see proper vintage sound these days without pedals and too much overdrive, also your videos are very very inspiring! Keep up the good work!

[@lionheart69]

You are superb when did you start playing when you were one. You are fantastic teacher and one thing for sure I love to hear you play thank you for your time.

[@cloudbudget]

THANK YOU for this episode!!! You are an incredible talent and you deserve so much credit for noticing the underrated genius of John Fogerty on guitar. I have been telling people for years that the solo of the Credence version of "I Put a Spell on You" is, all considered, perhaps the greatest and certainly the most under-appreciated guitar solo. I say this because the solo tells a story of an anguished mind filled with dismay, rage and insanity. To create a solo that fits the song so perfectly in terms of the narrator / main character is simply unparalleled. When I saw the title of your video I thought, "He's got to choose "I Put a Spell on You" as number one, but what if he doesn't!? And you did!!! Thanks!

[@gibby9298]

One of the best songwriters of all time, and a very underrated guitarist aswell.

[@angelovalerio1969]

Your rendition of "I put a spell on you" is amazing and hauntingly beautiful. Speechless.

[@lafreeway]

Man, you make guitar playing fun. Sometimes, I get so caught up in trying to play too technical and forget why I started playing in the first place. Thanks.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

It’s all about the enjoyment and the feel, who cares about being a perfectionist! It’s 90% feel and immersion and 10% technique in my book

[@mugginsdot]

Guitar Pilgrim your video here has me hankering to go grab my STRAT,patch into my Fender Mustang 3,rethink my approach on what to learn and get out of my guitar playing rut!

[@pangoroo]

I heard an interview of JF once where he said he didn’t think his own guitar playing was that great or special. Quite the contrary! Hey man, you capture the nuances of players so incredibly well. And your apparent passion for music is inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst]

Awesome presentation. John Fogerty is quite fabulous. I'm so glad he went back to playing his CCR music. Wow, such a soulful, touching keyboard piece on the end of this, very emotion provoking.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Thank you. John Fogerty is one of the best guitarists ever!!!!!

[@BBQ1953]

SUPER tutorial, Thom! I first tried to learn Lodi, start to finish (with intro, fills, bridge, & solo) when I was 16. I had a Sears Silvertone Strat and an embarrassing, southern-engineered amplification system that I, to this day, refuse to call an amplifier. I struggled with Lodi but I nailed Born on the Bayou! That was 1970. Over the years, I learned several of the songs but you’ve inspired me to return to that catalogue and master all 10 of those songs. Thanks!

[@TheAzmountaineer]

Very nicely done! Like a lot of people my age, Fogerty was a big influence on me as a kid. Still is, come to think of it.

[@sandyamaulana2317]

This video popped up in my KZbin recommendation for... reason. John Fogerty is such a great guitarist, very understated and also underrated. When I started learning how to play the guitar, certain CCR songs were the staples of my practice. My favorite has to be "Tombstone Shadow". That single note part of the second solo is almost a religious experience to me!

[@ronnieo9571]

That was fun! That "I put a spell on you" sounded like it had a lot of Link Wray going on inside of it.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

oh yeah, Rumble by Link wray, that has to be one of the best guitar records ever!

[@stephenlennartz3466]

The crowd goes 'crazy' when my band plays Born on the Bayou. I just got a Boss MD 200 this week so now I can dial in the tremolo for this CCR classic. The trem is critical to the sound on this one. Thanks for this excellent post.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Born on the bayou is my favorite ccr song by far!

[@TokyoBlue587]

Stephen Lennartz Wish I was back on the bayou, rollin' with some Cajun queen...John Fogarty could write some good lyrics that's for sure

[@normansvideos5063]

I notice the same thing... they LOVE CCR... even the younger people. Mostly any CCR song. It's got to be that driving beat?

[@stephenlennartz3466]

@@normansvideos5063 The beat for sure, Norman. Good point! I would add the 'feel' too is pretty irresistible. And in this vocal John Fogarty sings his heart out. Thinking we'll have to add another CCR song or two to our set list. Many great options.

[@kevinb9327]

I love "Put a spell". One of his best in my humble opinion. Your cover was AMAZING 👍💯

[@joewalsh8217]

My favorite version of I put a spell on you. The solo has so much feel

[@Wooblidoo]

Melted my face with that last guitar solo! You even had a Patreon jam to go with it.

[@ppvk2610]

Same here

[@1DaTJo]

John Fogerty is a straight up genius.

[@levonbaloyan6806]

¡John Fogerty es un genio!

[@EdwardPootchemunka-jm6uw]

John Fogerty is a Rock Legend of all time i love his Music❤❤

[@deadwood3764]

Wow! what more can i say .Was blown away.Love the Piano Solo was very haunting.Yet Beautiful.

[@neilmartin99]

Lyrically it is tough to beat "It Came Out Of The Sky" in terms of witty humor from John Fogerty. Stephen King was inspired enough by this song to write a short story about it as one of the chapters in his "Creepshow" movie. Unfortunately, most people today would not understand the references, cynicism, and satiric nature of the lyrics.

[@poppamongol4082]

Pilgrim you are top notch - what a great top 10. Not really a "solo", but gotta say the opening riff for Up Around the Bend is so classic CCR and simply iconic for the period. When you hear the tone of that first open D you know what's coming and you know it's gonna be good.

[@stipcrane]

The piano solo at the end was brilliant. After the raucous "I Put a Spell on You" it was very calming to have the demons chased away by the cool waterbrook sound of the piano.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

I had probably commented on this post before but I have to tell you that this is the best John Fogarty guitar playing I've ever heard other than John himself! And even that brief singing was right on the money.

[@matthewstreb6886]

Wow. You're a phenomenal player with a great feel for Fogerty's tunes. Thoroughly enjoyed, sir!

[@PCJ52]

I saw John Fogerty in Portland, Maine in 2005. In the last chorus of Bad Moon Rising he clearly substituted "there's a bathroom on the right" instead of "there's a bad moon on the rise". I don't think most people even noticed the substitution. It was a great concert, I'll never forget it. Thanks for the video.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Haha, that’s great!

[@PCJ52]

@@GuitarPilgrim, Yes it was!

[@socceroaleks]

3:02 god!!! The best Lodi interpretation!! This man is really the man

[@roxyroxburgh9566]

BEAUTIFUL. Fabulous sounds from The Strat. Great discussion/playing and respect for the musicianship of J.F. And yes there really is a bathroom on the right.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

Came for the CCR...and was pleasantly surprised by the piano at the end. How beautiful. Excellent video sir.

[@nickbrouwer9643]

Feeling totaly happy now! A lot of my favourite solo's.

[@saepiumv3813]

How can anyone dislike this? Awesome video again!! 👍 Bedankt!

[@eliotpenaloza2863]

Bravo! Great work! CCR are still and will be forever, one of the true Rock and roll bands. They are huge here in México. I got crazy every time I hear Born on the bayou. Saludos desde la Ciudad de México!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Gracias Elliot, we have one thing in common I also love Born on the bayou!!! have a great weekend brother! Saludos des Irlanda!

[@marcossouza6651]

Great job! CCR is the best rock n roll Band ever!

[@tw8454]

you NAILED both John tones. Forgerty and Mayer, oh baby do i love this.

[@brentblake8306]

Wow,you somehow play with such personal feeling,yet never make it about you..... A generous teacher. Thank you.

[@jbrobertson2758]

"Commotion" is one of the few songs that start with a solo and continues with a solo build during the break. One of my faves!

[@abhinishsingh3603]

Lodi lines Ran out of time and money Looks like it took my friends..😢💔just touches me hard every single time I listen to it..😔

[@erikroque2133]

I love the stories behind the solos! impeccable playing!kind regards!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

thx Erik!

[@simondavis942]

When you got to no. 3, I started worrying that you might overlook Spell on You. But no ! You have it number 1. That is one of my all time favourites of any guitar player. He was underrated. You do a great job and always inspire when I feel low about my own playing !

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

CCR has always been one of my favorites! I'm glad you included Cotton Fields, don't know why but I've always loved that song. Wish I could play like that!

[@petarrazovicmusicchannel460]

Cotton Fields solo is great, one of the best Joh's solo

[@PCJ52]

Me too.

[@petarrazovicmusicchannel460]

I tried to make CF cover with John's solo. That cover is on my channel.

[@chanang453]

as always your guitar chops,editing skills and no waffle commentary are a joy to watch.....

[@VladimirBrown]

Tombstone Shadow is such an underrated song, so I was thrilled to see it on the list! I do however think that at least to me the most iconic solo is actually the second one, in which Fogerty literally plays the same note again and again and again, and it's AWESOME.

[@robertritchie2860]

Born on the Bayou is one of heaviest blues rock albums out there. It's amazing.

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

Besides Fogerty's abilities as a songwriter. The other secret ingredient in the band was rhythm, now that's something that we as guitar players overlook. It's not about how many notes you can play, but the way you play them. I saw your video regarding Keith Richards and I think he shared a similar view on his approach to guitar playing, rhythm is key.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

You're dead on alan, I'm thinking about doing a kick ass video on ccr and part of it will definitely be about Tom fogerty's rhythm guitar!

[@craigallen9461]

Great playing and wonderful background info. Thanks for a nice flashback session. Nice selection too! Most obvious but some lesser known gems.

[@andrewjorissen1221]

Fantastic. As a long term player, I watched what you did and instantly got something out of it which has improved my sound. Thank you. Plenty here for everyone.

[@RobJ1929]

I have to say its been a very long time since I heard CCR lead solo's. You done them justice! I have listen to them over and over again and passed them off to friends that will enjoy these. I wish I was in one of those bars to listen to you play. I do not come close or know anyone that is that good as yourself. I am going to watch all the youtube clips you have. I just love to listen to the music I grew up too since I was born 59 years ago. Thanks again.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Thanks for sharing these solos. I was fortunate to see Fogerty at the Red Rocks, CO last year on his 50th Anniversary tour. As one who grew up with his music when he first came out with CCR, he hasn't lost one bit of guitar playing ability nor his not being able to hit the high notes. Was almost as good as the Eagles tour to the Cap Center (MD) back in the mid 70's.

[@iannicholls7476]

I’ve only just caught up with this so sorry for the late response! It’s amazing how fresh those solos sound when played today. John Fogarty is so frustrating because because when I listen and watch you play I think “Yeah, with a bit of work I could learn and play that” but how did he come up with them in the first place? He uses no special playing technique or effects but each time he creates a fantastic little composition. Genius! Thanks for a great video.

[@gypseygeoff]

Inspirational my friend great presentation and fantastic guitar playing

[@liamkeegan432]

Cornerstone of music. Untouchable song writing and an intertwined band that could play, a great band

[@helmutsturm2338]

John Fogerty one of the Best❤

[@fabiangonzalezchiruchi36]

Amazing intensity of John Fogerty guitar...

[@Sandstorm9562]

You have one of the nicest classic Strat tones I've ever heard.

[@noeltracey1537]

Love your personality & guitar playing. Love your madness. Your the sort of a person I’d love as a friend. Thank You

[@phssafe4750]

Never a dull moment with this guy!

[@alvarorobles8086]

In I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Bad Moon Rising, Lodi, Proud Mary and Looking at my Back Door the guitar is one hole step down, the guitar that is in standard tunning is the Tom's Fogerty guitar, which the rythim one.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Love John, shoutout to him being one of the few Rickenbacker players.

[@gmb858]

You ARE the man! You nailed Fogerty's solo on "Spell." Didn't even touch the Whammy bar! Pilgrim, you at the head of the class dude.

[@joerobbins6318]

I've always felt lost ever since I stopped my music, it's a part of me that always gave me purpose, joy, and so much happiness

[@6six6strings63]

Best G.P. video yet!!! Fantastic list of solos played to perfection. Thank you!!!

[@jimlange2858]

Excellent video and guitar playing. Thank you for taking the time to create and post a quality video highlighting the guitar work of John Fogerty and CCR. Really enjoy your channel!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you Jim for taking the time to comment, I am glad you enjoyed! Best to you!

[@UncleDoug]

Absolutely brilliant. You capture the diverse styles of different musicians better than anyone I have heard. Thanks for sharing your prodigious skills with us mortals :)

[@GuitarPilgrim]

thank you dough, I am just a regular guy tryin to do the best I job can, I am glad you enjoyed!

[@UncleDoug]

@@GuitarPilgrim Well, the job you're doing is excellent indeed :)

[@richardhanratty1736]

This is exactly why I started playing guitar in the late 60’s you soon we forget these great phrases, thanks for refreshing bro

[@dmbar1953]

Wow. You have nailed the greatest of this most under appreciated guitarist both in your analysis and your fantastic playing. Thank you.

[@trumpsahead]

If that was your voice when you sang "Tombstone shadow" that was the best John Fogerty impression I ever heard. Would love to hear you sing one of his tunes. I'm looking to buy my first Fogerty book since I recently started playing guitar. I was around when Creedence CR first came on the scene over 50 years ago, and man, they were one of the most beloved bands of that time. Had to come back to say you knocked me out with I Put A Spell On You. Whew! Didn't know that piano piece but it reminded me of Debussy. ciao.

[@pinballrobbie]

Agree with every thing you say here, I'm 67 now and this still rocks me.

[@stevelaforce7806]

I enjoyed that almost as much as you did.....thanks for sharing your passion with us.

[@lodisonkom3367]

Well playing.. I love your incredible solo. It make me more happy n comfortable....

[@santiagobladimir5862]

Incredible

[@francoisfarhat6668]

Since i saw you playing the solo of I put a spell on you, i've to see it again and again every day ! JUST GREAAAAAAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravissimo

[@venimo]

Love this! Thank you for finally solving the sweet mysteries for me! Love what you're doing from Los Angeles CA!

[@duartelourenzo]

John Fogerty must be proud! Amazingly well played!! Well done!