The BIGGEST Band in the World? | The Creedence Clearwater Revival Story

Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American phenomenon that from 1968 to 1972 enjoyed an impressive prestige and popularity, they dominated the radio with an unusual feat, a busy but prolific period of work: 7 albums in 4 years, more than 10 platinum records, and 8 number 1 singles. By 1970 and with the beatles out of business, not only did they become the biggest band in the united states, they had triple the sales of the rolling stones, pink floyd had not yet taken off completely, and led zeppelin had not yet reached its peak, so for a few glorious months, they were without a doubt, the biggest band in the world.

[@Cynthia-ue6sc]

From 1968 to 1962. I grew up listening to this band.

[@ConglomerationCat]

Great video and recap! Just a correction about Woodstock to clear up any confusion. The audience hadn't left, they fell asleep. Fogerty in past interviews was discouraged that the Dead had put the audience to sleep that John wasn't hearing the normal response from an audience in between songs so much that thought they weren't loud enough, continuing to ask "is this thing on?" He still jokes to this day that one person way out in the field yelled, "We're with you, John!" So he said he felt while he was at Woodstock, he played for "that guy".

[@BenXM]

And to be fair to the Grateful Dead, there were a lot of rain delays before they went on, which even caused a few electric shocks when they tried to play their instruments after the rain. It led to CCR not hitting the stage until about 1:30am.

[@LaHemeroteca]

CCR Loves!

[@CasualYoutuberEnjoyer]

A small error at the start of the video the (0:06) they disbanded in 1972 not 1962 but other than that great video

[@Phredbo]

Credence is one of the grearest bands ever despite their personal dramas I loved when Tom was with them When I play a open jam I always start with suzie Q in the E minor pentatonic Nothing better!!!!😊

[@dreamintime]

Once Alan Klein is involved, it always seems like its going to go downhill

[@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544]

Gee I wonder what religion he is hmmmmmm 🤔

[@davidjackson7281]

@@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544 Meaning what wiseguy? Gee we wonder about your ignorant, bigot prejudices. LOL!

[@toddbell1748]

Still one of my favorites

[@bradparker9664]

Nice overview. Well done.

[@wangson]

Wow! What a band!!

[@cocobill2222]

Good video, Seen Creedence 3 times, photos whit the band, awesome band

[@johnparsons1573]

That was an awesome video. Thank you

[@thomasstahl9683]

CCR for ever,great band and great music. John Fogerty, Stu Cook,Doug Clifford and Tom Fogerty. RiP Tom.🙏

[@stonesdude154]

From 1968 to 1962, lol, ✅

[@garrettchristopher3462]

So many people have seen john in his later years. Not realizing just how important he is to american music. His power for destroying the audience may be less than it used to be. He is in the pantheon of the greatest musical artist this world has ever known. No joke

[@ric8248]

Awesome. Given how clear they recordings sound it would be great to have an insight on their recording process.

[@chuckstandiford2976]

Bruce Springsteen's induction speech for Credence into the RR Hall of Fame is mandatory viewing for all Creedence fans.

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also today is my friends birthday ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@davidkirkham6497]

Another correction, Tom was rhythm guitarist, only! John was lead guitarist as well as singer, writer, arranger and producer. You made it sound like Tom was lead guitarist, which he was not!

[@jessekellerthecollectingne5058]

From 1968-1962. Didn't realize it was possible to release 7 albums in -6 years

[@mondoseguendo6113]

That’s what makes CCR so much more impressive.

[@ianlyons7689]

Credence Clearwater Revival Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits Susie Q I Put a Spell on You Proud Mary Bad Moon Rising Lodi Green River Commotion Down on the Corner Fortunate Son Travelin’ Band Who’ll Stop the Rain Up Around The Bend Run Through the Jungle Lookin’ Out my Back Door Long as I Can See The Light I Heard it Through The Grapevine Have you Ever Seen the Rain Hey Tonight Sweet Hitchhiker Someday Never Comes

[@georgeprice4212]

And, most of them are B Sides of the singles!

[@davidjackson7281]

My favorite's Heard lt Through The Grapevine.

[@familydogg1234]

Check out HANOI ROCKS Up Around the Bend song! They even had a video in 1985 on mtv. Funnily while " Centerfield" was a big hit!!

[@macde7841]

CCR is a good choice! I would suggest doing a vid on Mick Taylor with the Stones?

[@ludwik7326]

I'm Glad you didn't took the easy way by demonizing Stu, Tom and Doug, it's a situation where everyone did and said stupid things and it's a shame the 4 of them could never settle it...

[@fabriziodavilaalva3432]

No lose, ¡¡lo averiguaremos!! pero en una digo: ahora sí se viene lo chido...

[@loilt5091]

Not playing 🍏’s & 🍊’s…CCR were on a scary run of top notch hits & records, right about the time the Beatles dismantled. 🇨🇦

[@victormirabelli5895]

8#1 songs??? They didn't even have ONE #1 song! lol. They had 5 #2 songs in America. So close, but, couldn't get the #1 spot. CCR did have 2 #1 albums in America, Green River (1969) and Cosmo's Factory (1970).

[@ritchie9030]

As a fan I can't care about the off stage hassle. It's about the music

[@williamoxendine6121]

Some people can’t handle fame they could have made more great music

[@rickashford4005]

The massive FAIL known as "Mardi Gras" was not only the straw that broke the band up, but was a crystal clear illustration that Stu Cook and Doug Clifford were NOT the brilliant singers and songwriters they thought themselves to be.

[@sidewaysrain7609]

Jimi Hendrix is the highest paid concert artist in 1969

[@davidjackson7281]

He may have commanded a higher concert performance fee but l believe CCR was the highest grossing group in concert in 1969 perhaps because of more concert dates.

[@vegnewb]

You know you are looking at shoddy work when there is glaring error in the first 8 seconds.

[@danspringer12]

Do The Feelies

[@familydogg1234]

Pumped alot of pane" - reference to propane.

[@kelalamusic9258]

Come on now! The biggest band in the world? Really! Well, your opinion, of course. Great band? Yes! But biggest? Come on now!

[@fluorite1965]

For a very short time.

[@BenXM]

Certainly the biggest American band.

[@deanvoss7098]

Greed and egos

[@vintagemax]

There’s no way CCR are the biggest band ever. We have The Beatles and that’s it. They tried to be the best band ever but could never reach The British Invasion type of music.

[@davidjackson7281]

Highest grossing tour group of 1969.

[@johngalush8790]

Ccr was way better than the Beatles. The Beatles were fake

[@charlesbronson4282]

So that's what killed the band. I did not know they hired Allen Klein. He killed the Beatles. So naturally...he killed CCR

[@vintagemax]

I mean… Saying Klein killed The Beatles is like saying Yoko killed The Beatles. There were many factors that killed them.

[@charlesbronson4282]

@@vintagemax Well... He didn't help the situation either.