REACTING TO CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL'S BAD MOON RISING! 🎸🔥| (REACTION!!)

[@billmc5457]

Bad moon is an old superstitious folk lore. Song is a metaphor for the turbulent times of the late 1960's.

[@shubroto81]

Full moon causes high tides in the oceans, since humans have 80 percent water ..it affects them, doesn't mean the world is gonna end. Just exaggerating

[@jasonzimmerman4103]

Right on,also the soldiers on night ambush patrols in the jungles of Vietnam .

[@paulkane7771]

The upbeat tune belies the dark message of the song. Genius.

[@jomamma1750]

This gives you a tiny glimpse into (U.S.) Southern Hoodoo magic.

[@bella-xp7qd]

You can call them CCR. Back when these songs came out, they had to be of certain length to get them played on the radio.

[@kimn9802]

Bad moon rising is a metaphor. A bad moon rising is a portent that something bad is going to happen. The song was released as a single. Singles were designed to get people to listen to them on the radio. They had to get your attention by having a catchy tune/beat/lyrics. If you had an upbeat catchy tune you could get people to listen while having subversive, controversial, dark or deep lyrical themes.

[@Mahnamahna1100]

Excellent description Kim. I believe the first time that I personally ever heard this song was on an old AM radio station in Denver, CO. The station call sign was AM 95 KIMN.

[@Sirknight47]

It seems like the song's lyrics are open to interpretation, it's but the song feels like a warning or a premonition of troubled times ahead. The "bad moon" is a metaphor for a dark and ominous future, and the singer is cautioning people to be prepared for the challenges or difficulties that may be coming their way. The song is really kind of upbeat and has a catchy music contrasts with the dark lyrics, creating a sense of irony and tension in the song. It shows how a rock song can captures a sense of impending trouble and uncertainty. Always liked this song from the first time I heard it until now. Great reaction you two.

[@thomasstahl9683]

CCR,one of the greatest band's ever!

[@jenfries6417]

Creedence Clearwater Revival were from California, but their sound echoed the traditional folk music of the American deep south, in states like Louisiana, where songs full of dark themes but also with upbeat dance rhythms were common. The "bad moon" is an omen of bad luck and disaster in folk culture. Usually it would be associated with astrology or weather or other natural phenomena happening at the same time as a certain phase of the moon, which would be interpreted as foretelling bad events. 1969 was a difficult year. The US saw many incidents of political violence and riots, and the Vietnam War was raging. Wars and political violence were happening in many other countries as well. The Cold War heated up for a while, as US/USSR tensions spiked. There were military and industrial accidents. Progressives and peace-activists considered the election of Nixon as US President to be a serious setback - and they were right. In general, it was a stressful time. "Bad Moon Rising" expresses a feeling that danger is all around, in many forms, and that disaster can strike at any time, without rhyme or reason. It's speaking in the language of folk magic and fortunetelling to comment on the social conditions of the time.

[@shawnyoung8752]

I hear the voice of rage and ruin.

[@flea1683]

What a great band. Good reaction:)

[@warrenrule2003]

Fogerty, reportedly was asked "What's that song about?" his response,...You have read the book of Revelations...?" ...goes along with the song Eve of Destruction" by Barry McGuire...

[@timothymyers6827]

I was in HS when this was released - yes I'm and older guy! Have always loved CCR.!!! My wife got us front row seats to see John Fogarty about 5 years ago. I wore ear plugs and my ears still rang for days afterward. GREAT singer! Took him years, and law suits to get the rights to sing his own songs!

[@johnv61]

Just found you guys and subscribed! CCR was a great band with soooo many hits. My favorite is “Born on the Bayou”…..you’ll love it! Makes you feel like you’re way down South in the swamps of Louisiana!

[@fewwiggle]

Those were bad times. I believe the "bad moon" is the bad portents of bad times. As you mentioned, he referred to the turmoil of those times and he was feeling pessimistic -- the "bad moon" is the sign of that present and coming turmoil.

[@user-jx2ku8zk6r]

As a kid i alway's thought the words " there's a bad moon on the rise" were " there's the bathroom on the right"😄 As an adult this song seems like it's about the ends of time coming soon & hopefully your affairs are in order.

[@chadblackburn6137]

😂😂😂😅😅

[@laurahabbershaw2029]

I thought the words were “there’s a bad moon on the right” 🎶

[@MarioCrosby]

@Laura Good to hear, because I thought I was the only one.

[@royalway12]

@@laurahabbershaw2029 Me too, then I found out it was the Bad moon on the left.

[@megan22004]

Omg!!! My husband thought it said that too 😂😂😂😂😂😂 when he was singing along one day I heard he say that! I died laughing at him.

[@love-vy1ry]

Your comment on the happy sounding music but with those "it is the end of the world lyrics" is a good 1!!!!

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

In case if you two are interested in knowing, this movie was one of the top tracks from the soundtrack of *An American Werewolf In London.* A true classic comedy horror. Which I strongly recommend!

[@shawnyoung8752]

The couple that he meets in theatre was just the best. Everyone was not happy with the limbo. The couple was just so cherry. landis did Animal House.Blues Brothers and this in 4 years.

[@royalway12]

This song is in the movie "American Warewolf in London". It was written many years before the movie, but it fits.

[@dlmullins9054]

My favorite band of all time from the sixties and seventies and I am from there too! Yes, I am old! Thanks for the play!

[@ThomasBeauchemin-z4b]

Glad to hear your going to be doing more music reactions!! You both seem to have a deep appreciation for great music!!

[@joelong7448]

Being from that era, I immediately thought he was singing about Nixon. Shonuf...

[@joeclark1621]

An American Werewolf In London brought me here, great reaction guys.

[@craigmiller3568]

This is back in 70, they see then the world is ending soon

[@757optim]

The war inspired a lot of songwriting. Yes, man walked on the moon. Woodstock happened. As thousands were dying on the other side of the world, protests were common. The word "turmoil" that you read was a good one.

[@thomaslook2252]

Also from the movie "American werewolf in London". Played while the guy turned into a werewolf

[@rapidfirerob4]

A lot of people thought he was singing, "there's a bathroom on the right." lol John didn't think about the happy melody when he wrote the song, certainly not happy lyrics. He's talking about the Vietnam War, racial unrest, all the bad things happening in the 60s. Same for his song Who'll Stop The Rain? Listen to their cover of I Put A Spell On You. It's a few minutes longer. Most of their songs were short.

[@kowgirlnme]

The song was inspired by a Movie the singer watched. In the movie a hurricane came and wiped out many farms, except for one farm...The farmer of that one farm made a deal with the Devil/Satan, and his farm was spared...Its like we see all these things happening, we do nothing to change, while people suffer, we care about only our selfish needs..Basically that selfishness is a Bad Moon Rising...Selfishness will destroy you at some point...The Bad Weather will visit you, so to speak..

[@duanefogard7519]

In some cultures, the Irish for example, there is a tradition of sad/ depressing lyrics set to happy sounding music.

[@williamballmaier2355]

I think Fogerty was just doing an off the cuff song about Vietnam and the ends of times. John really had this ability to express himself in the least complicated way..

[@Dobrulez70]

Loved this song all my life 😂

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

It's all about the superstitions around the moon. When the moon rises it's generally night. There are so many cultural beliefs about the rising of the moon and the portents that it brings especially at night: werewolves, vampires, "witches". etc.

[@rockerforlife194]

Love you two and your channel! Hope you make many many more! Kudos!

[@jontastic]

I imagine two options, a parent worried for their child and tries to urge caution if they go out, the other is a person who sees omens of doom and is warning you.

[@EdA1]

The key is when he says an eye for an eye. It’s clearly mostly a war protest song and the misery’s of war… But what’s funny is I’ve been listening to the song for over 50 years and I’ve never listen to the lyrics until now Lol. Just always sounded like another happy Creedence song lol!

[@caracoidwren944]

I think the eye for an eye reference was harkening the coming inevitable retribution for whatever was done to whomever sometime in the past. The sickle is about to thresh those who have done wrong with the various natural disasters mentioned. Who did what to whom remains for the listener to determine, but one thing is for sure--Don't go out tonight.

[@jmweed1861]

CCR songs were short and to the point, as they were Ment to be played on the radio. For longer CCR songs, you need to listen to their albums......Creeedance Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, Cosmos Factory, Pendulum...The Greatest American Rock Band ever!!!

[@ryanframe6893]

The Eye he was speaking of (imho) was talking about the eye of a storm. ✌️

[@love-vy1ry]

At wedding's in the 70ties every wedding band played this song to get the people on the floor. I was a Creedence fan but not a native english speaker, so when I finally understood the lyrics I never danced on it at wedding's again. Thought it could bring bad luck to the wedding couple.

[@Renovion]

Something you will learn as you delve more into their music, CCR made a lot of songs protesting the Vietnam War.

[@paulie.walnuts2838]

And ironically their songs are often used in war movies and several about nam

[@mamaflush9945]

I thought I'd drop off another song by "CCR" if interested. And this is a live performance "Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Official Music Video)"

[@charliecochran3035]

Think of this as the feeling you get on any given night if you watch 10 minutes of American national news. It really just applies to the neverending state of war, unrest, disasters both natural and human made, and angst that we live in. Just think what he might have written in 2023.

[@tomdreher8766]

I recommend FORTUNATE SON by CCR

[@EdA1]

Good to see you back! Great song!… I believe you’ve only done one Led Zeppelin song, please consider doing the official studio version of Whole Lotta love from 1969. I know you will love it! Zeppelin were pioneers of hard rock, born out of the American black blues artists. They influenced many who followed, for better, or worse! Thanks!

[@mikeb3365]

Music back in the 60's and early 70's had to be short, usually under 3 minutes for fitting into the AM radio format of the day. That is why music from the Beatles, etc. were short.

[@axandio]

Cautionary tale. ;)

[@jamescrane2156]

Mötley Crüe - Looks That Kill (Official Music Video)

[@123bhar]

You guys are funny. I sang this song 100's of times and know all the words but it makes me happy. To me it's a reflection of how life is a roller coaster...there's always a bad moon on the rise in the grand scheme. We're all gonna die.

[@caracoidwren944]

There are a lot of rural songs--from blues to blue grass--with an upbeat tempo but with depressing lyrics. My interpretation of this is that it was a way of saying not to take life so seriously, regardless. Creedence is just drawing from that to create an authentic, common man approach to their songs. I don't know if this will make sense to you two, but words to describe their music in the US would be "honest" or "based." Their name, "Creedence Clearwater Revival" comes from country churches or roving preachers and their revivals (as in reviving the spirit of Jesus), which is usually a lot of bible thumping and singing in order for the congregation to arrive at a euphoric moment. Whenever I hear this song, I just think that there's a lot of bad mojo out there on this particular night, so keep safe until the sun rises. Any of the catastrophes mentioned were limited to that one night. Listening to this song makes you feel kind of snug when alone at home on a stormy night when the doors and windows are shuttered safely behind you.

[@ThistleAndSea]

CCR was a fun group! You might also like Pure Prairie League. Similar style and from the same era. "Amie" would be a good song of theirs to start with. 🙂

[@shawnyoung8752]

He sings' i hear voice of rage and ruin-.

[@williamcabell142]

Good old Boy…Swamp Music! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AnthonyDavio-yu5ci]

" there's a bathroom on the right!" I know, I know but somebody had to do it . Come on know.

[@davidschiech9188]

They have numerous hits. Check out I put a spell on you...Incredible

[@angelado3]

and all so good ! CCR never had a bad song

[@crzyasylm8340]

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[@anthonypikos3294]

This song featured quite well in An American Werewolf in London. Check it out, classic comedy horror.

[@shawnyoung8752]

Those guys sure could play darts. Also a great joke in the slaughtered lamb.

[@joeclark1621]

@@shawnyoung8752 You made me miss, I never missed that board before. 😧

[@rbculpepper]

They wrote a lot of music about Viet Nam combat and American soldiers.

[@AdrianbCozad]

❤(Class of71) FORTSILL IS,LAWTON OKLA.❤

[@62impalaconvert]

"an eye for an eye" is a commandment in the Bible that says if someone does someting bad to you their punishment should be the same as what they did.

[@deltonwilson3768]

The reference to Eye for an Eye, is towards the Bible, the Weather is but also Metaphoric for Catastrophic conditions. A Bad Moon is also a Sign of pending Disaster. ...your welcome SFC.D.WILSON U.S AIRBORNE RANGERS /Cavalry-SPFOR ret. Stay Safe.

[@DwarfsRBest]

Not sure how you guys got turned on to Southern Rock, but I'm glad to see you reacting to some good ones. Like any genre, there are many out there that are not so good, but there are some that are as good as it gets. And, arguably, CCR is kind of their own genre.

[@michaelstallings5824]

i think more or less,the song is about the end times... natural diasters,like hurricanes,and eartquakes,severe floods,man made diasters like war,and pandemics...all things that could happen chaos in the streets...the song is 50+ years old.and is just as revelant now as it was then

[@christopherbako]

Mississippi Queen. Try this song. Less than 3 minutes.😊

[@deltonwilson3768]

OK folks, look at the Time line of the song,What was Physically happening in America ? Social unrest,Political parties opposed, open Rioting and involvement in a War that the Masses neither Wanted or Understood. The 1960's was at Best Turbulent and Chaotic. SFC.D.WILSON U.S Airborne Rangers / Cavalry-SPFOR ret. . . Stay Safe., PS. I like watching your reactions.😊

[@lewstone5430]

He’s talking about the end of _THIS_ world.

[@roberormonde]

It's prophetic. One eye taken for an eye is out of the Bible. Man is dominated man to his own hurt. If you die for a righteous, cause you're OK.

[@izbo10]

Fogerty wrote songs to be short and catchy with a message. But with that said the band was limited so keeping the songs short and catchy didn’t hurt them.

[@basildavidson4597]

👍🏻

[@golfr-kg9ss]

So when this song came out in 1969 there were a lot of negative things happening in the US. The Vietnam war and protests against that war, Civil unrest with antiwar protests and the Civil Rights movement. Just like you read about.

[@hmichaelr1]

There was a lot of social discord in 1969. The military was trying to defeat the spread of communism (in Vietnam) while the press was doing everything it could to undermine the effort by fomenting anti-war sentiment. The fact that many of the 58,000 American casualties were conscripted into service against their wishes added an element of unfairness. Immature youngsters, self-righteous pacifists, and draft-dodging cowards joined forces with the left-leaning press to force the defeat of America's military. It was a sad chapter in our history and the people of Vietnam still suffer and die today from the consequences, as do millions of others living under communist regimes that were emboldened by our failure there. We haven't won a war since, not even the only 'declared' war - the 'War on Drugs'. America's military is not there to protect America anymore - it is there to consume all the weapons and equipment its defense contractors can produce. It saddens me!

[@xJRx77]

It's John Fogerty's vision of the end of days.

[@samdroid559]

Metaphor

[@Brian_Combs]

I just found your channel. I really enjoyed this video. But bad moon on the rise i think just means its a sign of bad things to come.

[@ZionForman]

Route 66

[@colleenosburn-sapp3201]

It's a political song , bad moon on the rise is unrest in the country and he warns of where it can lead.

[@nnrrtt]

I think it's a climate warning at the time .

[@liftme225]

You don't know...what you don't know.

[@DelEast740]

The bad moon is the Vietnam war maybe.

[@davidmasullo5919]

Absolutely zero offense to you guys but back in this generation we really didn’t take songs as seriously or analyzed them the way you and all the other reactionaries do. Bad Moon is a fun song I think is supposed to refer to a werewolf coming out tonight

[@RobertDavisAdman]

Personally I thinking fun at superstition.

[@kenhellberg7973]

anti-vietnam

[@timmyfoxworth6710]

I see utter confusion about lyrics and happy music. Lol. It is strange.

[@seansmith2797]

I think its a sign of bad portent. Just seeing the awfulness of war and where things are heading.

[@johnnybarstow8950]

Read the bible, Matthew ch24.the whole chapter. Read the words of Jesus.

[@michaelmaguire9119]

The Eye of a Hurricane / the center of the storm

[@ronniecarter266]

John Fogerty was speaking about his experiences as a veteran of the Vietnam War i believe

[@labibliotecadelboomer]

is the song against the nuclear olocaust

[@bartstarr100]

Think nuclear war

[@briancarr4607]

Stick to the road dont go on the moors ?