CCR Creedence Clearwater Revival Mardi Grass 12" Vinyl LP Album

Album Description: "Mardi Grass" was the 7th and final studio album of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

 

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Album Description:

"Mardi Gras" is the final album by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). The album was released on April 11, 1972, by Fantasy Records. The album was recorded after the departure of CCR's primary songwriter and lead vocalist, John Fogerty. This resulted in all the members contributing equally to the songwriting and lead vocals, which gave the album a unique sound.

Creedence Clearwater Revival was a rock band formed in California in the late 1960s. The band consisted of four members: John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford. CCR released several hit albums and singles, including "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," and "Fortunate Son." John Fogerty was the primary songwriter and lead vocalist for the band. However, in 1971, tensions within the band led to John Fogerty's departure. The remaining members continued to record and tour as Creedence Clearwater Revival, but without John Fogerty's songwriting and distinctive voice, the band's sound changed significantly.

 

Music Genre:

American Cajun Roots Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "Mardi Grass" was produced by: Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty

Record Label Information:

Fantasy 9404 / F-2982 

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 230 gram 

Year & Country:

1972 Made in USA
Band Members and Musicians on: CCR Creedence Clearwater Revival Mardi Grass
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Doug Clifford - drums, vocals
  • Stu Cook - bass, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, piano, vocals
  • John Fogerty - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals
Track Listing of: "Mardi Grass"

The Songs/tracks on "Mardi Grass" are

    Side One:
  • Lookin' for a Reason (John Fogerty) - 3:28
  • Take It Like a Friend (Stu Cook) - 3:00
  • Need Someone to Hold (Cook, Doug Clifford) - 3:00
  • Tearin' Up the Country (Clifford) - 2:14
  • Someday Never Comes (Fogerty) - 4:01
    Side Two:
  • What Are You Gonna Do? (Clifford) - 2:53
  • Sail Away (Cook) - 2:29
  • Hello Mary Lou (Gene Pitney) - 2:14
  • Door to Door (Cook) - 2:09
  • Sweet Hitch-Hiker (Fogerty) - 2:59

 

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"Mardi Grass" Record Label Details: Fantasy 9404 / F-2982   ℗ 1972 Fantasy Records Sound Copyright

"Mardi Grass" Record Label Details: Fantasy 9404 / F-2982   ℗ 1972 Fantasy Records Sound Copyright
 

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CCR CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Mardi Grass 12" Vinyl LP
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