- USA Release
The album: "Creedence Clearwater Revival" was produced by: John Fogerty
Recorded: October 1967 & January-February 1968, Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California.
Released 5 July 1968
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Description & Collectors Information: The album features 11 tracks, all of which were written by John Fogerty. The album opens with "I Put a Spell on You," a cover of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins classic. The track is a perfect showcase of Fogerty's vocals and guitar playing, as well as the band's tight rhythm section. The album's second track, "The Working Man," is a bluesy number that features some of Fogerty's best guitar work. The album's standout track is undoubtedly "Susie Q," a cover of the Dale Hawkins classic. CCR's version of the song features a slowed-down tempo and a heavier groove, with Fogerty's vocals and guitar work providing a haunting and intense atmosphere. The song was a huge hit for the band, reaching #11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. CCR's self-titled album was a critical and commercial success, reaching #52 on the US Billboard 200 chart and establishing the band as a major force in the music industry. The album's success was due in large part to the band's unique sound, which blended elements of rock, country, blues, and folk music. The album's standout tracks, including "Susie Q," helped to establish CCR as one of the most important bands of the era. The album also established John Fogerty as a major songwriting talent, with all 11 tracks on the album being written by him. Fogerty's songwriting would continue to be a major part of CCR's success, with his lyrics and melodies becoming iconic in the world of rock music. |
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Music Genre: American Cajun Roots Rock |
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Album Production Information: The album: "Creedence Clearwater Revival" was produced by: John Fogerty Recorded: October 1967 & January-February 1968, Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California. Released 5 July 1968 |
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Record Label Information: Liberty Records LBS 83259 |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone Record160 grams vinyl record Album weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1969 Made in USA |
Band Members and Musicians on: CCR Creedence Clearwater Revival S/T Self-titled |
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Track Listing of: "Creedence Clearwater Revival" |
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"Creedence Clearwater Reviva " Record Label Details: Liberty Records LBS 83259
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