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Legendary former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, is 65-years-old today.

Lets mark Fogerty’s birthday by enjoying some standout songs from his long career.

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Who’ll Stop the Rain”

This is one of the strongest tracks from CCR’s 1970 album “Cosmo’s Factory.” It was also released as a single, backed with the blistering, Little Richard-inspired “Travelin’ Band.” The single reached number two on the US charts.

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Bad Moon Rising”

Here we have a top drawer track from the 1969 album “Green River.” This is one of the best known CCR songs and hit number one in the UK and number two in the US when released as a single, backed with the equally fine “Lodi.”

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “It Came Out Of the Sky”

All play their part to create a toe-tapping rocker that you just want to back up and start again as soon as it finishes – in spite of the slightly odd lyrics!

A great song from an equally great album, “Willy and the Poor Boys.”

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Down on the Corner”

Also from “Willy and the Poor Boys,” this track was a top three US hit, backed with the classic “Fortunate Son.”

John Fogerty – “Fortunate Son”

Proving he can still rock the house in 2005 with a great rendition of the aforementioned “Fortunate Son” at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

On May 18, Fogerty was named a BMI Icon at the 58th Annual Pop Awards, which took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. BMI Icons are selected because of their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.”

Fogerty is currently on tour promoting his latest solo album, “The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again.” This is a great follow up to the 1973 album, “The Blue Ridge Rangers.”

Happy Birthday John Fogerty.

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