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Posts Tagged ‘Creedence Clearwater Revival’
John Fogerty guest starring in The Finder
Written by admin on January 12, 2012 – 8:00 am -Legendary rocker, John Fogerty, will guest star on Fox’s new TV series, “The Finder,” which debuts in the US tonight (Jan 12).
The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman wrote the theme tune for the show and he will also appear in the first episode playing a stripped down version of his signature song “Fortunate Son.” You’ll be able to download that rendition of “Fortunate Son” at JohnFogerty.com for a week after the show airs.
Tags: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, John Fogerty, The Finder
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Song of the Week #69 – “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”
Written by admin on August 29, 2011 – 11:04 am -| Marvin Gaye’s superb recording of “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” was released on single on October 30, 1968, backed with “You’re What’s Happening (in the World Today).” It had already appeared on Gaye’s ninth solo album “In the Groove.” |
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Tags: Barrett Strong, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gladys Knight & the Pips, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, marvin gaye, Norman Whitfield
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Song of the Week #58 – “My Baby Left Me”
Written by admin on June 13, 2011 – 9:40 am -| Elvis Presley’s rock ‘n’ roll classic “My Baby Left Me” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“My Baby Left Me” was released in May 1956 on the B-side of the single “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.” The rhythm and blues original had been recorded by Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup in the late 1940s. |
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Tags: Arthur Crudup, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dave Berry, Elvis Presley, Imelda May, My Baby Left Me
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Song of the Week #53 – “Good Golly, Miss Molly”
Written by admin on May 9, 2011 – 8:16 am - |
Little Richard’s great 1950s rocker “Good Golly, Miss Molly” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Good Golly Miss Molly, Little Richard, Swinging Blue Jeans
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Song of the Week #52 – “Fortunate Son”
Written by admin on May 2, 2011 – 9:49 am - |
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s rock classic “Fortunate Son” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: Bob Seger, Cat Power, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, Willy and the Poor Boys
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