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CCR 50th anniversary
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Totally unrecognized by me, last year marked the 50th anniversary of CCR. Since there's really nothing new to release and the surviving members still are on the outs, it seems that it turned not very spectacular. But anyway, here's some more info:
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL'S COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUMS COLLECTION (HALF-SPEED MASTERS)
https://craftrecordings.com/creedence-half-speed-masters/
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialCCR/videos?view=0&flow=grid
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It's to bad that they can't quit acting like children long enough to do a show or two. Hell, I'll take just a single song with all three of them.
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Quote from: Jay on January 18, 2019, 11:29:20 PM
It's to bad that they can't quit acting like children long enough to do a show or two. Hell, I'll take just a single song with all three of them.
Well, in a 2015 documentary they kinda did play together, although not in a room at the same time but via headphones and overdubbing. It seems the video isn't available anymore, but if you can find it, check it out, it's this documentary:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/the-true-and-sad-story-of-creedence-clearwater-revival-29706004.html
On another note, after watching the new "Fortunate son" and "Have you ever seen the rain?" videos, I'm shocked by the attempt to a) act like these where you're typical love songs and b) the misguided idea to try to curry favor with the conservative "Nashville-establishment" concept; but unfortunately, John's last solo outings seem to go into a similar direction. In that sense he really disappoints me as he was one of the people who I thought wouldn't go down that route.
https://themusicuniverse.com/creedence-clearwater-revival-celebrates-50-years-short-film/
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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Quote from: Rocker on January 19, 2019, 12:55:56 AM
Quote from: Jay on January 18, 2019, 11:29:20 PM
It's to bad that they can't quit acting like children long enough to do a show or two. Hell, I'll take just a single song with all three of them.
Well, in a 2015 documentary they kinda did play together, although not in a room at the same time but via headphones and overdubbing. It seems the video isn't available anymore, but if you can find it, check it out, it's this documentary:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/the-true-and-sad-story-of-creedence-clearwater-revival-29706004.html
On another note, after watching the new "Fortunate son" and "Have you ever seen the rain?" videos, I'm shocked by the attempt to a) act like these where you're typical love songs and b) the misguided idea to try to curry favor with the conservative "Nashville-establishment" concept; but unfortunately, John's last solo outings seem to go into a similar direction. In that sense he really disappoints me as he was one of the people who I thought wouldn't go down that route.
https://themusicuniverse.com/creedence-clearwater-revival-celebrates-50-years-short-film/
Well, he also insisted long ago he was not going to ever become an oldies act, but I guess he found out that, at his age, that's all people want from him.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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Quote from: Lonely Summer on January 28, 2019, 01:28:04 PM
Quote from: Rocker on January 19, 2019, 12:55:56 AM
Quote from: Jay on January 18, 2019, 11:29:20 PM
It's to bad that they can't quit acting like children long enough to do a show or two. Hell, I'll take just a single song with all three of them.
Well, in a 2015 documentary they kinda did play together, although not in a room at the same time but via headphones and overdubbing. It seems the video isn't available anymore, but if you can find it, check it out, it's this documentary:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/the-true-and-sad-story-of-creedence-clearwater-revival-29706004.html
On another note, after watching the new "Fortunate son" and "Have you ever seen the rain?" videos, I'm shocked by the attempt to a) act like these where you're typical love songs and b) the misguided idea to try to curry favor with the conservative "Nashville-establishment" concept; but unfortunately, John's last solo outings seem to go into a similar direction. In that sense he really disappoints me as he was one of the people who I thought wouldn't go down that route.
https://themusicuniverse.com/creedence-clearwater-revival-celebrates-50-years-short-film/
Well, he also insisted long ago he was not going to ever become an oldies act, but I guess he found out that, at his age, that's all people want from him.
And his appearance on the tribute to Elvis' Comeback makes it all too clear that he is now part of "that" side of the gang.
BTW I read a review in a music magazine that says that the new CCR LPs are sounding very well.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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February 05, 2019, 09:53:26 AM »
As you may know, the last time all original members of CCR played together was at Tom Fogerty's wedding in 1980. I just came across these pictures from that event:
Source:
https://fanpageccrjohnfogerty.blogspot.com/2013/06/fogerty-contra-fogerty_20.html
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
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To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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February 06, 2019, 09:08:37 AM »
Quote from: Rocker on January 19, 2019, 12:55:56 AM
Quote from: Jay on January 18, 2019, 11:29:20 PM
It's to bad that they can't quit acting like children long enough to do a show or two. Hell, I'll take just a single song with all three of them.
Well, in a 2015 documentary they kinda did play together, although not in a room at the same time but via headphones and overdubbing. It seems the video isn't available anymore, but if you can find it, check it out, it's this documentary:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/the-true-and-sad-story-of-creedence-clearwater-revival-29706004.html
Well, look at this, I found it on youtube. Unfortunately not in good quality but you can still watch it.
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf2QKzKcpkQ
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwY7ZG24fOk
You'll find the "reunion" at ca 6 mins. into the second part
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
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To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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March 20, 2019, 08:07:40 AM »
The age is certainly taking it's toll on John's voice certainly. Here he is singing "Jailhouse rock" at the Elvis tribute last year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UkCEJxXvDA
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
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To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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I never knew that they all reunited for Tom's wedding. It would be cool if somebody recorded it. One of those "bucket list" things. Same goes for Paul, George and Ringo jamming together at Eric Clapton's wedding. I'd give my right arm for a recording of that!
I read somewhere that Tom asked to see John on his(Tom's) deathbed, but John refused to see him. I hope that's not true.
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John Fogerty, Common and Michael Lang Celebrate Woodstock's Past & Future at Electric Lady Studios
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/festivals/8503221/woodstock-50-lineup-announcement-john-fogerty-common-electric-lady-live?fbclid=IwAR3a7-DBitfNOYTYBNDKphOD5tNEY8-2coI0cBpfiQZTPswU-EiB8BRAXgw
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
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To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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I didn't see this until just yet. Interestingly this sounds the most like a reunion is possible than it ever has (considering whom we're talking about).
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Talk Retiring From Touring: 'This Just Seemed Like a Good Time to Wrap it Up'
Cook and Clifford did lock horns periodically with Fogerty -- who famously refused to perform with them during CCR's 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction during Revisited's tenure. Though in 1997 Fogerty's legal actions briefly forced them to change the group name to Cosmo's Factory, courts ultimately ruled in the duo's favor and it returned to the Revisited moniker. The three CCRevival veterans settled their various disputes a few years ago and now jointly operate an LLC "to market the brand and, if you will, exploit our good will," with plans for merchandising and other endeavors -- among them a possible video release of CCR's performance at the original Woodstock Music & Art Fair, which was not included in the 1970 documentary from the festival.
"We're not sniping at each other anymore," Cook reports. "We're focused on the good things about Creedence, which is where I think we should be. There were, on my part, several attempts over the years to turn the situation around, but John was never interested. And if John called me, I'd certainly talk to him. I always felt we were cheating ourselves by not at least trying (to reunite), but fortunately this (CCRevisited) project over the last 25 years has put the focus back on the music itself. Creedence fans around the world have moved on from our internal squabbles and the music reigns supreme."
https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8506073/creedence-clearwater-revisited-on-retiring-from-touring
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
PRO SHOT BEACH BOYS CONCERTS - LIST
To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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Oh, and as I didn't find out until recently, a new CCR live album was released, "Live at Woodstock", which got great reviews.
Creedence's Woodstock set: 50 years on, still bristling with energy
https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/creedences-woodstock-set-50-years-on-still-bristling-with-energy
And here's another story on the ending of CCRevisited:
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Talk Farewell Tour and Ignoring Their Critics
After 25 years, the semi–tribute band featuring two Revival members is shutting down. Stu Cook and Doug Clifford talk about carrying on without John Fogerty, whether he — or their fans — like it or not
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/creedence-clearwater-revisited-interview-john-fogerty-823536/
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
PRO SHOT BEACH BOYS CONCERTS - LIST
To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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Quote from: Rocker on December 09, 2019, 11:55:39 AM
Oh, and as I didn't find out until recently, a new CCR live album was released, "Live at Woodstock", which got great reviews.
Creedence's Woodstock set: 50 years on, still bristling with energy
https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/creedences-woodstock-set-50-years-on-still-bristling-with-energy
And here's another story on the ending of CCRevisited:
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Talk Farewell Tour and Ignoring Their Critics
After 25 years, the semi–tribute band featuring two Revival members is shutting down. Stu Cook and Doug Clifford talk about carrying on without John Fogerty, whether he — or their fans — like it or not
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/creedence-clearwater-revisited-interview-john-fogerty-823536/
I don't think they'll ever reunite, but maybe we will see the vault opened further in the coming years. Sure would like some dvd of the band in their prime.
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Re: CCR 50th anniversary
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Yes, I don't really see them reuniting and going on the road either, although I wouldn't bet on it now that John has gone full establishment including rhinestone jackets, Vegas stints and dancing background hippies. It seems a reunion would be the next logical step. And there's a lot of money to be made for Stu and Doug as well. But the articles seem to tned into the archive-direction. A first release already happened (Woodstock) and I would love to see other stuff. There seem to be a lot of live concert recordings, but then again many probably are very similar due to the band's short career. A DVD would be great though. There were certainly more shows filmed than the one at
Royal Albert Hall
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Oakland
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'71 show
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a diseased bunch of mo'fos if there ever was one… their beauty is so awesome that listening to them at their best is like being in some vast dream cathedral decorated with a thousand gleaming American pop culture icons.
- Lester Bangs on The Beach Boys
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To sum it up, they blew it, they blew it consistently, they continue to blow it, it is tragic and this pathological problem caused The Beach Boys' greatest music to be so underrated by the general public.
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