2021 Song Draft- Round 7 Pick 13- Cincinnati Babyhead selects- ‘Fortunate Son’- Creedence Clearwater Revival.
CB had no idea what this song was about when he first heard it. It rocked and it was CCR and that was good enough for him. It wasn’t until quite a while later that he clued in and heard what Fogerty was singing.
The opening is classic Creedence, everything in the song is classic Creedence. When CB finally clued into what John was saying the song became even more of a favorite. It struck a nerve. He was singing about my class and he was rocking with an emotional bite. The song is sung and played with lots of feeling. Listen to John wail. This song is busting at the seems with all sorts of emotion. I never get tired of it. A favorite for sure.
CB hates to be predictable but this tune goes perfectly with the Burns/Novick Vietnam film. I think I’ll listen to it again right now.
I’ve included a cover by Clutch (CB fave band). They are keeping the vibe alive. New school does old school old school. Crank it!!
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Now, that’s my kind of music – CCR are among my favorite bands!
John Fogerty may have been a bit headstrong and sometimes I feel the other guys in the band didn’t get the credit they deserve, but he’s a great songwriter and a great guitarist.
Christian, i think we established a long time ago that CCR is one of our go to bands. This is such a cool tune. It would have been interesting to hear an extended version with Fogerty wigging out on the guitar.
Great song! A bit of an outlier in their collection by way of it being so political, but I think that makes it all the better. Really makes the scene in ‘Forrest Gump’ too when they’re getting to Vietnam.
With those underlying ideas the band still manages to pull off a rocker. I have to revisit “Gump”
I agree with Dave.
CCR is always good.
I agree with you both.
This is how you reach the people. Music can reach places nothing else can. I love this song and it’s biting and true message. Think about how many years have passed since this came out and how little has changed since then. Clutch does a really good job on the cover. Nice to see young people taking up the banner. Great choice, CB!
Yeah it cooks Lisa. Lots of emotion. Lots of great covers. Got people to thinking.
So true Lisa – message as relevant today as back then
Yeahyeahyeah! So much rock in tight 2:17. Strong!
No kidding Fox. Cant pack much more into that time frame.
This song is brimful of righteous anger. And yes, John can be a controlling egotist, but when you have the massive ability he has you can understand his point. ‘Long Road Home’ off ‘Revival’ follows along in the same vein.
Clutch do a fine cover too.
“Righteous anger” I like that.
Awesome song by John and CCR, and really great cover by Clutch. Even when I was a kid, I got what this song was saying, at least in a kid’s mind.
Yeah, Clutch got the vibe. Carrying the torch. CB wasnt the quickest study but he eventually got it. Cool thing is, the song works on a few levels. Now Im going to find out there was some kind of social meaning in ‘Travilin Band’
One of my favorite CCR songs! Fogerty is amazing.
Hard to believe they never had a #1 single….
I know they got lots of radio play so that is hard tp believe.
Forrest Gump helped introduce my generation to it.
Nothing like a good soundtrack to discover music. Ive found a few gems over the years. As a matter of fact one will be showing up in a future pick.
Fantastic pick CB. Such a rocking tune. At the time it’s messsge must have been a direct slap in the face to folks to pay attention. Love the Clutch cover as well
Neil Fallon of Clutch is even rockin the plaid work shirt. Both bands are stylin like CB.
Cannot add anything to all that’s already been said about this great classic. Awesome pick CB.
Yes, folks are pretty clear on this one. I just really like it and have for a long time.
This is near or at the top of my CCR songs. Excellent pick CB…Fogerty’s voice should be considered an instrument on it’s own…or a dangerous weapon.
Yes on the vocals and I think we established the same thing on his guitar playing.
It would be hard for me to pick a favorite CCR song- so many classics but I’d have to go with CB”s pick- Fortunate Son- as the GOAT CCR single.
There are a few CCR tied for favorites Hans. ‘Suzi Q’ was the first I heard and it was the big hook for me. Something about this tune though. Kinda gets in the bones and the mind. Emotional connection I guess.