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4 days ago
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Legendary Rocker, 80, Re-Records Classic Songs With Help From His Sons
Legendary Rocker, 80, Re-Records Classic Songs With Help From His Sons originally appeared on Parade. A day after he celebrated his 80th birthday comes word that has re-recorded his classic songs for a new album, Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, due Aug. 22. Lending him instrumental support on the new project, announced Thursday, May 29, are his sons, Tyler and Shane Fogerty, the latter who also produced the new album with John. His wife, Julie Fogerty, served as executive producer of the project. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The album comes after Fogerty won a long-fought battle to regain the rights to his songs from his years with Creedence Clearwater Revival. In an interview for The Billboard Book of Number One Albums, Fogerty spoke about the decades-long battle to retain the rights to the CCR catalog. 'It did a lot of damage to my psyche and personality as far as confidence,' he said. 'There were times in those years when I was scared to go in and buy a pair of socks in a department store.'Although the album isn't out until Aug. 22, Fogerty is previewing the 20-song set for fans by releasing newly recorded versions of the CCR classics 'Up Around the Bend,' 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' and 'Porterville' to all streaming services on May 29. The album is also being released as a two-record set on black and colored vinyl. 'For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,' Fogerty said in a statement. 'Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that—of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.' 'I knew first hand how much it meant for John to get his publishing back. It has been so joyful and beautiful since this happened for him. This is a celebration of his life's work. It is the biggest party for the good guy/artist winning,' Julie Fogerty added in a statement. Here's the full tracklist for Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival:1. Up Around the Bend2. Who'll Stop the Rain3. Proud Mary4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain 5. Lookin' Out My Back Door 6. Born On The Bayou 7. Run Through the Jungle8. Someday Never Comes 9. Porterville 10. Hey Tonight11. Lodi12. Wrote s Song for Everyone13. Bootleg14. Don't Look Now15. Long As I Can See the Light16. Down On the Corner17. Bad Moon Rising18. Travelin' Band 19. Green River 20. Fortunate Son Legendary Rocker, 80, Re-Records Classic Songs With Help From His Sons first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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John Fogerty to Release New Recordings of Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs — Basically ‘John's Versions'
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty has announced the release of a collection of re-recordings of his classic songs from the Creedence era, titled 'Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival Years,' and arriving August 22, 2025 via Concord. The 20-track collection features newly recorded versions of Fogerty compositions from the late 1960s and early 1970s, including 'Proud Mary,' 'Bad Moon Rising,' 'Fortunate Son' and 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain.' The new versions are described in the announcement as 'both a celebration of an iconic catalog and a personal reclamation of artistic ownership,' and 'fresh takes on the music that continues to define American rock, recorded with renewed energy and a deep sense of purpose as he celebrates his 80th birthday.' More from Variety Amazon Prime Video Taps Eric Church, John Fogerty for NASCAR Theme Based on Retooled CCR Smash NAMM Convention Adds Brandi Carlile for Session Exploring Her Views on Record Production John Fogerty Recounts His Epic Journey to Finally Control His Classic Creedence Songs: 'Good Things Come to Those Who Wait' - for 55 Years Fogerty announced the album from the stage during his sold-out 80th birthday concert Wednesday night at New York's Beacon. 'For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,' says Fogerty. 'Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that — of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.' The album was produced by Fogerty and his son Shane Fogerty, with executive production by his wife and manager Julie Fogerty. While Fogerty did not mention it, the move is similar to Taylor Swift's re-recordings of her first six albums on Big Machine Records, the rights to which were sold without her consent; she has painstakingly re-recorded four of the albums as 'Taylor's Version's in a move to gain control of the material. Many artists have re-recorded songs from their catalog in an effort to sidestep record deals they felt were unfair, but the move is doubly significant for Fogerty, as he bitterly battled with former Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz for decades over control of his catalog. Zaentz signed Fogerty and Creedence in the mid-1960s to an onerous contract that he defended aggressively and litigiously for decades. Fogerty's deep frustration over the situation led him to essentially retire from releasing and performing music for many years, re-emerging in 1985 with his 'Centerfield' album, which included the thinly veiled song and music video, 'Vanz Kant Danz' (which unsurprisingly led to a $144 million, ultimately unsuccessful lawsuit from Zaentz, who claimed the song copied Fogerty's own hit 'Run Through the Jungle'). The battle consumed Fogerty for decades of his life and the artist's life and sidelined his music career for many years, although Concord quickly improved the terms of the deal when it acquired the Fantasy catalog in 2004. Finally, in 2023, nearly 10 years after Zaentz's death and more than a half-century after the songs were released, Concord sold Fogerty a majority interest in the global publishing rights to his song catalog with the group for an undisclosed sum. Although ownership of the original recordings remains with Concord, apparently no bad feelings, as the company will also release the new Fogerty-owned versions. Julie Fogerty said, 'I knew first hand how much it meant for John to get his publishing back. It has been so joyful and beautiful since this happened for him. This is a celebration of his life's work. It is the biggest party for the good guy/artist winning.' Both Shane and his brother Tyler Fogerty perform throughout the album, accompanied by musicians Matt Chamberlain, Bob Malone, Bob Glaub and Rob Stone. Today, new recordings of 'Up Around The Bend' 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain,' and 'Porterville' are available on streaming services now. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
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6 days ago
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John Fogerty Announces Re-Recorded Album of Creedence Clearwater Classics
The post John Fogerty Announces Re-Recorded Album of Creedence Clearwater Classics appeared first on Consequence. John Fogerty has taken a cue from Taylor Swift and re-recorded some of his biggest hits and deep cuts from his days in Creedence Clearwater Revival. Those 20 tracks have been collected into his new album, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, out August 22nd via Concord. Co-produced by Fogerty with his son Shane Fogerty, Legacy features beloved songs including 'Proud Mary,' 'Fortunate Son,' and 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain.' Both Shane and his brother, Tyler Fogerty, perform throughout the album, accompanying their father's newly re-recorded vocals. Pre-orders are ongoing. Get John Fogerty Tickets Here In an interview with Rolling Stone, Fogerty joked that he 'lobbied very much' to call the project Taylor's Version, referring to Swift's series of re-recorded albums after her back catalog was sold to Scooter Braun. Although Fogerty reclaimed a majority interest in the Creedence Clearwater Revival publishing catalog in 2023, this did not include his master recordings. 'For most of my life I did not own the songs I had written,' Fogerty added in a statement. 'Getting them back changes everything. Legacy is my way of celebrating that — of playing these songs on my terms, with the people I love.' Stream the new 'John's Version' recordings of 'Up Around the Bend,' 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain,' and 'Porterville' below. After celebrating his 80th birthday at New York City's Beacon Theatre last night (Wednesday, May 28th), Fogerty is returning for another performance tonight, May 29th. He'll remain on the road this summer with a string of festival appearances in the UK/Europe and a handful of headlining US shows. Get tickets here. Artwork: Tracklist: 01. Up Around the Bend 02. Who'll Stop the Rain 03. Proud Mary 04. Have You Ever Seen the Rain 05. Lookin' Out My Back Door 06. Born on the Bayou 07. Run Through the Jungle 08. Someday Never Comes 09. Porterville 10. Hey Tonight 11. Lodi 12. Wrote a Song for Everyone 13. Bootleg 14. Don't Look Now 15. Long As I Can See the Light 16. Down on the Corner 17. Bad Moon Rising 18. Travelin' Band 19. Green River 20. Fortunate Son Popular Posts Billy Joel Diagnosed with Brain Disorder, Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates Man Wearing Nazi T-Shirt Gets a Beatdown from Fans at Punk Rock Bowling Fest Freddie Mercury's Alleged Child Revealed in New Biography The 30 Best Action Movie Stars of All Time, Ranked Is The Who's Farewell Tour in Turmoil? David Lynch's Personal Archive Going Up for Auction Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Creedence Clearwater Revival's Chart Comeback Includes Both Albums And Songs
Creedence Clearwater Revival's Chronicle reenters the Top Album Sales chart, while "Have You Ever ... More Seen the Rain" returns to the Billboard Global 200. UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Creedence Clearwater Revival Photo by MichaelConsidering the fact that Creedence Clearwater Revival only released albums for about half a decade, the legacy the band has left behind is much greater than many other acts that were together for much longer. The rockers almost always hold space on the charts in the United States, appearing sometimes on Billboard tallies dedicated to albums and other times landing on lists that focus on songs as well. This week, Creedence Clearwater Revival returns not only to multiple rankings, but appears on different tallies with a pair of hugely successful titles. The band reappears highest on the Top Album Sales chart, the weekly list of the bestselling full-lengths and EPs throughout America. On that ranking, the group comes in at No. 50 with Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits. That set, which previously topped out at No. 10, has now spent well over a decade as one of the bestselling releases in the country, and it casually slips away and then reappears with regularity. In the past tracking frame throughout the U.S., Chronicle sold just over 2,000 copies, according to Luminate. Chronicle's performance on the Billboard charts is mixed this frame. As it returns to the Top Album Sales list, it rises on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums tally, holds steady on the Top Rock Albums ranking, and declines slightly on the Billboard 200. Just one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's tracks appears on a Billboard chart — and only barely. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" reenters the Billboard Global 200 as it officially becomes one of the 200 most-consumed tracks all around the world. The cut narrowly manages to find space on the list, breaking back in at No. 199. If it can hold on just a while longer — only two more weeks — "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" will become Creedence Clearwater Revival's first track to spend a full year on the Billboard Global 200. One of just two tunes by the band to appear anywhere on the list, it already stands as the group's highest-rising win, having peaked at No. 92. Only "Fortunate Son" has also landed on the list, and it only spent one frame in second-to-last place in the summer of 2024 before disappearing.
