1096 - Creedence Clearwater Revival Proud Mary 1969

"Proud Mary" is a song written by American singer and guitarist John Fogerty. It was first recorded by rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (in which Fogerty played lead guitar and sang lead vocals) on the 1969 album "Bayou Country". Beginning with “Proud Mary”, Fogerty unleashed a string of radio gems that made CCR the premiere hit-makers of their day.