1563 - Creedence Clearwater Revival Lookin' Out My Back Door 1970

"Lookin' Out My Back Door" is a song recorded by the American band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was written by the band's lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter, John Fogerty, and included on their 1970 album "Cosmo's Factory", the group's fifth album. The song is known for its upbeat tempo, its down-home feel, and a signature change in key and tempo towards the end. The song's lyrics, filled with colorful, dream-like imagery, led some to believe that the song was about drugs. Fogerty, however, has stated in interviews that the song was actually written for his then three-year old son, Josh. Fogerty has also said that the reference to a parade passing by was inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. One of Fogerty's musical influences, Buck Owens, is also mentioned in the song.

1442 - Creedence Clearwater Revival Have You Ever Seen The Rain? 1970

"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" is a song written by John Fogerty and released as a single in 1971 from the album "Pendulum" (1970) by roots rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival. Some have speculated that the song's lyrics are referencing the Vietnam War, with the "rain" being a metaphor for bombs falling from the sky. In his review of the song for Allmusic website, Mark Deming suggests that the song is about the idealism of the 1960s fading in the wake of events such as the Altamont Free Concert and the Kent State shootings and that Fogerty is saying that the same issues of the '60s still existed in the 1970s but that people were no longer fighting for them. However, Fogerty himself has said in interviews and prior to playing the song in concert that the song is about rising tension within CCR and the imminent departure of his brother Tom from the band.

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.