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Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Willy And The Poorboys"
© Fantasy Records
Year of Release: 1969
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Down On The Corner
It Came Out Of The Sky
Cotton Fields
Poorboy Shuffle
Feelin' Blue
Fortunate Son
Don't Look Now (It Ain't You Or Me)
The Midnight Special
Side O' The Road
Effigy
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Willy And The Poorboys"
Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 release,
Willy And The Poorboys, has to be one of my
all-time favorite albums. It would have to be in my personal
Top 5. I have huge fond memories of this album when I was
growing up as a youngster. John Fogerty has to be one
of the many legends in rock who is truly a musical genius.
Either with Creedence or on his own, he has proved that
mixing various styles of music can be done with fantastic
results. He has done so here on this album: The rockin'
Fortunate Son, the country-influenced Cotton Fields,
and the bluesy Side O' The Road.
There's a couple instrumentals on this album, the
harmonica Poorboy Shuffle, in which anyone who has
never played the harmonica, can easily pick one up and
play along with this one. (I remember doing that!)
The other instrumental is Side O' The Road, as it
combines rock and blues.
The most famous tunes heard here are Down On The
Corner and Fortunate Son. However, the remaining songs
are just as fresh and exciting as any previous Creedence
hits. It Came Out Of The Sky is another rockin' favorite.
Feelin' Blue is a real cool slow blues tune, and Don't
Look Now is a song where you can't help but say Hee-Haw!
somewhere in this country-tasting tune. The closing song,
Effigy, showcases John Fogerty at his best in his
guitar playing, as it is somewhat psychedelic, yet rockin'
and bluesy.
What else can there be said about the great band
Creedence Clearwater Revival? All of their albums are
truly great, and no greatest hits compilation is complete.
The original CCR studio recordings are for anyone who
loves music. These albums will be truly enjoyed. From their blues-influenced
and psychedelic debut, to their next two rockin albums,
Bayou Country and Green River, these albums
truly define the CCR sound. Let us not forget another great
album, Cosmo's Factory. The Pendulum album
kind of slowed things down a bit, and their last album,
Mardi Gras, focused a bit more on the country side.
John Fogerty released his first solo album in 1973, Blue Ridge
Rangers, consisting of all country/hillbilly tunes,
and is another personal favorite of mine. Two years later, he
released the self-titled John Fogerty, which did not sell as
well as previous albums. Frustrated with the music business,
he settled with his family as he was so-called retired from
music. Fogerty returned in 1985, when he released the great
classic album, Centerfield. In 1986, Eye of the
Zombie was released. And just last year (1997), Fogerty
released Blue Moon Swamp.
For those of you who may not be familar with CCR, or
even John Fogerty as a solo artist, it would be a shame
not to discover their music. The band deserved their spot
in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. No one in their
right mind can say that this band is bad. These guys
were like The Beatles: Both groups never had a bad album.
All of CCR's albums are a must to purchase, likewise the
solo works of John Fogerty. Willy and the Poorboys
would top my list for anyone asking which CCR album is
considered the best. Even though that is a tough question,
being that all of their albums are exceptional. But if I
were to pick just one, Willy and the Poorboys would
be it.
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