Ccr - Chronicle, The 20 Greatest Hits
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Artist: CcrEdition: Music CD
Format: Gold CD
CD Release Date: 1995-08-10
Music Label: Fantasy
Soundtracks:
- Susie Q
- I Put A Spell On You
- Proud Mary
- Bad Moon Rising
- Lodi
- Green River
- Commotion
- Down On The Corner
- Fortunate Son
- Travelin' Band
- Who'll Stop The Rain
- Up Around The Bend
- Run Through The Jungle
- Lookin' Out My Back Door
- Long As I Can See The Light
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
- Hey Tonight
- Sweet Hitch-Hiker
- Someday Never Comes
Free Music Notes for Chronicle, The 20 Greatest Hits
Free Music Review: Rock 'n Roll, Blues and Country Influenced - and fun too!
Hit: 5 Stars
My first introduction to CCR was "Cosmos Factory," released in the dark ages of 1970. What a great introduction to CCR. Fully 7 of the 11 songs from that album are represented on this collection of greatest hits. CCR released 7 original albums, and though "Chronicle" includes 20 songs from those albums, someone later decided to release a "Chronicle II" that included another 20 CCR songs, including two more of the "Cosmos Factory" songs.
CCR had a very unique sound, owing in part to John Fogerty's unusual, yet very listenable, voice. CCR has been called rockabilly by some, but I prefer to see CCR as part of the diversification of rock music that led to the popularity of groups such as The Eagles. Yes, there is some influence of what was once known as Hillbilly or bluegrass, but there is just as much influence from rock and roll and country. There may even be a flavor of folk music.
Sometimes the music sounds almost like classic rock and roll, as you listen to songs such as "Proud Mary." Other times the sound is almost contemporary with the early 70s in songs like "Who'll Stop the Rain." Other times the music seems to transcend all genres in songs like "Up Around the Bend," which starts out like a hard rock song, and then reveals a country base in the harmonies and the lyrics.
Then there are blues-influenced songs such as "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" and "I Put a Spell on You." "Run through the Jungle" has influences that might remind you of Jimi Hendrix, yet blues are also evident. The lyrics will recall images of the Viet Nam war. Another Viet Nam war related song is "Fortunate Son."
Occasionally CCR's lyrics create odd mixtures. "Looking Out My Backdoor" has lyrics that would fit well with many of the psychedelic songs of the era, yet is played with a country-rock style. These contradictions are part of what made CCR a great and novel group.
There are a couple of versions of this CD available. This version is a gold CD that some fans prefer when available. You may want to survey the versions available before selectin the one that best meets your needs.
I enjoy music that creates a trend without trying to do so. A true artist is one who does what they want to do for themselves. When they become successful, that is fine, but they do so on their own terms. CCR was such a group. This CD collects some of their better known songs, and is a great addition to any collection. However, please keep going after you've bought this one. You will find that there is a lot of good music left on their albums. Enjoy!
Chronicle, The 20 Greatest Hits Poster
(2-LP set) Original classic recordings from 1968-1970 and includes Susie Q, I Put a Spell on You, Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Lodi, Green River, Commotion, Down on the Corner, Fortunate Son, Travelin' Band, Who'll Stop the Rain, Up Around the Bend, Run Through the Jungle, Lookin' Out My Back Door, Long as I Can See the Light, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Have You Ever Seen the Rain?, Hey Tonight, Sweet Hitch-Hiker & Someday Never Comes.Few bands of the 1960s retained as much a sense of the roots of rock & roll as did Creedence Clearwater Revival. Their music is rife with country, rockabilly, and R&B influences, a combination that produced several hit singles--most of which are present on this collection. These include "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Lodi," "Up Around the Bend,""Who'll Stop the Rain," and of course "Bad Moon Rising." This is an excellent greatest-hits collection, and a perfect introduction to the music of a band that has been enduringly influential. This gold version of the title offers superior sound quality for a higher price than the standard-issue CD. --Genevieve Williams
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