John Fogerty - The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again
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Free Music Review: Ridin' Off With The Blue Ridge Rangers
Hit: 5 Stars
The first thing you notice on this CD is how happy John Fogerty sounds. Well, he should, these are all the songs he loves- he says if he had to get up and sing in a bar, these are the songs he would choose. The history of the Blue Ridge Rangers has been told many times-when it was time to hang up the Cleerance Clearwater tunes, he took some time off, but then recorded again. Not knowing how to sing without a group he named his group the Blue Ridge Rangers. However, he made up all the members and played every instrument. That was years ago, and when he resurrected the group, he got some real good time players. This CD is the best, you are so gonna like it!
These tunes of Fogerty's are some of the ones I love. The biggest and best surprise to me is Ricky Nelson's old 'Garden Party'-I have loved that song forever and John F says he can relate to it- he and Ricky were very smart men. Fogerty chose Don Henley to help him with this one- play it over and over. 'Never Ending Song Of Love' an old timer incarnate! 'Back Home Again' didn't we all love John Denver at one time? Ray Price, 'I'll Be There If Ever You Need Me'-ya gotta love it- what a tune. 'Change In The Weather' is an original of John Fogerty's. I know you're gonna be shocked by this one' Moody River' originally sung by Pat Boone- it is marvelous!!! 'Heaven's Just A Sin Away' by the Kendalls- whoopee! And, to top this marvelous CD off, Bruce Springsteen joins John Fogerty with the Everly Brothers 'When Will I Be Loved'- never, ever heard it any better, never eva!
LA Times says "By nearly any measure, Fogerty belongs on the A list of rock musicians who matter. As Credence's chief songwriter, lead singer and guitarist, he created a remarkably deep body of work in an astonishingly short period from the 1968 release of the band's debut album through the group's 1972 swan song." Couldn't have said it any better myself!
This is a mix of country, folk, rock n'roll and one of the best CDs I have heard in a long time. Can't wait to tell my best friend, so we can listen to it together!
Highly Recommended. prisrob 09-08-09
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Free Music Review: The Father Of 21st Century Country
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is the next generation piece to the original 1973 release. More people, a less-minimalist sound, later vintage material. That earlier release was the first John Fogerty solo album for followers of Creedence, and it came at a time when country was identified with the generation that said that you grow up, you go into the Army and get your butt shot at, because if you dodge the draft and go to college, attending classes taught by commie profs, you become a commie too. At the same time, prominent preachers said that rock was the "devil's heartbeat". So country became synonymous with uncool and you mocked it by howling like a hound dog. Fogerty took country, added blues the same way the 'Fifties rockabillies had done years before, and called it "Creedence". This album is the second disc of what might have been a double album that was finished 36 years later. Fogerty, being the mature artist he is, avoids coming up with totally new versions of the covers that are here, avoids the ego trip of "making the songs his own". Look, the man is around 60, so he's going to think like a grown-up. Even down to giving lead phrases in some songs to guest vocalists. He plays Rick Nelson's "Garden Party" straight ahead (matching the backup vocals and lead guitar hooks from the original), same as with John Denver's "Back Home Again". His own 1986 song "Change In the Weather" gets a countryish remake here. And remember the line in the Creedence classic "Lookin' Out My Back Door" that goes "...listenin' to Buck Owens..."? Fogerty gives tribute to the memory of his fellow Californian by including "I Don't Care (Just As Long As You Love Me)" here. Anybody who thinks solo Fogerty begins and ends with "Centerfield" (as well as thinking modern country began with Randy Travis and Garth Brooks) should grab this one, along with the 1973 Rangers release as a prologue.Free Music Review: Gotta love this guy and this album
Hit: 5 Stars
The fact that John is so humble but clearly delighted with this CD should be a clue right out of the gate. This is one of those times when I popped in the CD and was immediately knocked off my feet and just kept getting more and more impressed through to the end when I just had to sit in silent awe for a long moment. The guy knows what he's doing, he has incredible talent, and impeccable choices on this CD. I think all his hardships in the recording industry not only make us respect and love him more but also have seasoned him in a way that makes him able to really put his soul into these songs. I love the way many albums in the last few years have almost been like divine jam sessions. Mixing up the best of the best talents of our time to sing and play on songs that are out of their normal styles just has a way of making the best even better. This one is like that with the great and diverse talent he has brought in to record with him. I just wish the album artwork featured real Blue Ridge scenery. . . looks a little too much like an arid western landscape for that.Free Music Review: Good old Music
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm not an audiophile - I don't play an instrument - I generally like songs I can understand - Some of my favorite artists are Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch/David Rawlings, Patty Loveless (in her Mountain Soul mode), and so forth. Upon first play of this cd I started to sing along with it. I knew 90%+ of the songs and liked them. Hadn't heard some of them for quite a while. It made me feel good. I like some new stuff too but a good re-interpretation of a song can remind you of why you like the song in the first place (or give you a new reason to like it). Songs are sung in what I would call the "real" country style (no offense to pop country or anyother style). I think it is worth a try - check out Amazon's clips for a sample.Free Music Review: One of JF's Best
Hit: 5 Stars
When I first heard the song samples off amazon.com, JF's website, etc., I have to admit I was disappointed. But after hearing this CD in its entirety on a "real stereo" system, my opinion has completely changed. The musicianship is flawless and works perfectly with Fogerty's vocal takes on these tunes. Yes, Fogerty is much more subdued singing wise then many fans may be used to, but that's the charm of Fogerty's musical magic. Even with CCR he sang some great country-tinged tunes like "Lodi", "Lookin' Out My Backdoor" and "Crosstie Walker". If you are looking for the "rocking Fogerty", this may not be your cup of tea. But if you are a fan of country and enjoyed JF's original Blue Ridge Rangers CD, this is a must buy.