Name: The Concert - 40th Anniversary Edition
Brand: Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

7231421

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2010-04-26

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Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Classic

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Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was an American rock band active from 1967 to 1972. The band, consisting of John Fogerty on vocals and guitar, Tom Fogerty on rhythm guitar, Stu Cook on bass, and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford on drums, hailed from Berkeley, California but their music often evoked the imagery of the American South.

The group originally started as The Blue Velvets in 1959 before becoming Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets while backing John's older brother. They later changed their name to the Golliwogs but struggled to find success with their singles. In 1967, they rebranded themselves as Creedence Clearwater Revival with John Fogerty taking full control of the group.

CCR had a prolific period between 1968 and 1970 when they released six albums and various singles. However, tensions arose within the band due to John Fogerty's dominance. In 1971, it was announced that Tom Fogerty had left CCR. The remaining members made one more album as a trio in 1972 called "Mardi Gras," where both Cook and Clifford were given equal opportunities for writing and recording. Unfortunately, the album received poor reviews leading to CCR's eventual split.

originally released in 1980 as the royal albert hall concert but quickly retitled when the label discovered the show it captures was recorded in california at the oakland coliseum on january 31, 1970. the album captures creedence clearwater revival at the height of their powers, when they were the most popular american rock 'n' roll band. they released three albums in 1969, all of which went into the top 10. they had three number two singles that year ('proud mary,' 'bad moon rising,' 'green river') and one number three single ('down on the corner'). they were simply a phenomenon and this record shows why. creedence clearwater revival were an excellent live band and this album showcases them tearing through the hits and such album favourites as 'tombstone shadow,' 'don't look now,' 'born on the bayou,' 'the midnight special,' and 'keep on chooglin'.

The Concert - 40th Anniversary Edition

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