John Fogerty has rerecorded an album’s value of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics for an upcoming assortment, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, which will probably be launched on August 22 through Harmony.
In a transparent reference to pop icon Taylor Swift, who has launched “Taylor’s Model” remakes of 4 of her albums after being unable to buy the rights to the unique recordings, Fogerty is looking his remakes “John’s Variations”, though, in contrast to Swift, he does personal his personal masters.
“For many of my life I didn’t personal the songs I had written,” says Fogerty. “Getting them again modifications the whole lot. Legacy is my method of celebrating that – of enjoying these songs on my phrases, with the individuals I really like.”
These individuals embody Fogerty’s sons Shane and Tyler – each guitarists – in addition to drummer Matt Chamberlain, keyboardist Bob Malone, bassist Bob Glaub and saxophonist Rob Stone. Shane additionally co-produced the album along with his father, whereas govt producer duties have been carried out by Fogerty Sr.’s spouse Julie.
“I knew first-hand how a lot it meant for John to get his publishing again,” says Julie. “It has been so joyful and exquisite since this occurred for him. This can be a celebration of his life’s work. It’s the largest occasion for the nice man/artist successful.”
The primary fruits of Fogerty’s labours at the moment are out there, with new variations of Creedence’s Up Round The Bend and Have You Ever Seen The Rain on streaming platforms now, in addition to a John’s Model remake of Porterville, initially recorded by Creedence below their unique title of The Golliwogs in 1967. All three tracks are beneath, in addition to the album’s tracklisting.
In early 2023, Fogerty gained management over his again catalogue after a authorized battle that’d taken 5 many years to succeed in its conclusion.
“That is one thing I believed would by no means be a risk,” stated Fogerty on the time. “After 50 years, I’m lastly reunited with my songs. I even have a say in the place and the way my songs are used. Up till this yr, that’s one thing I’ve by no means been in a position to do.”
Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival Years is out there to pre-order now. Fogerty performs the second of two exhibits to mark his eightieth birthday this night (Might 29) at New York’s Beacon Theatre and can play the UK’s Glastonbury Pageant in June. Full dates beneath.
John Fogerty: Legacy – The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years tracklist
01. Up Round The Bend
02. Who’ll Cease The Rain
03. Proud Mary
04. Have You Ever Seen The Rain
05. Lookin’ Out My Again Door
06. Born On The Bayou
07. Run By means of The Jungle
08. Sometime By no means Comes
09. Porterville
10. Hey Tonight
11. Lodi
12. Wrote A Track For Everybody
13. Bootleg
14. Don’t Look Now
15. Lengthy As I Can See The Mild
16. Down On The Nook
17. Unhealthy Moon Rising
18. Travelin’ Band
19. Inexperienced River
20. Lucky Son
John Fogerty tour dates 2025
Might 29: New York Beacon Theatre, NY
Jun 20: Vitoria-Gasteiz Azkena Rock Pageant, Spain
Jun 23: Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, Netherlands
Jun 25: Antwerp Sportpaleis Antwerpen, Belgium
Jun 26: Paris Zenith Paris, France
Jun 28: Pilton Glastonbury Pageant, UK
Jul 16: Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl, CA
Jul 17: Battle Creek Firekeepers On line casino, MI
Aug 01: Doswell SERVPRO Pavilion at The Meadow Occasion Park, VA
Aug 02: Selbyville Freeman Arts Pavilion, DE|
Aug 03: Quincy Veterans Memorial Stadium, MA
