Interpretation Of Proud Mary By John Fogerty

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Little did the 1969 band, Credence Clearwater Revival, know that their classic rock song, “Proud Mary” would become one of the most iconic songs to date. Written by the band’s very own John Fogerty in 1968, the single was released by Fantasy Records the following year. The song gained immediate popularity in the United States, ultimately taking the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It became one of five songs to receive the number two spot on their album, “Bayou County”. In all, “Proud Mary” is ranked number 155 on Rolling Stone’s 2004 list of ‘Greatest Songs of All Time”. In 1998 and 2003, the song received recognition in the Grammy Hall of Fame Awards. Fogerty explained in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that the opening …show more content…

It’s just one thing you see, we never, ever, do nothin’ nice and easy. We always do it nice and rough, but we’re gonna take the beginning of this song and do it easy. And then we’re gonna do the finish rough. The way we do Proud Mary, listen to the story now.” Besides this, the lyrics were untouched. Writer for PopDose, Scott Malchus, says Turner’s version of ‘Proud Mary’ is “legendary…when the bands lets loose for the up-tempo portion of the song, it’s like a freight train barreling toward you a hundred miles an hour,” (100 Greatest Cover of All Time, PopDose.com). The tempo in Turner’s version utilizes chord D, whereas Credence Clearwater Revival used chords D and A. The beginning, like Turner said, is very slow and places emphasis on each word. As the song continues, each chorus picks up the tempo. Turner’s version captured the attention of Credence Clearwater Revival. Fogerty said, “I loved it, and I was so honored. It was a really good version, and it was different. Instead of the same thing, it was really exciting,” (SongFacts.com). ‘Proud Mary’ became one of Turners most iconic songs to

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