Introduction
“Bad Moon Rising” was written by John Fogerty and released by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969.
Why You Should Listen
The song features John Fogerty’s distinctive vocal style and sharp guitar playing.
Highlights
- Sharp guitar playing
- Message-oriented lyrics
- Catchy rock sound
About the Song
“Bad Moon Rising” was written by John Fogerty, a member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, and was included on their album Green River.
It was released as the lead single from the album in 1969.
The song topped the singles charts in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
It also peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 in Norway, No. 4 in Australia, and No. 5 in Canada.
It sold over two million copies in the United States, 600,000 copies in the UK, and 120,000 copies in New Zealand, and became a hit in many countries.
In 2010, the song was selected for Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list.
About the Artist
Creedence Clearwater Revival, also well known as CCR, was an American rock band formed in 1959.
Their debut single, “Porterville”, was released in 1968, but it was not a hit.
Their second single, “Suzie Q”, was released in 1968 and reached No. 10 in Canada and No. 11 in the United States.
Their debut studio album, Creedence Clearwater Revival, was released in 1968 and peaked at No. 52 in the United States and No. 92 in Japan.
John Fogerty wrote and released several anti-Vietnam War songs.
Although Creedence Clearwater Revival released several singles that peaked at No. 2, they never had a No. 1 hit single.
Because of this, they are often called one of the greatest artists never to have a No. 1 hit.
Creedence Clearwater Revival was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
Conclusion
Creedence Clearwater Revival became one of the most influential American rock bands and is also remembered for its anti-war songs.
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