Recollection

Creedence Clearwater Revisited | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 9, 1998)
• Original Release Date: June 9, 1998
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000007OAG
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,820 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Born on the Bayou

2. Green River

3. Lodi

4. Commotion

5. Who'll Stop the Rain

6. Suzie Q

7. Hey Tonight

8. Long as I Can See the Light

9. Down on the Corner

10. Lookin' Out My Back Door

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. I Heard It Through the Grapevine

2. Midnight Special

3. Bad Moon Rising

4. Proud Mary

5. I Put a Spell on You

6. Fortunate Son

7. Have You Ever Seen the Rain?

8. Travelin' Band

9. Run Through the Jungle

10. Up Around the Bend

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cosmo's Revenge, December 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Recollection (Audio CD)

Here is a question for those who contend that this group has "integrity": How many of the songs on this album were composed by Stu Cook and/or Doug Clifford, or featured either of these gentlemen on lead vocals?

When John Fogerty declined to re-form Creedence, Cook and Clifford recruited a vocalist who could do a passable impression of Fogerty, hired two other sidemen, and formed a fairly proficient cover band, trading on the Creedence name in an attempt to exact revenge upon Fogerty, while picking up a buck or two along the way. The members of "Creedence Clearwater Revisited" have the same variety of "integrity" as the so-called "Byrds Celebration" or Mike Love and Bruce Johnston's ersatz "Beach Boys," dragging an established and respected name through the mud for fun and profit. From a commercial standpoint, their use of the name makes sense. Although Fogerty can attract large crowds under his own name, Cook and Clifford couldn't draw enough fans to fill a broom closet without using the Creedence name. However, this group has one thing in common with the original band - Cook and Clifford are still unable to make a decent living in the music business without riding John Fogerty's coattails.

The fact remains that John Fogerty was the heart, soul, and creative brain of the original band. Cook and Clifford have done nothing that countless other bassists and drummers could not have done as well, if not better. They were essentially backups, and were hardly indispensable. They needed Fogerty; unfortunately, however, Fogerty did not need them. In a sense, therefore, "Creedence Clearwater Revisited" is an ongoing temper tantrum by a couple of middle-aged men who should be embarrassed; they are impostors, and they know it.

Considering that the original versions of these songs are still available, there is no reason to buy this set; in fact, there was no excuse for recording it in the first place. If Fogerty isn't on it, it isn't Creedence. Skip these fakers, and stick with the originals.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I'll bring earplugs to the state fair next year..., March 16, 2002

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isaac (the synth jungle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Recollection (Audio CD)

I think it's somehow appropriate that these guys recently toured with the so-called Beach Boys, who now feature only the off-key Mike Love and frog-like Bruce Johnston from the 60's lineup. How in god's name did a talented musician like Elliot Easton ever wind up with this bunch? If Doug Clifford wants to lead a band, he should write some songs of his own, or else just play "Tearin' Up the Country" for two hours...

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars John Fogerty Does Not Play On This CD, April 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Recollection (Audio CD)

Not Creedence Clearwater REVIVAL. Just Doug, Stu, and some soundalikes