Creedence Clearwater Revival is the band that sparked my interest in classic rock. I bought Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Concert on CD in the early 90s and played that thing over and over again. "Fortunate Son" is one of my all-time favorite songs, and probably sparked an interest in protest music that continues today. That song came from the album Willy and the Poor Boys, which I don't have on vinyl. Green River, however, might just be CCR's best album. The title track and "Bad Moon Rising" are two of their biggest hits, and the album is solid all the way around, with "Lodi," "Commotion," "Tombstone Shadow" and "Wrote a Song For Everyone" all great songs. CCR has influenced countless acts through the years, and John Fogerty has one of the most distinct voices in rock music. It's unfortunate that the band has been unable to reconcile after their split in the early 70s (John's brother Tom Fogerty has passed away since then) but their legacy will almost certainly stand the test of time.
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