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Creedence Clearwater Revival: every song, explained.

3 Creedence Clearwater Revival songs in the archive, from 1969–1971: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

1969–1971

Years covered

Rock

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3 songs

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Bad Moon RisingUncover the ominous meaning behind CCR's 'Bad Moon Rising.' A rockabilly anthem about impending apocalypse and the famous 'bathroom on the right' lyric. 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival Fortunate SonWhat 'Fortunate Son' means: it is not a patriotic song. John Fogerty wrote it about the sons of senators getting deferments while everyone else was drafted —… 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival Have You Ever Seen the Rain?Explore the meaning and legacy of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' with lyrical insights, historical context, themes of impending… 1971

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Every Creedence Clearwater Revival entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.