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Fun Music Information -> Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Possible Misspelled Names:

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Creedence Clearwater Rivival, Creedence Clearwater Revivial, Creedence Clearwater, Creedance Cleerwater Revival, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Credence Clearwater Revival, C.C.R. also Tina Turner, CCR

Jokes:

Fans of CCR have opened a museum dedicated to the group. Every effort is made to make visitors comfortable. You gotta go? No problem. Signs everywhere inform you "There's a bathroom on the right".

Submitted by: S. Tim Wood

Band Name Origins:

According to John Fogerty, the name is a combination of a beer commercial and a friend's name. Submitted by: Amy
The name inspired by a logo on Olympia beer cans. Submitted by: Sean Smith

Music Performer Nicknames:

Known informally as: CCR. Submitted by: jdizzy

New Song Names:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"Loud Mary"	"Proud Mary"	The Mole
"Who'll Stop The Strain?"	"Who'll Stop The Rain?"	Lisa Basil
"Have You Ever Seen The Strain?"	"Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"	Lisa Basil
"Have You Ever Heard The Hail"	"Have You Ever Seen The Rain"	Regina Haniger
"Have You Ever Felt The Wind"	"Have You Ever Seen The Rain"	Regina Haniger
There are additional new song names available.

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer	Comment	Submitter Name
"Bad Moon Rising,"	Astrology is a pseudoscience.	Susanna Viljanen
"Who'll Stop The Rain,"	Nobody can. Weather is not controllable.	Susanna Viljanen
"Run Through The Jungle,"	It is impossible to run through a thicket	Susanna Viljanen
"Bad Moon Rising,"	You naughty, naughty Moon!	Offender

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name
"Here Comes The Rain Again," Eurythmics	"Who'll Stop The Rain?," Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Magic," Olivia Newton-John	"I Put A Spell On You," Creedence Clearwater Revival
"I Can't Stand The Rain," Ann Peebles	"Who'll Stop The Rain?," Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Goodbye To Love," Carpenters	"Feeling Blue," Creedence Clearwater Revival
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Up Around The Ben" originally "Up Around The Bend"

Peter

"Don On The Corner" originally "Down On The Corner"

Serafina

"I Came Out Of The Sky" originally "It Came Out Of The Sky"

Pat Mahiney

"Up Around The Bed" originally "Up Around The Bend"

Mallory

"Who'll Top The Rain?" originally "Who'll Stop The Rain?"

Candy Welty

There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.

Add a Letter to a Song Title:

"Bard Moon Rising" originally "Bad Moon Rising"

Night when everyone speaks in iambic pentameter?

Peter

"Bad Moon Rinsing" originally "Bad Moon Rising"

But how would you rinse a moon (good OR bad)?

Pat Mahiney

"Fortunate Song" originally "Fortunate Son"

Paul Bear

"Bald Moon Rising" originally "Bad Moon Rising"

Edward

"Proud Marty" originally "Proud Mary"

It may or may not change the gender.

Serafina

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter:

"Have You Ever Seen The Rein?" originally "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"

If not you must be inexperienced with horse riding

Naomi Swanson

"Jodi" originally "Lodi"

Serafina

"Feelin' Glue" originally "Feelin' Blue"

Yvette Bristle

"Loki" originally "Lodi"

Rory Williams, the Last Centurion

"Have You Even Seen The Rain?" originally "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"

Serafina

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parody Lyrics:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Susie Q"	"Seuss in Queue"	Doctor Suze
"Proud Mary"	"Sad Harry"	Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"Who'll Stop the Rain"	"Who'll Stop Tim Kaine"	Libby
"Proud Mary"	"Loud Jerry"	the_conqueror_of_parodies
"Run Through The Jungle"	"Have Someone Walk Beside You"	Ann Hammond
"Proud Mary (Rollin' on the River)"	"Atomic Betty (Rollin' in her Spaceship)"	catmanjoe
"Bad Moon Rising"	"Bernie Sanders Rising"	Onslaught
"Bad Moon Rising"	"Raccoon With Rival"	Plumb Bob
"Who'll Stop The Rain"	"Who Clogged The Drain"	Plumb Bob
"Bad Moon Rising"	"Crescent Moon Rising"	Susanna Viljanen
There are additional song parodies available.

Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
Bad Moon Rising	Supermoon, Lunar Eclipses	Blood Crimson Moon
Have You Ever Seen The Rain?	Umbrellas	Kermit

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Have You Ever Seen The Rain?	National Weather Service	MC Blargenfedibblenohip
Lodi	Lodi, California chamber of commerce	Bob
Bad Moon Rising	Lunar Eclipse Hotline	Lunar Pirate
It Came Out of the Sky	Alien Abductee Support Group	Laurel
Bad Moon Rising	NASA	Laurel
There are additional on hold music ideas available.

Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
Take It On The Run REO Speedwagon	Run Through The Jungle Creedence Clearwater Revival	Take It On The Run Through The Jungle	Edward
Have You Ever Seen The Rain? Creedence Clearwater Revival	Who'll Stop The Rain? Creedence Clearwater Revival	Have You Ever Stopped The Rain? A combination of same-artist musical questions!	Ralph
Way Down Elvis Presley	Down On The Corner Creedence Clearwater Revival	Way Down On The Corner	Serafina
Upside Down Diana Ross	Down On The Corner Creedence Clearwater Revival	Upside Down On The Corner	Rick Atoni
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:

10CCR

10CC combined with Creedence Clearwater Revival

Since the second band is often referred to by its initials (but never recorded that way).

Submitted By: nally

Creedence Bongwater Revivial

Bongwater combined with Creedence Clearwater Revival

As if Bongwater wasn't weird enough by themselves. Just imagine Ann Magnuson and John Fogerty in a duet.

Submitted By: The Skuz

Creedence Stellarwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival combined with Stellar Revival

Try saying that several times in succession!

Submitted By: Reptone

Creedence Everclearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival combined with Everclear

Submitted By: nally

There are additional Creedence Clearwater Revival Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.

Misheard Lyrics:

"It Came Out of the Sky" Misheard Lyrics: it was the Communist Bloc Original Lyrics: it was a Communist plot	"Fortunate Son" Misheard Lyrics: And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief" Ooh, they forge a Cadillac at you. Original Lyrics: And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief" Ooh, they point the cannon at you.
"Lookin' Out My Back Door" Misheard Lyrics: memories and elephants are playing in the band Original Lyrics: Tambourines and elephants are playin' in the band.	"Lookin' Out My Back Door" Misheard Lyrics: Never tease an elephant for playing in the band Original Lyrics: Tambourines and elephants are playin' in the band.
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Stories:

"Lookin' Out My Back Door"

Misheard Lyrics:

memories and elephants are playing in the band

Original Lyrics:

Tambourines and elephants are playin' in the band.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Lori

I just figured those were the words in the song. I didn't understand why elephants were playing in a band, but I liked the sentiment.

There are additional misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"Proud Mary"

Better Lyrics:

Strainin', strainin', strainin' on the toilet

Original Lyrics:

Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river

Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.

"Proud Mary"

Better Lyrics:

Roiling (gasses)

Roiling (gasses)

In the Yavinesque troposphere

**** this is referred from the Ballantine paperback novel version of the classic first STAR WARS movie, released in 1977.

Original Lyrics:

Rolling, rolling, rolling down the river

Submitted by: Star Warrior

"Proud Mary"

Better Lyrics:

Rolling on a Vista [in recognition of Rolling Vista Drive on Palos Verdes Peninsula]

Original Lyrics:

Rolling on a river

Submitted by: Doug Montgomery

Repetitive Song Lyrics:

"Porterville"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

I don't care

Why They're Repetitive:

I don't know why they're repetitive, but I don't care! :-)

Submitted by: Bill S

Nonsensical Song Lyrics:

"Looking Out My Back Door"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band.

Why They're Nonsensical:

Maybe John Fogerty lives in an area where such things are so common he can see them lookin' out his back door... but I think it's more likely he was consuming substances that shouldn't be consumed. Why else would he have come up with such a crazy line as this?

Submitted by: Princess Ana

"Down On The Corner"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

He blows it on the harp...

Why They're Nonsensical:

This makes sense also...'harp' or 'mouthharp' is a nickname for a harmonica

Submitted by: Robert

There are additional nonsensical lyrics available.

Misrhymed Song Lyrics:

"Looking Out My Back Door" The Misrhymed Lyrics: Dinosaur Victrola Listenin' to Buck Owens Why They're Misrhymed: Not a good rhyme Submitted by: John	"Lookin' Out My Back Door" The Misrhymed Lyrics: Dinosaur Victrola Listenin' to Buck Owens Why They're Misrhymed: It is amazing that they actually pull this one off, but try singing it yourself! You can't make it work! Submitted by: Shannon
There are additional misrhymed lyrics available.

Inappropriate Song Lyrics:

"Cotton Fields"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

As submitted 'It was down in Louisiana, Just about a mile from Texarkana.' but really, 'It was down in Louisiana, Just about a HOUR from Texarkana.

Why They're Inappropriate:

In response to a posting by Meredith Corpening about 'Cotton Fields' lyrics being inappropriate because of the perceived geographical gaffe about Texarkana being at it's closest 30 miles, I think there is some ambiguity in the interpretation of the lyrics that allows for 'HOUR' instead of 'MILE'. Tekarkana might be an HOUR from Louisiana, even if clearly it's not a mile. Thus, the lyrics are not as inappropriate as they seem.

Submitted by: Dave Alexander

Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"It Came Out of the Sky"

The Lyrics:

Well, a crowd gathered round and a scientist said it was marsh gas.
Spiro came to make a speech about raising the Mars tax.
The Vatican said, woe, the Lord has come,
Hollywood rushed out an epic film
Ronnie the Popular said it was a communist plot.

Who They Mention:

Spiro Agnew Ronald Reagan

Submitted by: Carrie

"Lookin' Out My Back Door"

The Lyrics:

Dinosaur Victrola
Listenin' to Buck Owens

Who They Mention:

Buck Owens

Submitted by: crazydon

Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:

"Born On The Bayou"

The Song Lyrics:

And I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'

Song They Mention:

"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley

Submitted by: Cassandra

"Fortunate Son"

The Song Lyrics:

Some folks are born
made to wave the flag
Yeah, the red, white, and blue
When the band plays 'Hail To The Chief'
Yeah, they'll point the cannon at you.

Song They Mention:

Hail To The Chief

Submitted by: Rocky

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"It Came out of the Sky"

Opening Lines:

It came out of the sky, landed just a little south of Moline

Comments:

Submitted by: Alan the Ottoman

"Bad Moon Rising"

Opening Lines:

I see a bad moon rising.

Comments:

This one's for you, Chris.

Submitted by: Brian Kelly

Song Title Space Change:

"Travel In Band" originally "Travelin' Band"

Submitted by: Yvette Bristle

"Fortun Ate Son" originally "Fortunate Son"

Fortun: A king of Pamplona in the 9th century.

Submitted by: Peter

"Long As I Can Seethe Light" originally "Long As I Can See The Light"

Submitted by: Yvette Bristle

"Look In Out My Back Door" originally "Lookin' Out My Back Door"

Submitted by: Peter

Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:

"Midnight Special"

The Lyrics:

Let the midnight special shine a ever lovin' light on me.

Why:

It should be AN, not A! Get it right, John!

Submitted by: Isac

Song Title Anagrams:

"Lido" originally "Lodi"

Submitted by: Anna Graham

"I'm A Spliced Thing" originally "Midnight Special"

Submitted by: Anna Graham

"Thing I Misplaced" originally "Midnight Special"

I can't seem to find it anywhere!

Submitted by: Alexis

"Icon To Mom" originally "Commotion"

Submitted by: Lily Orange

"Mom, I On Cot" originally "Commotion"

Submitted by: Lily Orange

There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"Who'll Stop The Rain" The Lyrics: I went down to Virginia Seeking shelter from the storm Why: This is a line from CCR's song, "Who'll Stop The Rain" that gives a shoutout to the state of Virginia. Submitted by: Peter	"Looking Out My Back Door" The Lyrics: Just got home from Illinois, Lock the front door, Oh Boy! Why: Refers to the U.S. state of Illinois. Submitted by: Lucinda Blair
There are additional Real Places Mentioned in Songs available.

Super Long Pop Songs:

"Pagan Baby" Length: 6:26

One of their longest songs.

Submitted by: Susanna Viljanen

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" Length: 11:06

The one standout track on their "Cosmo's Factory" album, it was cut down for radio play, but you may still hear the 11-minute version on some album rock stations even today.

Submitted by: crazydon