Green River

by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Green River cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 August 1969
  • Label: Fantasy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 29:13
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 14 ratings

Artists on this release: Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Creedence Clearwater Revival's third album, 'Green River', is a definitive statement of their signature swamp rock sound, blending blues, country, and rock and roll into a potent and concise collection. John Fogerty's songwriting hits a peak with iconic tracks like the title song and 'Bad Moon Rising,' which are characterized by their memorable guitar riffs and Fogerty's powerful, gritty vocals. The album's evocative lyrics often conjure images of the American South, contributing to its timeless and influential status in the rock canon.

Genres

Descriptors: bluesy, nostalgia, guitar-driven, radio, party

Tracklist

  1. Green River (2:33)
  2. Commotion (2:44)
  3. Tombstone Shadow (3:39)
  4. Wrote A Song For Everyone (4:57)
  5. Bad Moon Rising (2:19)
  6. Lodi (3:10)
  7. Cross (3:20)
  8. Sinister Purpose (3:23)
  9. The Night Time Is The Right Time (3:07)

Credits

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