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Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Green River' At 50: Our Essential Guide To Early CCR

The original lineup of Creedence Clearwater Revival, at London's Heathrow Airport. L-R: Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford, John Fogerty. Michael Putland/Getty Images hide caption

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Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Green River' At 50: Our Essential Guide To Early CCR

On the 50th anniversary of the band's landmark album Green River, we dig into how the band formulated its singular sound, its legacy and how Creedence's music still resonates today.

Everybody Loves John Fogerty

John Fogerty teams up with Brad Paisley, whom he calls one of the greatest guitarists alive, in "Hot Rod Heart" on his new album, Wrote a Song for Everyone. Benjamin Enos/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Everybody Loves John Fogerty

After years of refusing to play his Creedence Clearwater Revival material, the rock icon has reinterpreted his early hits with a new generation of artists — from Dave Grohl to Brad Paisley — on his new album, Wrote a Song for Everyone.

Everybody Loves John Fogerty

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John Fogerty: A 'Garden' Of Mixed Messages

John Fogerty's cover of Rick Nelson's "Garden Party" is so rich in context, it's almost impossible to tell what he's thinking. courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Song Of The Day

John Fogerty: A 'Garden' Of Mixed Messages

At first blush, the idea of Fogerty recording a version of Rick Nelson's "Garden Party" couldn't be more straightforward: the godfather of roots-rock covering a country-rock classic. But both the singer and the song come with thorny histories, and the intertwinement of the two sends contradictions flying almost faster than they can be counted.

'Garden Party' by John Fogerty featuring Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit

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Song Of The Day

At Last, Fogerty Sings a 'Creedence Song'

More than titling his latest album Revival, more even than his return to the label that he'd spent 30-plus years battling, "Creedence Song" shows that John Fogerty is ready to embrace his legacy with enthusiasm.

'Creedence Song' by John Fogerty

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John Fogerty: Back with a 'Revival'

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Best known for his involvement with '60s roots-rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, 62-year-old John Fogerty has also developed a successful solo career in the past four decades. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the legendary guitarist and songwriter.

John Fogerty: Back with a 'Revival'

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Music Interviews

Healing Old Hostilities: John Fogerty's 'Revival'

After Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty went on to a long and successful solo career — marred by 35 years of legal battles with his record label. It seems they've patched up their differences: Hear an interview with Fogerty about his new album.

Healing Old Hostilities: John Fogerty's 'Revival'

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John Fogerty Travels 'The Long Road Home'

John Fogerty — once lead singer of Credence Clearwater Revival and now a solo artist — has buried the hatchet with his record label. The result is a new greatest hits CD called The Long Road Home.

John Fogerty Travels 'The Long Road Home'

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All Songs Considered

Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio

New urban soul from Stevie Wonder; Reunited with his old songs: John Fogerty; Detroit power pop from Brendan Benson; New psychedelia in Children of Nuggets and more.

Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Trey Anastasio

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Music Interviews

It's 'Deja Vu' for John Fogerty

John Fogerty, the creative force behind the '60s rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival, has released his sixth solo album. It's his first CD of new material in seven years. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Fogerty about his life and music.

It's 'Deja Vu' for John Fogerty

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