"We never really had any intention of playing for the public," says Stu. "But a friend wanted to promote a couple of concerts. We got talked into it, but didn't know how it would go over."
Since then, the reaction to Creedence Clearwater Revisited's concerts has been astounding, and driven in part by a generation of kids who, as Cosmo says, "weren't even born when the music came out." Likewise, the release of a double-live CD on Universal's Hip-O Records label, which features passionate, authoritative versions of 22 classic hits - was the result of public demand. "It was generated by requests of the people who came to the shows," Stu acknowledges."Over and over they would ask, "'do you guys have a CD?'"Creedence Clearwater Revisited's "Recollection" has proven so popular that it was certified as a platinum record by the RIAA in 2008.
Having now toured North America, South America, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, knocking out audiences with astounding concerts jam packed with songs that are still a staple of radio and movie soundtracks, Creedence Clearwater Revisited has come a long way. "In the beginning Cosmo and I decided that if we could find the musicians that could capture the sound and recreate what the music was about, we'd do it," recalls Stu.
As fans who have experienced a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert can attest, Stu and Cosmo found the right players. Lead singer/rhythm guitar player John Tristao, a powerful tenor with the energy to power songs, initially rose to prominence as lead singer for the band People when their hit "I Love You" bulleted into the top ten. Lead guitarist Tal Morris has been described as "the quintessential Bay Area guitar prodigy" and his monstrous talent unleashed live is what a rock 'n' roll concert is all about. Talented multi-instrumentalist Steve Gunner rounds out the group. As Cosmo puts it, "Gun provides live all the overdubs that were on the records. He plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica and sings the high harmonies."
With this new lineup, Stu and Cosmo and their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited add a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant and exhilarating energy and pure American spirit. As the Hollywood Reporter's music critic John Lappen wrote about a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert in Los Angeles, "Their set was an amazing list of hit after hit that was done serious justice by the players involved. If anyone in the cheering crowd was disappointed [anyone] wasn't there, they hid it well behind their big smiles and whoops of joy at hearing live some of the best American rock ever written and recorded." "People don't want to be involved in an endless debate," Cosmo sums up. "They want to hear the music." And Creedence Clearwater Revisited always delivers.
The band has toured North America, South America, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. They have also released the album, Recollection.
Born on the Bayou
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Lyrics
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Standin' to my Daddy's knee
My Poppa said "son, don't let the man get you do what he done to me"
'Cause he'll get you
'Cause he'll get you now, now
And I can remember the fourth of July
Runnin' through the backwood bareAnd I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'
Chasin' down a hoodoo there
Chasin' down a hoodoo there
Born on the Bayou
Born on the Bayou
Born on the Bayou
Wish I was back on the Bayou
Rollin' with some Cajun Queen
Wishin' I were a freight train
Oh, just a-chooglin' on down to New Orleans
Born on the Bayou
Born on the Bayou
Born on the Bayou
Oh get back boy
And I can remember the fourth of July
Runnin' through the backwood bare
And I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'
Chasin' down a hoodoo there
Chasin' down a hoodoo there
Born on the Bayou
Born on the Bayou
Born on the Bayou
The song 'Born on the Bayou' by Creedence Clearwater Revisited is a nostalgic ode to the Louisiana bayou. The singer of the song is reflecting upon his past, particularly his childhood memories of growing up on the bayou. As a child, he idolized his father, who warned him not to let the 'man' get him, warning him of the hardships he experienced. The singer reminisces about the fourth of July celebrations and running through the backwoods, and his old hound dog that would bark while chasing a hoodoo (superstitious entity).
The chorus of the song celebrates being born on the bayou, and longing to return to the tight-knot community and the laid-back way of living in Louisiana. The references to Cajun queens, freight trains and New Orleans allude to the rich culture and musical history of the area. The song's style is reminiscent of Southern rock with a touch of blues, reflecting the influence of the region's music on the band's sound. The song's lyrics paint an evocative picture of the bayou, making it a memorable classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Now when I was just a little boy
As a young child, I learned from my father
Standin' to my Daddy's knee
Standing beside my father
My Poppa said "son, don't let the man get you do what he done to me"
My father warned me not to let the system oppress me like it did him
'Cause he'll get you
If you don't heed the warning, the system will catch up to you
'Cause he'll get you now, now
The consequences are immediate and severe
And I can remember the fourth of July
I recall a vivid memory from Independence Day
Runnin' through the backwood bare
I was running around in the woods without any shoes on
And I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'
I can vividly hear my loyal dog barking
Chasin' down a hoodoo there
Pursuing a mystery or unknown object
Born on the Bayou
I was born and raised in Louisiana's swampy bayou region
Wish I was back on the Bayou
I long for the nostalgic feeling of being in my hometown
Rollin' with some Cajun Queen
I wish I was spending time with a beautiful woman from Cajun culture
Wishin' I were a freight train
I want the freedom to move freely and quickly from place to place
Oh, just a-chooglin' on down to New Orleans
Aiming to travel to New Orleans by train
Oh get back boy
The singer urges someone to step back or move away from them.
Born on the Bayou
Repeating the previous point of being born and raised on the Bayou
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John C. Fogerty
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@franktaconelli9095
I had no idea that one of my all time favorite guitarists, The Cars’ Elliott Easton, was playing with these guys; very groovy
@lumpi5831
PERFECT !!! Greetings from Germany !
@kalsifher
that groove on drums... perfect
@guitardan46
Pretty damned good. Love the drums and bass and Elliot Easton's guitar. Great vocals too. All you critics out there should realize that Doug and Stu were part of this great band and deserve a lot of credit. Put yourselves in their place and I'll be you would be out touring too. :-)
@awkelly
The Lead Vocalist is doing a great job
@Asphaltsquadron
I didn't know Steven Seagal was in Creedence Clearwater Revisited?
@martinezlisa86
Just saw thm 10-06-12...THEY KICK ASS!!IT WAS AWSOME SHOW!
@elvez1231
Omar and the Howlers - Live at the Paradiso - another phenomenal version of this phenomenal song!
@ACfixer
Good job on the vocals, tough song.
@ManuelGonzalez-wy9fj
excelente